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Zandile Selai

Mudgee,NSW

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication skills and a flair for numbers. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with a strong focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

SECTION SURVEYOR

Seriti
12.2022 - 12.2024
  • Company Overview: Klipspruit Colliery
  • Calculate volumes of different materials
  • Calculating coal stockpiles and waste dumps
  • Checking plans are updated according to regulations
  • Compiling survey weekly and month end reports report
  • Verified survey results to ensure accuracy and precision.
  • Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.

SENIOR SURVEYOR

South32
08.2020 - 11.2022
  • Opencast daily survey – measuring in-pit volumes
  • Calculate volumes of different materials
  • Surveying and calculating of stockpiles and waste dumps
  • Block staking, boreholes staking
  • Updating plans according to regulations
  • Compiling reconciliation report
  • Streamlined field operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and reducing risks for on-site personnel.

SENIOR SURVEYOR

South32
10.2018 - 07.2020
  • Company Overview: Ifalethu Colliery
  • Opencast daily survey – measuring in-pit volumes
  • Calculate volumes of different materials
  • Surveying and calculating of stockpiles and waste dumps
  • Staking blocks, boreholes etc
  • Updating plans according to regulations
  • Compiling volumes report


SENIOR SURVEYOR

Kumba Iron Ore
07.2018 - 09.2018
  • Company Overview: Sishen
  • Opencast daily survey – measuring in-pit volumes
  • Calculate volumes of different materials
  • Surveying and calculating of stockpiles and waste dumps
  • Staking blocks, boreholes etc
  • Installing grade boxes for gradients monitoring
  • Updating plans according to regulations
  • Compiling month end report


SENIOR SURVEYOR

Thembani Technical Services
10.2015 - 06.2018
  • Company Overview: Various mines
  • Opencast daily survey – measuring in-pit volumes
  • Calculate volumes of different materials
  • Surveying and calculating of stockpiles and waste dumps
  • Survey communication letters i.e

(preparing letters to third party stakeholders for permission to mine under or near their servitude)

  • Survey reconciliation process
  • Underground check survey
  • Updating plans according to regulations
  • Compiling month end reports and reconciliation reports


PROFESSIONAL SURVEYOR IN TRAINING

Glencore Coal SA
01.2013 - 03.2015
  • Opencast daily survey – measuring in-pit volumes
  • Calculate volumes of different materials
  • Measure the rehabilitated areas
  • Staking out pre-splits and drill patterns
  • Surveying and calculating of stockpiles and waste dumps
  • Survey communication letters i.e
  • (preparing letters to third party stakeholders for permission to mine under or near their servitude)
  • Underground daily survey works i.e Install survey pegs, centre pegs and line pegs, offsetting and volume measuring
  • Survey reconciliation process
  • Underground check survey

PRACTICAL TRAINEE

Xstrata Coal SA
01.2010 - 12.2010
  • Installing and calculating pegs
  • Measuring and plotting offsets
  • Updating working plans as per regulations

Education

B-Tech - Mineral Resources management (MRM)

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
12.2012

National Diploma - Mineral Surveying

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
12.2011

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microstation
  • TerraModeler
  • Model Maker
  • Deswik
  • RPAS Pilot License (Multi rotor drone)
  • Survey equipment

Key Competencies And Skills - Professional Skills

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microstation, TerraModeler, Model Maker, Deswik, RPAS Pilot License (Multi rotor drone)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Isizulu
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

SECTION SURVEYOR

Seriti
12.2022 - 12.2024

SENIOR SURVEYOR

South32
08.2020 - 11.2022

SENIOR SURVEYOR

South32
10.2018 - 07.2020

SENIOR SURVEYOR

Kumba Iron Ore
07.2018 - 09.2018

SENIOR SURVEYOR

Thembani Technical Services
10.2015 - 06.2018

PROFESSIONAL SURVEYOR IN TRAINING

Glencore Coal SA
01.2013 - 03.2015

PRACTICAL TRAINEE

Xstrata Coal SA
01.2010 - 12.2010

B-Tech - Mineral Resources management (MRM)

University of Johannesburg

National Diploma - Mineral Surveying

University of Johannesburg
Zandile Selai