Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Professional Development
Additional Information
References
Timeline
Manager
Jabulani Cox Mliswa

Jabulani Cox Mliswa

Summary

Results-driven Project and Operations Coordinator with a successful track record in planning, executing, and coordinating projects within the Operational Technology and IT sectors. Recognized for effectively leading cross-functional project teams and delivering projects on time and within budget. Proficient in utilizing industry-standard tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Microsoft Teams, and the Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft 365 apps, to meticulously plan and monitor projects.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Projects Manager

Sky-tech Systems Ltd
Kitwe, Copperbelt
04.2020 - Current
  • Defining project scope, milestones and task allocation to establish and maintain clear progress plans.
  • Leading and motivating talented project teams, achieving targets within stipulated deadlines.
  • Chairing project reviews and resolving challenges.
  • Building relationships with stakeholders through outstanding client management skills.
  • Managing desires and expectations for key stakeholders across numerous high-value projects.
  • Drive client retention through quality project execution.
  • Generating project cost estimations, guiding effective decision-making.
  • Building company reputation by managing and successfully delivering projects.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to draft strategic, realistic project schedules and plans.
  • Managing scopes and deadlines using different project management methods.
  • Developing analytics tools to track project progress and impact.

Project Coordinator

APC Global Systems/Mine Sky Zambia Ltd
Kitwe, Copperbelt
06.2017 - Current
  • Gathering scope requirements and participating in internal project feasibility analysis.
  • Drafting project designs and plans according to the specifications and requirements.
  • Creating and managing projects and operations plans
  • Recorded user requirements and scope for reference and tracking purposes.
  • Maximised communication and transparency between clients, internal departments and stakeholders.
  • Maintained project schedules by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows to suit.
  • Applied project management methodologies to drive and deliver projects.
  • Coordinating both the project teams and operations team
  • Presented proposed solutions to stakeholders and governance teams for approval.
  • First line client support at supported sites.
  • Preparation of training documentation as well as weekly status reports for management and key stakeholders.

Lead Project Technician/Site Supervisor

APC Global Systems/Minesky Zambia Limited
Mufulira, Copperbelt
11.2015 - 06.2017
  • Closely managed site operations, keeping team productivity at optimal pace.
  • Administered budgets for my site, tracked expenses and documented changes for accurate cost controls.
  • Managed issues and delays effectively and efficiently for swift resolution and continued project progress.
  • Managed site safety and security to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and risk to workers.
  • Formulated and submitted project reports to the Operations Manager.
  • Prioritised tasks and adjusted schedules as required to manage any delays on the deliverables.
  • Provided training in using safety gear and helmets to comply with safety procedures.
  • Maintained exceptional levels of health and safety in line with guidelines for continued staff wellbeing and company compliance.
  • Daily maintenance and support of operational technology network infrastructure and systems deployed at the Mine site.
  • Worked with the project engineer and the operations manager to implement and execute project-related and day-to-day tasks in planning and execution
  • Configuration and deployment of network infrastructure hardware such as IP cameras, managed/unmanaged network switches, RFID readers, data collector units etc.
  • Programming RFID tags and tagging RFID tracked mobile equipment and processes. • Wiring and testing electrical network panels to support the deployed network switches.
  • Acknowledged as best employee at Mufulira mining in the category of APC Global Contractor Employee of the Year 2017.

Heavy Equipment Repair Artisan

Mopani Copper Mines Plc, Mufulira Mine Site
Mufulira, Copperbelt
12.2009 - 11.2015
  • Conducted pre-shift checks on underground articulated machines to ensure they are ready for the next shift.
  • Worked on machine rehabilitation and backlog jobs which ranged from hydraulic system overhaul, bucket replacement, center section rehabilitation as well as transmission and engine replacement and testing.
  • Electrical and mechanical failure troubleshooting and fixing with common problems such as: the machine is failing to start; failure of the machine to release the park-brake; gears failing to engage; locating and fixing hydraulic oil leaks among many.
  • Diagnosed system faults on machines using diagnostic tools such as CAT Electronic Technician
  • Trained in First Aid (General Certificate) and acted as a First Aider for the workshop
  • Appointed Safety Representative for Mobile Fleet department

The following are the mobile equipment brands I have worked on:

  • Caterpillar AD55/45/30 Underground Articulated Dump trucks
  • Sandvik LH410 front-end loaders
  • Caterpillar R1600G/H front- end loaders

