Process Operator - Astron Energy
(2020-02 - 2021-02)
- Operated industrial wastewater treatment processes.
- Collected and analysed process samples.
- Monitored biological treatment systems and bioreactors.
- Performed routine inspections on pumps and associated equipment.
- Assisted with preventative maintenance activities.
- Ensured compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
Field Worker – Professional Mobile Mapping - Umsobomvu Municipality
(2022-08 - 2022-09)
- Conducted professional mapping of municipal infrastructure assets.
- Verified electricity and water meter locations.
- Updated municipal asset registers using mobile mapping technology.
- Collected accurate field data to support municipal infrastructure planning.
- Worked effectively with project teams to ensure data accuracy and timely completion.
Process Technician - PepsiCo
(2023-02 - 2024-02)
- Operated snack manufacturing and packaging equipment.
- Performed product changeovers and monitored production efficiency.
- Conducted routine quality inspections to ensure compliance with HACCP and GMP requirements.
- Assisted with process optimisation to improve productivity and minimise downtime.
- Maintained production records and supported continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with health, safety and food quality standards.
Metallurgist - Minopex
(2024-02 - 2024-11)
- Monitored and optimised Dense Media Separation (DMS) plant performance.
- Controlled FeSi consumption, media density, cyclone pressure and cut-point.
- Conducted routine metallurgical sampling and plant inspections.
- Performed process troubleshooting and recommended corrective actions.
- Compiled daily, monthly production and metallurgical reports.
- Assisted with continuous improvement projects aimed at improving recovery and reducing operating costs.
- Ensured compliance with safety procedures and company standards.
Metallurgist - Minopex
(2024-12 - 2025-07)
Analysed laboratory and plant data to improve recovery and operational efficiency.
- Operated and optimised PGM flotation circuits to maximise recovery and concentrate grade.
- Conducted metallurgical sampling and interpreted plant performance data.
- Monitored reagent consumption and flotation performance.
- Performed metallurgical accounting and production reporting.
- Assisted with process improvement initiatives and flotation optimisation trials.
- Worked closely with operations to improve plant performance while maintaining safety standards.
Metallurgist - Minopex
(2025-07 - 2026-02)
- Operated and monitored the High Purity Manganese Oxide (HPMO) pilot plant.
- Controlled leaching, crystallisation, washing and filtration processes.
- Monitored process parameters to ensure product quality and plant stability.
- Developed and maintained metallurgical spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Assisted in reviewing Plant Procedures and Permit to Operate (PTO) documentation.
- Supported process optimisation initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
- Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to maintain safe and efficient plant operations.
