Full name(s) and surname: Nkhumeleni Tshiongo-Makgwe
Position: Lecturer
What contribution do you see yourself making to the Young Professionals Council and the SAIMM? :
I have already been involved as a SAIMM member and have contributed to various committees of the YPC. I have also been the departmental liaison and would like to contribute more on these activities and also grow within the profession.
Interactions/activities that you currently participate in within the SAIMM (if applicable):
- YPC education working group 2016
- I was a protégée on the mentorship 2016
- Student colloquium coordination and organising committee since 2012
- YPC young professional conference organising committee since inception
- Entrepreneurship in the mining forum organising committee
Qualifications:
- M-tech in Metallurgy
- Busy with Phd in Geology
Brief career history:
Alune marketing and training- Metallurgical trainer 2011
I have worked for the following higher education institution
- UP- research assistant (2007)
- TUT- various positions including lab coordinator and part time lecturer (2006-2011)
- UJ- lecturer (2012- date)
Date and place of birth:
19th March 1983, Thohoyandou, Limpopo, RSA
