POLITE NKWINIKA
PHALABORWA
Summary
Metallurgical Engineering professional with practical experience in magnetite processing, plant performance analysis and process improvement. Skilled in analysing operational data, investigating process challenges and supporting optimisation initiatives. A motivated problem-solver with strong technical reporting, analytical and teamwork skills.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Metallurgy Engineer INTERN
MQA
PHALABORWA, SOUTH AFRICA
06.2024 - Current
- Monitored and analysed Magnetite plant performance.
- Conducted process investigations and optimisation projects.
- Analysed grinding performance, PSD, density and concentrate grade.
- Performed cyclone surveys and classification assessments.
- Investigated MSP3 low concentrate grade and feed grind performance.
- Optimised Section 5 grinding circuit feed distribution using a manual restriction probe trial.
- Assessed mill loading, overflow performance and circuit stability.
- Evaluated alternative MB2 operating and export-line strategies.
- Identified opportunities for Gland Service Water optimisation.
- Supported MSP3 process-routing and circuit improvement strategies.
- Conducted plant audits, inspections and SHEQ assessments.
- Identified operational problems and developed corrective actions and recommendations.
- Performed process data analysis and indicative mass balances.
- Prepared technical reports, presentations and optimisation proposals.
- Worked with Operations and Maintenance teams to investigate and solve plant challenges.
- Supported continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives.
Waiter
Event classic
johhannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA
03.2023 - 11.2023
Education
NVQ Level 4 -
Ntshuxeko High School
Phalaborwa, Limpopo01-2025
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Extraction Metallurgy
university of johannesburg
Johannesburg, GP01-2024
Skills
- Process Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Data Analysis
- Technical Report Writing
- Microsoft Excel
- Plant Performance Monitoring
- Process Optimisation
- Technical Presentations
- Teamwork and Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- SHEQ Awareness
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Xitsonga
Advanced
C1
Sotho
Intermediate
B1
Zulu
Upper Intermediate
B2
Certification
Legal Liability Certificate
Timeline
Metallurgy Engineer INTERN
MQA
06.2024 - Current
Waiter
Event classic
03.2023 - 11.2023
NVQ Level 4 -
Ntshuxeko High School
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Extraction Metallurgy
university of johannesburg