Boitumelo Desmond Kopele
Engineering/Production
Kuruman
Summary
Dynamic and well determined Person with vast experience in field of Engineering and Processing and portrait of good leadership skill. Consistently continuing ensuring compliance in the area of responsibility according to standards including procedure and code of practice and Mine health and safety act and minimize maintenance cost and production downtime by immediately monitoring process variations. Easy adapt to change in working environment with the keen to plant availability and Utilization without compromising safety of employees I have 22 years experience in mining industry, with exposure in different positions such as Projects, Engineering Specialist, Project Engineer, Mechanical Foreman and services ,Plant supervisor and Plant superintendent. My qualification includes B-Tech in Electrical Engineering, Programme in Project Management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Site Manager
Purpl3 Glaze
08.2025 - Current
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Managed subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines and specifications.
- Monitored, coached, and supervised team of 35 employees.
Plant Superintendent
Tshipi Borwa Mine
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Improved plant efficiency by implementing streamlined production processes and optimizing equipment usage.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to keep plant running at optimal levels.
- Monitored production quality with rigorous inspection procedures, ensuring consistent product output that met company standards.
- Coordinated emergency response plans effectively addressing potential hazards and ensuring the welfare of all plant personnel during unexpected incidents.
Plant Supervisor
Tshipi Borwa Mine
09.2017 - 06.2023
- Conduct Shift Meeting, checklist, Risk Assessment and PTO
- Ensure that Plant KPI are submitted in time
- Monitor operating parameters and ensure correct sample are taken accordingly to manage quality.
- Investigate and rectified plant performance irregularities
- Achieving monthly production target while adhering to maintenance schedule
Mechanical Supervisor
Tshipi Borwa Mine
04.2014 - 09.2017
- To oversee repair and installation work conducted in the plant
- Conduct over inspections, ensure that safety procedure are being adhered to.
- Directs, deploy and supervise the activities of maintenance work
- Check and certify all invoices covering suppliers
- Plan and direct work program and provision of equipment and tools
- Prescribes work details specification and procedures to be adopted in special undertaking related to maintenance and modification of equipment.
Project Engineer
Diro Resource Mine
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Studying product design customer requirement and performance standard
- Complete technical duties and prepare cost estimates
- Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolve problems
- Preparing schedule, coordinating and monitoring the assigned engineering projects
- Monitoring compliance to applicable performance standard and specification.
- Interacting daily with the client to interpreted their needs and requirements and representing them in the field
Engineering Specialist
BHPBilliton Wessels Mine
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Initiate, plan and participate actively in equipment modification and projects improvement for quality, productivity and cost reduction.
- Draft engineering COP, SOP and standard as per FRC protocols
- Evaluate compliance and understanding to the standards and procedures, by identifying gaps and developing a readiness plan in how to close them.
- Audit the procedure as the required by the set findings.
- Identify advanced technology and applications for potential business development
Mechanical Supervisor (Sinter and DMS Plant)
BHPBilliton Mamatwan
06.2008 - 12.2011
- To oversee repair and installation work conducted in the plant
- Conduct over inspections, ensure that safety procedure are being adhered to.
- Directs, deploy and supervise the activities of maintenance work
- Check and certify all invoices covering suppliers
- Plan and direct work program and provision of equipment and tools
- Prescribes work details specification and procedures to be adopted in special undertaking related to maintenance and modification of equipment
Education
Matriculated -
Galaletsang Science High school
01-1998
Programme - Project Management certificates
01-2022
NS Mechanical - undefined
Kimberley FET
01-2010
B-Tech degree - Electrical Engineering
Vaal university of technology
01-2005
National Diploma - electrical engineering field
Vaal university of technology
01-2002
Skills
Strong analytical thinking skill
Excellent communication skill
MS Office
Leadership
Presentation
Timeline
Site Manager
Purpl3 Glaze
08.2025 - Current
Plant Superintendent
Tshipi Borwa Mine
07.2023 - 11.2024
Plant Supervisor
Tshipi Borwa Mine
09.2017 - 06.2023
Mechanical Supervisor
Tshipi Borwa Mine
04.2014 - 09.2017
Project Engineer
Diro Resource Mine
08.2013 - 04.2014
Engineering Specialist
BHPBilliton Wessels Mine
01.2012 - 08.2013
Mechanical Supervisor (Sinter and DMS Plant)
BHPBilliton Mamatwan
06.2008 - 12.2011
Programme - Project Management certificates
NS Mechanical - undefined
Kimberley FET
B-Tech degree - Electrical Engineering
Vaal university of technology
National Diploma - electrical engineering field
Vaal university of technology
Matriculated -
Galaletsang Science High school