SIYABONGA SANDILE NENE
Richards Bay
Summary
Accomplished Superintendent: Mine Surveying at Mining Technical Services RTIT, adept in project management and fostering team productivity. Spearheaded safety protocols, reducing accidents significantly, and mentored staff for enhanced performance. Expert in quality assurance and relationship management, my tenure is marked by implementing effective survey services and pioneering standard operating procedures.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent: Mine Surveying
Mining Technical Services RTIT
01.2019 - Current
- Responsible to provide the mine with specialist survey services and expertise and with legal accountability with a 17.2 appointment in terms of the MHSA
- Ensure that an effective statistical database is established and maintained to conduct trend analysis and advise leadership of deviations or tends that could potentially pose risk or influence the business negatively.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents and improved employee wellbeing.
- Mentored junior staff, leading to increased productivity and improved teamwork throughout the organization.
- Established effective quality control measures for consistent delivery of high-quality mining projects.
- Enforced rigorous safety procedures during daily operations, creating a safe working environment for all personnel involved in the project''s execution process.
- Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action.
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) & Job Hazard Analysis (JHA's) relating to surveying tasks;
Senior Mine Surveyor
Zululand Anthracite Colliery
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Support the Mine Planning Department in ore resources to reserve conversion process as well as material balances.
- Oversee quality of the survey services to operations.
- Manage and ensure best practice in survey data, recording and evaluation system.
- Ensure the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996) safety and health standards are maintained.
- Training and development of section Survey personnel.
- Preparation of section layout drawings for mine planning – Short, medium, and long term.
- Developed detailed 3D models of mining areas, aiding in future exploration efforts and production forecasts.
- Evaluated potential new project sites by conducting thorough geological surveys and assessments.
- Promoted a safe working environment by identifying potential hazards during routine inspections and recommending corrective actions as necessary.
Mine Surveyor
Richards Bay Minerals
01.2008 - 12.2013
- Supported long-term mine planning strategies through comprehensive topographic mapping efforts.
- Optimized resource allocation through precise calculation of reserves and resources within the mine site.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards.
- Provided technical expertise to stakeholders, offering timely recommendations on mining operations and surveying requirements.
- Assisted in the development of innovative survey techniques, advancing the overall capabilities of the team.
- Coordinated surveys to establish accurate legal boundaries for properties.
Graduate Trainee & Survey Technician
KMH & ASSOCIATES LAND SURVEYORS
08.2004 - 12.2007
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to new tasks and responsibilities as needed during the trainee program.
- Gained proficiency in industry-specific software tools by completing hands-on training sessions.
- Worked under supervision of senior employers to help plan and direct work of organization.
- Participated in mentoring programs for continued professional growth and skill development opportunities.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management - Project Management
MANCOSA
Durban, South Africa09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Surveying
DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, South Africa
Durban, South Africa05.2017
Certificate - Advance Mine Survey
Chamber of Mines
Mineral Council South Africa11.2012
Mine Surveyors' Certificate of Competency
Department of Minerals And Energy
Pretoria, South Africa11.2025
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Coordination
- Relationship building and management
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
Superintendent: Mine Surveying
Mining Technical Services RTIT
01.2019 - Current
Senior Mine Surveyor
Zululand Anthracite Colliery
01.2014 - 12.2018
Mine Surveyor
Richards Bay Minerals
01.2008 - 12.2013
Graduate Trainee & Survey Technician
KMH & ASSOCIATES LAND SURVEYORS
08.2004 - 12.2007
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management - Project Management
MANCOSA
Bachelor of Science - Surveying
DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, South Africa
Certificate - Advance Mine Survey
Chamber of Mines
Mine Surveyors' Certificate of Competency
Department of Minerals And Energy
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