Process Mineralogy & Mining Process Engineer

CURRICULUM VITAE

OF

RIRHANDZU SUCCESS KHAHLAMBA

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of birth 1980-09-20

Languages English,Xitsonga,

Tshivenda, Sepedi

Residential address. 19 Sydney Road, Eveleigh,

Jansenpark

Boksburg 1459

Contact number. 084*******

E-mail address *********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT

Dynamic and results-oriented Production Manager, Compliance and Operations Manager and Process Mineralogy professional with extensive experience in production processes, enhancing operational efficiency and leading cross-functional teams and combining laboratory analysis in minerals and geochemistry industries. Seeking to apply the skills acquired, I am adept at communicating and working effectively and professionally with clients, co-workers and management within fast-paced dynamic environments. implementing lean manufacturing principles, managing budgets, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve company objectives. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering high-quality products on time and within budget These experiences and abilities have helped me to contribute positively to the growth of the company, consistently meet deadlines, efficiently manage large workloads and backlogs, solve issues creatively, and mentor other professionals. My technical skills and areas of expertise include: Production Management, Compliance and Operation Management, optical mineralogy, mineral compositional (X-ray diffraction analysis), geochemistry, wet chemistry, mineral liberation analysis by scanning electron microscopy (MLA-SEM), elemental analysis, spectrometry, laboratory equipment calibration, technical report writing, technical presentations, project management, proposal writing, staff supervisory, ordering and safety management.

EDUCATION

Institution University of Venda

Course Bachelor of Earth Sciences in Mining and Environmental Geology

Dissertation Mineralogical Investigation of the Distribution of PGMs in the Merensky and UG2 reefs of the Western Bushveld Complex, South Africa.

Status Incomplete (4th year level with 2 courses pending to obtain my degree)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Company

Proficient Consilium (Impala Platinum Refinery)

Job Title

Site, Compliance, HR & Operations Officer

Department

Compliance

Reference person

Theo Fernandez

From

11 May 2026

To

To date

Responsibilities:

Operations & Maintenance: Direct the running of the operation systems, schedule preventative maintenance, and handle emergency repairs during equipment failures or outages

Plan and oversee daily operation and production

Budget & Finance: Prepare and manage departmental budgets and control operational costs

Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and evaluate utility technicians and support staff

Support Site compliance requirements and maintain relevant safety and operational records

Enforce quality control standards

Preparing and presenting reports to upper management

Establishing contingency plans for operations challenges

Assist with inductions, toolbox talks, registers and general SHEQ administration

Compile daily and weekly operational and workforce reports.

Manage time-and-attendance, timesheets and related site administration

Maintain HR records, employee files, warnings and disciplinary documentation

Support grievance handling, disciplinary preparation, and general labour-related administration

Assist with employee onboarding, workforce communication, and day-to-day coordination

Liaise with the client, site supervision and Head Office regarding reporting and site matters

Help maintain discipline, structure, and accountability across the workforce

Support overall site administration and document control in a client-controlled environment

Company

ZNF Refineries

Job Title

Compliance & Operations Manager

Department

Compliance

Reference person

Zedias Nene

From

13 May 2024

To

To date

Responsibilities:

ensures the company adheres to legal, regulatory, and ethical standards while maximizing operational efficiency

Develop, implement, and update internal policies to meet legal and ethical standards.

Conduct audits and risk assessments to identify potential non-compliance and mitigate risks.

Monitor daily operations to ensure they align with company goals and regulatory requirements.

Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase productivity.

Escorting carbon for elution and providing security

Train staff on regulatory updates, compliance policies, and procedures to ensure, and maintain a culture of compliance.

Prepare and present reports on compliance activities to Directors. Act as a liaison between departments, regulatory bodies, and Directors.

Investigate breaches of compliance, handle complaints, and develop corrective action plans.

Managing team performance, optimizing workflows, controlling budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. They bridge the gap between staff and senior leadership to implement strategic goals.

Streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve workflow productivity.

Hire, train, supervise, and mentor staff to ensure high performance.

identify problems, implement improvements, and monitor KPIs.

Ensure adherence to health, safety, and legal regulations.

Create, update, and revise company policies and procedures

Develop budgets, track expenses, and manage resource allocation.

