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MABVUTO KAMPENI

MABVUTO KAMPENI

MUFULIRA,ZAMBIA

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in budget planning, strategic planning, and technical guidance. Proficient in Surpac Planning software, MineSched Planning Software, Microsoft Office Suite, and AutoCAD software. Demonstrated ability in production reporting and delivering comprehensive solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Career goal includes leveraging extensive skills to drive innovative strategies within the mining industry.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Manager Projects Planning - Value Adds

Mopani Copper Mines Plc
Kitwe, Copperbelt
10.2024 - Current
  • Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
  • Streamlined communication channels, enhanced internal information flow.
  • Identified growth opportunities through comprehensive market research.
  • Enforced safety regulations to reduce workplace accidents.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
  • Boosted department efficiency by streamlining operational processes.
  • Supervised project timelines for timely completion.

Group Manager Technical Services

Mopani Copper Mines Plc
Kitwe, Zambia
11.2020 - 10.2024
  • Developed detailed budget plans to manage operational costs effectively.
  • Conducted regular staff evaluations, providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth.
  • Established clear lines of communication between teams for improved workflow coordination.
  • Mediated conflicts amongst staff members, promoting a harmonious working environment.
  • Delegated tasks effectively for optimal workload distribution and task completion.
  • Upheld health and safety standards within the workplace, ensuring a safe environment for employees.
  • Held responsibility for recruiting top talent in the department in line with company values and requirements.
  • Achieved corporate objectives with meticulous strategic planning.
  • Identified areas for improvement within the department, proposing effective solutions consequently.
  • Monitored performance trends regularly to maintain high standards of service delivery.
  • Liaised with senior management on key decisions affecting the group's overall direction.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, maintaining high levels of professionalism at all times.
  • Set daily priorities and communicated targets, motivating teams to achieve them.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Recruited and trained department staff to boost employees productivity.
  • Devised staff succession plans to enable professional development.
  • Reconciled daily production and development to balance and log day-to-day production.
  • Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
  • Ensured timely delivery of budget plans for strategic business planning
  • Ensured timely delivery of the Life of Mine Plan (LOM)
  • Ensured timely delivery of the Reserves and Resources statements for the company

Mine Technical Manager - Mufulira

Mopani Copper Mines Plc
Mufulira, Zambia
10.2019 - 11.2020
  • Co-ordinate and control the activities of the Technical Department to provide technical guidance and expertise to operating officials in order that production targets can be achieved safely, efficiently and economically
  • To ensure timely provision of annual Resources and Reserves for the Mine.
  • Ensure that Exploration and dewatering drilling programs for the mine are adhered to ensure provision of advance geological data and dewatering are done ahead of mining
  • Ensure optimum planning of the Mining Department’s resources in the short, medium and long terms, in order to maximize production levels but at the same time minimize costs. Provide technical expertise to support mining operations and other processes.
  • Co-ordinate, develop and control of the strategy to increase ore resources and convert into Reserves by ensuring compliance to the prescribed method of resource – reserves estimations
  • Develop and gain approval of plans for the systematic extraction of the ore reserves/resources to maximize production levels and identify capital requirements in order that production costs are minimized and to provide data for corporate planning purpose
  • Analyze production trends in order to advise the Mine Manager on all aspects of problems requiring Company policy decisions, with recommendations.

Approve, monitor and investigate deviations from departmental budgets so that target unit costs are maintained.

Project Manager - Operational Readiness

Mopani Copper Mines Plc
Mufulira, Zambia
08.2018 - 11.2019
  • Ensure adherence to Budget of all Capital expenditure projects.
  • Ensure timely construction of sustainable infrastructure in readiness for the commissioning of Henderson Shaft.
  • Responsible for all construction projects that support the production of the mine
  • Managed the operations on the Blind boring and Sustainable Capital or primary development
  • Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels.
  • Secured buy-in from all stakeholders with persuasive presentations of benefits of proposed changes.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between project stages for seamless progression.
  • Managed budgets diligently, controlled unnecessary expenditure on projects.
  • Delivered high-quality results whilst adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Utilised advanced project management tools for superior tracking and reporting.

