Boitumelo Kotu

A highly skilled and experienced Quality and Risk Specialist with over 16 years of experience in quality management, risk management, and auditing across various industries, including energy and mining, complemented by a strong educational background, including a Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management, B-Tech in Quality and National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry. Currently working as a Quality Manager at Eskom Tutuka Power Station. Highly proficient in implementing and maintaining ISO-certified management systems, including ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 across energy and mining sectors.

Skilled in leveraging advanced management software, including Isometrix, SAP, CURA and LIMS, to optimize compliance, reporting, and data analysis. An effective leader with exceptional problem-solving, communication, auditing and training skills, dedicated to driving continuous improvement, enhancing organizational efficiency, and ensuring adherence to risk and quality standards. Skilled at managing complex projects while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and quality across teams.

Quality Manager - Eskom Tutuka Power Station

(2025-02)

• Establish and maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 Quality Management Systems.
• Provide direction for the development and management of quality control plans.
• Manage Quality resources.
• Provide guidance on quality-related matters.
• Conduct quality awareness programs.
• Compile statistics and report on Quality performance.
• Audit Eskom power stations as part of the Generation Internal Quality Auditing Team.
• Conduct audit readiness /self-assessment audits.
• Conduct supplier audits.
• Coordinate Second- and third-party audits.
• Ensure management response is communicated to auditors.
• Participate in incident investigations.
• Ensure corrective actions are registered and monitored.
• Ensure effective closure of nonconformances.
• Communicate status of the nonconformances.
• Manage Quality Control contractor.
• Plan and conduct Quality Management Review meetings.
• Manage documentation processes.

Assurance & Systems Coordinator - Glencore Wonderkop

(2022-04 - 2025-01)

• Ensure adherence to SHERQ strategies and systems.
• Maintain systems like Isometrix, SAP Document Management, SharePoint, and Glencore Corporate Practice.
• Support sections in implementing the Quality Management System.
• Compile and maintain assurance plans.
• Audit Glencore Smelters as part of the Alloys Assurance Auditing Team.
• Conduct supplier audits on Glencore's long-term contractors as part of the Alloys Assurance Auditing Team.
• Conduct Quality and Safety Self-Assessments (1st line of defence).
• Coordinate 2nd and 3rd line of defence audits.
• Review audit and incident actions prior to closure.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of incidents and corrective actions.
• Log and manage audits and incident actions.
• Conduct incident investigations.
• Participate in the Risk Assessment process.
• Conduct data analysis and calculate injury frequency rates.
• Provide assurance to management on SHERQ performance and compliance.
• Report SHERQ performance and compliance to Alloys Head Office and Glencore Corporate Practice database.
• Conduct quality awareness initiatives throughout the organization.
• Participate and conduct Safety, Quality and Environmental campaigns.
• Plan and conduct SHEQ management review meetings.
• Support training and development initiatives for subordinates.
• Train employees of Isometrix and Glencore Corporate Practice database.
• Manage documentation processes, including registration, publishing, and archiving.
• Calculate hours worked by employees and contractors.

Senior Advisor Risk - Eskom Matla Power Station

(2020-12 - 2022-03)

• Develop and manage risk frameworks and strategies.
• Oversee risk exposure at the Business Unit level and report findings to management.
• Report to management and Generation Sustainability on the performance of risk management system.
• Manage the Risk Management Information System (CURA).
• Monitor and manage mitigating controls to ensure effective implementation.
• Promote risk awareness and facilitate Integrated Risk Management training.
• Conduct internal audits for risk compliance and ensure continuous monitoring.
• Coordinate and conduct Business risk review meeting.

Quality Officer - Eskom Matla Power Station

(2016-09 - 2020-11)

• Establish and maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 Quality Management Systems.
• Provide guidance on quality-related matters.
• Conduct quality awareness programs.
• Compile statistics and report on Quality performance.
• Audit Eskom power stations as part of the Generation Internal Quality Auditing Team.
• Conduct audit readiness /self-assessment audits.
• Conduct supplier audits.
• Coordinate Second- and third-party audits.
• Ensure management response is communicated to auditors.
• Participate in incident investigations.
• Ensure corrective actions are registered and monitored.
• Ensure effective closure of nonconformances.
• Communicate status of the nonconformances.
• Plan and conduct Quality Management Review meetings.

Quality Officer - Eskom Rotek Industries

(2013-10 - 2016-09)

• Implement, maintain, and ensure compliance with ISO standards within Projects department.
• Ensure adherence to the Project Quality Plan Process.
• Coordinate and conduct internal quality audits, inspections, and management review meetings.
• Manage nonconformances, reworks, and quality investigations.
• Handle customer complaints and assist in related investigations.
• Support risk assessments in quality processes.
• Compile quality statistics and report on system performance.
• Ensure Service Reports are submitted to the Client (Eskom).

SHEQ Coordinator - International Ferrometals

(2008-06 - 2013-09)

• Implement, maintain, and oversee compliance.
• Conduct internal audits and coordinate external audits.
• Handle and investigate customer and supplier complaints.
• Manage and resolve nonconformances.
• Oversee creation, updating, and retention of documents.
• Conduct quality awareness initiatives.
• Compile business management procedures.

Senior Technician Quality Assurance - Eskom Matimba Power Station

(2007-08 - 2008-05)

• Implement and maintain the Quality Management System in the laboratory.
• Conduct internal quality audits and coordinate external audits.
• Perform method validation to ensure accuracy.
• Compile and interpret quality chart.
• Interpret and report laboratory results.
• Investigate nonconformances, customer complaints, and supplier complaints.
• Compile laboratory quality statistics.

Laboratory Technician - Eskom Kendal Power Station

(2004-08 - 2007-07)

• Perform water and coal analysis using various techniques.
• Calibrate, optimize, and validate laboratory instruments.
• Capture data, interpret results, and compile quality control charts.
• Address and manage laboratory nonconformances.
• Investigate customer and supplier complaints.

Metallurgical Laboratory Assistant - Anglo Platinum Waterval Ug2 Concentrator

(2001-12 - 2004-07)

• Sampling
• Reagents stock taking
• Data capturing
• Calibration of reagents dosing pumps
• Moisture analysis on samples

Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management - Risk Management - MANCOSA (2025)

B-Tech Degree in Quality - Quality - University of South Africa (2013-12)

National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry - Analytical Chemistry - Tshwane University of Technology (2005)

Matric - Sekete High School (1997)