CHARITY NOMONDE NDIMANDE
Benoni
Summary
Metallurgist in acting with hands-on experience in gold and PGM recovery, flotation, leaching, and process optimization. Proficient in process troubleshooting, metallurgical testing, and plant operations to maximize recovery rates and efficiency. Strong background in process flow diagram (PFD) design, quality control, and equipment monitoring. Passionate about driving innovation in metallurgical processes and ensuring operational excellence in the mining and metals industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Metallurgy Graduate Intern
Goldplat Recovery
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted in plant operations, performing duties of a Production Metallurgist
- Monitored and optimized unit operations (cyclones, screens, mills, pumps) to enhance recovery rates
- Conducted flotation, leaching, and metallurgical testing for process improvement
- Designed a Process Flow Diagram (PFD) to streamline plant operations
- Supervised CIL (Carbon-in-Leach) sections and compiled detailed production reports
- Managed gold and lead smelting processes
- Selected as Mach Reactor Commissioner, overseeing implementation and optimization
- Conducted settling rate tests to optimize thickener performance
- Performed flotation and reverse flotation tests for improved mineral separation
- Executed gold and PGM leaching (bottle roll tests) to increase extraction efficiency
Trainee (In-Service Training)
Minopex
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Received comprehensive training in metallurgical processing and plant operations
- Operated laboratory machines and performed sample analysis as a Lab Assistant
- Assisted in plant commissioning, handling responsibilities similar to a Junior Metallurgist
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Chemical Engineering
University of The Witwatersrand
Gauteng12.2025
Advanced Diploma & Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Durban, South Africa12.2023
Skills
- Metallurgical Testing (Flotation, Leaching, Settling Rate Tests)
- Process Optimization & Troubleshooting
- Process Flow Diagram (PFD) Design
- Gold & PGM Recovery Processes
- Laboratory Analysis & Data Interpretation
- Smelting (Gold)
- Process Equipment Monitoring (Cyclones, Screens, Mills, Pumps)
- Safety & Compliance (ISO Standards)
- Team Leadership & Training
Certification
Code 10 Driver's License
Languages
IsiZulu (Native)
English (Fluent)
References
Available upon your request.
Timeline
Metallurgy Graduate Intern
Goldplat Recovery
10.2023 - Current
Trainee (In-Service Training)
Minopex
02.2021 - 01.2022
Postgraduate Diploma - Chemical Engineering
University of The Witwatersrand
Advanced Diploma & Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Mangosuthu University of Technology
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