I am a dedicated Leader and Production Enthusiast who is passionate about the mining industry. I have strong technical and operational knowledge of mineral processing including underground plant, surface operations and mine design, equipment procurement and project management skills. My career objective is to use my passion for excellence in leadership, drive and energy to lead an operation to meet its goals and expectations while continually developing skills. The success of my company is achieved by creating a safe workplace environment whilst improving efficiencies across the value chain. My key strength is creating a stable production platform through engagement and co-creation with all stakeholders.I am passionate about coaching in a mindful manner that results in meaningful and intentional change. I am continuously expanding my global coaching associate network and use the latest technology incorporating creativity
Mining And Logistics
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Chief Operating OfficerMining And Logistics Oct 2023 - Present
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Founder And MdInkonjane Collective - Commodity Sales Facilitation, Production Optimisation, Results Coaching Mar 2021 - PresentMbombela Local Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa
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General ManagerBushveld Vametco Alloys Apr 2019 - Mar 2021South AfricaTechnical and Management Activities:Responsible for setting the strategic direction for Vametco. The processes managed include Life of Mine Planning with MSA, budget setting, operational tactics and implementation, open pit contract management, operating in a highly technical and regulated environment, setting a constructive stakeholder engagement framework with Unions and Communities.The Transformation Program included a Culture Change Initiative called Ke Nako.Significant Achievements:Obtained permission to operate during Level 5 of the South African Lockdown.Relatively low number of employees tested positive for Covid-19 with no impact onoperations.Community and Employee Stakeholder relationships have been successfully managedwith no business disruptions since 2019.Achieved Market Guidance Production and Costs in 2019.Broadening and Diversification of Product Range to include Magnetite Concentrateand other Vanadium chemicals.Played a significant role as project sponsor in the redesign, construction andcommissioning of the biggest Kiln Off Gas System in Southern Africa.Achieved first quartile outcome in the international Organisational Health index.
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General ManagerNkomati Nickel Mine 2015 - Feb 2019South AfricaTechnical and Management Activities:General Manager for a Base Metal Mining Complex consisting of an Open Pit Mine, Two Base MetalConcentrators, Two Chrome Concentrators and associated infrastructure.Have led Nkomati Mine as General Manager since May 2015 to February 2019. Nkomati Mine is situated in the Mpumalanga Province in South Africa. Nkomati Mine, a 50:50 Joint Venture between African Rainbow Minerals and Norilsk Nickel Africa is a 30 million tonne per annum open pit contractor mining operation with three owner operated concentrators with a combined capacity of 9 million tonnes per annum. There are 600 employees and 1 600 contractors working at Nkomati. Nkomati is the biggest employer in the local area serving two Municipalities and three surrounding towns. The GM reports directly to the Joint Venture Steering Committee.Significant Achievements:Nkomati has had a marked improvement in Safety Performance and has won 4 industry Awards from 2012 to 2017.Nkomati achieved 6.6 Million Fatality Free Shifts.Community Stakeholder relationships have been successfully managed with no business disruptions. Social Labour Plan and Mining Charter requirements are met and entrenched in normal business processes.Played a significant role as project sponsor in keeping momentum and Go Live of a Enterprise Resource Management project. -
Concentrate Production HodNkomati 2011 - 2015South AfricaTechnical and Management Activities:Led a team of Managers responsible for the Primary Crusher, MMZ Plant, PCMZ Plant, CWP Plant, Laboratory and Logistics.Under my leadership, a successful turnaround strategy was achieved through the implementation of Planned Maintenance Program with appropriate OEM involvement combined with appropriate sizing technology and short interval control. Also, through the appointment of the right management team, the implementation of a Planned Maintenance Program with appropriate OEM involvement combined with short interval control. The improved availability and operation Pebble Crushers were key to the turnaround of the MMZ Plant.450 employees reported to me in the Concentrate Production Team.Significant Achievements:Leading the Metso Gyratory Crusher Turnaround Program as HOD to exceed design capacity of 800ktpm.Turnaround of the Nkomati Laboratory from Write Off in July 2011 to SANAS 17025 Accredited Facility.Leading the MMZ Turnaround Program as HOD to achieve 10% beyond nameplate and +10% Recovery increase.Set up Metal Accounting and Final Sales Reconciliation Processes and clear historical three year back log.Residue Disposal Management aligned with global standards.Process Approach integrated with Intelligent Mineral Processing Systems – automated control and reporting systems including using Time in State model in optimizing plantsLost Time Strategic Initiative and Production Optimisation. -
Strategic Management LecturerTswane University Of Technology Jan 2011 - Dec 2011Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South AfricaPart-time Stretegic Management Lecturer
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Concentrate Production Manager: Msb Hod, 100Kt, Cwp And PcmzNkomati Nickel Mine Jul 2000 - Jun 2011South AfricaTechnical and Management Activities:Production Manager responsible for all aspects of Production to produce both Chrome and Nickel Concentrates.Significant Achievements:Leading the Commissioning and Start Up of PCMZ Plant with record Ramp Up in Tons Milled in 2010Operations/Client Representative of brownfields Project PCMZ with DRA as EPCM Contractor in 2010.Leading the Commissioning and Optimising of Chrome Washing Plant in 2008.Leading the Commissioning and Optimising of 100ktpm Nickel Concentrator in 2007.Running and optimizing MSB plant – 10ktpm design to 37ktpm max. -
Senior ConsultantFairview Biox Jan 2003 - Dec 2003Barberton, Mpumalanga, South AfricaI was seconded to ETC for 2003Main Duties:Gold Lock Up InvestigationTransition to MetorexBIOX Optimisation - Throughput
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Msb Plant SuperintendentNkomati Nickel Mine 1998 - 2000South Africa -
Pilot Plant Laboratory SuperintendentNkomati Nickel Mine 1995 - 1998South Africa -
ScientistMintek 1990 - 1994South Africa
Bertina Symonds Education Details
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Business/Managerial Economics -
RauEngineering Science -
Rustenburg High SchoolMatric Nsc
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Bertina Symonds attended University Of South Africa/universiteit Van Suid-Afrika, Rau, Rustenburg High School.
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