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Walter Dhliwayo

Address: **** ****, *****

Cell Number: 077*-***-***

Email: adl6vl@r.postjobfree.com

Professional profile

A skilled, adaptable and results driven Geology professional with 10yrs experience in the mining industry particularly in Gold and Platinum mineralisation. I leverage my technical knowledge and teamwork skills to find feasible and geologically sound approaches to my work. My career goal is to ultimately progress to technical management operations or research and development position with an outstanding organization. Career summary

January 2021 - Present Zimplats, Mupfuti Mine

Mine Geologist

Key responsibilities

• Ensuring geology standards are adequate and are maintained.

• Enforcing all relevant current Mining Regulations.

• Planning Geology and Rock Mechanics activities.

• Compilation of month-end tonnage and grade reconciliation.

• Compilation of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

• Geological mapping to enhance understanding of geological control on ore and waste delineation.

• Supplying of Geological information for short and long term planning.

• 3D ore body modelling and evaluation.

• Supervision of capital and evaluation diamond drilling.

• QAQC - core logging and core sampling.

• Contractor management.

Jan 2015 – December 2020 Zimplats, Mupfuti Mine

Rock Mechanics Technician

Key responsibilities

• Structural mapping, analysis and interpretation.

• Geotechnical logging of diamond drill core.

• Identification, analysis and reporting of rock related hazards.

• Drafting and implementation of support recommendations in very poor ground areas.

• Preparation, communication and analysis of underground support systems.

• Ground monitoring and instrumentation with the use of; Ground Penetrating Radar, Snake eye, Closure Loggers, Stress Meters and Electronic Mapping Device among others.

• Database management.

• Support quality monitoring.

• Co-ordinating the supply of support equipment, consumables and cost management.

• Monitoring the performance of new designs, pillars and FOG investigations.

• Contractor supervision.

• Carrying out trials, test work and investigations. Key achievements

• Successfully carried out In-Situ Stress Measurements project at Mupfuti Mine.

• Void filling project at the Mupfuti Mine declines.

• Installation of the Mupfuti Online closure sensors and Stress Meters. Page 2

Apr 2011 – Dec 2014 Zimplats, Mupfuti Mine

Geology Technician

Key responsibilities

• Implementation and review of grade control systems, protocols and processes.

• Reef marking, renewal and identification using XRF and assay results.

• Database management

• Generation of assay plans and analysing of assay results.

• Planning, organising and co-ordination of daily geology functions.

• Supervising of sampling team.

• Ordering and management of consumables.

• Core logging( preliminary, detailed and geotechnical)

• Structural mapping, analysis and interpretation.

• Ore-waste tracking

• Drafting and implementation of support recommendations in very poor ground areas.

• Support quality monitoring.

• Contractor supervision.

Key achievements

• Setting up and running Geology Department at Mupfuti Mine between April 2011 and June 2012.

• Overseeing Rock Mechanics projects at Mupfuti Mine during project phase. Jan 2010 – Mar 2011 Casmyn Mine, Turk Gold Mine

Geology Technician

Key responsibilities

• Underground geological and geotechnical mapping.

• Grade control(sampling and daily stope visits)

• Geological and geotechnical core logging.

• Generation of ore body (lode interoperation), plans and sections.

• Diamond drilling for reserve and resource estimation.

• Database management.

• Cost controlling and budgeting.

Jan 2008 – Dec 2008 Zimplats Mines

Trainee Geology Technician

Key responsibilities

• Grade control (underground and open pit).

• Rock Mechanics and ground control

• Sampling - Channel sampling

- Belt cut sampling

- Reverse circulation sampling

- Diamond drill core sampling

- Grab Sampling

- Bulk sampling

• Geological and geotechnical core logging.

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Key Competencies

• Planning, organising and monitoring

• Self-management

• Highly computer literate

• Compiling, controlling and maintenance of documentation Education and qualifications

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Geology – Midlands State University(2020)

National Diploma in Mine Geology – Zimbabwe School of Mines(2009)

2 A Level Passes – St Columba’s High School – 2005

6 O Level Passes – St Columba’s High School – 2003 Soft Skills

Vulcan

Map3D

GEM4D

Microsoft Office

Other certifications

Class 4 Drivers’ Licence

Introduction to Vulcan –Maptek

Geotechnical Modelling - Maptek

Geotechechnical Tools - Maptek

SRK Geotechnical Logging - SRK

Train the trainer 1 and 2 – ZIM

Personal Details

Date of Birth 31 January 1987

Gender Male

Marital Status Married

Nationality Zimbabwean

ID Number 08 – 824930 P 03

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References

Mr R. Mahoso Ms M. Mbasera

Snr Geologist - Zimplats Geological Officer – Mupfuti Mine Ext 6018 Ext 6310

Cell 077*-***-*** Cell 077*-***-***

Mr G. Munyimani Mr G. Rusike

OPM– Mupfuti Mine Resident Geologist – Casmyn Mining Ext 6302 Phone: (0285) 317/233

Cell 077*-***-*** E Mail: adl6vl@r.postjobfree.com

Mr T. Mutiswa

Snr Mine Manager – Mupfuti Mine

Ext 6301

Cell 077*-***-***

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