Am eager to serve Sasol mining again on this level, Sasol got comprehensive maintenance strategies that enable the better equipment management and costs saving
THANKS JOHANNES MAKONYANE SHALANG
General Engineering Superintendent
LESLIE
Work Preference
Summary
I got more than 15 years experience as General Engineering Superintendent in Colliery mining industry, managing the operation of TMMs. For nine years managing the entire TMM including production machines. I am qualified diesel mechanic, and obtained National N Diploma in mechanical engineering.
I worked in coal mining industry for my entire work carreer. I master all types of Diesel TMM used in coal mines, e.g Sandvik LHDs(LS), Atlascorp wagner, Barlowworld LHD (wrights, 356 engine), Cat 120G Grader, all Bird Machines machines, all Fermel equipment and all engine Tow Tractors, machine modifications or overhaul done by other non machine OEM, like Ventserve, Witbank Power Spares, Mandella and so on.
Am fully capable of managing and opmtimasing diesel TMM utilization safely with low cost.
Overview
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7
Languages
12
12
Certifications
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
General Engineering Superintendent
Seriti New Denmark Colliery
Standerton, South Afica
11.2025 - Current
- Led operational teams to optimize coal production processes and ensure compliance with maintenance strategy and safety regulations.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for mining equipment, reducing diesel machines downtime and increasing operational efficiency with low diesel machines running costs.
- Monitored performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous enhancements in operations.
General Engineering Superintendent – Mechanical
Glencore Coal South Africa
Witbank / Ogies
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Oversee all TMM at the mine (diesel and sections production machines)
- Oversee mine trunk conveyers, installations and maintenance
- Oversee all surface and underground structure (including buildings and other infrastructure)
- Responsible for mine water reticulation (water encashment, pump station and pipe line installation, level controls)
- Safety management
- Budgeting and cost management (CAPEX and OPEX)
- Doing miner projects
Apprentice to Artisan to Diesel Foreman
Sasol Mining
Secunda
01.2005 - 03.2013
- Machine maintenance and inspections
- Breakdown recoveries
- Machines work on: Toro, Eimco, ED07, ED10, Wrights 356, Tow tractors, underground land cruisers, non-flameproof LDV and personal carriers (Dyna)
Education
National N Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Pretoria Wes College
Pretoria01-1997
Matric - undefined
Madoda High School
Siyaswa01-1991
Skills
Relationship building and management
Project coordination
Project management
Quality assurance
Preventive equipment maintenance
Certification
Diesel Mechanic Certificate
References
- Mighty, Mtsweni, Manager Engineering Services, 017 613 5315, Sasol Mine – Syferfontein
- Cornelius, Buqwana, Engineer, 082 319 1463, Glencore
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Surname: Shalang
- First Name: Thanks Johannes Makonyane
- Date of Birth: 1969-11-23
- Identity Number: 691123 5418 08 5
- Age: 52
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
- Dependants: 3
- Employment Equity: Black
- Health: Good
- Smoking: No
- Disabled: No
- Nationality: South African
- Criminal Record: None
CONTACT DETAILS
- Residential Address: 08 Cawdor Street, Leslie 2265
- Contact Number: 082 707 2050
- Email: tshalang38@gmail.com
Interests
Timeline
General Engineering Superintendent
Seriti New Denmark Colliery
11.2025 - Current
General Engineering Superintendent – Mechanical
Glencore Coal South Africa
01.2013 - 01.2022
Apprentice to Artisan to Diesel Foreman
Sasol Mining
01.2005 - 03.2013
Matric - undefined
Madoda High School
National N Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Pretoria Wes College