Lebogang Sesinyi

Dedicated and results-driven Training Officer with extensive mining experience as a Multi-Skilled Operator. Accredited by the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) as an Assessor and Moderator, with experience in operator training, workplace assessments, learner development, and mining safety compliance. Passionate about developing competent operators, promoting a strong safety culture, and ensuring compliance with mining legislation and MQA standards.

Senior training officer at B safe Africa (2024-01 – Present)

• Conduct theoretical and practical operator training
• Facilitate induction and refresher training
• Assess and moderate learner competence according to MQA standards
• Develop and maintain learner portfolios and assessment records
• Coach and mentor operators to improve performance and safety
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, MQA requirements, and the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Compile training reports and maintain accurate training records
• Conduct workplace assessments and provide feedback to management
• Support skills development initiatives and competency management

Drill and blast Supervisor at Mapeo-Andi (2022-01 – 2024-12)

• Supervise drilling and blasting operations in accordance with the approved mine plan and legal requirements
• Ensure drill patterns, hole depths, burden, spacing, and collar positions meet design specifications
• Conduct workplace inspections before drilling and blasting activities
• Ensure all drilling equipment is inspected and safe to operate
• Verify that blast areas are barricaded, cleared, and declared safe before charging and firing
• Ensure compliance with explosives legislation, mine blasting procedures, and security requirements
• Coordinate drilling, charging, blasting, and post-blast inspections with relevant departments
• Monitor drilling productivity and blast quality and address deviations
• Ensure hazards such as misfires, unstable highwalls, and loose rocks are identified and managed
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and Planned Task Observations (PTOs)
• Investigate blast-related incidents and implement corrective actions
• Maintain accurate drilling, blasting, production, and safety records
• Mentor and coach operators to improve safety, compliance, and operational performance

Supervisor Load & Haul at Aveng Moolmans (2018-01 – 2022-12)

• Ensure all load and haul activities are conducted safely and in accordance with the MHSA, mine standards, and operating procedures
• Supervise operators and ensure they are competent, medically fit, and authorised to operate equipment
• Conduct pre-shift inspections and workplace examinations
• Ensure loading, hauling, dumping, and stockpiling activities are carried out safely and efficiently
• Monitor haul road conditions and arrange maintenance where required
• Ensure pre-use inspections of equipment are completed and defects are reported
• Coordinate equipment availability with maintenance personnel
• Monitor production against the mine plan and implement corrective actions where necessary
• Conduct safety talks, Planned Task Observations (PTOs), and risk assessments
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, and implement corrective measures

Excavator Operators at Aveng Moolmans (2016-01 – 2018-12)

• Loading material using Face Shovels and Excavators
• Small excavator to the big one

Multi skilled Operator at MCC group of companies (2008-01 – 2016-12)

• Loading material using excavator and FEL
• Hauling materials using ADT and RDT
• Grading haul roads using Grader
• Dozing Material using Dozer and Tyre Dozer
• Drilling material using Drill Rig
• Watering haul road dumps using water Bowser
• Refilling diesel and water using service machinery

Grade 12 – Monyakeng high (2002-01 – 2002-12)

National Certificate in Rockbreaking surface excavation level 3 – Vika training academy (2024-01 – 2024-12)

Competent A – Vika training academy (2024-01 – 2024-12)

Skills Programme in Occupational health and safety activities for Part time workplace representative and shop steward in mining and minerals – Vika training academy (2024-01 – 2024-12)

Training Programme in A1.2 operational risk management training Programme – Anglo American (2021-01 – 2021-12)

Training Programme in A2 operational risk management task risk management – Anglo American (2021-01 – 2021-12)

Skills Programme in Legal liability – B-safe Africa (2021-01 – 2021-12)

Skills Programme in The control of explosives Magazine on mine and quarries – Vika training (2024-01 – 2024-12)

Skills Programme in Blasting Assistant in Surface mine and quarries – Vika (2024-01 – 2024-12)

Qualification in ODETDP level 5 – Enjo Consultants (2026-01 – 2026-12)

Qualification in ODETDP level 6 – Enjo Consultants (2026-01 – 2026-12)