Full name(s) and surname:
Madimetja Antony Mello
Position:
Director
What contribution do you see yourself making to the SAIMM and Council? :
- Offering my time and expertise by actively participating in SAIMM committees or working groups. Willing to take on leadership roles and offering a young professional’s perspective to help shape the strategic direction of the organisation and contribute to decision-making processes.
- Participating in discussions, providing input on industry-related topics, and offering guidance based on practical experiences.
- Contributing to the development of professionals in the mining and minerals industry. This may include mentoring early-career professionals, offering guidance on career paths, and organising workshops or training programs.
Interactions/activities that you currently participate in within the SAIMM (if applicable):
- YPC Office Bearer – Chairperson
- Conference chair for the young professional’s conference
- Committee member on multiple conference organising committees
Qualifications:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PDM)
Bachelor of Technology in Extraction Metallurgy (BTech)
Brief career history:
After completing my undergraduate degree, I spent five years as a Metallurgical Engineer responsible for the core production processes as well as improvement strategies, systems and initiatives for one of the country’s biggest gold producers, AngloGold Ashanti. I went on to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Management before registering for an MBA full-time in 2017. My current engagement is as a Director at Vuuma Collaborations; leading a team that focuses on applying systems thinking methodology to maximise the Operational Systems Capability of business operations (mostly in the mining and minerals industry)
Date and place of birth:
March 4 1989, Mokopane (Limpopo)