Assistant Mine Technical Services Manager

Mopani Copper Mines Plc
Mufulira, Zambia
02.2015 - 08.2018
  • Ensure optimum planning of the Mining Department’s resources in the short, medium and long terms, in order to maximize production levels but at the same time minimize costs. Provide technical expertise to support mining operations and other processes.
  • Co-ordinate and control the activities of the Technical Department to provide technical guidance and expertise to operating officials in order that production targets can be achieved safely, efficiently and economically.
  • Co-ordinate, develop and control of the strategy to increase ore resources and convert into Reserves by ensuring compliance to the prescribed method of resource – reserves estimations
  • Develop and gain approval of plans for the systematic extraction of the ore reserves/resources to maximize production levels and identify capital requirements in order that production costs are minimized and to provide data for corporate planning purpose
  • Analyze production trends in order to advise the Mine Manager on all aspects of problems requiring Company policy decisions, with recommendations.
  • Approve, monitor and investigate deviations from departmental budgets so that target unit costs are maintained.
  • Motivate subordinates and plan staff development so that the technical department are, and remain, reliably and efficiently manned.
  • Safety – Foster a safety conscious environment and ensures safety standards are adhered to.

Head of Mine Planning - Mufulira

Mopani Copper Mines Plc
Mufulira, Zambia
06.2011 - 02.2015
  • To coordinate and supervise ALL Mine Planning functions for all the mining units at Mufulira Mine Site of Mopani. This includes development designs, production (stope drilling) designs, economic evaluations & feasibility studies, and continuous improvement of mining activities by maintaining costs
  • Responsible for the maintenance and administration over the Surpac server in collaboration with IT department to ensure availability of Surpac licenses.
  • Also responsible for supervision, scrutiny and payments of underground mining contractors for works done monthly.
  • Advise mine management on the best mining options and sequences to produce cost effective results

Principal Planning Engineer

Mopani Copper Mines Plc
Mufulira, Zambia
03.2007 - 06.2011
  • Delivered effective presentations to communicate complex mining concepts clearly.
  • Participated in client meetings to gain a clear understanding of production requirements.
  • Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams with efficient task delegation.
  • Enhanced planning processes by implementing innovative planning strategies.
  • Supervised mine planning functions at Mufulira Mine site.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in optimised resource allocation.
  • Facilitated training sessions, enhancing team's technical skills and knowledge.
  • Drafted technical reports, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
  • Conducted feasibility studies which led to better strategic planning.
  • Utilised advanced software tools for precise mine planning estimation.

Senior Planning Engineer

Mopani Copper Mines Plc
Mufulira, Zambia
01.2006 - 03.2007
  • Streamlined reporting systems to enhance communication between departments.
  • Elevated production standards through meticulous maintenance planning and execution.
  • Managed risk assessments with innovative mitigation strategies.
  • Improved efficiency of planning process for better resource allocation.

Planning Engineer

Mopani Copper Mines Plc
Mufulira, Zambia
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Enhanced mine planning processes by implementing innovative planning strategies.
  • Analysed potential risks, leading to more secure project implementation.
  • Initiated collaboration with contractors for successful project execution.
  • Delivered effective presentations to communicate complex engineering concepts clearly.
  • Part of the Surpac Software implementation team at Mufulira Mine Site in Mine Technical Department.

Education

Bachelor of Mineral Sciences - Mining Engineering

The University of Zambia
Zambia
01.1993 - 10.1998

Skills

  • Budget planning
  • Strategic planning
  • Technical guidance
  • Surpac Planning software
  • MineSched Planning Software
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • AutoCAD software
  • Production reporting

Languages

English
Fluent

Certification

  • Introduction to AutoCAD
  • Surpac (3D-Mine Design Software)
  • Surpac (Mine Scheduler)
  • Advanced Surpac (Ring Design)
  • 3 day course in Mining and Mineral Processing Optimization (by Gerald Whittle in RSA)
  • Training in Microsoft based softwares (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Managing Multiple Projects, Objectives and Deadlines
  • Project Management
  • 6-Sigma Black Belt

Affiliations

Reading

Playing Chess

Poultry Farming

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manager Projects Planning - Value Adds

Mopani Copper Mines Plc
10.2024 - Current

Group Manager Technical Services

Mopani Copper Mines Plc
11.2020 - 10.2024

Mine Technical Manager - Mufulira

Mopani Copper Mines Plc
10.2019 - 11.2020

Project Manager - Operational Readiness

Mopani Copper Mines Plc
08.2018 - 11.2019

Assistant Mine Technical Services Manager

Mopani Copper Mines Plc
02.2015 - 08.2018

Head of Mine Planning - Mufulira

Mopani Copper Mines Plc
06.2011 - 02.2015

Principal Planning Engineer

Mopani Copper Mines Plc
03.2007 - 06.2011

Senior Planning Engineer

Mopani Copper Mines Plc
01.2006 - 03.2007

Planning Engineer

Mopani Copper Mines Plc
01.2005 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Mineral Sciences - Mining Engineering

The University of Zambia
01.1993 - 10.1998
MABVUTO KAMPENI