Model Maker
Rufuwell khosa
Mineral Surveyor
ACORNHOEK
Summary
I am a qualified Mineral Surveyor who graduated from the University of Johannesburg and registered as a practicing Mineral Surveyor with the Institute of Mine Surveyors of South Africa (IMSSA) as an Associate member no. 2611. I have recently made an application to be accepted and enrolled as a candidate for Mine Surveyors Certificate of Competency (MSCC) I am a highly motivated and dedicated professional with over four years experience in hard rock conventional mining room and pillar coal underground and open pit surveying.
Transformational leader with in-depth knowledge and understanding of different technical surveying methods. I have held A learner Surveyor, Graduate Surveyor and Senior Surveyor positions in my tenure of mine Surveying. In addition to my Mine surveying experience, I have education experience as a Math’s/ Mlit High School Teacher wherein I taught and monitored students where it is highly versed in preparing and planning lessons, marking scripts, capturing information, keeping accurate records, invigilating, and providing administrative support. I have also taught as a Lecturer and marked as a Chief Marker for Building and structural Surveying for Tvet College. This Experience has helped in building my organizational, planning, teamwork, dedication, and patience attributes.
I am detail-orientated and of organized nature, with excellent coordinating, and problem-solving skills. My strong academic and professional background has equipped me with the best knowledge to excel in any given task. Very proactive, reliable, and work well both independently and as part of a productive team, demonstrating the motivation required to meet demanding deadlines while maintaining the highest of standards. I am confident that I can significantly contribute to the attainment of your organizational goals and objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SENIOR SURVEYOR
CONMIN SURVEYS FOR P & R ENTERPRISE, CHEETAH CHROME MINE SA
07.2022 - Current
- Coordinated check survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
- Underground and surface surveying, peg calculation, plotting and profiling, , stope and development end surveying and Planning
- Install and fix surface survey control points (Mine Beacons) from the mine benchmark
- Reconciliation and generation of reports and notifications
- Measured and marked property lines and key topographic features.
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
- Assessed individual survey project needs and planned workflows.
- Used Model maker and Microstation to create detailed maps from raw field data.
CONSULTING SURVEYOR
P & R ENTERPRISES
ACORNHOEK
01.2022 - Current
- Measuring stockpiles and volumes computations
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Peg Surveying, peg calculation, plotting and profiling, volumetric computations, borehole, and other features stakeouts
- Open Pit surveying, Open Pit Volumetric computations and all surface work as prescribed by the survey office
- Reason for leaving: FREELANCE.
MINE SURVEYING GRADUATE
ASA METALS (DILOKONG CHROME MINE)
BURGERSFORT, SOUTH AFRICA
04.2015 - 02.2016
- Installing underground survey pegs and direction lines
- Underground measuring, peg calculation, plotting and profiling, volumetric computations, borehole and other features stakeouts, stope and boxhole, development end surveying and stockpile measuring, monthly Planning
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Reason for leaving: Retrenched due to operational requirements.
OFFICIAL LEARNER SURVEYOR
XSTRATA COAL S.A
Emalahleni
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Installing underground survey pegs and direction lines in a coal mine
- Underground measuring, peg calculation, plotting and profiling, volumetric computations, borehole and other features stakeouts, stope and development end surveying
- Open Pit surveying, Open Pit Volumetric computations and all surface work as prescribed by the survey office
- Reason for leaving: Contract concluded.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
CS1 Teacher
Nyamazane High School
05.2017 - 07.2022
- Offer lessons for the following subjects: Mathematics, Mathematics Literacy, and Technology
- Monitor Grade 12 class
- Setting of class tests, marking of scripts, and invigilating during class tests and national examinations
- Imparting principles of education in learners so that they can be able to apply them in their lives
- Reason for leaving: Resigned to further pursue my Mine Surveying Career.
chief marker
Ehlanzeni FET College
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Mapulaneng Campus
- Marking and moderating of building and structural surveying scripts for Mpumalanga Department of Higher Education for Tvet colleges
- Interpreting and analyses of scripts and generating the chief marker and internal moderator’s report
- Reason for leaving: Moved from Department of Higher Education to Basic Education.
