Joseph Manyepa

Personal Motto:

To perform beyond the obvious in the designing, implementation of designs and ensuring production targets are met as per designed/planned deadlines while highly upholding the Safety of Personnel as well as equipment in my working environment. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments.

I am Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

• Date of Birth: 04/24/88
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Zambian
• Marital Status: Married

• 2009 - 2011, Tutored the children in grades 10, 11 and 12 at an orphanage called 'My Father’s House' in Kalingalinga Compound of Lusaka Zambia.
• 2011 - 2013, Community service works with the youth group at the University of Zambia.
• 2015 - 2017, Orphanage visitation - aid & training to the children.
• 2018 - 2022, Prison Visitation and distribution of basic supplies to inmates at Kamfinsa Prisons in Kitwe, Zambia.

• Eureck Chila | Human Resource manager | Pridegems Mines Limited | +260 963 800 737 | eureckchila@gmail.com.
• Carolyn M. Sampa | Company Secretary | Pridegems Mines Limited | +260 966 760 660 | carolsampa@ymail.com.
• Langson Mukuma | Mine manager | Grizzly Mining Limited | +260 966 782 908 | mukumalangson@gmail.com | langson.m@grizzly.co.zm.
• Victor Mutambo | Doctor – Lecturer | University of Zambia | +260 976 673 818 | vmutambo@unza.zm.
• Davy S. Phiri | Group Human Resource Manager | Grizzly Mining Limited | +260 977 780 880 | phiridavy@yahoo.co.uk | davy.p@grizzly.co.zm

• Competent Planner
• Competent Manager
• Competent Supervisor
• Self-Supervised Engineer, Planner, Supervisor, Manager
• Trained First Aider
• Certified Defensive Driver (2021)
• Competent & Certified Blasting Engineer – All Mining Operations
• Managed exploration activities up to Production stage with no reportable Accident
• Designed the Open Pit & Dumps (using Surpac)
• Started Up the Handylime Mining Project to production stage (Greenfield)
• Introduced/presided over performance based departmental meetings at Grizzly Mining
• Trained/Training the employees on productivity e.g. Equipment scheduling Mining operations
• Designed haul Roads to the south-west dumpsite at Grizzly Mining Limited
• Designed the decline from 2440 to 2500 level at Mopani Copper Mines Central Shaft
• 2nd Prize Senior Quiz - Junior Engineers, Technician Science (J.E.T.S) Regional Fair held from 06/29/06 to 06/30/06

• Introduced Performance Based Departmental Meetings which resulting in overall company mindset transformation and a near 45% efficiency improvement overall.
• Collaborated with team of Engineers and Administrators in the development of Handylime - Astro Quarries and Plant.
• Designed and Managed the Musakashi - Mechanized Emerald Mining Project, resulting in a increase revenue and global recognition for the company.
• Designed and monitored company-wide safety awareness Procedures at Pridegems Mines Limited - Musakashi, resulting in the prevention of reportable injuries.
• Designed the decline from 2440 to 2500level at Mopani Copper Mines Central Shaft.
• Managed Exploration Exploration activities and transitioned into Mining successfully - Pridegems Mines Limited;
• Overseeing the Shaft Sinking process of over 1200 metres in total.

• Environmental Audit - Ministry of Mines [Zambia] - Mines Safety Department - May, 2024.
• Monitoring & Evaluation Certification - University of Zambia - May, 2022.
• First Aid Certification - Hilburn Training Consultants [Chamber of Mines] - October, 2021.
• Defensive Driving Certification - Hilburn Training Consultants - November, 2021.
• Surpac Design Software Certificate - African Mining Consultants [AMC] - May, 2015.

I utilize my Spare Time by nourishing the Mental and physical aspects of my life and this is through Playing Chess, Soccer and Tennis.