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Willie du Plessis

Willie du Plessis

Mine Overseer
Potchefstroom,North West

Summary

  • Certifications: I hold a Mine Overseers Certificate of Competency, which is a license to practice at a South African mine. This certificate demonstrates my competence and ability to legally perform the duties of a mine overseer, as stipulated in the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act 29 of 1996) and its regulations1.
  • Experience: Starting as a Learner Official and working my way up throughout my career, I have successfully overseen mining operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance. My hands-on experience includes managing underground metalliferous mines, where I have consistently delivered results not just with production but with health and safety.
  • Leadership: As a mine overseer, I have led teams, implemented safety protocols, and optimized production processes. My ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive operational excellence sets me apart.
  • Safety Focus: Safety is my top priority. I have a track record of implementing safety measures, conducting risk assessments, and promoting a culture of safety among mine workers.
  • Communication Skills: Effective communication is essential in this role. I excel at conveying complex technical information to diverse audiences, ensuring seamless coordination across departments.
  • Project Management: Adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Mine Overseer (2.14.1)

Jongingozi Outsourcing Ltd. (Blyvoor Gold 5#)
Carltonville
08.2022 - Current
  • Operational targets
  • Health and Safety
  • Effective planning (6, 12, 18 months, 3 and 5 year)
  • Financial performance
  • Productivity targets
  • Environmental targets
  • Resources Optimizations targets
  • Performance management of allocated Human Resources
  • Development and support of high-performance teams and coaching low performing teams
  • Monthly compliance inspections and audits
  • Monthly quality control and reports
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and procedures by monitoring the work of employees.
  • Supervised staff in a variety of tasks to ensure efficient operations.
  • Organized daily work schedules for staff, assigning duties and responsibilities accordingly.
  • Monitored production output to ensure accuracy and efficiency of processes.
  • Provided guidance and direction to subordinates on technical matters related to their job functions.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for all personnel under direct supervision.
  • Reviewed reports and records for accuracy, completeness, conformance with established procedures, and other factors related to the job function.
  • Resolved conflicts between personnel through effective communication techniques while maintaining a positive working environment.
  • Coordinated meetings with internal departments as well as external vendors and suppliers when necessary.
  • Enforced workplace rules and regulations among employees in accordance with company policy.
  • Participated in budgeting process by providing input on labor costs associated with specific projects.
  • Served as liaison between management team members and front-line staff in order to facilitate communication flow.
  • Assessed current operational processes in order to recommend changes that would improve productivity levels.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as ordering supplies, preparing documents, tracking expenses .
  • Assigned rotating work schedules to maximize coverage and maintain productivity.
  • Monitored job site parts and equipment.
  • Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
  • Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
  • Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
  • Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
  • Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
  • Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
  • Planned material and equipment needs to drive on-time delivery in concert with project schedule.
  • Monitored inventory to support budget and project goals.
  • Increased productivity by improving employee morale and cross-functional communications.
  • Monitored processes for continuous improvement and implemented changes to promote quicker task completion.
  • Supported project quality assurance and quality control planning for assigned tasks.
  • Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
  • Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
  • Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
  • Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
  • Conferred with senior management, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss project goals and problem solve.
  • Implemented budgets to support equipment and workforce requirements and successfully complete projects.
  • Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
  • Recorded inspection and work order results in software system with attention to conditions found and remediation taken.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
  • Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
  • Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
  • Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
  • Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
  • Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.

Development Miner / Development Shiftboss

Harmony Gold (Tshepong Gold Mine)
Welkom
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Developed and implemented mining plans to ensure efficient extraction of mineral resources.
  • Identified and evaluated potential mining sites for safety, feasibility, and profitability.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment and machinery in order to maintain optimal performance levels.
  • Performed geological mapping and sampling to estimate the grade of ore deposits.
  • Implemented safety protocols in order to prevent accidents or injuries onsite.
  • Supervised a team of miners during all stages of the mining process.
  • Coordinated with other departments such as engineering, geology, metallurgy. to ensure successful operations.
  • Monitored environmental conditions at the mine site in order to comply with regulations.
  • Assessed risks associated with different types of mining activities and developed strategies for mitigating them.
  • Prepared reports on production output, costs, waste management practices. for senior management review.
  • Maintained records related to ore production quantities as well as employee attendance and performance metrics.
  • Provided technical advice regarding best practices for mining operations based on industry standards.
  • Ensured that all workers adhered strictly to safety procedures while operating heavy machinery or working underground.
  • Organized daily meetings with miners in order to discuss any issues or concerns they may have had about their work environment or tasks assigned.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees in a timely manner by mediating conversations between both parties involved.
  • Managed budgets allocated towards various aspects of the mine's operations including labor costs, supplies procurement.
  • Adhered to specific laws governing the use of explosives used in blasting activities while ensuring maximum safety measures were taken into consideration.

