BANTSE DIKGOLE
RUSTENBURG
Summary
GCC-certified electrical engineer with 19 years in underground mining, progressing from in-service training and qualified electrician to electrical foreman and engineer. Leads electrical maintenance, breakdown management, equipment reliability, safety compliance, and cost-effective planning. Experience across conventional underground, hybrid mining, and trackless operations. Delivers safe, reliable, sustainable engineering solutions that support production.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
GRADUATE JUNIOR ENGINEER
IMPALA BAFOKENG PLATINUM MINE
Rustenburg, South Africa
07.2021 - 05.2025
- Participated in a structured engineering development programme covering mining engineering operations and statutory responsibilities.
- Gained exposure to engineering management, maintenance planning, equipment reliability and operational performance.
- Supported safe and efficient mining operations through effective maintenance and engineering interventions.
- Developed leadership and decision-making capabilities within an underground mining environment.
- Applied engineering principles to equipment reliability, breakdown management and maintenance improvement.
- Gained experience in safety, risk management and compliance with applicable mining legislation and standards.
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams to support production and operational targets.
General Foreman
Impala Bafokeng Platinum Mine
Rustenburg
10.2018 - 04.2021
- Planned, organised, controlled and monitored electrical maintenance activities to ensure safe and efficient mining operations.
- Took responsibility for the health and safety of employees under my supervision and the safe operation and maintenance of electrical machinery and equipment.
- Supervised electrical teams and allocated daily tasks according to operational and maintenance requirements.
- Planned and coordinated preventative, planned and breakdown maintenance activities.
- Monitored the condition, availability and reliability of electrical machinery and equipment.
- Ensured that maintenance activities were performed in accordance with mine standards, procedures and statutory requirements.
Artisan (Electrician)
IMPALA BAFOKENG PLATINUM MINE
Rustenburg, South Africa
01.2011 - 04.2021
- Performed electrical maintenance, fault-finding, repairs and installations in a conventional underground mining and Hybrid environment.
- Maintained and supported critical electrical mining equipment and infrastructure.
- Gained hands-on experience with conveyor belts, substations, transformers, locomotives, ventilation fans and winches.
- Responded to electrical breakdowns and implemented safe and effective solutions to restore equipment availability.
- Conducted preventative and planned maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Supported equipment deployment and readiness to ensure reliable production.
- Worked in accordance with mine safety standards, procedures and statutory electrical requirements.
- Collaborated with mining and engineering teams to achieve safety, maintenance and production objectives.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Central university of technology
Bloemfontein, FS2007
Skills
- GCC / Statutory Engineering Compliance
- Electrical Engineering & Maintenance
- Underground Mining Operations
- Equipment Reliability
- Breakdown Management
- Fault-Finding & Root Cause Analysis
- Preventative & Planned Maintenance
- Maintenance Planning
- Engineering Risk Management
- Health & Safety / MHSA Compliance
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Certification
- Level 4 National Certificate Electrical - Metalliferous
- Engineering Standards & Code of Practice Certificate
- Engineering Legal Knowledge Certificate
- Gas Safety Seminar
- The Electrical Protection Course
- The Electro Pneumatics Course
- The HT Cable Jointing and Terminating Course
- The Medium Voltage ( 1-44KV)
References
- Pieter Adlem
Section Engineering Manager
063 637 1474
Impala Bafokeng Platinum Mine
014 573 2104
- Edwin Khuphari
Section Engineering Manager
060 588 6248
Impala Bafokeng Platinum Mine
014 573 2003
- Vuyo Shumani
Section Engineering Manager
067 425 7773
Impala Bafokeng Platinum Mine
Hobbies and interests
- Playing Soccer
- Reading
- Serving the community
- Playing Keyboard
References
- Pieter Adlem
- Edwin Khuphari
- Vuyo Shumani
Accomplishments
- Obtained Mine Engineer's Certificate of Competency (GCC)
- 19 Years of Mining Experience
Timeline
GRADUATE JUNIOR ENGINEER
IMPALA BAFOKENG PLATINUM MINE
07.2021 - 05.2025
General Foreman
Impala Bafokeng Platinum Mine
10.2018 - 04.2021
Artisan (Electrician)
IMPALA BAFOKENG PLATINUM MINE
01.2011 - 04.2021
Higher National Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Central university of technology