Bonginkosi PN Kunene
Mining Engineer
2077 Isifutha Cresent, Ebony Parck, Midrand,Gauteng
Summary
Mining Engineer with in-depth background developing and adhering to safety guidelines to minimize safety incidents and worker injury. Stayed up-to-date on industry MHSA legislation and regulations to maintain constant compliance. Providing thorough and calculated risk and cost assessment. Led and supervised training of new personnel on specialized mining equipment and safety procedures. Enrich professional with intensive mining theory covered 6 years through undergraduate and post-graduate with exceptional talents and work experience of 4 years in mine operations supervisory level, technical management and project management. Diligent in reviewing technical information, analyzing risks, overseeing budgets and managing compliance with regulations. Progressive in utilizing new technology and following industry standards to deliver successful projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Mining Engineer
Basil Read Mining (DeBeers Group Venetia Mine), Open Pit, Hard Rock, Surface Mining
Musina , Limpopo
2022.02 - Current
- Worked directly with Production Managers (Drilling and Load & Haul ) to monitor operational inefficiencies and implement corrective action.
- Developed estimates to determine comprehensive project costs and financial reports to monitor ongoing costs at sites.
- Planned operations, developed schedules and communicated status to aptly manage complex mining projects.
- Implemented modernized safety practices as recommended and required by DeBeers Group.
- Performed thorough risk assessments on long-term and short-term mine plans and designs.
- Liaised with contractors and stakeholders on technical presentations, reports and presentations.
- Organized safe, cost-effective completion methods of projects to exceed stakeholder and company expectations.
- Operational performance review for both drilling and load & haul on daily, weekly and monthly dashboards through PowerBI.
- Track availability, reliability and utilization of load and haul fleet, drilling fleet and supporting equipment as per Anglo American Framework.
- Compile quarterly reviews presentation which includes all BRM departments (Human capital, Safety, Drilling production, Load and Haul production, Engineering and Finance.
Acting Load and Haul Pit Superintendent
Basil Read Mining (DeBeers Group Venetia Mine), Open Pit, Hard Rock, Surface Mining
Musina , Limpopo
2021.12 - Current
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Ensuring all the safety procedures and load & haul standards are followed as per the DeBeers specifics.
- Ensuring production performance is maximized and sustained by having monthly 2.9.2s Meeting with all the Senior Foremen to engage on the issues that hinders to achieve production targets, non-compliances and give feedback per each foreman’s performance.
- Reporting to the Theory of Constraints (TOC) the client’s meeting on the daily basis about the daily performance and give line-ups for the pit that Basil Read Mining is/was solely responsible to drill and load & haul from it.
- I am planning and giving mining sequences in how to go about loading out the blasted inventory.
- Ensuring the demarcation is always done correctly, on the special areas the right papers from the Geotech are signed to permit my team to work in the special areas.
- Handling disciplinary action against non-compliance behavior from individuals and provide coaching and retraining when needed.
Senior Foreman Load and Haul
Basil Read Mining (DeBeers Group Venetia Mine), Open Pit, Hard Rock, Surface Mining
Musina , Limpopo
2021.07 - 2021.11
- Running a load and haul shift crew of 25 plus personnel from 6 to 6 (am/pm) for 9 haul trucks 777G & 777F 100 tons, 4 excavators Liebherr 984s two bucket excavators and two rock breaker excavators, 3 ADTs 60ton trucks, small loader, E013 Small Volvo Excavator dayshift only (supporting equipment), 2 loaders WA800 for feeding the crusher, one grader, a diesel bowser and water bowser.
- Ensuring; early start-up, full complement by organizing over-time people when there is short of shift crew, toolbox talk start of shift, declare the loading zones safe, there is a spotter to control traffic and to follow traffic management plan.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Senior Drilling Foreman
Basil Read Mining (DeBeers Group Venetia Mine), Open Pit, Hard Rock, Surface Mining
Musina , Limpopo
2021.01 - 2021.06
- Running a drilling shift crew of 15 personnel plus from 6 to 6 (am/pm) for 7 drill rigs.
- Ensuring; early start-up, full complement by organizing over-time people when there is short of shift crew, declaring the access to the drilling pattern safe and drilling pattern/block safe, machine allocation, squaring off the block for the blast, quality blast holes (cleaned, measured, bagged & tagged) and handing over to AEL for charging.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Worked with the Mine to understand needs and provide excellent service.
