Gontse Chauke
B-Eng Chemical Enginering
Rustenburg
Summary
A high performing chemical engineer (B-Eng) who has considerable experience working in the following sections at platinum smelter plant; Dryers (Niro Spray and Flash dyer), 35 MW Furnaces, Pierce Smith
Converters, and the Off-gas cleaning plants within the platinum group metal smelter. Gontse possesses a strong desire to work on exciting and diverse projects that will improve the companies' plant efficiencies and production targets for better future. Gontse is committed to provide a high-quality service delivery to the company and the technical department. Gontse is currently looking for senior position within an open, friendly and professional environment where ideas are sheared and opportunities seized.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Operations Manager (Relieving)
Impala Platinum smelter
12.2023 - 01.2024
- 7 (4) 2.6.1 legal appointment according to Mine Health and safety Act
- Successfully leading team of 89 employees and managing budget of 7 million per month on average
- Ensuring compliance of safety regulations and environmental legislature in processing operations
- Financially planning for operation and running sustainable business.
- Measuring, improving and achieving production targets.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
Metal Accounting - Metallurgical Engineer (Relieving)
Impala Processing Smelter
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Responsible for Sulphur balance in processing smelter to meet legislation targets
- Evaluating production reports and air quality reports for compliance
- Intercommunicate with auditors.
Production Superintendent (Relieving)
Impala Processing Smelter
05.2024 - Current
- 2.9.2 legal appointment according to Mine Health and safety Act.
- Successfully leading team of 88 employees and managing budget of 7 million per month on average.
- Ensuring compliance of safety regulations and environmental legislature in processing operations.
- Financially planning for operation and running sustainable business.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives that led to increased productivity and reduced delays throughout the facility.
Production Superintendent (Relieving)
Impala Processing Smelter
10.2023 - 11.2023
- 2.9.2 legal appointment according to Mine Health and safety Act
- Successfully leading team of 88 employees and managing budget of 7 million per month on average
- Ensuring compliance of safety regulations and environmental legislature in processing operations
- Financially planning for operation and running sustainable business.
Production Superintendent (Relieving)
Impala Platinum Smelter
06.2022 - 07.2022
- 2.9.2 legal appointment according to Mine Health and safety Act
- Successfully leading team of 88 employees and managing budget of 7 million per month on average
- Ensuring compliance of safety regulations and environmental legislature in processing operations
- Financially planning for operation and running sustainable business.
Production Superintendent (Relieving)
Impala Platinum Smeter
12.2021 - 12.2021
- 2.9.2 legal appointment according to Mine Health and safety Act.
- Successfully leading team of 42 employees and managing budget of 30 million per month on average.
- Ensuring compliance of safety regulations and environmental legislature in processing operations.
- Financially planning for operation and running sustainable business.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives that led to increased productivity and reduced waste throughout the facility
Production Superintendent (Relieving)
Impala Platinum Smelter
06.2021 - 06.2021
- 2.9.2 legal appointment according to Mine Health and safety Act.
- Successfully leading team of 42 employees and managing budget of 30 million per month on average.
- Ensuring compliance of safety regulations and environmental legislature in processing operations.
- Financially planning for operation and running sustainable business.
Plant Metallurgist
Impala Processing Smelter
08.2021 - Current
- Technically responsible for Converter Section within the complex
- Second in charge (2IC) for Operation's Manager.
- Implemented strategies to improve reverts (molten skulls) generation and consumption to minimize production losses and maximize throughput downstream.
- Improved converting recipe to maximize production quality by approximately 20%
- Implemented data management systems to measure plant inefficiencies.
- Upon my presence, converter section produced 2nd highest ounces (August 2023).
- Overseeing vocational students' projects.
- Overseeing operational quality control processes.
- Carrying out laboratory-based analysis of samples.
- Ensuring that equipment works to its specification and to appropriate capacities.
- Investigating upon new innovative technologies.
- Investigating and troubleshooting plant/process problems.
- Assessing safety and environmental issues.
Intern Jnr Metallurgist
Impala Processing Smelter
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Technically responsible for Dryer Section and Off-Gas Cleaning Plant (Contact Process and Sulfacid process)
- Involved in dryer refurbishments and commissioning
- Implemented measuring tools for plant inefficiencies.
- Led HAZOP studies and trials of air quality projects.
Metallurgical Enginering Student
Merensky Plant At Impala Platinum
12.2017 - 1 2018
- Metallurgical lab assistant
- Involved in quantify silo stocks for Merensky and MF2
- Plant Familiarization.
Metallurgical Engineering Student
UG 2 plant at Impala
Rustenburg, South Africa
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Metallurgical lab Assistant
- Involved in Merensky and UG2 ore blending project
- Plant Familiarization.
Education
B-Eng in Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering
North-West University Potchefstroom
North West, South Africa 04.2016 - 05.2019
High Certificate In Operations Management - Economics And Management Sciences
North-West University Potchefstroom
North West, South Africa 08.2022 - 05.2022
Skills
Quality Management
Critical Skills
Safety Conscious
Environmental Management
Interpersonal skills
Leadership and Supervision
Organisational
Analytical skills
Microsoft Office
SAP
CURA
Certification
EMS Co-Ordinator, Crystal Clear Consulting, Rustenburg, 10/2022, 10/2022
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Rustenburg
- Date of Birth: 07/30/97
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: African
- Driving License: C 10
- Marital Status: Not Married
References
References available on request.
Timeline
Production Superintendent (Relieving)
Impala Processing Smelter
05.2024 - Current
Operations Manager (Relieving)
Impala Platinum smelter
12.2023 - 01.2024
Production Superintendent (Relieving)
Impala Processing Smelter
10.2023 - 11.2023
High Certificate In Operations Management - Economics And Management Sciences
North-West University Potchefstroom
08.2022 - 05.2022
Production Superintendent (Relieving)
Impala Platinum Smelter
06.2022 - 07.2022
Metal Accounting - Metallurgical Engineer (Relieving)
Impala Processing Smelter
01.2022 - 10.2022
Production Superintendent (Relieving)
Impala Platinum Smeter
12.2021 - 12.2021
Plant Metallurgist
Impala Processing Smelter
08.2021 - Current
Production Superintendent (Relieving)
Impala Platinum Smelter
06.2021 - 06.2021
Intern Jnr Metallurgist
Impala Processing Smelter
02.2020 - 08.2021
Metallurgical Engineering Student
UG 2 plant at Impala
12.2018 - 01.2019
Metallurgical Enginering Student
Merensky Plant At Impala Platinum
12.2017 - 1 2018
B-Eng in Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering
North-West University Potchefstroom
04.2016 - 05.2019