Nathaniel Malapane
Mining Engineer
Pretoria
Summary
Expert mining professional with exceptional talents and experience in mine planning ,underground and surface mining. Diligent in reviewing technical information, analyzing risks, overseeing budgets and managing compliance with regulations. Progressive in utilizing new technology and following industry standards to deliver successful projects.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Mine Manager
Dongastro Coal
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the evaluation and acquisition process for new properties/assets that would contribute positively towards company growth strategy.
- Adhered to state and federal regulations when planning environmentally-sound extraction of natural resources.
- Ensured continuous improvement within the organization by identifying areas of opportunity, setting achievable goals, and tracking progress towards those objectives.
- Provided expert guidance and mentoring to junior staff members, contributing to the development of a strong talent pool for future leadership roles within the organization.
- Appointed as 3.1 (a) in terms of MHSA
- Managing a team of 64 employees
- Provide direct management of the site operations which include resource and reserves management, all mining related activities, ore blending and equipment maintenance.
- Lead execution of strategies on the mine in order to enhance current operations practices and performance.
- Maintain the annual operating and capital budgets.
- Participate with other staff to set production goals.
- Inculcate a culture of cross functional team coherence.
- Develop and execute short and intermediate term strategies that support the growth of the operation
Mine Manager
Assen Iron Ore Mine
5 2023 - 11.2023
- Managing a team of 246 employees
- Provide direct management of the site operations which include resource and reserves management, all mining related activities, ore blending and equipment maintenance
- Lead execution of strategies on the mine in order to enhance current operations practices and performance
- Maintain the annual operating and capital budgets
- Participate with other staff to set production goals
- Inculcate a culture of cross functional team coherence
- Develop and execute short and intermediate term strategies that support the growth of the operation.
Chief Mine Planner
Goldfields
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Managing a Team of 6 Subordinates consisting of 4 Mine Planners and 2 Schedulers
- Application of Safety and Health principles to identify and mitigate risks in terms of safety and productive output
- Responsible for people leadership within a section by managing workload, assigning tasks, and reviewing/ recognizing outputs of team members
- Drive the delivery of technical solutions in projects and operations by demonstrating project management skills and active resource management, including effective control of budgets, deliverables, staff, and contracts
- Work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure effective cross-functional coordination between geotechnical, geology, mine planning, survey, production engineering, and mining to ensure the overall operational performance objectives and SHEQ standards are supported
- Develop management processes and systems: long-term planning, mine development, and stope design; stope database and reconciliation
- Provide specialist technical input to mine planning, to develop, model, select and optimise production, project, and economic strategies, initiatives, and new business, and coordinate authorization processes.
Acting Mine Manager
Kalagadi Manganese Mine
7 2021
- Provided expert guidance and mentoring to junior staff members, contributing to the development of a strong talent pool for future leadership roles within the organization.
- Optimized production efficiency through careful planning and scheduling of mining activities.
- Coordinated logistics for efficient transportation of mined materials to processing facilities or marketplaces.
- Appointed as 3.1 (a) in terms of MHSA
- ·Managing a team of 760 employees
- Provide direct management of the site operations which include resource and reserves management, all mining related activities, ore blending and equipment maintenance.
- Lead execution of strategies on the mine in order to enhance current operations practices and performance.
- Maintain the annual operating and capital budgets.
- Participate with other staff to set production goals.
- Inculcate a culture of cross functional team coherence.
- Develop and execute short and intermediate term strategies that support the growth of the operation
Long term Planner
Kalagadi Manganese Mine
07.2021
- Produced concept plans for high-profile corporate meetings and events.
- Established budgetary controls for projects, monitoring expenses closely to prevent overspending.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to inform strategic planning decisions and drive growth.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- · Compiling short, medium and long term mining plans and schedules
- Analyzing, reconciling, interpreting and acting on results and data of the mining department
- Designing underground layouts according to accepted rock engineering principles and following rock engineers recommendations
- Measuring actual advances and depleting ore reserves
- Month end procedures and reconciliation
- Budgeting and scheduling resources for optimal utilization of the resources to meet the required production profiles
- Monitoring unit costs and continuous improvements
- Perform ad-hoc duties as and when required.
- Reserve statements
Senior Mine Planner Projects
MRC
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Compiling long term and short term mining plans and schedules
- Life of Mine Planning
- Analyzing, Reconciling, Interpreting and Acting on Results and Data of the Mining Department
- Month End procedures and reconciliation
- Updating Projects schedule.
Mine Planner
Assmang Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine
09.2015 - 08.2020
- Compiling short, medium and long term mining plans and schedules
- Analyzing, reconciling, interpreting and acting on results and data of the mining department
- Designing underground layouts according to accepted rock engineering principles and following rock engineers recommendations
- Measuring actual advances and depleting ore reserves
- Month end procedures and reconciliation
- Budgeting and scheduling resources for optimal utilization of the resources to meet the required production profiles
- Monitoring unit costs and continuous improvements
- Perform ad-hoc duties as and when required
- Reserve statements.
