Kabati Joseph
Chililabombwe,Zambia
Summary
Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Hardworking and motivated professional with several years of experience and record of success in industry. Solid history balancing team performance, customer service targets and business objectives. Dedicated to working closely with employees to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. Decisive leader with good planning and organizational skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Manager Shaft 1 and 4 (Contractor)
Hanhe and Jchx/Mms
10.2024 - Current
- All mining operations and related activity being undertaken by contractor (Hanhe and Jchx/Mms) at 1&4 shaft.
- Including tramming of locomotives at 950mL.
- Plan, Organize and Control all the operations in my area of appointment.
- Led comprehensive oversight of mining operations encompassing strategic planning, budgeting and resource allocation for streamlined project execution.
- Enforced stringent safety protocols, ensuring a secure working environment aligned with industry standards and Regulations.
- Devised productivity enhancing strategies, optimize equipment utilization, work force efficiency and process improvement to minimize down time.
- Motivate and manage a diverse and multi race team to achieve production targets while fostering a collaborative work culture.
- Cultivating positive stakeholder relationships, addressing concerns and ensuring smooth operations.
- Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks, developing strategies for personnel, equipment and asset safeguarding.
- Evaluate operational performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives for increased efficiency, reduce cost and enhance profitability.
- Reviewing mining plans to ensure they meet regulatory requirement.
Mining Superintendent (S.O.U Manager)
JCHX/MMS
01.2023 - 10.2024
- In charge of all underground mining operations being undertaken by JCHX(MMS) at shaft 4 in Bancroft North from 1500mN to 3000mN on 950mL and below.
- All mining operation in Bancroft Central from 900mN to 1500mN on 950mL and below.
- All tramming operations of locomotives on 950mL to the Northern side of the mine.
- All mining operations in 2800mN area between 875mL and 950mL (Sub levels).
- Planning work schedules to ensure efficient and safe operations.
- Inspecting mine to determine safety hazard and potential improvement to working conditions, and ensuring that safety standards are met by employees.
- Identifying and leading improvement across operational shifts and teams in order to ensure delivery of safe, responsible production in mine operations, against monthly plans and within the broader context of annual requirements.
- Coordinate, promote safety awareness and control mining equipment to optimize production flows.
- Establishing policies and procedures for mine operations, including standards regarding equipment maintenance, training program, and mine safety standard.
- Reviewing mining plans to ensure they meet regulatory requirement.
- Maintaining record of daily mining activities including production volumes and cost.
- Overseeing all aspect of mining operations including hiring of new employees, training current employees and monitoring production efficiency.
- Effectively manage large teams of more than 200 employees with different culture and races.
Mine Captain
JCHX/MMS
04.2018 - 12.2022
- Appointed as mine captain in charge of all mining operations in the Bancroft deeps of konkola copper mines (konkola mineral resources) at 4 shaft from 3150mL and below.
- Which is main level, decline and incline mining and raise mining (ventilations and slot), long hole drilling, stopping, tramming of loaders and mine trucks and other services excluding tramming of loco motives, including dewatering.
- Konkola Copper Mines (KCM)
Shift Boss
JCHX/MMS
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Appointed as shift boss in charge of main level development, decline and incline, ventilation and cut out raise mining, production and long hole drilling.
- Konkola Copper Mines (KCM)
Shift Boss
Bayete Mining
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Appointed shift boss in charge of secondary support such as cable bolts, short creating / fiber creating, rock bolt, hydro bolts, timber sets, and installation of diamond wire mesh.
- Konkola Copper Mines (KCM)
Shift Boss
Bayete /Gilgle Mining
12.2013 - 11.2015
- Appointed as shift boss in charge of development at Bancroft central, that is mining of the decline, extraction drives, trough drives and draw point crosscuts, including mining of the ventilation raises.
- Konkola Copper Mines (KCM)
Section Boss
Gilgle / Bayete Mining
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Section boss in charge of main level development drilling and blasting and mining of both ventilation and cut out raises.
