Mpho Gift

Experience

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  BCL Limited

  Apr 2004 - Oct 2016

  Managing and coordinating continuous business improvement initiatives, innovating and process reengineering (business solution) through facilitating and using business improvement tools. Key Responsibilities-Use methodical and techniques in modelling business function, processes, information flows and data structures.-Analyzing information flow as captured by the management operating system and recommends solutions.-Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of business improvement initiatives using business improvement tools (Pareto analysis, fishbone, benefits tracker, etc.)-Recommending cost saving initiatives (budgets and controls expenditure) within approved budgets to meet business needs.-Adhering to all safety, health and environment policies and procedures in my area of responsibility. Show less Directs team leaders on the proper application of Mission Directed Work-teams concept and Goal Alignment. Provides technical input in project execution using problem solving methodeologies and guides team leaders in integrating MDWT tool with daily work operations. Coaches team leaders in oder to increase capacity to achieve and exceed on performance targets. Facilitates preparation and delivery of MDWT Sessions for team leaders to ensure that performance reviews are done.Key Responsibilities-Responsible for coordinating and facilitating the implementation of process improvements and providerelated technical support on Mission Directed Work Teams (MDWT) application to supervisors andmanagers.-This encompassed; leading cross-functional business process re-engineering and continuous improvements, improving systems by studying current practices and designing modifications, driving and challenging Business units on their assumptions to facilitate successful implementation of plans, and provide technical input in project execution using problem solving methodologies. Show less Supervising underground drilling and blasting operations. Oversees that laws and regulations of Botswana pertaining to drilling and blasting are observed and followed to the set standard. Managing production efficiences. Managing effective use of mining equipment. Monitoring production efficiences and taking corrective measures against deviations. Manage costs through resource planning and allocation.Key Responsibilities-Supervise to ensure that the shift team is focused and delivers key priorities to include, but not limited to, high standards of health and safety and good communication.-Maintain excellent operations and standards.-Supervise the storage, maintenance and use of plant and equipment by the shift.-To assist in adhering to budget constraints and targets.-Responsibility to assist my Line Manager.-Assist in developing plans for progress and growth.-Meet targets and those of the team as a whole.-Contribute to the overall development and maintenance of all projects.-Efficient running of the team.-Contribute to training and development of the team.-Perform and supervise all duties in compliance with health and safety and all related legal/statutoryregulations, professional duties, responsibilities and obligations and insert as applicable.-Responsibility for day to day shift planning and coordination of production levels, workers, equipmentlevels and supplies.-Responsibility for the daily schedule of work/rotas/shifts.-Oversee shift process and providing appropriate instruction to designated team.-Monitor to ensure smooth shift operations.-Ensure adherence to all aspects of safety issues, particularly regarding mining equipment, raising anyconcerns with my Line Manager.-Tracking production rate of the mine. Show less This position is an excellent developmental position for a graduate engineer to advance their skills in mining operations with the responsibility for completing all tasks assigned by the supervisor, assisting other engineers with projects, conducting research and writing reports as well as attaining underground blasting license.Key Responsibilities-Assist with on-going Life of Mine Plan and Schedules-Development and maintenance of the computerized mine model for development and production schedule-Daily ore and development reporting-Daily drilling reporting and weekly, monthly forecasting-Assist with mine surveying, ventilation readings, geotechnical mapping, mine dewatering systems-Providing mining plans and sections for development, production drilling and blasting crews-Provide safety notices for underground activities involving engineering layouts and designs (break-thruholes, blasting notices, ventilation controls, etc.).-Other duties as assigned. Show less

  • Business Improvement Superintendent

    Jan 2015 - Oct 2016

  • MDWT Coordinator

    Sept 2012 - Dec 2014

  • Shift Coordinator

    Aug 2006 - Sept 2012

  • Graduate Mining Engineer

    Apr 2004 - Jul 2006
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  Debswana Diamond Company

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

  Shift Coordinator

  Coordinating the pit drilling and blasting operations, as well as to supervise the day to day administration and operational aspects to achieve the mining plan through coaching and leading the mining supervisors (team leads).Key Responsibilities- Ensure employee Health and safety through compliance with all safety and mine regulations, as well as company policies and regulations.- Coordinates open pit activities; stripping, drilling, blasting, and loading activities- Monitored mining equipment and ensured that they were functioning smoothly and were in accordance to safety regulations.- Assist in work scheduling and planning - Conduct daily pre-shift meetings to ensure employees are informed of safety and production issues- Supervise the mining contractors in performing pit and other ancillary work- Provide job specific instructions on daily basis and monitor progress- Ensure that all mining employees are properly trained on the use of appropriate equipment- Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by supervisor Show less

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  Khoemacau Copper Mine

  Sept 2020 - now

  Mining Engineer

  Responsible for monitoring and assessing the works undertaken by the contractor and ensuring compliance of these works to the Khoemacau specifications as set out in the contract and work assigned. Key responsibilities;-Identifying conditions and behavior that pose a risk to the health and safety of personnel or potential damage to equipment or infrastructure and take appropriate preventative measures.-Providing recommendations for approval/rejection of delays to the production superintendent.-Participating in contractual meetings and reports.-Dealing with internal departments and external vendors on matters such as cost, performance, progress assessment, payments, reporting trends and change orders.-Ensuring compliance by the contractor with respect to quality, time and cost.-Reconciling actual work versus the approved designs and implementing measures to ensure compliance to the contractor Show less