Mining Engineer Planning
Assmang Black Rock Mine Operations
12.2011 - 08.2015
- Compiling long term and short term mining plans and schedules
- Life of Mine Planning
- Analyzing, reconciling, interpreting and acting on results and data of the mining department
- Designing underground layouts according to accepted rock engineering principles and following rock engineers recommendations
- Measuring actual advances and depleting ore reserves
- Month end procedures and reconciliation
- Budgeting and scheduling resources for optimal utilization of the resources to meet the required production profiles
- Monitoring unit costs and continuous improvements
- Revising vent layouts and inputs into the rescue plans
- Perform ad-hoc duties as and when required.
Mine Planner
Great Basin Gold Balfour
08.2011 - 11.2011
- Compiling long term and short term mining plans and schedules
- Life of Mine Planning
- Analyzing, Reconciling, Interpreting and Acting on Results and Data of the Mining Department
- Month End procedures and reconciliation.
Various Positions
De Beers Finsch Mine
07.2007 - 07.2011
- Monthly PCBC runs
- Draw Control monitoring
- Month-end Spread sheets management
- Update information for Quarterly Production Review
- Cyber Cube simulations
- Process Procedures
- Assisting Planning manager with the SBP process
- Monthly Reconciliation of data for realistic forecasting of throughputs and recoveries
- Producing Monthly and quarterly forecasts of expected diamond recoveries to be used for supply/demand forecasts and sales plans
- Strategic scenarios analysis by technical investigations, research and simulation
- Updating the Risk log as part of the risk management.
Mine Planner
Target Mine-Harmony Gold
07.2006 - 07.2007
- I was responsible for development and designs, scheduling, monitoring and issuing of new ends layouts
- This was an exciting working environment as the mining methods deployed were both narrow and massive mining
- The job entailed liaising with production personnel to ensure that the ends blasted according to priorities allocated to them
- This was an important function which supported the opening up of reserves on the planned dates.
Various
Implats
07.2000 - 07.2006
- Crew Captain is responsible for POLC processes to ensure the safe mining operations
- I had to make my area of responsibility working areas safe before letting my crew work in them
- This was challenging as I did not have a Team leader to assist in the delegation of tasks
- Shiftboss (June 2002 to date June 2006)
- I was responsible for the Health and Safety of Subordinates according to the MHSA
- I was in charge of 3 Crew Captains.
Mine Trainee
JCI
07.1996 - 07.2000
- Before graduation, I went through a very intensive training program on the mine which covered the basic underground exposure
- This program was in two phases, the first phase was obtaining the blasting certificate and the second phase was going through all the services departments on mine to able me to understand the value chain and all the facets of the mine
- I also was involved in updating internal operating procedures and COP’s to comply with the Mine Health and Safety Act and also attended safety meetings with different committees as a development program.
Education
Post Graduation Diploma - Business Administration And Management
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Btech Mining Engineering - Mining
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Underground mining
Labor Relations
Surface Mining
Safety Management
Mine Planning
Ethnicity
Black
Contacts
0728636262, Nathaniel.Malaps@gmail.com
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7501065417081
- Notice Period: One Month
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
References
- Dumisani Mathebula, Planning Manager Goldfields (082 095 9736)
- Jabulani Mhlongo,Director Umomo Mining Services (081 030 8317)
- Letlhogonolo Masilo, Production Manager –Royal Bafokeng Mine (0834522766)
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of Blending Solution for manganese ore
- Documented and resolved production bottlenecks which led to improved productivity
- Achieved 25 percent production improvement by completing fleet maintenance and weekly planning with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved synchronized mining activities by introducing integrated scheduling for mining tasks which improved planning of the crews.
Timeline
Mine Manager
Dongastro Coal
12.2023 - Current
Chief Mine Planner
Goldfields
02.2022 - 12.2022
Long term Planner
Kalagadi Manganese Mine
07.2021
Senior Mine Planner Projects
MRC
09.2020 - 06.2021
Mine Planner
Assmang Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine
09.2015 - 08.2020
Mining Engineer Planning
Assmang Black Rock Mine Operations
12.2011 - 08.2015
Mine Planner
Great Basin Gold Balfour
08.2011 - 11.2011
Various Positions
De Beers Finsch Mine
07.2007 - 07.2011
Mine Planner
Target Mine-Harmony Gold
07.2006 - 07.2007
Post Graduation Diploma - Business Administration And Management
University of South Africa
04.2001 -
Btech Mining Engineering - Mining
University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -
Various
Implats
07.2000 - 07.2006
Mine Trainee
JCI
07.1996 - 07.2000
Mine Manager
Assen Iron Ore Mine
5 2023 - 11.2023
Acting Mine Manager
Kalagadi Manganese Mine
7 2021
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