Dacha Chabalala

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

What job i'm looking for? My positive points

An enthusiastic, energetic mining technician with 3 years professional experience in the mining sector with a National Diploma in Mining, Mine Blasting Licence and an Advanced First Aid Certificate. Experienced in supervising the extraction of minerals like (gold, coal, quarry) in achieving production rates in terms of quantity, quality and costs. Experienced in coordinating the loading & hauling operations in the mine, Have the ability to oversee the drill & blast designs. Proven ability strategically plan, optimize and Drill & Blast activities, Ability to interact with Technical Service Departments to optimize the mining process, having good functional knowledge of controlling and monitoring operations to drive production.

CERTIFIED MINING TECHNICIAN BY INSTITUTE OF ZIMBABWE SCHOOL OF MINES.
I am able to solve problems by applying critical and creative thinking, displaying responsible decisions. I work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community. My leadership skills i gather information, analyze and critically evaluate operational data and communicate effectively by using mathematical or language skills in modes of either oral or written presentations.

I am seeking challenges and opportunities that encourage me in the mining sector .Developing leadership skills each day to ensure a greater level of success in my career.

Contacts and general information about me

Gender:

Male

Residential location:

Pretoria / Tshwane
Gauteng

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Work experience

Working period:

nuo 2016.03 iki 2017.02

Company name:

Ovahill Mine

You were working at::

Miners

Occupation:

miner in charge

What you did at this job position?:

• Involved in mine planning • Coordinating the development of excavation operations • Inspecting the drilled holes as per depth and blockages. • Monitoring drilling operations, clearing of the ground or orebody, and the marking of drill holes. • In charge of blasting and examining all safety precautions in blasting practices. • Safeguarding of persons against the significant hazards associated with the use of explosives. • Scheduling the work plans of the day. • Monitoring the day to day maintenance routine of machinery.

Working period:

nuo 2015.05 iki 2016.01

Company name:

COAL ZIM Pvt Ltd

You were working at::

Miners

Occupation:

Shift Supervisor

What you did at this job position?:

• . Matching the mine capacity with the targeted output of coal production and overburden removal. • Preparing weekly, monthly, quarter year reports and also daily production update and monthly plans. • Drilling and blasting plans to ensure good fragmentation and ore handling. • Ensuring that operations are carried out in a cost effective manner and that laid down company procedures are adhered to. • Monitoring of work standards as per mine standards and statutory requirements. • Ensuring efficiency of machinery and employees in load and haul operations. • Planning of haul roads, approach roads and ramps • Allocation and monitoring of workforce and resources at the mine. • Preparation and carrying out of monthly measurements on development and production work. • Monitoring grade and quality control of coal.

Working period:

nuo 2014.09 iki 2015.04

Company name:

Dan dee Mine

You were working at::

Miners

Occupation:

Miner

What you did at this job position?:

• Supervising the drilling operations. • In charge of preparing the explosives. • Examining and making safe of the place where blasting operations are carried out. • Drawing, designing of the blasting patterns and sketch maps. • Conducting blasting. • Produce daily production reports on drilling and loading and hauling • Day to day maintenance routine of machinery. • De-watering the mine pits.

Working period:

nuo 2012.01 iki 2012.12

Company name:

Makomo Resources

You were working at::

Miners

Occupation:

Mining attache

What you did at this job position?:

• Testing gases in a mine, and knowing the sources of gases • Transporting the explosives from magazine to types of explosives high and low explosives • Storing explosives in a portable magazine • Open pit coal blasting • Fuse blasting, series, parallel, series parallel connections • Treating misfires • Drilling and blasting procedures and pre-spits • Conducting secondary blasting • Supporting systems in the pit. • Rehabilitating the dump sites • Monitoring load and haul of coal • Production work- supervising the mobile screen crusher

Education

Educational period:

nuo 2011.01 iki 2015.04

Degree:

Diploma

Educational institution:

Zimbabwe School of Mines

Educational qualification:

National Diploma in Mining

Languages

Language

Speaking level

Understanding level

Writing level

English

fluent

Xitsonga

fluent

Language

English

Speaking level

fluent

Understanding level

fluent

Writing level

fluent

Language

Xitsonga

Speaking level

fluent

Understanding level

fluent

Writing level

fluent

Computer knowledge

Ms Word , Microsoft Office, Photoshop

Conferences, seminars

Mine Blasting License (10/02/ 2016) Zimbabwe Ministry of Mines & Mining Development
Advanced First Aid (18/09/2015) Zimbabwe Red Cross Society
Defensive Driving Certificate (22/02/2017) Traffic Safety Council Of Zimbabwe

Additional information

Driver licenses:

EB Articulated Light Vehicle ≤ 3,500kg

Driver license from:

2007-04-00 (17 years)

Salary you wish:

20000 R per month

How much do you earn now:

15000 R per month

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