Katlego Tony Kekana
PRETORIA
Summary
Mining Engineer with expertise in enterprise-wide risk management and a comprehensive understanding of the mining value chain from operations to corporate strategy. Proven commitment to enhancing community capabilities through collaborative initiatives within the mining sector. Values of generosity, gratitude, respect, and collaboration drive a vision to become a leader in the industry, fostering sustainable development across Africa.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Risk Engineer
Kamoto Copper Company SA (Glencore)
01.2023 - Current
- Support the development of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) standards ensuring suitability for KCC Asset
- Support the development and implementation asset engagement and change management strategy for the ERM in line with the Copper Department ERM framework
- Provide ongoing coaching, training and support to asset team, from senior leadership to frontline personnel, on risk management
- Coordinate and support the operational risk programs and Critical Control Group Framework implementation for the KCC asset
- Support and govern the implementation of the ERM across the business and provide assurance that compliance to the Standards has been achieved/maintained
Group Enterprise Manager (Analyst)
Implats
01.2018 - 12.2023
- Following Business Continuity Management Standard 22301, establish and implement an appropriate Business Continuity Management framework and supportive processes (including process-specific disruptions, business impact analysis, recovery time objectives and business continuity plans) within the mining and mineral processing environment
- Facilitate and support the implementation of appropriate project risk identification and governance for capital projects within the mining and mineral processing environment
- Ensure effective reporting of project risks related to capital projects at various project governance structures
- Insurance renewal: Facilitate the collation and declaration processes of all insurance policy information as per the insurance renewal process
- Risk Engineering: Inclusion of all IMIU risk engineering areas (MFL, MPL etc.) as part of the operational profile of the mining and mineral processing environment
- Claims management: Collate all information to expedite the claims finalisation process
- Ensure the inclusion of the key regulatory requirements as identified via the Compliance Risk Management Plan (CRMP) applicable within the mining and mineral processing environment
- Support the compliance monitoring plan as guided by group compliance
- Accurately and timeously compile a quarterly Board Subcommittee of the top 10 Risks applicable to the Rustenburg (Impala Board & Impala SET)
- Provide input to the quarterly Combined Assurance Model and Control Self-Assessment process
Shift Supervisor Optimisation
Impala Platinum
09.2017 - 06.2018
- I was involved in the operational optimisation of the business units on technical planning
- I also coached Production Shift Supervisors to lead and coach their half-levels
- I developed Best Practice operational standards for mining operations
- I build the Best Practice mining mock-up for the training Centre
- Co-ordinated audit of explosives for all business units
- Facilitated decision-based risk assessment for shaft closure
- I was giving technical input to procurement and contractor management
- I was part of the term involved in developing a contractor management strategy
Production Shift Supervisor (Shiftboss)
Impala Platinum
01.2017 - 08.2017
- I was appointed in section 2.15 of the Mine Health and Safety Act to ensure the health and safety of half level
- The half-level consisted of seven miners
- I was responsible for the half-level budget, material ordering, production and coaching of the half-level
- I specialised in both old and new working areas ('white areas and green areas)
- I relieved and shadowed the mine overseer of the section
- I was involved in six to twelve months of planning
Miner
Impala Platinum
01.2016 - 06.2017
- According to the Mine Health and Safety act, I was appointed to ensure the health and safety of three mining crew
- The crews consisted of one stoping team and two development teams
- I was also responsible for the cost and production targets of my crews
- I also had to ensure continuous on-the-job training and coaching of my team members
- I was also involved in an optimisation project where I assisted the consulting team in understanding mining challenges
Mine Engineer in Training
Impala Platinum
01.2015 - 12.2016
- I completed training on underground occupations and hard rock breaking
- I was training on underground occupation, rock breaking and mining cycle projects
- I lead the underground mining cycle optimisation project and other mining engineers in training
Lecture Assistant
University of Pretoria
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Involved in academic research
- Preparation of academic conferences
- Assisting lecture on final year and first-year modules
Education
Advanced Insurance Management -
Milpark Education
01.2023
PGDip BCom Risk Management -
University of South Africa
01.2022
Implats Senior Management Programme -
01.2022
MBA – Master of Business Administration -
University of Pretoria
01.2021
Higher Certificate in Short-Term Insurance -
Milpark Education
01.2021
PGDip General Management -
University of Pretoria
01.2020
B.Compt Financial Accounting -
University of South Africa
01.2020
B.Eng. (Hons) Mining -
University of Pretoria
01.2014
B.Eng. Mining -
University of Pretoria
01.2013
Matric Certificate -
Matladi Project School
01.2009
Masters of Engineering in Project Management - Project Management
University of Pretoria
PretoriaSkills
Project management
Process improvement
Technical writing
Critical thinking
Conflict management
Corporate Tact
Certification
- Institute of Risk Management South Africa, Certified Risk Management Practitioner (CRMPrac)
- Project Management Institute, Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
- Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP)
- Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)- Candidate Engineer
- Mine Manager Certificate of Competency
- Mine Overseer's Certificate of Competency
- National Certificate: Rock Breaking Underground Hard Rock: Conventional Mining
- National Certificate: Mining Operations for Underground Hard Rock: Conventional Mining
Professional Bodies
- Institute of Risk Management of South Africa, Associate
- Project Management Institute, Member
- Engineering Council of South Africa, Candidate Engineer
- Associate for Mine Managers of South Africa, Associate
- South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Member
Timeline
Risk Engineer
Kamoto Copper Company SA (Glencore)
01.2023 - Current
Group Enterprise Manager (Analyst)
Implats
01.2018 - 12.2023
Shift Supervisor Optimisation
Impala Platinum
09.2017 - 06.2018
Production Shift Supervisor (Shiftboss)
Impala Platinum
01.2017 - 08.2017
Miner
Impala Platinum
01.2016 - 06.2017
Mine Engineer in Training
Impala Platinum
01.2015 - 12.2016
Lecture Assistant
University of Pretoria
01.2014 - 12.2014
Advanced Insurance Management -
Milpark Education
PGDip BCom Risk Management -
University of South Africa
Implats Senior Management Programme -
MBA – Master of Business Administration -
University of Pretoria
Higher Certificate in Short-Term Insurance -
Milpark Education
PGDip General Management -
University of Pretoria
B.Compt Financial Accounting -
University of South Africa
B.Eng. (Hons) Mining -
University of Pretoria
B.Eng. Mining -
University of Pretoria
Matric Certificate -
Matladi Project School
Masters of Engineering in Project Management - Project Management
University of Pretoria
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