Moleko Itumeleng

Metallurgical Engineering practical student at VUT with hands-on experience in materials testing and process operations. Strong foundation in physical metallurgy, extractive metallurgy, and quality management. Motivated, quick learner seeking to complete P1/P2 and grow within the metallurgical industry.

Macadamia Nutshell Crusher-Grinder (Project)

• Designed, prototyped, and fabricated a functional mechanical crusher.
• Conducted post-fabrication analysis of structural welding and alignment, ensuring mechanical integrity.
• Applied iterative design processes to troubleshoot and optimize performance.

Coal Grindability & Size Reduction

• Conducted kinetic experiments on 100g coal samples at timed intervals (5, 7, 9 minutes).
• Performed Particle Size Distribution (PSD) analysis to evaluate milling efficiency.
• Utilized data analysis to determine optimal grinding parameters, simulating industrial processing requirements.

Retail-Level Steel Supplier Field Investigation

• Executed a site visit to verify structural steel (Y12 rebar and H-beams) against SANS standards.
• Compiled compliance documentation to ensure quality assurance in structural materials.

Hydrometallurgical (Laboratory Project)

• Applied kinetic modeling to analyze the extraction and purification efficiency of hydrometallurgical systems.
• Executed bench-scale leaching trials, optimizing reagent dosage to maximize metal recovery rates.
• Developed mass balance models to assess the technical and economic viability of metallurgical processes at an industrial scale.

Diploma in Metallurgy Engineering – VUT

National Senior Certificate – Moteka SSS, Free State