Phillip Mazibuko
Mine Overseer | Shift Boss | Underground Operations
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About
Experienced Mine overseer and shift Boss with over 15 years of underground mining experience in gold and platinum operations. Proven expertise in trackless mining, stopping, development, drilling and blasting, safety management, and production planning. Strong leadership capability in managing underground crews, ensuring compliance with MHSA, and consistently achieving production targets. Currently a candidate for Mine Manager Certificate (MMC).
Experience
Mine Overseer - Samanco Mine (WCM), Millsellshaft (JAIRA/JCP Contractors)
(2026-03)
- Overseer underground mining operations ensuring safe and efficient production
- Supervise crews, enforce safety standards, and manage daily production targets
- Conduct workplace risk assessment and ensure compliance with MHSA
- Coordinate drilling, blasting, stopping and development activities
Mine Overseer - Northam Plats Zondereinde mine (MZJ Contractors)
(2025-03 - 2026-02)
Previous position.
Shift Boss - Evander Gold Mine (TARSISTEP Contractors)
(2023-11 - 2024-08)
- Managed stopping, development, equipping, and trackless mining sections
- Acted as relieving Mine Overseer when required
- Ensured achievement of daily and monthly production targets
- Managed high safety, health, and housekeeping standards
Shift Boss - Tshepong Harmony Mine
(2012-07 - 2023-06)
- Supervised underground production crews across multiple sections
- Planned and executed safe and quality blasts
- Conducted safety inspections and risk assessments
- Ensured compliance with mine standards and operational procedures
Stopper/Developer (Trackless Mining) - Anglo Platinum
(2009-07 - 2012-03)
- Performed stopping and development activities
- Planned and executed quality drilling and blasting
- Maintained safety and production standards
Stopper, Developer and Shift Boss - Tshepong Harmony Mine
(2001-05 - 2009-06)
- Executed stopping and development work
- Supervised teams and ensured safe blasting practices
Education
Certificate - Electrical Engineering N3 - Welkom Technical High School
Nated N3 - Mathematics, Industrial Electronics, Electro technology, Engineering - Rock of Springs College
