Xolisile Nene

Experience

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  Anglo Research

  Nov 2010 - Feb 2011

  Vacation work student

  SLon optimization projectThis entailed the commissioning of a high intensity Magnetic Separator for the beneficiation of -1 mm Iron ore particles. This was achieved by testing the yields and grades achievable by the SLon at various current and magnetic strength settings.

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  Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore, Sishen Mine

  Nov 2011 - Feb 2012

  Vacation work student

  Investigating the impact of sump levels on cyclone efficiencyMy responsibilities included plant auditing, sample collection and drawing up optimum sump levels required for best plant practice.

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  Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore, Head office

  Nov 2012 - Feb 2013

  Vacation work student

  RFID technology proof of concept studyI was involved in a high level study of the applicability of RFID technology in the mining industry. The bulk of my role was on research, this involved visiting other mines and doing small scale test works.

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  Anglo American

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Graduate Metallurgical Engineer

  My roles herein included managing projects related to quality assurance and quality control. This department incorporates the process tie in with the customer specifications and ensures that the process produces the product with as minimum effort as possible. My responsibilities included the Alignment with sampling and sample preparation best practices; manage the alignment between SAMREC, Anglo Practices, Kumba Practices and standard best practices; manage the audit principles of weighing and sampling and sample preparation equipment and being able to execute audits; testing reliability and accuracy of sampling systems; provide assistance to project teams regarding the design and development of sampling, sample prep and analysis systems and manage the tower revamp project. Additional to this I also had production responsibilities such as weekly and monthly process performance reporting and optimization. Show less

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  Brightest Young Minds

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2015

  2015 Alumni

  I was selected as one of Africa's 100 Brightest Young Minds to attend a life changing week with Africa's most influential people. Embracing Africa, and looking into the future prospects of the Continent.

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  Council of entrepreneurs

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Chairperson
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  Barclays

  Feb 2016 - Jun 2017

  Business Strategic Analyst at Barclays Africa Group

  - Lead business Analyst in process optimization projects- Co-lead in lean six sigma process improvement projects - Designing and engineering optimal and efficient banking solution processes - Translating Business and customer requirements into technological solution requirements using various business artifacts - Enabling and influencing Lean culture in the business through Training - Driving and executing on business improvement project initiatives in the business

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  Absa Group

  Jun 2017 - now

  Liquidity Sales Manager - Providing Cash Management tailor made solutions to corporate clients in all Absa’a corporate regions i.e. Capetown, Port Elizabeth, Durban, Pretoria and Mid-corporate in the Sandton area - Responding to various client Requests for Proposals and driving the Liquidity Management and Working Capital Solutions conversation - Driving the transactional banking Absa mandate- Giving guidance and support to the Liquidity sales support team - Managing pricing mandates and consistently optimizing margins across cheque deposits and working capital products Show less

  • Coverage Banker: Resources & Energy

    Dec 2019 - now

  • Liquidity Sales Manager (Vice President)

    Aug 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Liquidity Sales Manager

    Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
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  School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Wits University

  Sept 2023 - now

  Industry Advisory Board Member - School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering

  Responsible for actively contributing to the strategic direction and positioning of the School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering.