Project Management Driver's License

GRACCH NDHLOVU

BSc Honours in Chemical Technology. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy. Project Manag... PERSONAL DETAILS

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Driver's license: Valid code B

Gender: Male

Nationality: Zimbabwean

Civil status: Married

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I have, among other qualities:

Ability to understand product process routes and customer driven requirements Lead problem solving sessions with multi-disciplined teams Thorough understanding of external and internal customer quality standards Technical expertise within area to guide fact based decision making Forward thinking ethos to achieve long term strategic company goal studying the properties, behaviours and mixtures of metals developing processes and metallic parts for products providing technical expertise to determine which metals best fit specific projects investigating production issues and instances of metal corrosion or fatigue maintaining quality control procedures and standards in the manufacturing process performing and evaluating analyses of metal samples in the lab collaborating with technical staff members, including chemists and engineers, to develop product prototypes

working alongside project managers to improve critical processes creating and delivering project and production reports controlling metal shaping using casting, rolling and forging providing support to engineering projects

performing equipment tests

coordinating with machinery departments and suppliers performing tests on various raw natural resources

participating in external research programmes

EDUCATION

Post Grad Diploma, Project Management Jan 2022 - Jun 2023 Project Management Zimbabwe (PMZ)

Bachelor of Science - BSC Honours, Chemical Technology Jan 2018 - May 2021 Midlands State University

Diploma, Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Jan 2003 - Dec 2005 Zimbabwe School of Mines

EMPLOYMENT

Production Supervisor Feb 2014

PPC Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

Plant Operator/ Metallurgical Technician Nov 2011 - Jan 2014 Casmyn Turk gold Mine, Zimbabwe

Plant Operator/ Metallurgical Technician Apr 2009 - Nov 2011 RioZim Ltd, Renco Mine

Plant Operator Sep 2007 - Mar 2009

African Associated Mines (Pvt) Ltd., Gaths Mine

Metallurgical Technician Jan 2006 - Aug 2007

Cissy Mining, Shurugwi

Metallurgical Technician (Intern) Feb 2004 - Jan 2005 ZIMASCO, Kwekwe, Zimbabwe

Chrome smelting Chrome sorting

SKILLS

Collaborative Problem Solving

Manufacturing Processes

Warehouse Management Systems

Production Management

Mineral Processing

Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS)

Continuous Process Improvement

Furnace control

Water Treatment

Quality Auditing

Project Management

Process Improvement

Analytical Techniques

Quality Management

LANGUAGES

English

Shona

Ndebele

Zulu

HOBBIES

Reading scientific journals

Volleyball

Gardening

Soccer

COURSES

Supervisory Development Programne Jan 2023

All Supervisory/Managerial Aspects learnt

Team Leadership and Development Skills

Performance Management Strategies

Effective Communication for Supervisors

Decision Making and Problem Solving for Managers

Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Techniques

Mentoring and Coaching for Employee Growth

Resource Allocation and Utilization in Metallurgy

Advanced Supervision in Metallurgical Processes

Safety and Compliance in Supervisory Roles

Leading Supervisory Projects in Industrial Settings CERTIFICATES

ISO 9001/ISO 14001/ISO 45000 IMS Internal Auditing Jun 2023 ISO 9001 Internal Auditing Certification

ISO 45000 Occupational Health and Safety Management Certification ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems Certification Integrated Management System (IMS) Internal Auditor Certification Integrated Management System (IMS) Internal Auditor Training Certificated Natural Scientist Oct 2023

SACNASP

Certified Professional Natural Scientist

BSc Chemistry SAQA Evaluation Mar 2023

Certification Title: BSc Chemistry SAQA Evaluation ACHIEVEMENTS

Led a team of personnel as Production Supervisor to enhance productivity in metallurgical processes. Improved safety protocols by 16% as a Process Supervisor, significantly reducing workplace incidents. Implemented cost-saving measures reducing production expenses by 15% annually in the Harare facility.

Collaborated on a project resulting in a 25% reduction in energy consumption in metallurgical operations.

Successfully completed a comprehensive study on chemical technology impacting product quality improvement.

Played a key role in achieving zero lost-time incidents over a period of one year by implementing a comprehensive safety training program.

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