Thabo Thipe
Mining Foremen
Gaborone,Mogoditshane Plot 13773
Summary
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of [Mining industry] operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Beraiah Enterprise (PTY)Ltd
Gaborone, Gaborone
01.2019 - Current
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste.
- Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
Mining Superintendent Production
Lucrara diamond mining(moolman)
Letlhakane, Central
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
Mining Production Superintendent Load and Haul
Moolman Mining Botswana
Francistown, Gerald
11.2011 - 11.2016
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Production Foreman Load and Haul
Moolman
Francistown, North-east
11.2009 - 11.2011
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
- Handled day-to-day running of [project or department or task], ensuring high levels of productivity and progression.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Production Supervisor Load and Haul
Moolman
Francistown, North-east
09.2008 - 11.2009
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Dump Truck Operator
Moolman
Francistown, North_east
11.2005 - 07.2008
- Maintained truck logs or time recordings as required by state and company policies and regulations.
- Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for best distribution.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
- Weighed in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance.
- Performed emergency roadside repairs including, changing tires, installing light bulbs and installing tire chains.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Service Men
Moolman
Gaborone, Gaborone
12.2004 - 06.2005
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Achieved and consistently exceeded revenue quota through product and service promotion during routine calls.
Police Officer
Botswana Police
Francistown, North-East
07.1988 - 10.1999
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
- Sorted, organized and eliminated tips on daily basis to keep open investigations moving forward.
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Developed efficient organizational system for case records, reports, logs and agendas.
- Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mauntlala Junior
Central District 01.1987 - 11.1988
Certificate - Word Processing
University Of Botswana
Francistown 04.2001 - 05.2001
Certificate - Introduction To Computers
University Of Botswana
Francistown 01.2001 - 03.2001
Certificate - Incident Investigation
Istec Safety
Francistown 10.2012 - 10.2012
Certificate of Achievement - Inhouse Train
Moolman Mining Botswana
Francistown 03.2005 - 04.2005
Certificate of Service - Bench Supervisor
Moolmans Mining Botswana
Francitown 03.2011 - 03.2011
Skills
Business planning
Strategic Planning
Staff Management
Project Management
Job inspections
Verbal and written communication
Operations management
Flexible & Adaptable
Reading and getting up to date with current news.
I enjoy keep update on current news with the industry
Timeline
Manager
Beraiah Enterprise (PTY)Ltd
01.2019 - Current
Mining Superintendent Production
Lucrara diamond mining(moolman)
01.2017 - 06.2018
Certificate - Incident Investigation
Istec Safety
10.2012 - 10.2012
Mining Production Superintendent Load and Haul
Moolman Mining Botswana
11.2011 - 11.2016
Certificate of Service - Bench Supervisor
Moolmans Mining Botswana
03.2011 - 03.2011
Production Foreman Load and Haul
Moolman
11.2009 - 11.2011
Production Supervisor Load and Haul
Moolman
09.2008 - 11.2009
Dump Truck Operator
Moolman
11.2005 - 07.2008
Certificate of Achievement - Inhouse Train
Moolman Mining Botswana
03.2005 - 04.2005
Service Men
Moolman
12.2004 - 06.2005
Certificate - Word Processing
University Of Botswana
04.2001 - 05.2001
Certificate - Introduction To Computers
University Of Botswana
01.2001 - 03.2001
Police Officer
Botswana Police
07.1988 - 10.1999
High School Diploma -
Mauntlala Junior
01.1987 - 11.1988