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MASHEANE MABOKA
Consulmet Operations
Luanda,LSU
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Desired Job Title
MetallurgistSenior MetallurgistProcess Production SupervisorSuperintendentPlant Metallurgist
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
Remote
Minimum Desired Compensation
R1300000/yr
Important To Me
Career advancementCompany CultureWork-life balancePersonal development programsPaid time offTeam Building / Company Retreats
4
Certification
8
Years of experience
Metallurgical and plant processing professional with experience in process optimization, technical applications, and continuous improvement management. Knowledgeable in Dense Medium Separation, diamond processing, and mineral processing, with a solid background in material analysis, quality control, and metallurgical testing. Demonstrates strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities, with proven adaptability and reliability. Committed to knowledge sharing, professional growth, and delivering results that advance organizational objectives. A dependable candidate that manages multiple priorities with a cheerful outlook and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals
Work History
Metallurgical Engineer
1 Year- Collaborated with engineering and mining to develop innovative solutions for production challenges.
- Supported long-term research projects by focusing on productivity advancement and actionable knowledge gains.
- Addressed Luele complaints by independently researching solutions and developing replacement solutions to correct deficits.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by evaluating FeSi, Coagulant, processing techniques, and equipment options.
- Optimized production efficiency by conducting regular process audits and implementing improvements, from 420tph to 480tph.
- Provided technical guidance on material blend for optimal performance in various applications.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by promoting best practices within the organization's engineering team members.
- Investigated requests for deviations from established materials or suppliers and made appropriate approval or denial judgments.
- Building metallurgical system and operational plan for site.
- Technical report writing, final plant performance reporting to client for company invoices.
Metallurgist
2 Years 11 Months- Oversee laboratory activities: Accuracy, sampling points, and frequency.
- Continuous Improvement: Control philosophy adjustments.
- Establishment of strong relationships with suppliers: Multotec.
- Reduced FeSi consumption from 245 g/t to 175 g/t, delivering measurable cost savings.
- Investigated premature equipment wear, particularly cyclones, and implemented corrective actions.
- Managing plant process: Dense medium separation.
- Qualitative and quantitative outputs.
- Research based initiatives: Correction of flocculation and coagulation.
- PSD analyzer project: Calibrations and monitoring accuracy.
- Mentoring process personnel: Plant Operators, Lab Technician.
Pre-crushing Plant Foreman
9 Months- Coordinating daily tasks and supervised operational personnel.
- Analyzed process and data to reduce downtime and eliminate bottlenecks.
- Enforcements of safety protocols and procedure.
- Analysis of process and maintenance information.
- Improved workflow efficiency and operational reporting.
Laboratory Technician
3 Years- Conducted sampling, quality control and data recording.
- Performed water quality testing.
- Routine lab work and support plant with timely test results.
Education
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
Expected in 05/2027
Postgraduate Diploma - Metallurgy
Advanced Diploma - Metallurgical
National Diploma - Metallurgical
Skills
Technical knowledge
Laboratory analysis
Quality control procedures
Technical report writing
Metallurgical analysis
Extractive metallurgy
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving abilities
Adaptability and flexibility
Dense Medium Separation
Cost reduction initiatives
Root-cause analysis
Certification
- Principles of Diamond processing - University of Witwatersrand
- Screening and Crushing, Dense Medium Separation - Multotec
- Fundamentals of health and safety - Alison
- Transformational Leadership - Alison
Personal Information
A cultured professional engineer who prioritizes his worth ethics, continuously striving for success for the betterment of my children's life.
Activities And Conferences
- Mintek National Mineral Research
- South 32 Manganese plant
- Arcelor Mittal steel
- Lethabo Power station
- Lets'eng Diamond Mine
- DeBeers Technology Hub, DebTech
- Catoca Mine
- Thorncliffe Mine
Timeline
Metallurgical Engineer
Consulmet Operations
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Metallurgist
Storm Mountain Diamonds
10.2022 - 09.2025Read More
Pre-crushing Plant Foreman
Mothae Diamonds Mine
01.2022 - 10.2022Read More
Laboratory Technician
Mothae Diamonds Mine
01.2019 - 01.2022Read More
Vaal University of Technology
National Diploma from Metallurgical
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Vaal University of Technology
Advanced Diploma from Metallurgical
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University of Witwatersrand
Postgraduate Diploma from Metallurgy
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University of Cape Town
Master of Science from Chemical Engineering
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