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Tshepiso Rakoma

Geologist
Mokopane

Summary

I am an individual who is analytical, creative and a critical thinker, with people skills. I have excellent English (written and spoken). I am a team player with strong leadership potential and a demonstrated drive, ambition and a passion for a challenging work environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Geologist

Caracle Creek International Consulting (CCIC)
02.2023 - Current
  • Conduct underground Geological mapping for developments
  • Digitization, analysis, interpretation and report writing of geological datasets
  • Oversee drill core photography department
  • Supervision and QA/QC of structural datasets
  • Data capture, entry, and QA/QC of field data in relation to drill locations, depth and angle of drilling.
  • Drive high levels of consistent and quality drilling, data collection and sampling in the project.
  • Oversee day-to-day drilling activities and associated logistics management as delegated to ensure adequacy of legal and policy compliance, support, maintenance and operational delivery.
  • Provide visible safety leadership in the course of all project engagements.
  • Drill core sample collection and handling: core logging, analysis, data capture, sample collection and data quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC).
  • Monitor diamond drill data lithology on a regular basis to guide the drilling plan.
  • Reporting and documentation: record all aspects of the drilling program and report on daily progress.
  • Ensuring that all relevant company policies and procedures are followed.
  • Participating in daily toolbox talks and camp operations

Acting Underground Geologist

Pan African Resources (Barberton Mines)
Nelspruit
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Performing underground Geological mapping for developments and Stopes.
  • Ensuring QA/QC of the data.
  • Oversee underground geology drilling programme.
  • Adhering to geological standards (SAMREC, Group Governance, site specific standards).
  • Completing and maintaining geology plans, sections geology systems and reporting practices.
  • Implementing effective controls and procedures relating to grade control (stope widths reporting and underground sampling).
  • Managing optimum exposure of mineralization in development and stope faces grades/grade control (stope widths reporting and underground sampling).
  • Control underground mining operations. Geological mapping of underground exposures. Log, sample and interpret diamond drill core.
  • Plan and layout of prospect underground development and diamond drill programs for discovery, exploration and evaluation of ore bodies.
  • Assist in the planning of production and exploratory underground development and stopping in the light of specific geological knowledge.
  • Assist the Mine Survey Department in the valuation of monthly planned mineable blocks.
  • Supply the Mining Department with accurate plans and sections depicting the economic outline of ore bodies and other pertinent geological information, i.e. intrusions and faulting.
  • Advise on the nature of mineralization to be expected in ore bodies and assist in mineralogical 'troubleshooting'. Provide geological interpretations and recommendations.
  • Ensure the continued profitable production of the Mine by the discovery, exploration and evaluation of known and unknown ore bodies.
  • Supervise the sampling team. Attend planning and review meetings. Geology report writing. Scheduling of the drilling program. Attend safety meetings.

Intern Underground Geologist

Pan African Resources (Barberton Mines)
Nelspruit
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Regular underground visits to mark and map all geological structures and lithology. Regular underground visits to guide the mining team in following the right reef contact. Grade-control (stopping and development width control)l. Core logging and sampling.
  • Digitization of geological (structural and lithological) data harvested from underground and from the surface (drill core) i.e. capture all underground mapping on StopeCAD and logging and sampling data on Geolog.
  • Write technical geological reports. Investigate possible mineable or exploration targets. Digitize sampling data collected by the sampling team and archive it. Work with the sampling team underground to oversee them while they sample.
  • Communicate all geological findings to the Mine Geologist and the mining team (miner, shift supervisors and the Mine Overseer). Capture monthly meters mapped and logged.
  • Capture all drilling meters from drilling contractors (Murray and Roberts), and maintain effective communication with the drilling foreman. Capture all the VTN-C Data (Contractor's sampling data). Attend planning meetings when required. Report all safety-related issues to the safety officer.

Education

Bsc Hons - Geology (Earth Sciences)

Stellenbosch University
01.2020 - 12.2020

Skills

Geological fieldwork and report writing

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Leadership Awards Membership Achievements Certificates

  • Safety Leader, Anglo American
  • Professional Geologist (Pr.Sci.Nat) Registered with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)
  • Compliance and Reporting Rules in the Mineral Industry Certificate, University of Witwatersrand
  • Geological Society of South Africa (GSSA), Membership
  • South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP), registered Cand.Nat.Sci
  • Datamine Studio RM: Resource Estimation Basics, Udemy & Leapfrog Geo Fundamentals Course, Seequent
  • International passport & Valid Driver's License: Code B
  • Introduction to Drilling by GSSA & Drilling Methods and Techniques in Resource Exploration by GSSA.
  • Fostering a Safer Workplace for Geoscientists, GSSA.
  • Being an Effective Team member LinkedIn & Geoskills course, GSSA

Timeline

Geologist

Caracle Creek International Consulting (CCIC)
02.2023 - Current

Acting Underground Geologist

Pan African Resources (Barberton Mines)
06.2022 - 08.2022

Intern Underground Geologist

Pan African Resources (Barberton Mines)
03.2021 - 06.2022

Bsc Hons - Geology (Earth Sciences)

Stellenbosch University
01.2020 - 12.2020

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