Thabani Nhliziyo

Highly disciplined professional with a 9-year foundation in mining geology and technical operations, actively pivoting into procurement, compliance, and supply chain management. Combines deep technical knowledge of metallurgical workflows and hazardous materials with specialized certifications in AML/CFT Risk-Based Supervision and Compliance Management. Exceptionally well-versed in the King IV corporate governance framework, bringing a strong structural approach to statutory compliance audits, lab inventory management, and zero-tolerance QA/QC standards.

Currently pursuing a BCom Honors in Logistics & Supply Chain Management to leverage hands-on industrial experience into strategic technical procurement and supply chain risk mitigation.

Farm Project Manager - Self-Employed

(2023-01)

• Direct end-to-end operational planning and agricultural input procurement, ensuring uninterrupted field operations and logistics.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels for farming stock, tools, and operational consumables, actively managing re-order triggers based on seasonal requirements.
• Incorporate data-driven metrics to optimize resource allocation, track supply variances, and reduce overall overhead costs.
• Supervise cross-functional field operations while strictly enforcing workplace safety and housekeeping protocols across all sites.

Geological Technician (Metallurgical Lab & Inventory Manager) - Ministry of Mines and Mining Development

(2014-12 - 2023-12)

• Directed sample workflows and managed the Metallurgical Assay Laboratory, safely handling hazardous chemicals required for precise testing and fire assays.
• Managed the end-to-end procurement and inventory of highly sensitive lab consumables, issuing necessary materials to technical departments while rigorously tracking usage variances.
• Executed statutory inspections and verification projects across operations to prevent operational and financial leakages, leveraging risk-based compliance principles.
• Preserved absolute data accuracy for multi-million dollar state reserve models, conducting independent mineral valuations and comprehensive operational reporting.

Graduate Trainee - Geology - Freda Rebecca Gold Mine

(2014-05 - 2014-11)

• Processed extensive underground and surface spatial data, conducting strict variance analysis for block resource modeling.
• Ensured precision sampling and maintained rigorous QA/QC data logging standards under the supervision of senior production staff.

Geological Intern - Duration Gold (Queens Mine)

(2012-01 - 2012-12)

• Gained hands-on competency in bulk sampling and extensive QA/QC data auditing to maintain the integrity of the operational supply chain.

Bachelor of Commerce Honors - Logistics & Supply Chain Management - Midlands State University (MSU)

National Diploma - Mine Geology - Zimbabwe School of Mines (ZSM)