Personal in Charge
Grinaker LTA
02.2011 - 11.2012
- Personal in charge of main level development (drain drive, de- watering x/c, main haulage) drilling and blasting.
- Konkola Copper Mines (KCM)
Personal in Charge
Classic Mining
04.2010 - 10.2010
- Personal in charge of services such as pipe laying, installation of 45 kW and 75 kW fan for ventilation.
- Konkola Copper Mines (KCM)
Personal in Charge
Risa Mining
02.2008 - 03.2010
- Personal in charge of secondary support such as cable bolt, diamond wire mesh installation, timber set installation, short creating / fiber creating, and grouting of rock bolts.
Jack Hammer Operator
Gilgle Mining
12.2006 - 02.2008
- Jack hammer operator in charge of ventilation raise drilling and cut out raise drilling, also sub level mining of foot wall / hanging wall drives.
Education
graduate diploma - Mining Engineering
Copper stone University
Grade 12 Certificate -
Twingi Secondary School
Grade 9 Certificate -
Milenge Basic School
Grade 7 Certificate -
Fibobe basic School
Eiz
634321939501865
References
- Human Resource Manager, JCHX/MMS, Konkola Site, Chililabombwe, Zambia, +260 968 786 021, +260 977 794 090, +260 971 067 498
- Mr. Sakala J. Makoleka, Director Risa/Rock Crete Mining Company, KCM, Chililabombwe, Zambia, +260 977 019 020
- Mr. Kumwenda, Safety Superintendent, Konkola Mine Training School, KCM, Zambia, +260 963 924 009
- Mr. Webby Simazuwo, Hanhe Industries 4 Shaft Project, KCM, +260 212 353 853, +260 212 353 689, +260 961 726 666
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading the bible and Christian literature
- Listening to gospel music
- Watching soccer
- Interacting with people
- Learning new ideas
Languages
- English
- Bemba
Training History
- 11/01/07, Blasting Licence Course, Mine Safety Department, Trained on how to transport, use, store and destroy explosives., 0013521
- 05/01/09, Training on Grout/Resin Roof Bolt Installations, BSI Steel, Attended an underground demonstration on grout/resin roof bolt installation theory and practical., A012/0/09 KCM-3#-ZAMBIA
- 10/01/14, Silver Certificate in Mining First Aid, Attended the lectures and demonstration and awarded the silver medal certificate in mining first aid., MFA 04/031
- 05/03/12 - 06/15/12, General Timbering, KCM Training School, Attended theory and practicals of general timbering in underground mining.
- 10/01/14 - 12/31/14, Section Boss Rock Blasting Specialist, KCM Training School, Attended the training of section boss rock blasting specialists and general supervision.
- 02/01/20 - 04/30/20, Shift Boss Rock Blasting Specialist, KCM Training School, Attended training as a shift boss rock blasting specialist and a supervision course.
Personal Information
- NRC Number: 256032/32/1
- Date of Birth: 06/10/86
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Catholic
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Underground Manager Shaft 1 and 4 (Contractor)
Hanhe and Jchx/Mms
10.2024 - Current
Mining Superintendent (S.O.U Manager)
JCHX/MMS
01.2023 - 10.2024
Mine Captain
JCHX/MMS
04.2018 - 12.2022
Shift Boss
JCHX/MMS
07.2017 - 03.2018
Shift Boss
Bayete Mining
12.2015 - 12.2016
Shift Boss
Bayete /Gilgle Mining
12.2013 - 11.2015
Section Boss
Gilgle / Bayete Mining
01.2012 - 12.2013
Personal in Charge
Grinaker LTA
02.2011 - 11.2012
Personal in Charge
Classic Mining
04.2010 - 10.2010
Personal in Charge
Risa Mining
02.2008 - 03.2010
Jack Hammer Operator
Gilgle Mining
12.2006 - 02.2008
graduate diploma - Mining Engineering
Copper stone University
Grade 12 Certificate -
Twingi Secondary School
Grade 9 Certificate -
Milenge Basic School
Grade 7 Certificate -
Fibobe basic School