Lethu Mbijekana

• Managing Diamond drill and Percussion drilling program
• Maintaining safety standards through proactively identifying, eliminating and managing risks in and around workplace
• Gathering, capturing and interpreting of all data coming from area of responsibility
• Ensure geological process of relevant project runs efficient as possible by generating new and innovative ideas
• Data modelling and mining-plant process integration into grade control ore quality management process flow
• Managing team of 19 diverse and skilled team of ore grade and quality controllers
• Updated existing KPIs and systems to standardized grade control processes
• Enhanced data collection of plant production data and ROM ore through block model designs and reports
• Generated ore block recovery floor-stock tracker with 10% improved recovery and ore gains
• Optimizing product qualities tracking based on real-time grade control and metallurgical data integration
• Accelerated stockpile value prediction by 25% for optimal production in value chain
• Developing advanced grade control blending model for reserve optimization and reconciliation
• Monitoring production status of planned vs
• Actual and providing production data with accuracy of 98%
• Optimizing yield management observation and tracking with integrated real-time data and reporting tools.

Reporting to section manager mining Geology, geometallurgy and Geology projects and managing team of 8 geological samplers (assistants)

• Assisting production geologist in managing Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling and sampling process by tracking drill progress in-pit, providing feedback on logged lithology, and monitoring QA/QC at drill rig.
• Conducting geological face mapping in order to verify geological model created using Leapfrog software
• Accountable for development, analysis and review of 12-week Ore Reserve and Mine Plan as Production Geologist for Kolomela Mine operations
• Compiling and reporting of weekly mining and plant production to ensure customer expectations in terms of quality
• Mine planning, plant production and product quality planning and execution
• Labeling and dispatching of samples to on-site laboratory
• Staking and logging of RC holes
• Communicating necessary geological information to relevant departments of mine to ensure optimal production and resource utilization
• Planning of RC drill hole and drill rig management
• Assisting in updating procedures for production geology team
• Creating and updating short-term geological model according to new drill hole, face mapping
• Uploading production block reports on WebApp for Survey
• Assisting production geology team in drafting new procedure for ore block demarcation post-blasting
• Assisting in training geological samplers to be competent in doing block demarcation job.
• Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications
• Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
• Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
• Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.

• Mentor work remotely to provide asynchronous support to mentees on blackboard
• Effectively shared resources and experiences with10 mentees
• Followed up on mentees' progress
• Provided honest and constructive feedback for 10 mentees
• Informed supervisor of mentoring activities
• Maintained confidentiality.
• Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval
• Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress
• Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies
• Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help
• Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests
• Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills

• Responsible for orderly and civilized management of residence and to ensure that residence rules are complied with
• Provided services directly to students, such as personal and disciplinary counseling, and social/educational events
• Worked to implement goals and priorities as outlined in departmental strategic plan
• Serviced on departmental committee
• Worked with portfolio Manager to manage and coordinate room assignments and changes in residence
• Created academic environment conducive to living, learning and student success
• Served as personal counseling resource for students in support of roommate conflicts, personal cries and other concerns
• Maintained all required records.
• Served on 6 college committees and acted as chair of Board Committee

• Attend view point meetings for short term planning for mine
• Dispatch samples for analysis to Kolomela lab and ARL lab
• Assists Geologists for production blocks inspections
• Managing RQD data on Acquire
• Assisting exploration Geologist in logging exploration core.

Responsible for managing and leading team of Geology students

• Developed effective strategy, Team will use to achieve its goal
• Monitored Team members participation
• Managed day-to-day activities of 10 team members.
• Maintained integrity
• Created reports to update senior about Teams progress.