Experience

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  Kumba iron ore

  Jan 2010 - Feb 2015

  Vacation work electrical engineer student

  A project is given to me as a vacation work student and I carry it to as far as I can for the period of vacation work (End of November - Beginning of February each year ) and a report on the project is handed in at the end.

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  South african air force

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

  Candidate officer (co)

  Responsibilities: I am a squadron president, I assist managing about 44 other soldiers in the university recruitment training program of the SAAF.

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  Onga energy efficiency and management pty ltd

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

  Energy audit engineer

  Responsibilities :1. Energy Audits of different building. 2. Compilation of an energy report.

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  Halon energy partners (pty) ltd

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Senior energy consultant
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  Kumba

  Jan 2018 - now

  As a Technology Roadmap Engineer I'm responsible for developing and overseeing of a technology roadmap specific to Kumba Iron Ore's operations. This includes but not limited to the following responsibilities:1. Technology Assessment:o Conduct thorough evaluations of existing and emerging technologies relevant to the siteso Research, test, and assess the suitability of various technologies for implementation2. Collaboration with Technology Providers:o Work closely with technology vendors and suppliers to stay updated on the latest advancements and ensure that the mining operation benefits from the most up-to-date solutions.3.Continuous Learning and Innovation:o Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends in the mining industryo Seek opportunities to innovate and improve technology solutions4. Testing and Validation:o Conduct rigorous testing and validation of new technologies to ensure they meet performance and safety standardso Conduct pilot projects and collect data for analysis5. Optimization and Performance Monitoring:o Monitor the performance of the implemented technology and adjust or optimise it as needed tomaximise its effectiveness6. Safety and Compliance:o Ensure that all implemented technologies meet safety and regulatory requirementso Conduct risk assessments and implement safety protocols Show less As a technology project manager I’m responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the execution of technology-related projects within Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore. My primary role is to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to the specified requirements. My Key responsibilities:1. Project Planning: Develop project plans, defining project goals, objectives, deliverables, and timelines. Identifying project dependencies, resource requirements, and potential risks.2. Team Management: Assemble project teams, assign tasks, and provide guidance and direction to team members. Ensure that team members have the necessary skills and resources to complete their tasks effectively.3. Stakeholder Management: Communicate with project stakeholders, including clients, senior management, and other relevant parties. Provide regular project updates, manage expectations, and address any concerns or issues raised by stakeholders.4. Scope and Change Management: Define project scope and manage any changes that may arise during the project lifecycle. Evaluate change requests, assess their impact on the project, and make decisions regarding their implementation.5. Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking expenses, and resource allocation. Monitor project expenditures and ensure that resources are utilized efficiently.Overall, I play crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of technology projects, balancing the needs of stakeholders, managing resources effectively, and overcoming challenges to achieve project objectives.Key Projects:1. Fatigue Monitoring System2. Collusion Avoidance System (Level 0-9)3. Haul Trucks In Cab Human Factors Project4. Remote Piloted Air-Craft System HIVE project Show less Consistently applying safety and health principles in all interactions; as well as collecting, summarizing, reviewing and assessing all environmental and critical risks. My responsibilities also include:-Developing a strategy implementation tactics and work package for the work management-Define discipline inputs to the Operating Master Schedule-Defining requirements for all approved work as per the Operating Model-Sourcing Technical and Operational expertise as well as input task description in created or existing templates-Specifying detailed process steps, constraints, risk, controls, record keeping, time and resource requirements for all planned tasks-Driving delivery by putting sufficient physical and financial resources-Identifying environmental opportunities and participate in stakeholder management-Budget control and people management Show less

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