Assist with the mineralogical aspect of the ore being processed

Negotiating for contract deals to sell Au legally

Collaborate with leadership to align daily operations with long-term company goals

Company

Triangle City Mining

Job Title

Production Manager

Department

Mineral Processing

Reference person

Francis Mohale (071*******)

From

1 November 2022

To

Still work with them

Responsibilities:

Overseeing production processes

Planning production schedule

Making decisions about equipment use and maintenance.

Implementing improvements to vat leach plant production process

Estimating costs and preparing budgets

Supervising and evaluating the performance of production personnel

Preparing production reports

Company

Australian Laboratory Services (ALS) Chemex

Job Title

Mineralogist

Department

Mineralogy

Reference person

Sandra Smith (082*******)

From

12 April 2012

To

16 March 2016

Responsibilities:

Examine, analyzes, and also classifies minerals and also precious stones by MLA-SEM

Develop data on the texture of minerals such as mineral association, liberation and elemental distribution

Interpretation and reporting of mineralogical data for ore characterization and mineral process evaluation

Perform high quality analytical runs to acquire accurate mineralogical data and produce high quality technical report.

Involved in management of a Mineralogical Laboratory (finance, staffing, scheduling, prioritization, reporting and client liaison)

Ensure instrument availability through maintenance agreements (MLA-SEM system). Coordinate process flow through multiple analyses stages (Sample preparation and MLA operation)

Facilitate research requests to the laboratory

Manage routine projects and ensuring that projects are completed within agreed time

Updating SOP to improve productivity methods.

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

1.Company : Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)

Position held : Electoral Officer

04/2009 to 04/2009

Responsibilities : Voters registry and Ballot Box Controller

2.Company : Builders Warehouse 11/2010 to 12/2010

Position held : Retailor

Responsibilities : Cashier

3.Company : Census 2011 (Ivory Park) at STATS SA

07/03/2011 to 08/04/2011

Position held : Survey Trainer for Census 2011

Responsibilities : Training surveyors for Census 2011

Teaching and training Surveyors how to conduct fieldwork through questionnaire and communication

Educating them how to recognize their study area and time management

Teaching them how to conduct themselves during door-to-door field survey

4.Company :Career & Youth Development Motivator at Ivory Park, NYDA

Position held : Volunteer

14/04/2011 to 31/12/2015

Responsibilities:

Teaching Youth how to write a CV and how to conduct themselves during interviews

Teaching youth how to search information on internet and the power and importance of internet

Teaching youth about the importance of acquiring information from public services

Teaching youth about Batho pele principles and Human Rights principles

5.Company : Department of Education 01/12/2020 to 31/03/2021

Position held : School Assistant

Responsibilities :

Screening of learners, teachers, non-teaching support staff and visitors

Sanitizing of teachers, learners, non-teaching support staff and visitors

Monitoring and observation of adherence to CoVid-19 regulations within the school premises

6.Company : Menele SANCO Branch 21/11/2021 until-to-date

Position held : Secretary

Responsibilities :

Responsible for all correspondence

Coordinating meetings and responsible for distribution of minutes with the Chairperson, Draft Agenda and convening meetings

Attend all meetings and take minutes

Present and submit to the BBGM/BGM an assessment and evaluation report on the performance of the Branch

7.Company : Statistics South Africa 02/02/2022 to 20/03/2022

Position held : Field Worker (Census 2022)

Responsibilities :

Going door-to-door to collect information from households, special dwelling units and transient using Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI)

Conduct face-to-face questionnaire with respondents

Compile daily progress report

EQUIPMENT EXPERTISE:

Extensive experience in the use of automated SEM-based image analysis techniques in mineralogy (MLA-SEM, Qemscan) and Optical microscopes.

Extensive knowledge of mineralogical sample preparation techniques and associated equipment operation.

Basic Knowledge of mineral analysis by Hyperspectral, Lecco, XRD, ICP-OES and ICP-MS.

Extensive knowledge in wetchem sample preparation such as Cu leaching, Aqua Regia and Digestion with Acids.

SOFTWARE:

• Competent in the use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, and CorelDraw.

REFERENCES

Mr. Mohale TF Director of Trianglecity Mining

Contact No. 071*******

Mrs. TB Chirwa Mineralogy Manager (ALS Chemex)

Contact No. 011*******/072*******

Mrs. S Smith Former Mineralogy Manager (ALS Chemex)

Contact No. 082*******

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