Rasilingwani Mulaudzi
Specialist Risk Champion Vehicles
Hotazel,GP
Summary
Knowledgeable Engineer with solid foundation in specialized tasks and track record of delivering results through targeted initiatives. Proven ability to implement effective strategies that enhance operational efficiency and support team objectives. Demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving and project management and resourceful Specialist offering expertise in problem-solving, data analysis and customer service. Adept at quickly learning new technologies and processes for driving success. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions with experienced specialized task execution and strategic implementation. Utilizes effective problem-solving techniques to enhance operational processes. Track record of fostering team collaboration and ensuring project success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Specialist Risk Champion Vehicles
South32
09.2025 - Current
- Led risk management initiatives for Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM) operations to ensure compliance with mine safety standards and legal requirements.
- Supported the implementation and monitoring of Collision Prevention Systems (CPS) and Fatigue Monitoring Systems across the TMM fleet to enhance operator safety and operational visibility.
- Conducted thorough analysis of vehicle-related incidents, providing insights that informed strategic safety enhancements and policy updates.
- Facilitated operator training and awareness sessions on new safety technologies, ensuring correct system use and promoting a strong safety culture.
- Collaborated with OEMs, system providers, and site engineers to ensure proper installation, calibration, and functionality of CPS and fatigue monitoring equipment.
- Conducted routine inspections, performance reviews, and data analysis to identify risk trends and recommend preventive actions.
- Assisted in developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technology integration plans for TMM safety systems.
- Acted as a key liaison between operations, maintenance, and HSE departments to support technology rollout and continuous improvement initiatives.
TMM Specialist Governance and Technical Stewardship
South32 Hotazel Manganese Mine Mamatwan
10.2023 - 09.2025
- Develop, governs, and control technical documentation (incl. engineering standards, specifications, procedures, control system programs and drawings) from which the Operation is designed, constructed, operated, and maintained as the mine blueprints.
- Provides a simple, integrated, effective system for change management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Maintain consistent management in the change management process to allow consistent decision making and communications.
- Provide specialist advice and executes tasks associated with ensuring a robust change control and document management process exists and is followed in operation.
- To ensure that all changes or modifications to systems, trackless machinery, processes, projects, materials, products are managed.
- Enables the accurate maintenance of the operations blueprint, reflecting any approved modifications of equipment.
- Provides inputs into plans and targets for the sub-function and delivers against them.
- Analyses performance metrics and benchmarks performance across the function.
- Part of Collision Prevention System (CPS) Level 9 implementation
- Led the implementation of governance frameworks, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency across technical processes.
- Developed and executed technical stewardship initiatives, improving project outcomes and stakeholder engagement in governance practices.
- Established key performance indicators for technical stewardship, driving accountability and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Engineering Supervisor
4ARROWS MINING AND ENGINEERING
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Appointed in terms of Mine Health and Safety Act No. 29 of 1996 (MHSA) Regulation 2.9.2 at Kudumane Manganese Resources (KMR) on behalf of 4ARROWS on the mine.
- Comply with the requirements of MHSA, Mine & company policies and procedures.
- Responsible for Hauler's and auxillary equipment and a team of boilermakers to ensure the engineering reliability and availability of the equipment boilermakers processes through effective maintenance and cost efficient way.
- Generating day to day scope of work, ensure weekly & Monthly Inspections on TMM's are conducted and up to standard.
- Ensure critical spares parts are in stock to minimize breakdowns downtime.
- Planning component replacement and maintenance management on equipment Buckets ( CAT 6030,395.390,996H,777 and BELL B45’S & B60’S).
- Wearcheck training Level 1 & 2, knowledge on basics of lubrication and oil analysis with analyzing diagnostic results.
- Manage time, attendance, and discipline of subordinates.
- Activities associated with maintenance on TMM's including Tyre Maintenance and Engineering activities.
- Completed Tyre Maintenance and management Level 1 through RIMEX.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for team members, identifying strengths and areas for improvement to guide their ongoing professional development.
Engineering Intern
4ARROWS MINING AND ENGINEERING
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Assist with ensuring all machinery are complying to Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) as well as Kudumane Manganese Recourses Mine (KMR) safety standards compliance.
