Nthabiseng Yvonne Madisha
Mine Overseer
Tumela Village
Summary
Experienced mining professional with a strong background in overseeing mining operations, resource management, safety protocols, and production optimization. Focus on team collaboration and achieving results drives continuous pursuit of operational efficiency and problem-solving opportunities. Organized, reliable, and dependable candidate with a proven track record of successfully managing multiple priorities. Over a decade of experience in the mining industry, developed strong ability to adapt and learn quickly. Thrives under pressure and excels in new situations and challenges. Excellent communication skills and sound judgment ensure the well-being of all employees, enabling them to return home safely to their families each day. Firmly believes in maintaining a safe, profitable and sustainable operation that aligns with business and mine plans.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Mine Overseer
Anglo American
01.2025 - Current
Acting Chief Safety Officer
Anglo American
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Received an opportunity to act full-time in a vacant post at Dishaba Lower as a Chief Safety Officer.
- Co-ordinated, evaluated and managed safety and risk control systems to ensure compliance at our operation.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely (safety representatives)
- Inspected working places ,machinery and equipment for compliance with established safety standards.
- Reduced accident rates with consistent monitoring of employees compliance to safety protocols.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary control measures and making follow up visit to ensure close outs are conducted.
- Promoted a culture of safety through engaging workshops and training sessions for employees on various topics such as hazard identification, PPE usage, and incident reporting.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection (Enabling teams through Section 23 booklets, VFL books and stop note books / Non-Compliance intervention)
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues including human behaviour and implementing preventive measures accordingly.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency, in terms injuries, sick personnel and high risk hazards identified and escalated.
- Responded promptly to safety incidents, providing immediate support and coordinating follow-up investigations.
- Collected detailed notes on investigations and other communication to adhere to legal requirements and enhance recordkeeping.
- Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement in terms of leading and lagging indicators.
- Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information based on analysis of working areas and equipments.
- Collaborated with other departments (relevant stakeholders) to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
- The intention is to make a meaningful impact in our mine and ensure that everyone goes home unharmed, without any scratch as people are the biggest asset in our company
- Zero harm is a mindset issue and will tap into soft issues in all employees so that seeds can be implanted in their minds so that safety will be inherent to them and be a second nature.
- Was intentional with visible felt leadership, engaged and intervened with employees and follow up visits were conducted.
- While doing this, all employees are empowered to work safely, adhere to health and safety standards and produce quality production results.
- Compliance in our mine is our licence to mine and employees are empowered to apply section 22,23 and 83 of the Mine health and safety act.
Mine Overseer
Anglo American
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Conducted exposure in operating model at Dishaba Mine to be aligned with the current system that the mine is utilising.
Appointed Mine Overseer
Sibanye Stillwater
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Got appointed in December 2021 up to March 2022.
- During these period, safety was achieved as well as production.
- Left the company to re-join Anglo American to persue other endeavours.
Acting Mine Overseer
Sibanye Stillwater
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Had legal accountability with a 2.14.1 and a 2.13.12 appointment in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act
- Received an opportunity to act full-time as a mine overseer for 1 year.
- During this period, safety was achieved as well as production.
- Managed to achieve my production targets in month 1 after taking over under-performing crews that did not achieve targets for more than 1 year
- The improvement in my production statistics for the year of 2021 was 5% and there was an upward trend that showed that the teams will stabilise and be consistent in getting their production targets monthly.
- Safety was achieved during this period as well.
- Successfully hosted high profile visits from Sibanye Stillwater Senior Vice President and the Vice President for platinum sector in October 2021.
- Established open-door policy promoting transparency amongst team members enhancing overall morale.
- Enhanced team productivity through effective delegation and clear goal-setting for all employees.
- Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects (Blasting out of Underground workshop).
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers in terms of work to be conducted on each shift.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Monitored availability of fleet, utilisation thereof and maintenance.
TM3 Shift Supervisor
Sibanye Stillwater
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Appointed in January 2017 up to October 2020.
- During this period, safety was achieved as well as production.
- Successfully hosted high profile visits in my section.
- Started to relieve Mine Overseers during the year 2020.
Mining Graduate
Anglo American Platinum
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Conducted mechanised conversion for rock breaker for 3 months at Bathopele mine.
- Shadowed a miner for 1 month and started with contract mining for 6 months
- Went for my shift supervisor course which was completed in February 2016.
- Started shadowing shift supervisor for 1 month and started acting in April 2016.
- Acted from April to December 2016.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2013 - 12.2013
National Diploma - Mining Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2010 - 12.2012
Matric -
Hoer Tegniese Skool Rustenburg
Rustenburg, South Africa 01.2008 - 12.2008
Skills
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Vision
- Persistence
- Innovation
- Influence
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management abilities
- Dependable and hardworking
Certificates And Awards
- Mine Managers Certificate of Competency (MMCC), 01/07/2018
- Mine Overseers Certificate of Competency (MOCC) - 27/01/2025
- Passed National Diploma with Cum laude
- Level 2 Rock Breaker Certificate
- Level 3 Rock Breaker Certificate
- Shift Supervisor Certificate
- LFI Intermediate Course
- Safety Academy Certificate
- Top Ten Achievers at Hoer Tegniese Skool from Grade 10 - 12
Timeline
Mine Overseer
Anglo American
01.2025 - Current
Acting Chief Safety Officer
Anglo American
06.2022 - 02.2024
Mine Overseer
Anglo American
04.2022 - 05.2022
Appointed Mine Overseer
Sibanye Stillwater
12.2021 - 03.2022
Acting Mine Overseer
Sibanye Stillwater
11.2020 - 11.2021
TM3 Shift Supervisor
Sibanye Stillwater
01.2017 - 10.2020
Mining Graduate
Anglo American Platinum
01.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
University of Johannesburg
04.2013 - 12.2013
National Diploma - Mining Engineering
University of Johannesburg
01.2010 - 12.2012
Matric -
Hoer Tegniese Skool Rustenburg
01.2008 - 12.2008
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