Junior Mining Engineer
Basil Read Mining (DeBeers Group Venetia Mine), Open Pit, Hard Rock, Surface Mining
Musina , Limpopo
2020.01 - 2020.12
- Saved ZAR 750K by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed operational problems.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Data capturing for drilling operation such as meters drilled daily and compiling monthly reviews on the performance against; targeted meters, allowable deviations (300mm) on the drilling quality (x, y & z) measured by thunderbird (D65s & DM30s Drills) and aquila (Pit Vipers Drills) systems, allowable redrilled/reworked meters (15%), allowable tramming percentage (9%) and penetration rate (19 mph).
- Production delays analysis from Basil Read Mining (Controllable) such as mid-shift break, shift change, refueling, water refilling, GET, no operator, breakdowns (mechanical delays) and from the client side (Uncontrollable) such as rain, GPS issues, lighting plant, and Geotech constraints for both drilling and load & haul operations.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Time motion study for truck - excavator match factor comparison and advising on the optimal match factor.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
Experiential Learner
Basil Read Mining ( DeBeers Group Venetia Mine), Open Pit, Hard Rock, Surface Mining
Musina , Limpopo
2017.01 - 2017.12
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked with shift senior foremen on shifts in load and haul & drilling operations (3months) respectively.
- Worked with engineering team creating job cards for breakdowns for load and haul & drilling fleet (3 months).
- Worked Short Term Planner (STP) from DeBeers for a month creating polygons for blast patterns / blocks.
- Worked with the geology team doing face mapping and logging for a month.
- Worked with Geotech ensuring safety precautions are adhered to as per the pit hazard plan for a week.
- Worked with AEL Mining Explosives team priming, charging and timing for blast in two weeks.
- Worked with the Processing Plant team monitoring the crusher feed throughput the optimal size in one week.
Education
Master of Science - Mining Engineering
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg 2022.01 - 2024.06
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Applied Science Mining
University of Pretoria
Johannesburg 2019.01 - 2019.12
Bachelor of Technology - Mining Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg 2018.01 - 2018.12
National Diploma - Mining Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg 2015.01 - 2017.12
High School Diploma -
Mpofini High School
Vryheid 2010.01 - 2012.12
Skills
MS Project
Certification
National Certificate: Rockbreaking, Hard Rock, Surface Mining
References
- Jan Van Zyl
Senior Area Contracts Manager, Basil Read Mining
Tel: +27 78 087 9338
Cell: +27 63 290 5099
E-mail: jvanzyl@basilread.co.za
- Ntsane Sebotsa
Project Manager, Basil Read Mining
Tel: +27 79 912 2609
Cell: +27 60 5218 195
E-mail: nsebotsa@basilread.co.za
- Michele Allan
Skills Development Facilitator, Basil Read Mining
Tel: +27 11 306 3489
Cell: +27 83411 5695
Email: mallan@basilread.co.za
Timeline
Datamine Studio Op (Mine Design Basics), Online Short Course, Udemy
2022-10
National Certificate: Rockbreaking, Hard Rock, Surface Mining
2022-03
Mining Engineer
Basil Read Mining (DeBeers Group Venetia Mine), Open Pit, Hard Rock, Surface Mining
2022.02 - Current
Supervisory Development Program, Prisma Training Solutions
2022-02
2.9.2 And 2.6.1 MHSA Certificate, DeBeers Group
2022-02
Master of Science - Mining Engineering
University of The Witwatersrand
2022.01 - 2024.06
Acting Load and Haul Pit Superintendent
Basil Read Mining (DeBeers Group Venetia Mine), Open Pit, Hard Rock, Surface Mining
2021.12 - Current
Candidate Engineering Technologist, ECSA
2021-11
Senior Foreman Load and Haul
Basil Read Mining (DeBeers Group Venetia Mine), Open Pit, Hard Rock, Surface Mining
2021.07 - 2021.11
Senior Drilling Foreman
Basil Read Mining (DeBeers Group Venetia Mine), Open Pit, Hard Rock, Surface Mining
2021.01 - 2021.06
First Aid Level 1, Valid until 10th November 2023
2020-03
Junior Mining Engineer
Basil Read Mining (DeBeers Group Venetia Mine), Open Pit, Hard Rock, Surface Mining
2020.01 - 2020.12
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Applied Science Mining
University of Pretoria
2019.01 - 2019.12
Bachelor of Technology - Mining Engineering
University of Johannesburg
2018.01 - 2018.12
Experiential Learner
Basil Read Mining ( DeBeers Group Venetia Mine), Open Pit, Hard Rock, Surface Mining
2017.01 - 2017.12
National Diploma - Mining Engineering
University of Johannesburg
2015.01 - 2017.12
Driver's License, Code 10 (C1)
2014-05
High School Diploma -
Mpofini High School
2010.01 - 2012.12
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