Kgothatso Makwana

I am metallurgical gruduate looking for experience and grown within the industry.

In-Service Trainee Metallurgical Engineer at Cape Gate (Pty) Ltd (2024-02 – 2024-07)

• Improved aggregate processing plant efficiency through throughput monitoring and process optimization.
• Conducted particle size analysis to improve crushing circuit performance and product quality.
• Assisted in implementing process parameter adjustments that increased plant throughput and operational efficiency.
• Contributed to achieving maximum plant throughput capacity of 119 t/h.
• Performed laboratory analysis using LECO, XRF, ICAP, and spectrometry equipment.
• Conducted moisture, ash, and volatile matter analysis on cal-foam samples.
• Supported melt shop laboratory operations and metallurgical sample preparation.

Advanced Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering – Vaal University of Technology (2026)

National Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering – Vaal University of Technology (2024)