- Conducting Supervisor monthly inspection, permit & tag Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM), Light delivery Vehicle (LDV) & Supporting equipment’s quarterly.
- Assisting 4arrows Section Engineer with machinery and equipment related issues.
- Over inspecting all equipment and Trackless Mobile Machines (TMM) for compliance to safety standards before mine entry and off boarding.
- I have undergone Legal Liability training and supervisor training.
- Understand the process to procure.
- I stood in as a General Engineering Supervisor, ensuring work is planned, scheduled, executed, and monitored in accordance with Engineering objective and assess the quality of the work in all sections. Drive availability of equipment’s for optimal production.
Technical Intern
4ARROWS MINING AND ENGINEERING
03.2020 - 02.2021
- My Roles are to learn as much engineering aspects as possible, I understand Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) on workplace, Standard operation procedure (SOP’s) and Code of practice (COP’s).
- I have undergone training in Hazard Identification and Risk assessment (HIRA), firefighting and Basic rigging through PRISMA.
- I have conducted weekly VFL inspections with Resident Engineer and Section Engineer to ensure safe working place and reduce incidents on crushing plant, Load out station and Workshop.
- Redesigning & modifying KEFID mobile cone crusher and product chute with oversize chute for crushing plant using SolidWorks CAD.
- Oil management (Tribology) analyzing debris results from WearCheck of different machine components and developing a procedure on a proper oil sampling to ensure minimal data disturbance during oil analysis and condition monitoring.
- Analyzing & monitoring TMM PDS statistics to identify if TMM were adhering to workplace speed limit through data obtained from the PDS.
- During my technical training I stood in as Maintenance Planner which involves Planning Preventative maintenance, Corrective maintenance, weekly service planning of equipment’s and planning Change-out components. Creating planned maintenance job cards, managing job cards and backlogs, and conducting daily supervisor meeting for breakdown updates to prepare breakdown equipment status report for upper management.
Mechanical Engineering trainee
SA TRUCK BODIES PTY LTD
07.2019 - 02.2020
- I have done training in basic welding using Gas metal arc welding (CO2), Shielded metal arc welding, Oxy acetylene Cutting torch and basic hand tools.
- Understanding on manufacturing of side tipper, Dropsides, Tautliner and Flatdeck.
- Understanding Trailer pneumatics and electrics.
- General Arrangement (GA) which It is weight contribution throughout the trailer with the axles which shows the total payload the trailer can carry with the Gross Combination Mass.
- Designed and manufacture Fifth wheel extension to transport a Lowbed to the Client.
- (Trailer manufacturing company)
Education
Mechanical Engineering -
Central University Of Technology
01.2020
National Senior Certificate (Matric) - undefined
Mbilwi Secondary School
01.2016
Skills
Managing Self Managing T & A
Certification
Driver's license: code C1.
References
- Siyabulela Mayekiso, Superintendent Projects, Siyabulela.mayekiso@south32.net, 076 778 5172, South32 Hotazel Manganesse Mine
- Simon, Vanderbijls, Supervisor, simonvab@satb.co.za, 051 409 1814, SA truck bodies, Division Manager
- Donald, Mabasa, Section Engineer, Donaldm@4am.co.za, 082 634 6662, 4ARROWS MINING AND ENGINEERING KMR site
Timeline
Specialist Risk Champion Vehicles
South32
09.2025 - Current
TMM Specialist Governance and Technical Stewardship
South32 Hotazel Manganese Mine Mamatwan
10.2023 - 09.2025
Engineering Supervisor
4ARROWS MINING AND ENGINEERING
10.2021 - 10.2023
Engineering Intern
4ARROWS MINING AND ENGINEERING
03.2021 - 09.2021
Technical Intern
4ARROWS MINING AND ENGINEERING
03.2020 - 02.2021
Mechanical Engineering trainee
SA TRUCK BODIES PTY LTD
07.2019 - 02.2020
National Senior Certificate (Matric) - undefined
Mbilwi Secondary School
Mechanical Engineering -
Central University Of Technology