Site Manager

Genflo Mine Vacuum System SA
Welkom
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Management, Supervision, Operation and Maintenance of Genflo Site and its employees.
  • Managed daily operations of the site, including staff and contractors.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols, regulations and standards.
  • Monitored job progress to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Scheduled maintenance tasks and ensured all equipment was functioning properly.
  • Maintained records of inventory, assets, personnel and other relevant data.

Supervisor Operations (Shiftboss)

Sibanye Stillwater (Goldfields)
Theunissen, Free-State
06.2008 - 05.2020

January 2015 to May 2020

Shiftboss Tramming

  • Safe working conditions and the daily safety of all employees under my Supervision
  • Extracting ore from Box fronts
  • Delivering of material/explosive
  • RBE Maintenance of Locos, Tracks and Cross Cuts
  • Health and Safety environmental control
  • Incident/accident investigation, Risk assessments, Job coaching
  • Codes of Practices
  • Necessary training related to MHSA and any other relevant duties as outlined in RBE and the MHSA.

January 2009 to December 2014

Shiftboss Stoping, Development and Equipping/Construction

  • Conventional Mining (Beatrix/VS4 reef)
  • Weekly/Monthly planningSafe achievement of monthly targets
  • Safe working conditions and the daily safety of all employees under my Supervision
  • Health and Safety environmental control
  • Incident/accident investigation, Risk assessments, Job coaching Codes of Practices
  • Necessary training related to MHSA and any other relevant duties as outlined in the MHSA.

June 2008 to December 2008

  • Projects Planning - Upgrade of RBE Logistics, Daily progress report to HOD.

June 2006 to May 2008

  • Learner Official – All relevant Mining and Service departments as outlined in the Learner Official course.

Construction Team Leader

Advance Underground Mining
Theunissen, Free-State
12.2005 - 05.2006
  • Installation/Removal of Box Fronts, Platforms, Rails.
  • Developed and maintained effective working relationships with contractors, sub-contractors and other stakeholders.
  • Organized and delegated tasks to construction team members in order to maximize efficiency and productivity.
  • Monitored the progress of on-site construction activities, identified any issues or delays, and provided solutions for improvement.
  • Inspected materials used for construction work to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed by all personnel on site at all times.

Sales Executive

Universal Energy (London)
London

Parts Manager - AB Dyne Motors (London)

AB Dyne
London

Assistant Floor Manager - Sports & Soccer

Sports and Soccer
Southampton

Education

Welkom Gimnasium High School

Skills

  • Safety Awareness
  • Fast Learner
  • Cost Awareness
  • Transparency
  • Team player
  • Pro Active
  • Computer literate
  • Analytical
  • Attention to detail/quality
  • Commitment
  • Respect
  • Communication
  • Stewardship
  • Natural Leadership
  • Self Motivated
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Planning
  • Mine Overseeing
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Administration
  • Mining Methods
  • Mine Management
  • Shift Management
  • Conventional stoping and development
  • Risk Management
  • Risk Assessment
  • Production Control
  • Mine Production
  • Workforce Management
  • Resources
  • Budget Management
  • Contract Management
  • Report Writing
  • Crisis Management
  • Business Strategy
  • Staff Development
  • Communication Skills
  • Project Management
  • Customer Service
  • Staff Management
  • Time Management
  • Troubleshooting
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Leadership Skills

