Hi, I’m
Zibusiso Hadebe
Engineer
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
In possession of a GCC (Government Certificate of Competency) Mines Electrical, B.ENG in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, National Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering and a trade qualification as an Electrician. Currently working as a Business Development Manager and have occupied this post for one and half years. Prior to this l worked as an Engineer for 6 years post GCC at one of the biggest gold mines in the world. l am equipped with a wealth of technical experience, leadership skills and a 'can do attitude'.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Godonga Mining and Engineering
Business Development Manager
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
- Generating new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decision makers.
- Providing after sales support to clients.
- Consulting on new technologies and helping clients with change management.
- Conduct thorough research and analysis to identify project requirements
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and objectives.
Harmony Gold, Target Shaft
Decline and Production Engineer (2.13.3.1 Appointee)
08.2016 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Ensured safe installation, operation and maintenance of underground crushing plant as per the Mine Health Safety Act
- Ensured safe installation, operation and maintenance of man riding conveyor belts as per the Mine Health Safety Act
- Proud to have designed the industry first positive lockout system for long conveyor belts
- Ensured safe installation, operation and maintenance of pump stations and settlers as per Mine Health Safety Act
- Championed the construction of 2 settlers and 2 pump stations which improved the mine water quality by 30% and reduced mud handling costs by 28%
- Managing underground water, compressed air and electricity reticulation to ensure production targets are met
- Improved lost blast incidents due to drilling water challenges and flooding by 15%
- Ensured safe installation, operation and maintenance of underground winding plant as per the Mine Health and Safety Act
- Championed the total refurbishment of an underground incline winder
- Ensured safe installation, operation and maintenance of chairlifts as per the Mine Health Safety Act
- Led a team that solved the 'excess spin' in the chairlift system that was installed
- Ensured safe installation, operation and maintenance of Rail bound equipment as per the Mine Health and Safety Act
- Led a team consisting of OEMs and Industry stakeholders to design an industry first system for static brake tests of diesel locomotives.
Harmony Gold, Joel Shaft
Acting Project Engineer (2.13.3.1 Appointee)
10.2015 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Managed the twin decline project and was able to bring the project ahead of schedule by 2 months
- Chairing project meetings with the stakeholders
- Ensuring compliance to the regulations as stipulated in the MHSA and Minerals Act in project section
- Maintenance planning and management of Trackless Machinery
- Championed a team that converted a mobile re fuelling plant to a permanent fixture there by saving the company the cost of constructing a new underground re fuelling station.
Harmony Gold, Doornkop Shaft
Acting Production Engineer
12.2014 - 09.2015
Harmony Gold, Doornkop Shaft
Junior Engineer
02.2013 - 11.2014
Goldfields - Twin Shafts
Electrician
11.2009 - 12.2010
National Railways of Zimbabwe
Electrician
05.2006 - 02.2009
Education
National University of Science And TechnologyBulawayo, Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Science from Industrial Engineering
04.2001
Bulawayo PolytechZimbabwe
No Degree from National Certificate in Electrical Engineering
04.2001
Skills
Business Development
Affiliations
- Engineering Council of South Africa
- Associated Mine Resident Engineer
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Godonga Mining and Engineering
02.2023 - Current
Decline and Production Engineer (2.13.3.1 Appointee)
Harmony Gold, Target Shaft
08.2016 - 07.2022
Acting Project Engineer (2.13.3.1 Appointee)
Harmony Gold, Joel Shaft
10.2015 - 07.2016
Acting Production Engineer
Harmony Gold, Doornkop Shaft
12.2014 - 09.2015
Junior Engineer
Harmony Gold, Doornkop Shaft
02.2013 - 11.2014
Electrician
Goldfields - Twin Shafts
11.2009 - 12.2010
Electrician
National Railways of Zimbabwe
05.2006 - 02.2009
National University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science from Industrial Engineering
04.2001
Bulawayo Polytech
No Degree from National Certificate in Electrical Engineering
04.2001
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