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Bochilo Nkoana

@bochilonkoana

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Aspiring General Mine Manager with hands-on mining engineering experience.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role in mining that fosters leadership growth and innovative projects.

I am Bochilo Nkoana, an aspiring General Mine Manager with a Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mining Engineering (Honours) from the University of Johannesburg. With over two years of experience as a mining engineering intern and a mine planner, I have developed a solid foundation in mining operations and project management. My hands-on experience, combined with the extensive knowledge gained during my studies and fieldwork, has prepared me to contribute effectively in any mining engineering-related role.

Currently, I work as a Mine Planner at Mbuyelo Coal, where I am responsible for short-term production planning, monitoring compliance, and reporting to management. My previous internship at Mbuyelo Coal allowed me to gain practical skills in mine planning, explosive forecasting, and collaboration with various teams. I am passionate about advancing my career in mining and aspire to take on leadership roles that allow me to oversee teams and projects while embracing innovative technologies to enhance safety and efficiency in the industry.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Mining Engineering Intern

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Mbuyelo Coal (Manungu Colliery)

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Involved in making weekly mine plans, explosive forecasts, and issuing drilling instructions. Worked closely with the pit dewatering team and managed drilling patterns for various materials.

Mine Planning Explosive Forecasting Drilling Instructions Team Collaboration Problem Solving Communication Technical Skills

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Mine Planner

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Mbuyelo Coal (Manungu Colliery)

Jul 2024 - Present (11 months)

Responsible for all short-term production planning at the Manungu site, including weekly production plans, explosive forecasts, and compliance tracking. Utilizes X-Pac scheduling software to determine monthly capacity and reports to the production manager.

X PAC Scheduling Production Scheduling Compliance Monitoring Explosive Forecasting Reporting Team Collaboration Problem Solving Time Management

Vacation Worker

Samancor Chrome (ECM)

Jul 2019 - Aug 2019 (1 month)

Spent three weeks underground gaining hands-on experience in drilling and charging. Shadowed a miner, attended safety meetings, and learned about operational hazards.

Drilling Team Collaboration Communication Technical Skills