Paul Mphosu Neko

Over a decade of experience in surveying, sampling, and mapping underground sections. Skilled in crafting plans and layouts for essential constructions like Haulages, Service Ways, Raises/Winzes, Ore Passes, and the excavated space where ore is extracted (Stopes). Proficient in using digital tools such as GMSI Pegs lite, MRM, and MineCAD for underground surveying and measuring surface Manganese Stockpiles. Currently expanding expertise using Model maker, Micro station software, and Trimble scanner at UMK. Pursuing Mine Surveyors Certificate of Competency to enhance skills in mining commodity extraction.

• Measuring of stockpiles on surface (Using GPS and Total Station where necessary)
• Staking of blocks in the pit for drilling and blasting purposes
• Scanning of the pit using the Trimble Scanner
• Reconcile weekly and month-end production reports (Stockpile Reports and Stock Mass Balance reports)
• Stope and Development Survey Measuring
• Installation of Grades and Chains in drives and haulages
• Contract Measurement (Month End Measurements)
• Check Survey, Gyro Survey and Closure Survey
• Survey of Boreholes
• Construct survey notes, holing notes and ore reserve tracking
• Sampling in stopes and development
• Mapping of the reef/ore in the stopes and development
• Checking the sweeping and Vamping
• Ensure good relationships and information sharing with all functional departments and customers
• Encourage and drive safe working practices within co-workers
• Acting Chief Surveyor from March to September
• Checking Drill Meters for Drilling Business Partners
• Provide Radius Plans for Blasting purposes including neighbouring mines
• Providing coaching, mentoring and training to assistants and learners
• Collaborate with mining engineers and geologists to ensure survey data is aligned with mine design and geological models

Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet savvy, Communication skills, Listening skills, Organizing skills, Planning & organising skills, Attention to detail, Ability to work under pressure, Ability to work in a team and perform well independently, Fast, Willing & Eager to learn, Hard working, Loyal & Honest, Outstanding Natural Science Student (1998), Junior City Council of Welkom (1998)

• Date of Birth: 11/28/78
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: South African
• Driving License: Code 10

• Mr Kenneth Sithomola, Chief Surveyor, United Manganese of Kalahari, 083 417 0350
• Mr. Eugrade Ngcakanı, Sectional Surveyor, Lonmin Platinum Mine, 071 446 6977
• Mr Michael Sebotsa, Chief Surveyor, 0822239806