Ivoniah Ngwenya
Junior Mining Engineer
Kwamhlanga
Summary
Ivoniah Ngwenya is a Junior Mining Engineer. She is a holder of BSc. in Mining Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand. Continual personal development has led her to obtain National certificate in Rock breaking: surface excavations and She is currently on the second last module to complete the Explosives Engineers course with the North West University.Ivoniah has more than three years of experience in the field of Mining Engineering with a vast knowledge on mining and explosives engineering. She is a team leader, self-starter with superior work ethic and problem-solving, good communication, leadership and technical skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Namibia Project
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Visited Husab Mine (Uranium Mine) in Namibia for the purpose of performing New product trial project
- The primary goal of this visit was to assess the performance of the new product after it has traveled a long distance
- This trial aimed to determine whether the product maintains its quality and functionality throughout the transportation process
- Full blast audit was done
Junior Mining Engineer
Secondment Northern Cape
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Provide technical services to external business ( KP lime, Tawana Hotazel Mining, Sebilo Resources Pty Ltd, Afrimat Jenkins Mine and Sishen Iron Ore Mine)
- Blast designs (Provide blast parameters using designer software)
- Create charging instruction for both regular and control blasting activities
- Fragmentation analysis and assist with optimization of benches
- Monitors Velocity of detonation to assess performance of explosives
- Regularly creating technical reports on each blast and delivering monthly presentations
- Monitor factors such as ground vibration, air blast, and violence factors to ensure that blasting activities comply with environmental regulations and minimize negative impacts
- Timing analysis (ViewShot 3D)
- Blast video analysis and bad blast investigations
- Direct interaction with the customer on weekly basis
- Supervision in Down the hole service (DTHS) and PLTS
- Quality assurance in the mine (Perform Explosives evaluation analysis)
- Assist the mine with drilling evaluation analysis (to analyses the floor conditions and impact on drilling accuracy)
Mining Engineering intern
Mining Optimization Department
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Exposure to different mining Operations with different mining methods and geology both underground and mostly surface mines
- Exposure to different Initiation Systems namely intellishot, digishot, shock tube
- Monitoring of VoDs for Mine Optimization
- Ensuring correct measurements of hole length, burden and spacing
- Taking cup samples of explosives to check the performance of explosives
- Conducting blasting survey (bench observations) before and after blast
- Performed blast video analysis
- Completed research, compiled data and assisted in timely reporting which improved report writing skills
- Borehole callipering
- Bench observation on explosive handling, barricading and safety procedures
- Fragmentation analysis
Zimbabwe Training
11.2023 - 11.2023
- Selected by Senior Mining Engineer to provide training on the Velocity of detonating and environmental monitoring
- On-site training on how to correctly lace explosives and retrieve VoD and Seismograph results
- Training on how to accurately document and report findings related to explosive performance and environmental impact
- Guiding the team in analyzing VoD and Seismograph data to retrieve the results
- Assisting the team in setting up the necessary equipment and ensuring accurate data retrieval
Ghana Project
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Exposure to valuable surface Gold Mine namely- Idupriem Mine (AngloGold Ashanti), Damang Mine (Goldfields) and Tarkwa Mine (Goldfields)
- Conducting blast audits to assess the explosive product performance
- Identify issues, analyse information and provide solutions to problems identified
- Velocity of Detonation (VoD) monitoring
- Timing analysis
- Post blast inspection (fragmentation and blast video analysis)
- Inspecting general on-bench activities, safety procedure observed
- Participated in Team building activities which improved my team communication skills
- Engaging in problem solving skills activities to support the team
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service
- Participated in continues improvement by generating suggestions and possible solutions
Operations Assistant as vacation student
Murray and Roberts
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Mining Equipment Operation (hydraulic jack and Barring Stick)
- Mining Explosives exposure (Drilling holes, cleaning holes and timing of explosives)
- Carried out day-to-day hazards Identification duties accurately and efficiently
- Working at heights training
- LHD and Drill rig driving lesson
Canyon Coal
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Participated in cycle time project to identify issues with hauling and loading, analyse information and provide solutions to problems
- Inspecting cycle time for dump trucks for the time it loads the coal to when it off loads
- Inspection of loading, queuing, dumping and hauling time
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines
Kumba Iron Ore
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisting in designing Blast using different patterns
- Assisting in timing of blasts
- Priming, charging and stemming
- Exposure to different surface initiation systems
- Calculating the amount of explosives used per hole
- Exposure to the planning of daily activities with emphasis on safety
- Hazard identification
Education
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Mining Engineering
University of Witwatersrand
Explosives Engineering - undefined
University of North west
01.2024 - Current
National Rockbreaker Certificate - Surface Excavations
High School Diploma - undefined
Lethabong Secondary School
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Understanding of laws, standards, and specifications
- Team performance
- Adherence to rules and regulations
- Attention to detail
- Encouragement and development of others
- Innovation and initiative in Mining Engineering
- Proactive approach
- Research and data analysis
- Inventory tracking
- Report compilation
- Motivation
- Sound judgement
- Reasoning abilities
- Managerial skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Planning skills
- Team player
- Leadership skills
- Decision-making skills
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
Objective Summary
Ivoniah Ngwenya is a Junior Mining Engineer. She is a holder of BSc. in Mining Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand. Continual personal development has led her to obtain National certificate in Rock breaking: surface excavations and She is currently on the second last module to complete the Explosives Engineers course with the North West University. Ivoniah has more than three years of experience in the field of Mining Engineering with a vast knowledge on mining and explosives engineering. She is a team leader, self-starter with superior work ethic and problem-solving, good communication, leadership and technical skills.
Timeline
Namibia Project
01.2025 - 01.2025
Junior Mining Engineer
Secondment Northern Cape
01.2024 - 12.2024
Explosives Engineering - undefined
University of North west
01.2024 - Current
Zimbabwe Training
11.2023 - 11.2023
Ghana Project
12.2022 - 12.2022
Mining Engineering intern
Mining Optimization Department
02.2022 - 01.2024
Operations Assistant as vacation student
Murray and Roberts
01.2021 - 02.2021
Canyon Coal
01.2020 - 02.2020
Kumba Iron Ore
12.2018 - 01.2019
National Rockbreaker Certificate - Surface Excavations
High School Diploma - undefined
Lethabong Secondary School
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Mining Engineering
University of Witwatersrand
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