Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
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Phumelele Kayise Shongwe

Mbabane,Eswatini

Summary

Phumelele is a loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

Plant Foreman

Ruvuma Coal Limited
, Tanzania
2025.05 - Current
  • Carrying out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrating respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Plant commissioning
  • Training plant operators on how to operate a coal wash plant
  • tracking inventory levels regularly avoiding shortages that could disrupt production plans
  • Operating plant control room and preparing

production reports

  • Enhanced productivity with efficient operation of plant machinery.
  • Inspected incoming raw materials to maintain product quality standards.
  • Assisting in troubleshooting mechanical problems, minimising downtime.
  • Completing all assigned tasks within given timeframes, contributing to overall efficiency of the plant operations.

Plant operator/Shift supervisor

Westcliff Mining Group
Ruvuma, Tanzania
2024.09 - 2025.04
  • Plant commissioning
  • Trained plant operators on how to operate a coal wash plant
  • tracked inventory levels regularly avoiding shortages that could disrupt production plans
  • Operated plant control room and prepared production reports
  • Acting for any Shift foreman or Process Manager when on rotation
  • Enhanced productivity with efficient operation of plant machinery.
  • Inspected incoming raw materials to maintain product quality standards.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems, minimising downtime.
  • Completed all assigned tasks within given timeframes, contributing to overall efficiency of the plant operations.

Shift supervisor

Ngwenya Mine t/a Eswatini Mineral Processing
Ngwenya, Eswatini
2023.09 - 2024.06
  • Plant commissioning
  • tracked inventory levels regularly avoiding shortages that could disrupt production plans
  • Operated plant control room and prepared production reports
  • Enhanced productivity with efficient operation of plant machinery.
  • Inspected incoming raw materials to maintain product quality standards.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems, minimising downtime.
  • Completed all assigned tasks within given timeframes, contributing to overall efficiency of the plant operations.

Cashier

Jokos Grocery Shop
2017.02 - 2019.10
  • Demonstrated patience while dealing with difficult customers, maintaining professionalism.
  • Handled returns and exchanges following company policies, resulting in satisfied customers.
  • Maintained clean and organised workspace to ensure efficient service.
  • Took initiative in restocking shelves during downtime, enhancing product availability.

Plant Assistant

Mbabane Quarry Mining Operation: AG Thomas
Mbabane, Eswatini
2015.04 - 2015.12
  • Executed daily responsibilities with precision and efficiency.
  • Acquired and utilised new skills to enhance workflow and productivity.
  • Accomplished tasks successfully within strict deadlines.
  • Exhibited respect, friendliness, and readiness to assist colleagues whenever required.
  • Completed production tasks to align with production deadlines.
  • Adapted to varied working hours, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Plant operator

Salgaocar Iron Ore Mine
Mbabane, Eswatini
2014.07 - 2014.12
  • Worked effectively as part of a diverse team, promoting a positive work environment.
  • Completed all assigned tasks within given timeframes, contributing to overall efficiency of the plant operations.
  • Operated plant control room, resulting in increased production rates.
  • Monitored gauges, dials and output to ensure efficient operation.
  • Responded to emergency situations promptly, ensuring minimal operational downtime.
  • Tracked inventory levels regularly, avoiding shortages or excesses that could disrupt production plans.

Junior Mining officer: learnership

Ministry of Natural Resource: Mining&Mines Dept
Mbabane, Eswatini
2014.01 - 2014.06
  • Assiting senior mining engineer techical office with day-to-day duties
  • Planning and executing mining sites visits
  • familiarisation with Mining legislation and related policies and procedures
  • Performed thorough investigations into reported incidents, leading to accurate record-keeping.
  • Executed assigned duties responsibly thus meeting departmental expectations consistently.
  • Maintained meticulous records to detail chain of evidence

Education

National Diploma - Engineering Metallurgy

University of Johannesburg
South Africa
/2010 - /2014

Certificate - Energy and Isolation

Safety and Training Solutions
South Africa
2023.11 -

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Leadership

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Plant Foreman

Ruvuma Coal Limited
2025.05 - Current

Plant operator/Shift supervisor

Westcliff Mining Group
2024.09 - 2025.04

Certificate - Energy and Isolation

Safety and Training Solutions
2023.11 -

Shift supervisor

Ngwenya Mine t/a Eswatini Mineral Processing
2023.09 - 2024.06

Cashier

Jokos Grocery Shop
2017.02 - 2019.10

Plant Assistant

Mbabane Quarry Mining Operation: AG Thomas
2015.04 - 2015.12

Plant operator

Salgaocar Iron Ore Mine
2014.07 - 2014.12

Junior Mining officer: learnership

Ministry of Natural Resource: Mining&Mines Dept
2014.01 - 2014.06

National Diploma - Engineering Metallurgy

University of Johannesburg
/2010 - /2014
Phumelele Kayise Shongwe