Heavy Equipment Repair Technician

Epiroc Zambia Ltd (Formally Atlascopco Zambia Ltd)
Chingola, Copperbelt
02.2008 - 11.2008
  • Maintenance and repair of underground trackless mobile equipment underground at Konkola Copper Mines #1 Shaft in Chililabombwe, which included AtlasCopco drill rigs and Scooptram front-end loaders as well as Minetruck dump-trucks.
  • Worked in the field service team for the first 4 months in the main workshop overhauling client machines and Drill Rig Drifters as well as delivery and commissioning of machines at the client mine sites.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business and Project Management

The Copperbelt University
Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia
06.2018 -

Advanced Certificate - Automotive Technology

Northern Technical College
Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia
02.2005 - 08.2007

Diploma of Higher Education - Mine Health and Safety

The University of Africa Zambia
Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
01.2013 - 12.2016

High School Certificate -

Solwezi Technical High School
Solwezi, North-Western Province
01.2000 - 11.2002

Skills

  • Project planning, execution, and coordination
  • Leadership and team management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project, Jira, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Expertise in Microsoft 365 apps for project planning and monitoring
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies
  • Resource allocation and optimization
  • Effective stakeholder communication
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Results-oriented and deadline-driven

Accomplishments

  • Successfully managed and delivered the Lubambe Copper Mines Underground Operational Technology Network Infrastructure and Camera Surveillance Project under Sky-tech Systems Ltd in 2023.
  • Successfully deployed and expanded the underground operational technology network infrastructure and camera surveillance at Mopani Copper Mines Plc in Mufulira and Nkana Mine sites between 2014 and 2020 with APC Global Systems and Mine Sky Zambia Ltd.
  • Successfully deployed the equipment compliance and underground workforce visibility system (Acuity) at Mopani Copper Mines Plc mining sites in Mufulira and Nkana between 2014 and 2019 with APC Global Systems (Pty) Ltd and Mine Sky Zambia Limited.

Professional Development

1. Microsoft 2016 Essentials Training (LinkedIn)| 2. Become a Project Coordinator (LinkedIn)| 3. Business Etiquette: Phone, Email, and Text (LinkedIn) | 4. Managing Project Stakeholders (LinkedIn) | 5. Communication Foundations (LinkedIn) | 6. Strategic Negotiation (LinkedIn) | 7. Leading Productive Meetings (LinkedIn) | 8.  Teamwork Foundations (LinkedIn) | 9. Project Management Foundations: Budgets (LinkedIn) | 10. Powerful Prioritization with the 80/20 Rule (LinkedIn)

Additional Information

Gender: Male Marital Status: Married

References

David Martin

Business Improvement Manager 

Lubambe Copper Mines Plc

Email: David.Martin@lubambe.com

Contact: 260967481079


Lynot Tangayi

Group IT Manager

Mopani Copper Mines Plc

Email: Lynot.Tangayi@mopani.com.zm

Contact: 260961997919


Lewis Chingi

Operations Manager - Zambia

APC Global Systems (Pty) Ltd/Mine Sky Zambia Ltd

Email: lchingi@apcglobal.com

Contact: 260961876842


Leriche Jordaan

Systems Engineer

Schauenburg Systems ZA

Email: ljordaan@schauenburg.co.za

Contact: +27 82 828 0599

Timeline

Projects Manager

Sky-tech Systems Ltd
04.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Business and Project Management

The Copperbelt University
06.2018 -

Project Coordinator

APC Global Systems/Mine Sky Zambia Ltd
06.2017 - Current

Lead Project Technician/Site Supervisor

APC Global Systems/Minesky Zambia Limited
11.2015 - 06.2017

Diploma of Higher Education - Mine Health and Safety

The University of Africa Zambia
01.2013 - 12.2016

Heavy Equipment Repair Artisan

Mopani Copper Mines Plc, Mufulira Mine Site
12.2009 - 11.2015

Heavy Equipment Repair Technician

Epiroc Zambia Ltd (Formally Atlascopco Zambia Ltd)
02.2008 - 11.2008

Advanced Certificate - Automotive Technology

Northern Technical College
02.2005 - 08.2007

High School Certificate -

Solwezi Technical High School
01.2000 - 11.2002
Jabulani Cox Mliswa