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Kamogelo Matemane

Metallurgy Graduate (Metallurgist)
Steelpoort

Summary

Application for the Stores Issuer role, Performance-driven Metallurgy Graduate at Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine with more than 1 year and 8-month experience with strong exposure to mineral processing plant which includes the Dense Medium Separation (DMS), Gravity Concentrators (Spirals), Magnetic Separation, and Filter Press. Experienced in production optimization, daily metallurgical feedback, and full section ownership for quality control. A confident communicator with a strong analytical mindset, process insight, and leadership readiness.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Metallurgist

DWARSRIVIER CHROME MINE PLANT
02.2024 - Current
  • Worked as a Shift Graduate Metallurgist for one full year, gaining comprehensive operational and technical exposure.
  • Relieved the Junior Metallurgist role, managing responsibilities independently during the period.
  • Served on weekend standby shifts, supporting plant stability, production continuity, and troubleshooting.
  • Consistently provide feedback to the Senior Metallurgist and Plant Superintendent on daily section performance.
  • Conduct flow verification and ensure optimal production and product quality within the Spirals Concentrator section.
  • Own daily operation of Ball Mill, Screens and Spirals Concentrator unit, ensuring high-quality output of:

1. Foundry Sand (AFS: 40–45, Cr: >46%, SiO₂:

2. Chemical Grade (Cr: >46%, SiO₂:

3. High Grade (Cr: >44%, SiO₂:

4. Low Grade (Cr: >41%, SiO₂:

  • Performed mass balancing, sampling, and reporting; ensure consistent compliance with product specifications.
  • Presented full plant operation to Orevhelani Tailings Treatment during capacity review and upgrade evaluation.
  • Ensure compliance with SHEQ standards, participating in safety audits and morning toolbox talks.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Extraction Metallurgy

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Umalusi NSC - Matric

Kgahlanong Secondary School
Steelpoort, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

DMS, Spiral & Magnetic Separation, Filter Press Operations Mass Balancing & Metallurgical Accounting Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint SCADA Systems LIMN (basic) MES & JDE operation Plant Drive PFDS, PNDS,

Sampling, Process Optimization, Data Analysis & Trend Monitoring Production Planning & Budget Management Leadership & People Management

Contractor & SLA Management Process Control & Optimization SHERQ & Legal Compliance (MHSA)

Financial Acumen (Capex, Opex, Variance Reporting) Product Quality Assurance Mass Balancing & Data Analysis Metallurgical Plant Operations (Chrome & PGM)

Additional Information

REFERENCES

· Charlene Neveling – Former Advanced Mathematics Teacher & Former Principal at Kitso Ya Boleng Bridging College

(Contact: +27 82 675 2312)

· Kedibone Sepobe – Senior Metallurgist, Dwarsrivier Chrome Plant

(Contact: +27 71 873 4910)

· Ria Kgotsoka – Process Controller, Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine

(Contact: +27 76 014 4344)

· Phyllis Libambo – HRD Practitioner, Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine

(Contact: +27 79 389 3586)

Timeline

Metallurgist

DWARSRIVIER CHROME MINE PLANT
02.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Engineering - Extraction Metallurgy

University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Umalusi NSC - Matric

Kgahlanong Secondary School
04.2001 -
Kamogelo MatemaneMetallurgy Graduate (Metallurgist)