Kayembe Alain NKashama
Profil professionnel
Metallurgical and Process Engineer with solid experience in gold and base metal processing, including copper and cobalt, specializing in mineral processing, extractive metallurgy, and process optimization. Skilled in developing and improving metallurgical processes to enhance efficiency and metal yield. Strong background in technical sales, with a track record of building client relationships, providing tailored process solutions, and supporting business growth. Adept at bridging technical excellence with commercial insight to achieve both operational and customer success.
Vue d'ensemble
8
8
years of professional experience
2033
2033
years of post-secondary education
Expérience
Process Engineer and Technical Sales Rep
BALDMNIN PROJECTS/SA
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Design of process plants, Costing and Quotes, Assist MD with clients' relationships in DRC and SADC regions
- Provide estimates and guidance to help forecast the success and challenges involved in engineering projects that may be large in scale, with many different
- Collect and monitor data, manage risks, identify (if necessary) contingency plan control changes and communication, measure and report on progress
- Document Approach: Provide documentation for each cost element, indicating sources of data, assumption used and any other methodology or analysis
- Customer review: Ensure that all expected costs have been properly presented to customer for review /approval/acceptance of the estimate
- Management of projects and site works whenever necessary.
- Exécution rapide et efficace des tâches assignées.
- Réalisation des tâches confiées en suivant les procédures et les instructions données.
- Maintien de l'ordre et de la propreté dans l'espace de travail.
Plant Manager
MINTEK/ABOVE AVERAGE MINES
Barberton
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Managed all plant operations for the hydrometallurgical processing circuit, starting with comminution, leaching, adsorption, elution, EW, and refining, consistently meeting or exceeding gold production targets and recovery rates.
- Oversaw the plant's overall operating and capital budget, implementing robust cost control strategies that reduced reagent consumption and energy costs per ounce without compromising performance.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging metallurgical data to identify and eliminate process bottlenecks, resulting in improved throughput and recovery efficiency.
- Ensured full regulatory and environmental compliance, successfully passing internal and external audits and maintaining all operating permits.
- Managed plant asset integrity and reliability by implementing a proactive maintenance strategy, significantly reducing unplanned downtime and extending equipment life.
- Barberton in Mpumalanga
Technical Sales Representative
BALDMNIN PROJECTS/ DRC SARL
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted in-depth technical discovery and needs analysis to understand client challenges and map them to tailored solution offerings
- Acted as a primary technical advisor to clients and the sales team, translating complex product capabilities into clear business benefits
- Led the end-to-end response to RFPs/RFIs, crafting detailed technical and commercial proposals that secured competitive wins
- Managed and forecasted a robust sales pipeline with precision using CRM systems, ensuring accurate reporting and strategic focus
- Negotiated technical and commercial terms of agreements, working with legal and finance to finalize contracts and ensure customer success.
- DRC
Lab Assistance
VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Equipment and inventory Management: Assisting in maintaining and organizing laboratory equipment, ensuring that it is in good working condition. Keep track of inventory, order supplies, and ensure the availability of necessary materials for experiments.
- Safety Compliance: Adhering to safety protocols and guidelines within the laboratory. Educating students on proper lab safety practices and ensure the appropriate use of safety equipment.
- Data collection: Helping students recording and organizing data obtained from experiments. Assisting in data entry and analysis, as required.
- Lab reports and documentation: Supporting students in preparing lab reports and maintaining accurate records of experimental findings.
Metallurgical engineering trainee
CHEMAF SARL
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Operate all sections of the processing plant, which include Crushing, Grinding, and Leaching, Settling, Solvent extraction and Electro winning circuits within specified parameters, to optimize copper production/recovery.
- Basic maintenance of operational equipment within the processing department.
- Carry out all laboratory tests as required by the plant under the supervision of the laboratory manager.
- DRC
Formation
Master Eng -
Vaal University of Technology
Advanced Diploma - Metallurgical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
Bachelor's degree - Metallurgical engineering and Materials
University of Lubumbashi
DRC, DRC 01.2011 - 01.2018
Compétences
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Teamwork
- Leadership Skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Initiative and independence
- Critical thinking
- The ability to work well under pressure
- Research skills
Projets réalisés
- Designed and optimized several metallurgical plant projects in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Ivory Coast.
- Established numerous businesses and partnerships in South Africa, the DRC, Ivory Coast, Zimbabwe, Mali, and Chad.
Informations complémentaires
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Langues
French
English
Swahili
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Chronologie
Process Engineer and Technical Sales Rep
BALDMNIN PROJECTS/SA
01.2025 - 12.2025
Plant Manager
MINTEK/ABOVE AVERAGE MINES
05.2023 - 11.2024
Technical Sales Representative
BALDMNIN PROJECTS/ DRC SARL
03.2022 - 04.2023
Lab Assistance
VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
02.2021 - 12.2021
Metallurgical engineering trainee
CHEMAF SARL
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor's degree - Metallurgical engineering and Materials
University of Lubumbashi
01.2011 - 01.2018
Advanced Diploma - Metallurgical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
Master Eng -
Vaal University of Technology