Itumeleng Komana
Mine Planning Manager
Rooisand
Summary
I strive to be the best in whatever I do; I fundamentally believe actions go far beyond than what words can say. I am innovative, can improvise readily and I can maintain strong relationships and networks. I am an analytical thinker and do not rest until I resolve what I have set to achieve. Being a good team player has made me a user-free person who is able to work with people from all walks of life.
I am a mine planning professional with proven track record in strategic planning and resource optimization. Who brings valuable experience in leading cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and improve workflow efficiency. Known for exceptional organizational skills and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Mining Planning Manager
Vendanta, Gamsberg Mine
02.2024 - Current
- Spearhead safety initiatives through application of extensive knowledge and expertise and mining systems and processes
- Facilitating integrated solutions that enhance safety across all sectors.
- Cultivating and sustaining productive working relationships alongside Drilling and Blasting, Geology, Geotech, Survey, and Operations teams
- Evaluate, authorize, and provide timely, high-quality technical and planning outputs.
- Optimize budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders within T&S mining teams to support leaders in achieving departmental and BU objectives
- Enhanced team productivity through consistent progress monitoring and delivery of constructive feedback.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the planning department, identifying opportunities for enhanced performance outcomes.
Section Manager
Vendanta, Gamsberg Mine
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Manage all opencast related activities, covering drill, blasting, loading, hauling and stockpiling operations.
- Manage compliance to the mining plan and execution of the mine plan through business partners.
- Monitor the operational effectiveness against the short-term mine plan standards and requirements.
- Implement initiatives and improve productivity on the time.
- Developed and implemented mine plans in line with the mine’s strategic plans.
- Ensure risk/legal compliance.
Senior Pit Superintendent (Planning)
4 arrows mining
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Manages mining operations safely, efficiently and cost effectively to meet short term and long term production and safety objectives.
- Ensures correct resources are available to deliver business targets (e.g. product quality and volume).
- Provides visible felt leadership in safety, sustainable development and 4 arrows mining values.
- Ensures compliance with all legal, environmental, occupational health and safety and risk management standards and leading practices.
- Creates, develops, mentors and motivates effective management, operational, maintenance and technical teams
- Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents and improved employee wellbeing.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
Mine Planning Engineer
Vedanta Zinc International Gamsberg Project
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Ensure accurate planning in accordance to the Mine, Health and Safety Act and the mine’s SOP’s directed at achieving goals and targets.
- Review and refine planning block outlines where required to ensure practical and efficient design.
- Update block plans according to new information and ensure that these updated plans are compliant with the budgeted costs and the long term plan including the positions of haul roads, electrical and water networks etc.).
- Liaise with operations personnel to ensure accurate understanding of mine planning requirements.
- Ensure that the outcomes of the mine plan reflect the business requirements in terms of budgeted targets, quality environment and safety.
- Track the progress of the mine plan in terms of the achieving the business plan and make recommendations to keep the mine plan aligned with the business plan.
- Assist in tracking and reporting of production costs and efficiencies.
- Assist with pit designs to ensure that final and intermediate pits are practically designed to achieve scheduling objectives.
- Ensure that block designs are planned in accordance with the mine health and safety act as well as the mines SOP’s and that they take into account hauling distance and proximity to mine infrastructure.
Mine Engineer (Mine Planning Engineer)
FOSKOR (Pty) Ltd Mining Company
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Design and schedule the mineral body to convert the mineral resource into mineral reserves for the safe and profitable extraction of the minerals in line with organizational strategies.
- Producing short and medium term Mineral Extraction layouts and production schedules including resource and equipment requirements for mining final products.
- Preparing and collating information to determine the risks associated with the execution of the short and medium-term mine plan.
- Analyzing production results against planned schedules and recommending corrective action.
- Creating operational mining infrastructure and resources schedule
Short Term Mine Planner
FOSKOR (Pty) Ltd Mining Company
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Design and schedule the mineral body to convert the mineral resource into mineral reserves.
