Kagiso Sithole (MBA)

Experience

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  Anglo Platinum

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

  Prepared the monthly planning schedules for production stoping and development at Spud Shaft (2000 centares) and supervised five stoping crews Led the monthly mine production planning at various union mine shafts

  • Senior Shift Supervisor

    Oct 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Section Planner

    Jun 2011 - Oct 2011

  • Shift Supervisor

    Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
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  DRA Mining

  Mar 2012 - Mar 2014

  Mining Engineer

  Planned, designed and scheduled various underground mine operations using Mine2-4D and EPS software and evaluated the technical and economic performance of various mining projects

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  Sasol

  Mar 2014 - Apr 2021

  • Supported VP Solvents with market analysis, macroeconomic trend interpretation, and divisional strategy.• Led budgeting, forecasting, and team leadership for market analysts.• Key Achievement: Part of the team that achieved record sales and volumes. • Led Day 1 separation/integration activities for a R1 billion joint venture between Sasol and Enaex.• Developed strategy, team charters, governance, and integrated workplans.• Oversaw readiness assessments, cutover plans, and tracked progress for various workstreams (IT, HR, Finance, etc.).• Received accolades for on-time, on-budget project completion. • Managed tenders/contracts for South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Lesotho, and Botswana.• Developed tender winning strategies and presented proposals to secure contracts.• Negotiated contracts worth up to R3 billion annually.• Increased tender success rate to 90%• Established and streamlined the Tendering and Contract Management function • Developed and executed marketing and pricing strategies for key mining clients (Sishen, Assmang, United Manganese, etc.).• Built strong client relationships to enhance Sasol's value proposition in the competitive Northern Cape market.• Secured a successful trial for Sasol Explosives at the Tshipi Borwa Mine, expanding market presence.

  • Senior Market Analyst: Global Solvents

    Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Lead: M&A Separation and Integration

    Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Tenders and Contracts Manager:Explosives and Fertiliser Business

    Aug 2015 - Jul 2018

  • Explosives Marketing Manager:Northern Cape Region

    Mar 2014 - Aug 2015
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  BME, a Member of the Omnia Group

  May 2021 - Sept 2022

  Underground Business Manager SADC

  • Directed SADC underground operations, focusing on business development, sustainability, and strategy.• Managed partnerships in Botswana, led engineering, operations, and P&L responsibility.• Achieved significant milestones:o Secured Botswana Distributorship dealo Won 4 major mining contracts within one yearo Increased annual sales revenue by 104% (from R235M to R480M)o Improved operating profit margin from 10% to 15%

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  SIMPLY KS PROJECTS (PTY) LTD

  Oct 2022 - now

  Managing Director

  • Oversee all company operations, ensuring efficiency, resource allocation, and strategic goal achievement.• Manage company financials, including budgeting, planning, and performance analysis.• Lead business development, identify new opportunities, build partnerships, and expand the customer base.• Uphold strict compliance with health and safety regulations.