Boitumelo Lengana

I am a dynamic, resourceful, and inquisitive metallurgist with experience in minerals processing, export market and movement of chrome, PGM's, phosphate and coal commodities. I offer an engaging and pleasant personality with an eye for business improvement, process efficiency for the whole mineral processing value chain. I come with extensive plant commissioning experience, a great understanding of commodity trading and proven successful implementation of business intelligence tools to enhance organizational productivity.

Metallurgical Engineer - Matsapa A Botshelo Mining Group

(2025-06 - 2026-01)

• Commodity trading - Oversee, monitor and improve coal and chrome extraction processes to ensure consistent quality and efficiency across the mines, wash plant, and port.
• Ensure that coal & chrome from different sources is segregated, stockpiled, and labelled accordingly, conduct regular sampling, testing, and analysis to verify product quality before and after loading for export.
• Track commodity movement, weighbridge and logistics operations and update relevant teams about progress or challenges.
• Oversee domestic contracts and ensure the right quantities and quality are recorded throughout the month.
• Manage the logistic process and ensure a smooth operational & movement process.

Plant Metallurgist - Minopex Phola Coal Processing Plant

(2024-04 - 2025-05)

• Co-ordinate metallurgical activities and lead the processing team to ensure a high-level production performance.
• Organizing resources, maintaining operational standards, and executing planned tasks with precision.
• Conduct test work in the laboratory, identify and conduct improvement projects in the plant and compile accurate technical reports.
• Plan and co-ordinate all lean activities to produce cost savings through waste reduction and improved quality.
• Implementation and operation of power BI software for data automation and analysis.
• Manage risk and safe execution of work in compliance with MHSA to promote a culture of safety and adherence to regulations.

Plant Metallurgist - Minopex West Coast Plant Operations

(2023-06 - 2024-02)

• Co-ordinate metallurgical activities and lead the processing team to ensure a high-level production performance.
• Organizing resources, maintaining operational standards, and executing planned tasks with precision.
• Conduct test work in the laboratory, identify and conduct improvement projects in the plant and compile accurate technical reports.
• Plan and co-ordinate all lean activities to produce cost savings through waste reduction and improved quality.
• Implementation and operation of power BI software for data automation and analysis.
• Manage risk and safe execution of work in compliance with MHSA to promote a culture of safety and adherence to regulations.

Control room operator - Minopex West Coast Plant Operations

(2022-07 - 2023-05)

• Monitor and control process plant activities via the SCADA and ensure equipment status is healthy for safe operation.
• Successfully commissioned a fines chrome recovery plant (Tharisa Minerals) and a high slimes phosphate processing plant (West Coast) as a CRO.
• Communicate with process operators and supervisors regarding maintaining process parameters and targets.
• Document daily activities, compile data into internal systems such as daily log sheets and submit timely reports.
• Act as the coordinator in cases of emergencies or drills.
• Liaise with engineering and other relevant contractors regarding plant equipment that needs attention and regular maintenance.
• Radio team members initiate pump delivery schedules changes, monitor tank inventories, line pressures and temperatures for maximum equipment capacity.
• Initiate quick resolutions and act promptly to deviations to ensure safe and efficient processing.

Control room operator - Tharisa Minerals Marikana

(2021-01 - 2022-06)

• Monitor and control process plant activities via the SCADA and ensure equipment status is healthy for safe operation.
• Successfully commissioned a fines chrome recovery plant (Tharisa Minerals) and a high slimes phosphate processing plant (West Coast) as a CRO.
• Communicate with process operators and supervisors regarding maintaining process parameters and targets.
• Document daily activities, compile data into internal systems such as daily log sheets and submit timely reports.
• Act as the coordinator in cases of emergencies or drills.
• Liaise with engineering and other relevant contractors regarding plant equipment that needs attention and regular maintenance.
• Radio team members initiate pump delivery schedules changes, monitor tank inventories, line pressures and temperatures for maximum equipment capacity.
• Initiate quick resolutions and act promptly to deviations to ensure safe and efficient processing.

Process Operator - Tharisa Minerals – Marikana, Rustenburg

(2019-11 - 2020-12)

• Monitoring and overseeing plant operations to ensure maximum chrome and platinum production.
• Assisting with startup, shutdown, taking of samples and operation of process equipment.
• Always keep the plant inspection ready and hazard free through proactive housekeeping and close monitoring of daily operations.
• Observe and track information from gauges, reagent dosages, instruments and meters to proactively identify and address issues and organize relevant supplies.

Research and development metallurgy graduate - Tharisa Minerals – Marikana, Rustenburg

(2018-02 - 2019-10)

• Conducted research and development projects around the plant with the aim of improving the grades and recovery of the plant.
• Actively involved in the running of the pilot and the demo plant.
• Sampling and compiling of mass balances and technical reports.

Undergraduate Inservice Trainee - Glencore – Kroondal, Rustenburg

(2013-07 - 2014-07)

• Carried out chrome characterization and optimization test-works.
• Laboratory techniques, results interpretation and ensuring accuracy of product sent to consumers.

Bachelor of Technology - Extraction Metallurgy - University of Johannesburg

National Senior Certificate - President Mangope Technical High School (2009)