Kgaugelo Motlaleng
GCC Factory Electrical Engineer
Hartbeespoort
Summary
Highly skilled maintenance-oriented professional with a background in electrical engineering. Joined the Kumba Iron Ore team at Kolomela Mine in 2019, a division of Anglo American. Currently serving as a General Engineering Supervisor for Drills and Secondary Equipment and production service providers. Brings extensive knowledge and experience in diverse equipment maintenance methods, including strategic and tactical approaches to maximize efficiency and reliability. Possesses a strong understanding of the Operation Model, Root Cause Analysis, and The Care Model, enabling effective assessment and improvement of key elements of People, Processes, Workplace design, and Tool & equipment. A candidate electrical engineer who authored the Factory GCC during the November 2024 exam and passed the plant, awaiting remark for OHSact. Pursuing an MBA (2nd/final year) from the University of Free State and completed a PGDip in Business Administration from the same university. Also holds an Advanced Diploma in Project Management from the University of Stellenbosch and currently working towards completing Annexure E for GCC mine and works (DMRE). Possesses various Safety Leadership certificates and actively participates in numerous leadership development courses. Dedicated to continuously enhancing skills and contributing to organizational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2029
2029
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Languages
Work History
General Engineering Supervisor
Kolomela Mine KIO a Division of Anglo American
Postmasburg
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated strong teamwork among department members by fostering an inclusive culture that promoted open dialogue, feedback sharing, and mutual respect among colleagues.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for team members, identifying strengths and areas for improvement to guide their ongoing professional development.
- Actively participated in recruitment efforts, interviewing candidates and making hiring recommendations based on technical skills and cultural fit within the department.
- Mentored junior engineers, facilitating their professional growth and skills development.
- Served as a subject matter expert in various engineering disciplines, providing guidance and support to colleagues as needed.
- Coordinated activities with other units of organizations to develop cross-functional strategic plans to enhance company performance.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas of inefficiency and developing solutions to address them.
- Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration on shared objectives.
- Evaluated emerging technologies and integrated them into existing workflows where appropriate, keeping the team at the forefront of industry advancements.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and safety standards across all projects within the department.
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
Discipline Planning Specialist
Kolomela Mine KIO a Division of Anglo American
Postmasburg
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: KIO a division of Anglo American
- Maintenance Planning, which includes compliance maintenance with stakeholders and outline maintenance in accordance with the plans and relevant quotes
- Overall daily, weekly, and monthly reporting, Including status updates and decision-making processes
- Implementation of the operating model and driving delivery and sustainability of the business performance set out in the Life of the Asset Plan
- Overall people management, including staff development and implementing a high performing culture/ team
- Ensure compliance of the teams, compliance governance and continuous investigations of incidents ensuring our health and safety principles are being adhered to
- Assist execution team with projects scoping and scope of work as required
- Prepare draft documents for Expenditure Request Committee (ERC) for out of budget projects
- KIO a division of Anglo American
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategic plans, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
- Presented progress reports to senior management, highlighting key accomplishments and outlining next steps in the planning process.
- Reduced costs by identifying areas for improvement in supply chain management and inventory control systems.
Maintenance Overseer
Kolomela Mine KIO a Division of Anglo American
Postmasburg
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: KIO a division of Anglo American
- Overseer the maintenance process of equipment, machines, and tools in a manner that maximum availability is always ensured and required quality standards are achieved
- Plan, implement, and manage maintenance schedules while taking cognisance of production targets to ensure minimal production interruption by following the Operation Module
- Identify improvement opportunities and implement these where feasible and maintain the new standards of performance
- Ensure that all system and administrative requirements are met
- Build, manage and maintain healthy relations with stakeholders to assist in the achievement of sectional goals
- Liaise with stakeholders to provide relevant and specialised technical support and input for operations and projects
- Ensure that all relevant information is communicated to supervisor in an accurate and timely manner
- Optimise human resources in a manner that achieves maximum output by the section
- Report on previous days performance and outstanding risks and urgent work
- Review daily output, schedule and task compliance and communicate all management instructions to ensure all outstanding safety deviations have been addressed
- Generate and sign-off any Routine Operating Schedule changes when required and approve or cancel all SAP notifications (within 24 hours)
- Monitor daily schedule compliance and address deviations
- KIO a division of Anglo American
SHE Standards Practitioner
Anglo Platinum Amandelbult Complex
Thabazimbi
08.2016 - 10.2019
- Effective maintenance and availability of engineering-controlled documentation and Coordinate preparation and issuing of new documentation
- Receive and review requests for amendments and withdraw and destroy all obsolete controlled documentation
- Maintain historical records copy of all controlled documentation issues
- Attendance and contribution at Standards Committee Meetings
- Communicate latest changes in controlled documentation, procedures, standards, and code of practice
- Alignment of standards and systems to internal & external Engineering legislation and Monitor adherence to relevant legal requirements
- Ensure documentation data is updated monthly
- Notify relevant HOD should due date expire without action being taken
- Distribute and discuss applicable Gazette changes to management
Electrical Technician
Anglo Thermal Coal a Division of Anglo American
Witbank
08.2008 - 07.2016
- Perform maintenance and coordinating availability of beneficiation plant and ROM equipment
- Monitor plant equipment availability and performance
- Fault finding and plant equipment optimization
- Plant equipment inspections and monitoring
- Monitoring equipment efficiency and investigating any deviations or breakdowns
- Trouble shooting and process related projects
- New installation and equipment modification
- Maintenance planning with accordance to the weekly schedules and equipment availability
Education
MBA - business administration
University of Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa 2 2024 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - business Administration
University of Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa 02.2023 - 11 2023
Advance Diploma - Project Management
Stellenbosch Graduate Institute
Stellenbosch, South Africa 08.2021 - 11 2022
National Diploma in Engineering - Electromechanical Engineering
Thibela FET
Witbank, South Africa 04.2010 - 09.2013
Skills
Professional Achievements
- Registered Wireman, Registered person/ Wireman's License number: IE34658
- Acting Section Engineering Manager, Kolomela Mine (February to June 2020)
- Acting Due Diligent Coordinator, Anglo Platinum Amandelbult Complex
- Acting Section Engineering Manager General Engineering Services, Kolomela Mine (01/08/21 to 31/12/21)
Accomplishments
PROFESSIONALS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Acting Section Engineering Manager General Engineering Services: Kolomela Mine (1 August to 31 December 2021)
- Acting Section Engineering Manager: Kolomela Mine (February to June 2020)
- Acting Due Diligent Coordinator: Anglo Platinum Amandelbult Complex
- Registered Wireman: Registered person/ Wireman’s License number: IE34658
Additional Information
Due to POPIAct, certain information including copies of personal information including academical certificate and my reference list will be provided upon request.
Timeline
General Engineering Supervisor
Kolomela Mine KIO a Division of Anglo American
08.2024 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - business Administration
University of Free State
02.2023 - 11 2023
Advance Diploma - Project Management
Stellenbosch Graduate Institute
08.2021 - 11 2022
Discipline Planning Specialist
Kolomela Mine KIO a Division of Anglo American
06.2021 - 07.2024
Maintenance Overseer
Kolomela Mine KIO a Division of Anglo American
11.2019 - 05.2021
SHE Standards Practitioner
Anglo Platinum Amandelbult Complex
08.2016 - 10.2019
National Diploma in Engineering - Electromechanical Engineering
Thibela FET
04.2010 - 09.2013
Electrical Technician
Anglo Thermal Coal a Division of Anglo American
08.2008 - 07.2016
MBA - business administration
University of Free State
2 2024 - Current
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