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Mzukhona Bruce Mchunu
Geologist
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
A vibrant and research-oriented geologist focused on gathering information and analyzing data. Skilled in 3D-modelling, exploration and production geology, project planning and management. Ready to tackle challenges with a positive attitude.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Sectional Geologist
Harmony Gold Mine
Johannesburg
01.2020 - Current
- Responsible for providing all geological in the operation.
- Custodian for grade control and overall quality mining.
- Responsible for planning and day-to-day management of cover, prospect and LIB drilling (for LOM extension), core logging, sampling and QA/QC.
- Structural modelling using various software and database administration.
- Attending grade, waterboard and monthly planning meetings.
- Ensure compliance to safety and health policies.
- Liaising daily with various departments in the operation in order to promote continuous information sharing.
Senior Geologist
Harmony Gold Mine
Welkom
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Drilling supervision,core logging, sampling, QA/QC and data capturing.
- 3D structural modelling of the shaft pillar.
- Collaborated with Rock Engineering Dept. in identifying seismically active structures and developing a seismic monitoring system for the mine.
- Attended grade, waterboard, safety and monthly planning meetings.
- Played active role during Life of Mine Planning.
Shaft Geologist
Harmony Gold Mining
Welkom
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Responsible for geological mapping of stopes and development workings.
- Planning of cover and exploration boreholes.
- Core logging and sampling, QA/QC and data capturing.
- 2D structural modelling.
- Daily communication with various stakeholders in the operation.
- Played active role during Life of Mine Planning.
Contract Hydrogeologist
Jeffares and Green Africa Pty Ltd
Durban
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Drilling supervision and campsite management.
- Conducting pump testing.
- Hydro-census, groundwater sampling, and geophysical investigations.
MQA Graduate Geologist
Harmony Gold Mine
Johannesburg
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Stope and development mapping.
- Core logging and sampling.
- Updating structures on 1:200 plans.
- Report writing.
Junior Earth Scientist/Geohydrologist
GCS (PTY) LTD
Johannesburg
01.2012 - 08.2012
- Drilling supervision and logging,
- Groundwater sampling, data capturing and report writing.
- Major projects: Wellfield expansion of Richards Bay Minerals in Northern KwaZulu Natal (South Africa) and Kinross Tasiast, Mauritania.
Education
Cert. Geostats And Mineral Resource Estimation - Mineral Resource Management
Spectacular Training And Conferences
Randburg, South Africa 05.2025 - 05.2025
Leadership Development Program - Organizational Leadership
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2021 - 11.2021
BSc (Hons) Geology - Geology
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban 01.2011 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa 01.2007 - 12.2010
Skills
Deswik, Datamine, Microstation, Fusion and GIS applications
Structural geological modeling
Geological mapping and report writing
Exploration drilling for groundwater and mineral deposits
undefinedTotal Years Of Experience
10 years
Affiliations
- Geological Society of South Africa (968682)
Interests
Mining and Machine Learning
Additional Information
- Ndumiso Nxumalo, Geology HOD, Doornkop Shaft: 0790773252
- Joseph Mohlatsane, Mining Manager, Bambanani Shaft: 0837592043
- Dr Nonkululeko Dladla, Lecturer, University of KwaZulu-Natal: 0769013122
Timeline
Cert. Geostats And Mineral Resource Estimation - Mineral Resource Management
Spectacular Training And Conferences
05.2025 - 05.2025
Leadership Development Program - Organizational Leadership
University of Pretoria
01.2021 - 11.2021
Sectional Geologist
Harmony Gold Mine
01.2020 - Current
Senior Geologist
Harmony Gold Mine
09.2017 - 12.2020
Shaft Geologist
Harmony Gold Mining
11.2015 - 09.2017
Contract Hydrogeologist
Jeffares and Green Africa Pty Ltd
01.2015 - 10.2015
MQA Graduate Geologist
Harmony Gold Mine
09.2012 - 09.2014
Junior Earth Scientist/Geohydrologist
GCS (PTY) LTD
01.2012 - 08.2012
BSc (Hons) Geology - Geology
University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2011 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2007 - 12.2010
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