Manager Engineer

SEBELE MOLALAPATA

House N. ***** Molapo Estates, Francistown, North East (09267) H: 7623 9460 C: 7233 9460 *************@*****.***

Executive Profile

SUMMARY OF COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES:

With over 26 years' experience in Mining, of which 10 years is at Senior Management and

executive level, I am a Professional Mining Engineer, with demonstrable Leadership and

Managerial competencies, as well as in depth Technical knowledge of the Mining Industry and

the Mining business, in general. I have earned experience, both in Open pit mining as well as in

Underground hard rock and soft rock mining. I have worked for one of the largest Explosives

Companies in Africa (African Explosives Limited) at Senior Management level, where I was

responsible for both the Technical and Commercial interests of the Company in Botswana. I

have also worked for some of the largest Mining Houses in Africa and the largest Mining

contractors internationally (De Beers/Debswana Diamond Company and Norilsk Nickel/Tati

Nickel Mining Company, Leighton Contractors/Majwe Mining). During the period that I was

working for the companies above, I have held positions responsible for Strategic Planning,

Mining Projects, as well as Mining Operations. I am currently managing a Mining Consulting

company (Marung Development Services).

Skill Highlights

Mining Operations Management Team Building and Team Effectiveness

Mining Project management Time Management

Leadership and Communication skills Resource Planning and Optimization

Safety, Health and Environment Management Mining Regulatory Framework

Quality Management Risk Management

Employee relations and Interpersonal skills Cost Management

Project Planning and Project Execution Strategic Planning

Tactical Planning and Execution

Core Accomplishments

Project Management:

Started a project, from Project Planning through to execution, on Blasting close to

sensitive structures in Large Open pit mines. This saved Millions of US$ in relocation

costs for structures around the pit.

Introduced Reverse Circulation (RC) Drilling in a Low Grade deposit to improve the

results of the Dynamic Resource Model in predicting Nickel Grade and Ore Tonnes in

the Mining Blocks. This greatly improved the ability to Forecast Nickel Production, and

hence better business planning.

Operations and Cost management:

Improved Mining Operational efficiency through the introduction of Vehicle Monitoring and

Dispatch system at Orapa and Letlhakane Mines and at Tati Nickel Mining Company. This

resulted in huge cost savings in terms of reduced Loading cycle time, reduced Hauling cycle

time, improved Tyre life, Drilling Consumables costs, and reduced Fuel costs.

Safety, Occupational Health and Environment:

Improved Safety record at Orapa Mine and at Tati Nickel through monthly

Departmental Safety campaigns. This also reduced cost of equipment downtime due

to Accident damage.

People Management and Team Building:

Introduced concept for raising funds to celebrate Team member Birthdays and to build team

morale.

P rofessional Experience

Owner/Managing Director Aug 2013 to Sep 2013

Marung Development Services (Pty) LTD

Starting up a Mining Consultancy service and agency business for provision of Mining

consultancy on Drilling and Blasting Optimization, as well as Loading and Hauling

Optimization.

The company is also exploring opportunities for being an agent for supply of Mining and

Petroleum consumables, such as drilling consumables, as well as Steel Pipe Glue for

the Oil and Gas Industry.

Technical Services Manager Aug 2011 to Aug 2013

Majwe Mining Joint Venture (Pty) LTD

Leading a team of professionals (Surveyors, Mine Planers, Mining Systems Engineers,

Mining Engineers) to achieve Mining excellence and Mining Best Practice in a new

mega project that will see the use of some of the biggest mining fleet in the World.

These include 300 tonne trucks and big 100 tonne bucket Rope Shovels.

This is the biggest project of its size in Debswana and De Beers, and in the Mining

industry in Botswana.

My role was to device and implement systems that will enhance efficiency and

effectiveness, amongst the employees and Departments within Majwe and between Majwe

and the Client, with due regard to Safety, Health and Environment.

Reporting to the Project Director.

Manager Mining Operations Feb 2010 to Jul 2011

Tati Nickel Mining Company (PTY) Limited

Managing ALL mining Operations of Tati Nickel Mining Company (Phoenix mine and

Selkirk mine).

The Phoenix Open pit mine is run by Contractor mining, producing a total of 30million

tonnes run off mine, of which 12 million is ore to the plant.

I was 'The Engineer' in terms of this Contract, and the 'Competent Person' in terms of

the Botswana Mines, Quarries, Works and Machinery Act.

The Contractor has 800 people who executed the contract under my stewardship, with

a lot of emphasis on SHERQ and Legal/Statutory compliance.

To manage this contract I had technical support staff comprising Planners, Surveyors,

Geologists, Mining Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers, SHERQ Officers, and an

Accountant reporting to me.

Reporting to Head of Mining.

Manager Selkirk Mine and Mining Projects Sep 2007 to Feb 2010

Tati Nickel Mining Company (Pty) Ltd.

Responsible for the coordination of mining activities at Selkirk mine as the 'Competent

Person' in terms of Regulation 9.4 of the MQW & M Act, as well as the coordination of

Mining Projects at both Phoenix and Selkirk Mines.

Mining activities at Selkirk included the design and development of a 140m pilot

treatment sampling tunnel, as well as backfilling of the underground void left after

pillar recovery.

The Mining projects included the Selkirk Valuation study to determine the best option

for mining the Selkirk resource, as well as the introduction of the Vehicle monitoring

and Dispatch system (Wenco) on the mining fleet at Phoenix mine for the

management and control of material movement, as well as optimisation of equipment

operational efficiency.

Reporting to the Manager Mining.

Section Manager Mining Projects Jan 2006 to Aug 2007

Tati Nickel Mining Company (Pty) Ltd.

In charge of new projects as well as ongoing improvement projects.

One such project was the successful re opening of an underground mine (Selkirk mine)

to recover the high grade ore that was left in the pillars.

Another project was the introduction of Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling for Dynamic

Resource Modelling at Phoenix mine.

Reporting to the Divisional Manager Mining.

Strategic Planning Manager Mar 2005 to Dec 2005

Debswana Diamond Company (PTY) Limited

Heading the Jwaneng mine Long Term Planning section which continuously evaluates

and reviews Long Term and Life of Mine plans in order to optimise the value of the

resource.

This is a strategic position and deals With Highly confidential information.

Reporting to the Strategic.

Section Manager Orapa Mine Dec 2003 to Mar 2005

Debswana Diamond Company (PTY) Limited

Heading a multi disciplined team to drive the mining activities of the largest open pit

mine in the group.

The team comprised Accountants, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and Mining

Engineers and was responsible for coordinating the activities of the Mining,

Earthmoving, and Ore Delivery/Crushing sections to ensure that Business targets,

including SHERQ, are met.

Responsible for best practice in the Mining Department and aligning the departmental

objectives to the greater strategic objectives of the company.

Reporting to the Orapa Mine Manager.

Manager Damtshaa Mine (Acting). Oct 2003 to Dec 2003

Debswana Diamond Company (PTY) Limited

Heading the activities of an independent mine as the Manager Under Regulations, with

a multi discipline team of senior managers reporting to me.

These included SHERQ Manager, HR, Finance, Engineering, Mining and Process

Managers.

Reporting to the General Manager.

Mining Manager (Acting) Dec 2002 to Sep 2003

Debswana Diamond Company (PTY) Limited

Leading the Mining Technical Department consisting of Mine Planning, Mining Projects

and Drilling and Blasting Technical sections. This team was providing centralized technical support to

three mines (Orapa Mine, Letlhakane Mine, and Damtshaa Mine).

Responsible for Mining Technical Best Practice, including technical audits, with senior technical

managers reporting to me.

Reporting to the General Manager.

Section Manager Drilling and Blasting. Dec 1998 to Oct 2002

Debswana Diamond Company (PTY) Limited

Performing the duties of a Blasting Technical specialist for the three mines Orapa

mine, Letlhakane mine and Damtshaa mine.

Duties included drills Specification and forecasting, optimal blasting for fragmentation

and vibration control, as well as limit blasting for final wall stability.

Also in charge of Capital projects associated with Drilling and blasting as well as

innovation in the field.

Also responsible for World Class Practices in Drilling and Blasting across the Debswana

group.

It was in this role that I published some papers on Blasting in International conferences.

Reporting to the Mining Manager.

Section Mining Superintendent Mar 1998 to Dec 1998

Debswana Diamond Company (PTY) Limited

Responsible for the planning, implementation, measuring and control of the activities

of the Mining Section to achieve set short and long term business targets, including

safety.

Responsible for aligning the departmental objectives to the greater objectives of the

Letlhakane mine.

Reporting to the Manager Letlhakane Mine.

Mining Engineer Drilling and Blasting Mar 1997 to Mar 1998

Responsible for optimising the drilling and blasting activities of the three Debswana

mines, through centralised co ordination.

This is where the skills to become a Blasting Technical specialist were acquired.

Reporting to the Planning Superintendent.

Mining Engineer Operations Feb 1995 to Mar 1997

Responsible for the operational activities of drilling, blasting, loading and hauling in

order to achieve set targets, within budget, on a sustainable basis.

This was done with due regard to safety, Occupational Health and the Environment.

Reporting to the Section Mining Superintendent.

Regional Manager Jun 1991 to Dec 1994

AECI Explosives Limited

African Explosives Limited (AEL) Botswana.

Looking after the business interest of the company in the whole of Botswana in terms

of improving the quality and quantity of sales of their products and services.

This is where I was exposed to principles of Business Leadership and Business growth

and sustainability.

Developing Key Customer Plans and reducing them to monthly, quarterly and annual

action plans that are reviewed with Senior Management at Head Office.

Developing Budgets and reporting against these budgets monthly.

Reporting to the Business Manager Africa.

Blasting Engineer Blast Consult. Mar 1989 to Jun 1991

AECI Explosives Limited

Working for the specialised wing of AEL that provides technical advice to customers on

ways to improve blasting results.

This job entailed travelling to most of the SADC region countries as a consultant to

offer specialised advice on efficient use of explosives.

Reporting to the Manager Blast Consult.

Government Mining Engineer May 1986 to Feb 1989

Department of Mines

Looking after the government interests in aspects such as safety in the work place,

conformance to statutory requirements and efficient exploitation of the mineral

resources in Botswana.

While in this role I presented a paper in a UNDP conference in Turkey on ‘Small Scale

Mining in Botswana’.

Reporting to the Deputy Mining Commissioner.

Education

Certificate in Engineering, Mining Engineering 1983

Mount Allison University Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada

Bachelor of Engineering, Mining Engineering 1986

Technical University of Nova Scotia

Diploma in Business Management 1994

European School of Business Studies, Paris

AEL Limited In house Training

Diploma, Explosives Engineering 1991

De Beers Management Development Programme, Financial Valuation of Mining

Projects, Project Management

Affiliations

Member of the Botswana Institution of Engineers (MBIE)

Member of Canadian Institution of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers (CIMME)

Additional Information

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Social soccer, Martial Arts, Hunting and Camping, Travelling

REFEREES:

Mr. Albert Milton

General Manager

Debswana Diamond Company – Jwaneng Mine

Private bag 02

JWANENG

BOTSWANA

Tel. [09267] 588 4000 (W)

Email. *******@********.**

Mr. Alpha M. Tshwenyego

Manager Compliance and Risk Management

Tati Nickel Mining Company

P .O. Box 1272

FRANCISTOWN

BOTSWANA

Tel. (092**-***-****

Email: ***********@**********.**.**

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