Dallas Eric Dauth

address:** ********* ******, ********** ****, South Africa

telephone (home): +278********

cell: +278********

email: aczisx@r.postjobfree.com

Professional profile

A highly experienced mining specialist who effectively combines strong technical, problem-solving and planning capabilities to successfully deliver projects on time and on budget. An experienced project management professional with extensive experience in the management of complex mining operations at multiple locations throughout South Africa and Zambia acquired over 26 years in the industry. Demonstrates exceptional knowledge of technical processes required to facilitate mining operations. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate professionally with clients, suppliers and contractors alike. Enjoys being part of, as well as managing and motivating, a successful and productive team and thrives in highly pressurised and challenging working environments.

Objective

Currently looking for a new and challenging role in the mining industry, one which would enable the use of existing skills while allowing the opportunity for continued professional development.

Key Mining Expertise

Mine Rescue Services

Conventional Mining

Backfill

Soft Soil Mining

Tunnelling

Trackless 10 years

Deep Mining/Development, Stoping 25 Years

Secondary Support

Massive Mining

Shaft Sinking

Shaft Lining

Steep Stoping

Destress Mining

Explosives

Career summary

2015 to date

Site Manager Zambia, Tirani Mining

Spearheading a range of pivotal mining projects, demonstrating exceptional managerial ability and knowledge of the mining sector to lead operations, improving performance and boosting productivity

Working in Zambia as a Country Manager

2014 2015

Site Manager, Bomar Projects Zambia

Utilising extensive technical expertise to oversee the day to day operations of the mine including the completion of complex mining procedures incorporating drill and blast.

Personally accountable for monitoring operational costs and implementing initiatives to reduce costs without impacting on safety or productivity

Overseeing all material orders to ensure accuracy and correct quantities in addition to allocating resources and staff to the most productive areas

Directly responsible for planning feasibility mining projects and completing all development work

2014

Site Manager, Larko Mining

Appointed to coordinate the functions of all charging up procedures pertaining to explosives. Training of all employees on effective ways of using explosives.

Ensure maximum advance on blasted faces.

2013

Act Mine Overseer, Gold One Cooke 4 Shaft

Demonstrating considerable knowledge of the mining industry to effectively manage multiple functions including production and Backfill

Supervising all technical processes within the mine including drill and blast

2010 - 2013

Act Mine Overseer, Murray & Roberts

Utilising extensive technical expertise to oversee the day to day operations of the mine including the completion of complex mining procedures incorporating drill and blast.

Supervising all technical processes within the mine including drill and blast

2008 2010

General Foreman Mining, Bombela (Gautrein Project)

Project managing a pivotal mining project with full responsibility for all operational planning, resource management and staff selection .Trackless underground

Drill and blast tunnels for Gautrein project under the streets of Johannesburg

Sinking of emergency shafts for the project

Site establishment

Cement works

1990 2008

Miner/Shift Boss/Act Mine Overseer, Westonaria Gold Mine

Demonstrating considerable knowledge of the mining industry to effectively manage multiple functions including production and Backfill

Supervising all technical processes within the mine including drill and blast

Education and qualifications

Professional:

Military Service, 2 Years

Tertiary:

Business Management Wits Business School

Matric:

Including English, Afrikaans and Mathematics

Professional Training

Learner Miner (CMTC)

Blasting Certificate

Certificate in Theory of Loss Control Management

Mines Rescue Services

Explosives Usage and Safety

Shift Boss Competency

Junior Management Program Wits Business School

Baseline Risk Assessment

Unit 4 Safety and Health

First Aid Certificate

Trackless planning and Mining

Zambia Blasting Licence

Excavator ITC 312

Front End Loader

LHD

ITC Dump Truck

Robotic Shotcreter 407

Normat

Utility Vehicle

Personal details

Date of Birth:

05 April 1968

Place of Birth:

South Africa

Nationality:

South African

Marital Status:

Married

Other:

Driver; full clean licence; qualified in first aid

Interests and activities

Currently include:

Soccer, Fishing and camping, Boating

References

Robby Duyts Senior Project Manager Murray & Roberts 082*******

Glen Mc Farlane Mine Overseer Backfill 076*******

Matthews Malala Director Larko Mining 079*******

Lino Nkuna Production Manager 082*******

Johnny Beneke Senior Mine Manager 079*******

John Truter Senior Explosive Engineer 082*******/079*******

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