External Lecturer
Ehlanzeni FET College
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Campus
- Lecturing for the following subjects: Engineering Drawing (N1-N3), Mechanical Draughting N4, Building and Structural Surveying (N4 – N6)
- Developing class tests, marking and moderating of scripts, and invigilating during class tests and national examinations
- Reason for leaving: Resigned and moved to the Department of Basic Education.
Education
NATIONAL DIPLOMA - MINERAL SURVEYING
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
JOHANNESBURG 02.2009 - 10.2015
CERTIFICATE - ELEMENTARY MINE SURVEYING
CHAMBER OF MINES SOUTH AFRICA (COMSA)
JOHANNESBURG 06.2012 - 06.2022
CERTIFICATE - COMPETENT PERSON B
MINING QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (MQA)
DILOKONG CHROME MINE 04.2015 - 06.2015
CERTIFICATE IN SCHOOL MANAGEMENT - EDUCATION MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA)
PRETORIA 01.2021 - 12.2021
POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION - PGCE (SNR & FET EDUCATION)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA)
PRETORIA 01.2018 - 12.2019
MATRIC (NSC GRADE 12) - MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES
MOHOLOHOLO HIGH SCHOOL
ROOIBOKLAGTE 01.2008 - 12.2008
Skills
MS Office Suiteundefined
Affiliations
- Institute of Mine Surveyors of South Africa (IMSSA)
Software
Microstation
Winminop
Trimble Sketchup
ArchiCAD 21
AutoCAD 2009
Microsoft Office Suite( Excel, Word, Powepoint, Outlook etc)
REFERENCES
LAR Clark
Mine Surveyor/ Chief Surveyor – P & R Enterprise (Conmin Surveys): Cheetah Chrome Mine
082 496 2004
Mr. M.L Molemi
Senior Surveyor – Northam Platinum, ex Senior Surveyor at ASA Metals (Dilokong Chrome Mine)
083 537 7584 / 082 422 1696
Mr. K. Maaga
Director – Thembani Survey Services, ex Senior Surveyor at Xstrata Coal
076 855 1476 / 016 970 6127
Mr S Ceko
Principal – Department of Education: Nyamazane High School
060 798 6652 / 066 473 2302
Timeline
SENIOR SURVEYOR
CONMIN SURVEYS FOR P & R ENTERPRISE, CHEETAH CHROME MINE SA
07.2022 - Current
CONSULTING SURVEYOR
P & R ENTERPRISES
01.2022 - Current
CERTIFICATE IN SCHOOL MANAGEMENT - EDUCATION MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA)
01.2021 - 12.2021
chief marker
Ehlanzeni FET College
01.2019 - 01.2019
POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION - PGCE (SNR & FET EDUCATION)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA)
01.2018 - 12.2019
CS1 Teacher
Nyamazane High School
05.2017 - 07.2022
External Lecturer
Ehlanzeni FET College
01.2016 - 01.2019
CERTIFICATE - COMPETENT PERSON B
MINING QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (MQA)
04.2015 - 06.2015
MINE SURVEYING GRADUATE
ASA METALS (DILOKONG CHROME MINE)
04.2015 - 02.2016
CERTIFICATE - ELEMENTARY MINE SURVEYING
CHAMBER OF MINES SOUTH AFRICA (COMSA)
06.2012 - 06.2022
OFFICIAL LEARNER SURVEYOR
XSTRATA COAL S.A
01.2010 - 12.2010
NATIONAL DIPLOMA - MINERAL SURVEYING
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
02.2009 - 10.2015
MATRIC (NSC GRADE 12) - MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES
MOHOLOHOLO HIGH SCHOOL
01.2008 - 12.2008
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