PHULUSO RASELABE
Kempton Park
Summary
Mr. Phuluso Raselabe is an Engineering Professional who completed his Mining Engineering Honours Degree in the year 2021 and is currently completing his MSc in Rock Engineering. He is well-versed in Geology, Metallurgy and Mining related engineering fields such as Surface Mining, Underground Mining, Rock Engineering, Mine Design and Mine Planning, Orebody Modelling, Ore Dressing and Extractive Metallurgy as well as Financial Valuation. He has a good understanding of numerous design programs such as GEOVIA Surpac, MicroStation as well as Datamine. He is a seasoned researcher having successfully tackled and delivered complex postgraduate mining engineering research projects in the designated time frame. He is an analytical engineer with an impressive track record of applying sound engineering principles using both traditional and innovative methods. He is experienced in coordinating and managing operations with a focus on maintaining high geotechnical standards and ensuring compliance. Demonstrates strong organisational skills, clear communication, and commitment to teamwork. Excels in fast-paced environments and problem-solving under pressure.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Strata Control Officer
Seriti Resources
Witbank, South Africa
01.2024 - Current
Rotated across two underground operations (Kriel Colliery &, Khutala Colliery) as well as two opencast operations (Klipspruit Colliery & New Largo Colliery) to date as part of my professional training towards
becoming a Professional Rock Engineer.
- Conducting timeous geotechnical inspections to monitor compliance to recommended Standards of Practices in place.
- Carrying out extensive Strata Control Assessments so to input relevant tunnelling and slope stability data during mine planning.
- Liaised with Mine Overseers and Production Managers to implement practical strategies on production faces, managing the risk of Fall of Ground.
- Reviewing and updating Standards of Practice, Training Material to ensure learnings are acknowledged and added as a building block in the management of the risk of Fall of Ground.
- Conducting regular surface mining slope designs as well as assessing and updating underground tunnelling designs using Rock Engineering modelling software.
- Supported Rock Engineering Manager and Senior SCOs with monthly risk assessments and compiled rock engineering feedback reports to assist mining production teams.
- Conducted field geotechnical logging and applied Rock Mass Ratings principles to develop a comprehensive geotechnical log database.
- Performed quality control and quality assurance to verify tools and materials met current standards.
- Prepared detailed reports for senior management, outlining operational performance and strategic recommendations.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided timely assistance to support the operations in time of emergency assistance.
Post Graduate Rock Engineering Researcher
Modikwa Mine - Anglo American
Lydenburg, South Africa
01.2023 - 02.2024
In my time with Modikwa Platinum Mine, I Completed a master's degree research on the topic "Finding alternative ways to support the hanging wall rock mass at Modikwa Hybrid Platinum Mine so to effectively curb Fall of Ground related incidents and accidents in preparation for complete narrow reef mechanization". In my role as a Postgraduate Rock Engineering Researcher I:
- Conducted detailed strata observations and geotechnical mapping of underground stopes to assess rock stability.
- Conducted analysis of geological discontinuities to evaluate their impact on mining safety. within various panels to build quantitative data.
- Researched innovative support techniques to identify effective solutions for rock reinforcement.
- Co-reviewed support standards in special geotechnical zones with senior geotechnical officials to enhance safety protocols.
Education
MSc (Eng) - Rock Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg01-2026
BSc (Eng) - Mining Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, GP01-2021
Skills
- Rock Mechanics
- Geotechnical mapping
- Data Analysis
- Advanced Research
- Rocscience Softwares
- GEOVIA Surpac
- GEOVIA Whittle
- MineRP
- Deswik CadSuite
- JBlock
- MicroStation
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Complex Problem Solving
- Team Leadership
- Datamine
LANGUAGES
English
Tshivenda
IsiNdebele
Certification
Strata Control Certificate, Minerals Council of South Africa | Issued 2024.
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/phuluso-raselabe-258811114/
REFERENCES
- Azwindini, Makungo, Chief Rock Engineer, +27 72 618 1586., Klipspruit
- Baub, Lekgoro, Senior Geologist, +27 73 603 0798., Modikwa
- Dakalo, Matumba, Strata Control Specialist, +27 72 957 5848., Khutala
HOBBIES
Cricket, Reading, Hiking, Chess
VOLUNTEERING WORK
- Mining Engineering School Council, Vice-Chair Person, 2018-11, 2019-10
- Wits Noswal Hall of Residence, Mathematics Tutor, 2018-02, 2018-11
- Wits SRC, Subcommittee Transformation Officer, 2018-02, 2018-10
AFFILIATIONS
- South African Institute Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM)
- South African National Institute of Rock Engineering (SANIRE)
Timeline
Strata Control Officer
Seriti Resources
01.2024 - Current
Post Graduate Rock Engineering Researcher
Modikwa Mine - Anglo American
01.2023 - 02.2024
MSc (Eng) - Rock Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand
BSc (Eng) - Mining Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand