Katlego Makgale
Metallurgist
Rustenburg
Summary
Adaptable Metallurgist offering 5-year background developing and evaluating metallurgical products, processes and equipment in the metallurgist role. Recognized for outstanding technical and analytical skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Metallurgist
Siyanda Chrome Investments
04.2019 - Current
- Ensuring plant is operated safely.
- Ensuring plant is operating within optimized specifications.
- Evaluating materials by performing comprehensive audits, ensuring compliance with industry specifications and quality requirements.
- Mentoring graduates metallurgists in refining their technical skills and knowledge base, fostering a strong team environment.
- Coordinating research initiatives focused on emerging metallurgical trends, staying at the forefront of industry advancements.
- Presenting research findings and technical recommendations to stakeholders through comprehensive reports, fostering informed decisionmaking.
Laboratory Supervisor
Siyanda Chrome Investments
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Created quality control reports on monthly basis.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Conducted research experiments to test and validate new technologies.
- Directed quality assurance standards to maximize results.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Established a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Developed new procedures and improved existing laboratory processes.
- Assisted metallurgist by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
Junior Metallurgist
Kilken Imbani J.V
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Conducting daily plant monitoring; by using the SCADA system and trends interpretation
- Ensuring that best practices are employed on sampling and evaluation
- Assisting the metallurgical engineer in developing quality control system
- Coaching trained laboratory personnel on safe work practices and conducting planned task observation
- Conducting projects that are aimed at establishing the plant optimum operating parameters
- Identifying as well as initiation of any project that be adding value to the company
- Identifying and implementing cost cutting initiatives
Graduate Metallurgist
Thusang Metco
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Monitoring consumable consumptions and mitigating of waste
- Project handling and recommendations
- Analyzing data and preparing technical reports
- Reporting and updating of safe operating procedures,
- Working efficiently and effectively with the operational teams to ensure recommendations are implemented
- Involvement in installation and commissioning of new technology in the plant
- Optimized metallurgical processes by conducting thorough analyses and implementing advanced technologies.
- Conducted failure analysis investigations to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions, preventing future incidents.
- Improved plant efficiency through the optimization of process parameters, reducing waste and increasing productivity.
Metallurgist Trainee
Thusang Metco
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Shift work- Learning of the plant layout,
- Metallurgical Laboratory assistance- Batch floating, Particle size analysis, monitoring plant consumables on daily basis, Data collection and interpretation, Report writing and SCADA operations
- Ensuring that all safety regulations are adhered to
- Projects heading and implementing recommendations
Education
N .Dip: Extractive Metallurgical Engineering -
Vaal University of Technology
01.2006 - 12.2012
Umalusi Senior Certificate - undefined
Meridian College Secondary School
Skills
Analytical Thinking
Failure Analysis
Continuous Improvement
Effective Communication
Attention to Detail
Home Address
548 Lerome Village, Saulspoort, 0318
Health
Excellent
Disabilities
None
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8703310457081
- Ethnicity: Black
- Date of Birth: 03/31/87
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
References
- Mr. A.K Dire, Kilken Imbani J.V, 0147879902, kb@kilken.co.za
- Ms R.G Malatsi,Siyanda Chrome Investments, 0147861073, refilwegratitude.malatsi@siyandaplatinum.com
- Mr S Sithole, Siyanda Chrome Investments, 0147841736, sydney.sithole@siyandaplatinum.com
Timeline
Metallurgist
Siyanda Chrome Investments
04.2019 - Current
Laboratory Supervisor
Siyanda Chrome Investments
11.2018 - 03.2019
Junior Metallurgist
Kilken Imbani J.V
01.2015 - 11.2017
Graduate Metallurgist
Thusang Metco
01.2014 - 10.2015
Metallurgist Trainee
Thusang Metco
01.2011 - 01.2012
N .Dip: Extractive Metallurgical Engineering -
Vaal University of Technology
01.2006 - 12.2012
Umalusi Senior Certificate - undefined
Meridian College Secondary School