- Safe and profitable extraction of the minerals in line with organizational strategies.
- Producing short and medium term Mineral Extraction layouts and production schedules including resource and equipment requirements for mining final products.
- Preparing and collating information to determine the risks associated with the execution of the short and medium-term mine plan,
- Analyzing production results against planned schedules and recommending corrective action, Creating operational mining infrastructure and resources schedule
Load and Haul Supervisor
FOSKOR (Pty) Ltd Mining Company
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Assisting management in coordinating and supervising Load and Haul mining activities in a safe and cost-effective manner.
- Providing immediate support in the delivery of both the coordination and supervision of load and haul mining production.
- Organize, develop, lead and monitor production employees in the deliverance of mining activities according to the company plans.
- Responsible for ensuring the functionality of all production equipment used by the Load & Haul Department.
- Compliance with company policies and practices, Ensure a good health and safety working environment for employees
Drill and Blast Supervisor Assistant / Drill and Blast Supervisor
FOSKOR (Pty) Ltd Mining Company
03.2014 - 08.2015
- Ensuring that all drilling and blast work is carried out in accordance with the specifications, statutory requirements, laws, rules, regulations and other contractual requirements.
- With regards to safety and productivity. Participating in the daily weekly and monthly planning process to meet the budget forecast.
- Ensuring that all Drill & Blast activities complies with safety management policies.
- Identifying and analyzing Drill & Blast equipment utilization to maximize mining efficiencies.
- Daily, weekly and monthly reconciliation of Drill & Blast data sheets for reporting purposes.
- Supervising and providing technical support to Drill & Blast contractors, Managing the Drill & Blast team members - ensuring they have training and mentoring and also managing performance.
- Driving a culture of safety and maintaining safe work practices
Education
MSc - Mining engineering (Mine planning and Mineral Resource Management)
WITS University
BSc(Hons.) - Mining Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand
01.2013
Matriculation Certificates - undefined
Sebalamakgolo High School
01.2008
Skills
- Datamine Studio OP (Pit and Waste Dump Design)
- Enhanced Production Scheduling
- Mine-Shed Software (Scheduling Software)
- Word processing (MS word)
- Multimedia presentation (MS PowerPoint)
- Spread sheet/statistical presentation (MS excel)
- Internet – WWW search and e-mail (internet explorer)
- Attention to details
- Enthusiastic
- Organized
- Issue resolution
- Budget preparation
- Innovative
- Self-motivated
- Diligent
- Scheduling coordination
Certification
BSc Mining Engineering (Wits)
References
Joseph Kwiri
Resource Optimization Engineer
Anglo American
078 249 0424
Interests
Photography, Hiking, Travelling, Cricket
Timeline
Mining Planning Manager
Vendanta, Gamsberg Mine
02.2024 - Current
Section Manager
Vendanta, Gamsberg Mine
02.2023 - 02.2024
Senior Pit Superintendent (Planning)
4 arrows mining
05.2022 - 01.2023
Vulcan open pit design
12-2019
Mine Planning Engineer
Vedanta Zinc International Gamsberg Project
01.2019 - 04.2022
Mine Engineer (Mine Planning Engineer)
FOSKOR (Pty) Ltd Mining Company
07.2018 - 12.2018
Short Term Mine Planner
FOSKOR (Pty) Ltd Mining Company
04.2016 - 07.2018
Load and Haul Supervisor
FOSKOR (Pty) Ltd Mining Company
08.2015 - 03.2016
Hard Rock Breaking Certificate (Open Pit)
12-2014
Drill and Blast Supervisor Assistant / Drill and Blast Supervisor
FOSKOR (Pty) Ltd Mining Company
03.2014 - 08.2015
BSc Mining Engineering (Wits)
12-2013
BSc(Hons.) - Mining Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand
Matriculation Certificates - undefined
Sebalamakgolo High School
MSc - Mining engineering (Mine planning and Mineral Resource Management)
WITS University