Tlangelani Mavundza
Operations Administrator
Steelpoort
Summary
Highly motivated, detail-oriented and performance-driven Operations Administrator and Health and Safety Representative with over 8 years of experience in the ferrochrome mining and production industry. Recognized for exceptional organizational ability, operational excellence, and commitment to safety and compliance. A proactive professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, with a proven track record of streamlining administrative processes, coordinating safety systems, and ensuring full legal and procedural compliance. Dedicated to excellence, continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and operational success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Administrator (Secretarial Support)
Tubatse Ferrochrome, Samancor Chrome Furnaces and Sintering and Pelletising Plant
06.2022 - Current
- Trained staff on safety-related issues, including risk identification, hazard mitigation, and chemical handling with MSDS.
- Conducted regular safety meetings and promoted safe working practices to foster a culture of compliance.
- Performed plant inspections, completed SHEQ logbooks, and audited safety files for accuracy and completeness.
- Communicated SHEQ requirements to contractors prior to site entry, ensuring all parties met regulatory standards.
Production Operator (Surface Mobile Equipment)
Tubatse Ferrochrome, Samancor Chrome
11.2017 - 06.2022
- Operated Articulated Dump Trucks (ADT) for on-site material handling, including hot molten materials, adhering to strict safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into bunkers for furnace preparation, optimizing production flow and efficiency.
- Contributed to safe and effective material handling operations in a high-risk mining environment.
Health and Safety Representative
Sebatakgomo Cleaning Services, Booysendal Mine
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Trained staff on safety-related issues, including risk identification, hazard mitigation, and chemical handling with MSDS.
- Conducted regular safety meetings and promoted safe working practices to foster a culture of compliance.
- Performed plant inspections, completed SHEQ logbooks, and audited safety files for accuracy and completeness.
- Communicated SHEQ requirements to contractors prior to site entry, ensuring all parties met regulatory standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Disaster and Safety Management
Lyceum The College For Higher Education
South Africa05.2023
NOSA College
South Africa 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Hudson Ntsanwisi High School
South Africa Limpopo 01.2011
Skills
Technical Skills: SAP (HR and Procurement), COUPA Stock Control, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Business Management Systems (Staffbook, EBMS, IMS Net), SHEQ Systems Management, Document Control, Risk Assessment (HIRA)
Soft Skills: Team Building, Interpersonal Communication, Pressure Management, Stakeholder Coordination, Problem-Solving,Attention to detail,Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information
Safety & Compliance: Legal Appointments, Incident Management, Hazard Identification, ISO Standards (9001, 14001, 45001), OHS and Mine Health Acts
General: Office Administration, Report Compilation, Event Coordination, Inventory Management
Declaration
I hereby declare that all the information provided in this Curriculum Vitae is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Any information found to be false or misleading at any stage will lead to disqualification of my candidature or termination of employment.
Tlangelani Mavundza
Reference
Available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Administrator (Secretarial Support)
Tubatse Ferrochrome, Samancor Chrome Furnaces and Sintering and Pelletising Plant
06.2022 - Current
Production Operator (Surface Mobile Equipment)
Tubatse Ferrochrome, Samancor Chrome
11.2017 - 06.2022
Health and Safety Representative
Sebatakgomo Cleaning Services, Booysendal Mine
01.2016 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Disaster and Safety Management
Lyceum The College For Higher Education
NOSA College
High School Diploma -
Hudson Ntsanwisi High School