Certification

2006

  • Learner Official
  • All Relevant Mining / Service Departments – GFBLA

2006

  • Personal Life Plan course – GFBLA

2007

  • Blasting Certificate S 50276

2008

  • Production Supervisors Course, Financial Skills, Assessors Course

2010

  • Safe Production Management Peer Review Team – Goldfields, Kloof (Accident/Incident Investigations)

2012

  • IRCA Course (Better Identification of Root Causes of Accidents/Incidents)

2013

  • Safe Behavior Course (Interpersonal Skills towards Employees)

2017

  • ZHTT (Zero Harm Task Team) Accident/Incident Investigations and Safety Improvement

2019

  • Mine Overseers Certificate 16313

Acquired Skills

Synchromine (CPM)

  • Continues Mine Planning, Planning, Dynamic Planning, Daily Bookings, Reports on planning and daily bookings.

PERS

  • Tracking and checking of clocking history and crew movements

Common Log On

  • Measuring, capturing of monthly measuring by the Survey Department (need to understand the method done on this system, in addition, reports are generated from it.

MAXXES

  • Labour Control, Gang card Management, Labour Management, Time keeping on employees.

Computer Literacy

  • Microsoft Outlook - EXCELLENT
  • Microsoft Excel - EXCELLENT
  • Microsoft Word - EXCELLENT
  • Microsoft PowerPoint - EXCELLENT
  • Microsoft Projects - GOOD
  • Software & Hardware - GOOD

Project Management

  • Daily and monthly planning, organizing, leading and controlling.
  • Daily and monthly progress reporting, tracking and updating of all projects on Blyvoor Gold for Jongingozi. (Rehabilitation/Opening Up, Secondary Support, Mud Loading, Equipping)
  • Providing guidance and direction to team members.
  • Working with TMM.

Other Qualities

I am a family man and I am a man of God. I am trustworthy, honest and a hard worker. I can adapt easy to any situation and firmly believe in team building and working and achieving goals as a team safely and to always have a good, professional work environment. Health and safety is an important aspect within any given environment, and that’s why I always practice it. I believe that I can and will make a valuable contribution to your company and your clients. I was continuously exposed to crisis management and this was the nature of my work I performed daily. The nature of my work entailed the management of all aspects as well as planning, organizing, leading and controlling it and therefor also liaising between the various departments to ensure the proper and smooth running of all work and/or projects. I know and believe that I am a good leader and I have very good leadership skills and qualities. I have always been a good team player and I firmly believe in always building a strong inter-personal relationship with my fellow workers, colleagues and seniors.

Affiliations

  • My God
  • My family
  • Extremely passionate & interested in Health & Safety
  • Very observant in detail
  • Passionate in helping others, working together as a team
  • Always willing to help and to learn
  • Never give up on a task until its achieved
  • Outdoors
  • Sports

Languages

Afrikaans
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Fanakalo
Proficient (C2)
C2

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 830224 5017 084
  • Dependents: 2 (Wife and son)
  • Health Status: Excellent
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: South-African
  • Marital Status: Married

Driving Licenses

Code B

Criminal Records

NONE

References

Gawie Fourie, Projects Manager, Jongingozi Outsourcing

  • 082 570 8181

Hans Viljoen, HOD, Beatrix 3#

  • 082 852 3134

Mannas Fourie, Manager Operations

  • 072 380 2548

Francois Du Toit, HOD, Tshepong Gold Mine

  • 083 987 8491

Timeline

Mine Overseer (2.14.1)

Jongingozi Outsourcing Ltd. (Blyvoor Gold 5#)
08.2022 - Current

Development Miner / Development Shiftboss

Harmony Gold (Tshepong Gold Mine)
05.2021 - 07.2022

Site Manager

Genflo Mine Vacuum System SA
11.2020 - 02.2021

Supervisor Operations (Shiftboss)

Sibanye Stillwater (Goldfields)
06.2008 - 05.2020

Construction Team Leader

Advance Underground Mining
12.2005 - 05.2006

Welkom Gimnasium High School

Sales Executive

Universal Energy (London)

Parts Manager - AB Dyne Motors (London)

AB Dyne

Assistant Floor Manager - Sports & Soccer

Sports and Soccer
Willie du PlessisMine Overseer