Full Name: Sephela Makete Thema

Position: Sibanye Stillwater - Mine Manager

What contribution do you see yourself making to the Young Professionals Council and the SAIMM?:

1. Creation of a platform for mining graduates to champion the 4^th industrial revolution and other new technologies in mining through practical projects and adaptation of new technologies.
2. Bring to light challenges faced by young professionals at operational level and how they can be overcome.
3. Explore ways of promoting young professionals’ involvement in the total mining value chain.

Interaction/activities that you currently participate in within the SAIMM (if applicable):

1. Attend technical presentations and conferences.
2. Read journals and research papers

Qualifications:

1. BSc. Engineering (Mining Engineering) – University of the Witwatersrand - 2011
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration – University of Pretoria – 2015
3. Postgraduate Certificate in Mining Law – University of the Witwatersrand - 2018
4. Mine Manager’s and Mine Overseer’s Certificate of Competency – 2018 & 2019 respectively

Brief career history:

I started my career as a mining engineering bursar in 2008 for Anglo Operations limited, and after graduation went on to assume various roles such as crew captain, shift supervisor, senior shift supervisor. I then proceeded to work for Sibanye Stillwater as Mine Overseer, Unit Manager Mining and I am currently employed as Mine Manager for Bathopele mine in Rustenburg.

Date and place of birth:

I was born on the 1^st of July 1990 in Polokwane

Social media links or information:

https://za.linkedin.com/in/sephela-makete-thema-81108a43

Full Name: Khauhelo Kennedy Mofokeng

Position: OIM Consulting, Business Improvement Analyst

What contribution do you see yourself making to the Young Professionals Council and the SAIMM?:

I am willing to contribute towards the growth and development of SAIMM YPC, specifically on a varsity level. I strongly believe that expanding the organization's presence within educational institutions is crucial for fostering the importance of metallurgical and mining engineering.

In 2019, I had the opportunity to work with Kodwana Band to initiate meetings with the varsity and the Head of Department (HOD) to establish a relationship between VUT (Vaal University of Technology) and YPC. This endeavour aimed to create awareness and understanding of the significance of metallurgy within the academic community.

Given my previous experience in establishing connections with educational institutions, my primary contribution would involve fostering relationships on a varsity level. By engaging with students, faculty, and relevant stakeholders, I will strive to ensure that the importance of metallurgy and its association with SAIMM YPC are recognized and understood.

I am eager to collaborate with SAIMM YPC to organize events, workshops, and presentations at the varsity level, thereby creating a platform for knowledge sharing and networking opportunities. By actively engaging with students and promoting the field of metallurgy, we can inspire young minds to pursue careers in this industry and strengthen the impact of SAIMM YPC within the academic sphere.

I am excited about the potential growth and future prospects of SAIMM YPC, and I am committed to making valuable contributions to support its objectives on a varsity level.

Interaction/activities that you currently participate in within the SAIMM (if applicable):

Qualifications:

• PGDip Eng Metallurgy (Wits)
• Btech Eng Metallurgy (Vaal)
• Green Belt Six Sigma
• Production and Productivity Planning (SAAIF)
• Data Science Certificate (UCT)

Brief career history:

Started my career in 2018 at Duvha Foundry as a student transitioning to a quality inspector
And now moved on to OIM Consulting as an improvement analyst in the mining industry

Date and place of birth:

1995/09/29 witshoek Freestate, Elizebeth Ross hospital

Social media links or information:

Khauhelo Kennedy Mofokeng | LinkedIn

Full Name: Kadibetjo Adelaide Moganedi

Position: Independent Geotechnical Engineer

What contribution do you see yourself making to the Young Professionals Council and the SAIMM?:

By encouraging novel and bold thinking. And helping create an environment that’s conducive to achieving our best as youth in the mining space.

Interaction/activities that you currently participate in within the SAIMM (if applicable):

• Associate member of SAIMM
• Attend SAIMM technical evenings in Johannesburg

Qualifications:

MSc Eng and BSc Eng

Brief career history:

Currently striking it out as an entrepreneur in the geotechnical advisory. Before that I was a consulting engineer at SRK Consulting

Date and place of birth:

31 December 1992 

Full Name: Goitseone Otshepeng Moteane

Position: Kumba Iron Ore, Kolomela Mine. PIT Metallurgy

What contribution do you see yourself making to the Young Professionals Council and the SAIMM?:

As a YPC member of SAIMM I see myself encouraging young leaders of tomorrow especially women and girls to take up more careers in STEM particularly in the mining sector. I hope to also bring more awareness towards SAIMM through social media activity particularly on LinkedIn.

Interaction/activities that you currently participate in within the SAIMM (if applicable):

I have no activities as of current.

Qualifications:

BScEng Metallurgy and Materials Engineering

Brief career history:

I started my graduate program as a professional in training for Metallurgy in 2021. During this time, I worked 2 years at Sishen mine under the Crushing, DMS and QAQC divisions where I was responsible for ensuring plant stability and working on projects or business improvement. Currently I am based at Kolomela Mine and I am responsible to the Load Out Station to ensure that targets are met and to investigate and implement changes for improvement.

Date and place of birth:

20 May 1997, Pretoria

Social media links or information:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/goitseone-moteane-60b162135