Rejoice Ndhlovu
Mining Project Manager
Hwange,Matebeleland North
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
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Summary
Adept at leading diverse teams to exceed objectives, my tenure at Hwange Colliery Company Ltd showcases a blend of strategic mine planning and robust leadership. Leveraging skills in Surpac and conflict management, I've driven project completions and safety enhancements, significantly improving operational efficiencies and stakeholder satisfaction. Ability to work with people of diverse cultural backgrounds and achieve more. Always take a lead role to demonstrate commitment and focus. Also taking full responsibility and accountability for the project under my jurisdiction. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager Mining
EGTF Group
08.2021 - Current
- Successfully managed various projects by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned and scheduled operations inline with client objectives.
- Met project deadlines and achieved safety objectives.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
Mining Manager(relief)
Tabakoto Gold Mines, Mali
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and remain engaged in work.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and our other partners like ore hauling contractors, short fixed term job contractors.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
Opencast Mine Manager
Hwange Colliery Company Ltd
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Managed a team of skilled professionals, fostering an environment of teamwork and collaboration.
- Enhanced mine safety by implementing rigorous training programs and regular inspections. Ensured recertification on the three ISO standards ie QMS ISO 9001:2015; ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and ISO 45001:2018 Health and Safety Management System.
- Provided expert guidance and mentoring to junior staff members, contributing to the development of a strong talent pool inline with the organization's succession plans.
- Coordinated logistics for efficient transportation of mined materials to processing facilities or marketplaces.
- Reduced operational costs by streamlining processes and improving resource allocation.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve operational excellence in line with company objectives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex mining challenges.
- Conducted risk assessments and developed contingency plans to mitigate potential hazards in the workplace.
- Ensured continuous improvement within the organization by identifying areas of opportunity, setting achievable goals, and tracking progress towards those objectives.
- Achieved consistent regulatory compliance by enforcing strict adherence to environmental and safety standards.
- Optimized production efficiency through careful planning and scheduling of mining activities.
- Assisted in the evaluation and acquisition process for new properties/assets that would contribute positively towards company growth strategy.
- Increased employee retention rates through effective leadership, communication, and professional development opportunities.
Technical Superintendent Planning
Hwange Colliery Company Ltd
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Carried out short and medium term Mine planning
- Liaised with Technical services on strategy formulation and actioning.
- Liaised with other stakeholders in the Mine on resource availability and other capital expenditure issues.
- Performed production analysis to identify gaps and find solutions.
- Conducted subordinate performance appraisals to identify areas of improvement and training needs.
- Liaised with Maintenance teams on asset life and replacement plans.
- Supported crew development with comprehensive training programs focused on technical skills and safety awareness.
Pit Superindent
Hwange Colliery Company Ltd
01.2010 - 12.2017
- Coordinated Drilling & Blasting activities to ensure stock out of broken material for load & Haul and Dragline stripping operations
- Improved operational efficiency by implementing innovative staff scheduling and resource allocation strategies.
- Liaised with Mine Planning daily mining plans to ensure conformance.
- Established strong relationships between various teams in operations to achieve goals.
- Participated in safety management at tool box meetings, mass meetings, monthly safety meetings in order to cultivate a strong culture of safety involvement.
- Analyzed productivity and identified gaps/constraints at operational levels and adopted corrective measures.
- Monitored costs in every process to ensure alignment budget.
- Identified training needs for the purposes of developing, coaching and upskilling our line managers.
Safety & Training Officer Opencast
Hwange Colliery Company Ltd
04.2005 - 01.2010
- Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.
- Balanced multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality of workmanship or attention to detail.
- Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
- Facilitated open communication channels between the trainees and instructors leading to a more cohesive learning experience
- Established a risk profile for the organization.
- Conducted training sessions on safety issues ie Hazard identification, risk assessment, safety policy training, operator training.
- Conducted safety inspections, safety inductions for workers including contractors.
- Followed up on lagging indicators
- Conducted accident/incident investigation sessions.
- Implemented post-training surveys and evaluations in order to measure the efficacy of delivered courses.
Drill & Blast Foreman
Hwange Colliery Company Ltd
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured Load & Haul and Dragline operations don't runout of broken material.
- Ensured strict adherence best practice on handling and transportation of explosives.
- Ensured effective fragmentation is achieved in all blasts.
- Tried new blasting methods as part of process improvement.
Education
Mining Engineering- Higher National Diploma
01.2012 - Current
Project Management
02.2010 - 04.2010
Mining Engineering- National Diploma
01.1996 - 09.1998
Safety Certificate
10.2005 - 05.2006
Skills
- Management
- Mine Planing
- Training
- Contractor management
- Computer skills Excel, Word etc
- Leadership
- Conflict Management
- Surpac use
- Value chain management
- Communication
- Technical requirements
- Operations Management
- Safety Auditing
- Safety protocols
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- National Diploma Mining Engineering ND 1997
- Higher National Diploma Mining Engineering HND 2014
- Diploma in Project Management 2024
- Diploma in Financial Accounting 2024
- PRINCE2 Certification-Fundamental concepts 2024
- Certificate in Project Management 2010
- Certificate Occupational Health and safety 2024
- Certificate Hazard Recognition and Risk Assessment
Languages
English
Professional Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Company CultureInterests
1) Watching soccer, wrestling, Game drives, touring resorts, spending time with family and friends
Affiliations
- Zimbabwe School of Mines, Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers ZIE
Additional Information
References;
1) Stuart Mandivheyi
Section Manager Mine Planning
Seriti Resources
Anglo American
RSA
2) Daniel Mbirikira
Mining Operations Manager
Hwange Colliery Company
Hwange Zimbabwe
3) Lawrence Manjengwa
Vice President Eandevour Africa
Senegal, West Africa
Timeline
Project Manager Mining - EGTF Group
08.2021 - Current
Mining Manager(relief) - Tabakoto Gold Mines, Mali
11.2020 - 07.2021
Opencast Mine Manager - Hwange Colliery Company Ltd
01.2018 - 10.2020
Technical Superintendent Planning - Hwange Colliery Company Ltd
01.2016 - 12.2019
Zimbabwe School of Mines - , Mining Engineering- Higher National Diploma
01.2012 - Current
Bulawayo Polytechnic College. Zimbabwe - , Project Management
02.2010 - 04.2010
Pit Superindent - Hwange Colliery Company Ltd
01.2010 - 12.2017
NSSA - National Social Security Authority - , Safety Certificate
10.2005 - 05.2006
Safety & Training Officer Opencast - Hwange Colliery Company Ltd
04.2005 - 01.2010
Drill & Blast Foreman - Hwange Colliery Company Ltd
01.1998 - 01.2005
Zimbabwe School of Mines - , Mining Engineering- National Diploma
01.1996 - 09.1998
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