Hi, I’m
Tshepo Timothy
Santoy
Summary
Dynamic and result-driven mining professional with over 15 years of experience across leading mining houses including Anglo American Platinum, Sibanye Stillwater, and Assmang Black Rock Mining Operations. Expertise in survey, mineral resource management, mine planning and technical services leadership. Skilled in strategic planning, operational optimisation, ore body management and occasionally leading multidisciplinary technical teams. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency through innovation, safety compliance, and best practice methodologies. Currently expanding technical expertise through MSc studies in Mineral Resource Management.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
2
Certifications
Work History
Assmang Black Rock Mining OperationsSantoy
Chief Surveyor
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Managed team of surveyors for accurate data collection and analysis, ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Collaborate closely with geological, mine planning, and geotechnical teams to optimise resource extraction and life of mine (LOM) strategies improving the budget plan efficiency by 25%
- Mentor and develop survey team capabilities to deliver maximum operational output.
- Support strategic Initiatives in Technical Services to enhance efficiency and resource utilisation.
- Improved safety protocols for fieldwork activities, minimizing risks to staff and equipment during challenging site conditions.
- Reviewed and checked survey, subdivision and parcel maps to verify compliance with laws.
Sibanye StillwaterRustenburg
Survey Superintendent
11.2016 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Managed end-to-end survey operations across multiple underground shafts, ensuring accurate ore body delineation and grade control.
- Led technical reporting, reconciliation of ROM tonnages, and variance analysis for continuous performance improvements.
- Collaborated with the Rock Engineering Department in mitigating rock mass failures.
- Relieved as a Mineral Resource Manager for a month for three years.
- Acted as a safety champion promoting best practices across the Survey and Mineral Resource Departments.
Anglo American PlatinumRustenburg
Survey Graduate/Senior Surveyor/Shaft Mine Planner
02.2010 - 10.2016
Job overview
- Delivered high-quality survey and technical support for underground mining operations improving productivity by 40%.
- Developed and maintained survey control networks for efficient accurate ore extraction in a monthly basis.
- Ensured compliance to mandatory Codes of Practice and participated in innovation initiatives around resource mapping and control.
- Provided key inputs to mining and metallurgy teams for enhanced production and grade control.
Education
University of Free StateBloemfontein, Free State
Master of Science from Mineral Resource Management
12-2026
University Overview
- Completed Coursework:
- Throughput Accounting, 2025
- Applied Geology, 2025
- Applied Mining, 2025
- Applied metallurgy, 2025
- Dissertation: Unlocking value at Nchwaning III Seam 1 Using Constraint-Based Flow Management: An Application of TOC and MRTM (To be completed)
University of The WitwatersrandJohannesburg, Gauteng
Master of Business Administration from Business Strategy
12.2021
University of The WitwatersrandJohannesburg, Gauteng
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Business Administration
09.2019
University of JohannesburgJohannesburg, Gauteng
Bachelor of Technology from Mineral Resource Management
02.2010
Skills
Mineral Resource Management
Survey Data Management
Strategic Planning
Technical Services Leadership
Ore Body Utilisation and Grade Reconciliation
Certification
Mine Surveyors Certificate of Competency (MSCC) through Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources
Timeline
Chief Surveyor
Assmang Black Rock Mining Operations
07.2023 - Current
Survey Superintendent
Sibanye Stillwater
11.2016 - 06.2023
Survey Graduate/Senior Surveyor/Shaft Mine Planner
Anglo American Platinum
02.2010 - 10.2016
University of Free State
Master of Science from Mineral Resource Management
University of The Witwatersrand
Master of Business Administration from Business Strategy
University of The Witwatersrand
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Business Administration
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Technology from Mineral Resource Management
Education
Current,Merit,Deans Award