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PATRIC SIPHO MAHLANGU

PERSONAL CONTACT

39 Delft Street Mobile Numbers: 079 122 2682 / 065 529 1532
Witbank Email: [email protected]
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PERSONAL PROFILE

A grade 12 with mathematics and physics candidate ready to start a career within a mining
industry. I've a passion to absorb knowledge from every areas of the business, having work ethic
to learn the details of any industry as quickly and comprehensively as I can. I've deeply rooted
desire to add as much value as I can, what my years of experience has taught me the most is not
that I'm an expect in the industries I've worked in, is that I've developed the skills necessary to
adapt to learn what I need to learn quickly and use those skills to add value to the industry. I am
confidence that I can be a beneficial employee Fraser Elexander team and look forward to
contributing towards professional and commercial.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTE
Hard worker, Good organizer, Self-discipline, Integrity, willingness to learn, Value Based Behavior, Good
team player, Communication and listening skills, Effective time management, Ability to work without
supervision, Professionalism, Proactive, Ability to work under pressure, Emotional intelligent, Reliable
and trustworthy, Customer focused

EDUCATION AND QAULIFICATION

2022 Mineral Council South Africa
Certificate In Mine and Environmental Control (In progress)

Modules

o Paper 1: Flow Dynamics, Airflow, Fans, Mine water (COMMEC 1)

o Paper 2:Thermal Engineering (COMMEC 2)

(2021/07/26) (2021/07/30) Radiation & Environmental Control Training Services CC

Practical Mine Environmental Control Certificate (PRAC MEC)

The Practical Mec Content

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o The Personal Gravimetric Sampler
o The Electronic Microbalance
o The Sampling of Mine Water
o The Checking of Rockdrills
o The Vertical Manometer
o The Inclined Manometer
o The Vane Anemometer
o The Whirling Hygrometer
o The Wet Kata Thermometer
o The Measurement of Heat Stress using the WBGT Index
o The Routine Measurement of Rock Temperature
o The Sound Level Meter
o The Lux meter
o The Measurement of Low Air Velocities by the "Smoke" method The Pitot Tube Air Sampling and
Gas Detection

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2021 University of South Africa

Programmed in Total Quality Management (In progress)

Completed Modules

o An Overview of TQM and the creation and maintenance of a quality culture (PTQM01J)
o Developing the TQM system and the tools and techniques for the continuous improvement of
quality (PTQM02K)
o The implementation of TQM(PTQM03L)
o Integrated SHEQ Management based on ISO and OSHAS system standard (PTQM04M)

Outstanding Modules

o The implementation of TQM(PTQM03L)

o Integrated SHEQ Management based on ISO and OSHAS system standard (PTQM04M)

2012 CN Mahlangu Technical College

Electrical Engineering N2 (Incomplete)

Completed Modules Electrical Trade Theory N2, Engineering Science N2 Mathematics N2

2008/10- 2009/03 University of South Africa

International Computer Driving License Certificate (ICDL)

Completed Modules Database, Spreadsheet, Presentation (Power Point), Word

Processing, Information and Communication, Using the Computer and
Managing Files & Basic Concept of Information Technology (IT)

2006: Intuthuko Senior Secondary School

Senior Certificate

Mathematics (SG-C), Physical Science (HG-E), Biology (SG-F),

English (HG-C), IsiNdebele (HG-C) Afrikaans (HG-F)

WORKING EXPERIENCE

PREVIOUS EMPLOYER (01 May 2018-09-23-2021) : Collieries Environmental Control Service a

Division of Colliery Training College (Pty) Ltd Environmental and Occupational Hygiene
laboratory at Evander

Position : Senior Laboratory Analyst

Key Responsibilities Experience

Prepare, collect test samples for testing and helping the mines with ventilation

• DPM Analysis
• Gilian pump calibration
• PH and turbidity analysis.
• DMR Reporting Services & Training
• Welding Fume Analysis Elemental Analysis
• The testing and analysis of respirable airborne particulates, for occupational hygiene purposes
and engineering control measures based on NIOSH 0600. (SANAS Accredited)
• Gas analysis for the prevention of gas explosions in underground coal mines and other enclosed
atmospheres and assistance during mine fires and emergencies (CO, CO2, CH4 and O2).
• Fall-out dust analysis for environmental control purposes
• Crystalline Silica Analysis based on NIOSH 7203 (SANAS Accredited)
• Stone dust analysis for the prevention of fires and explosions in coal mines content according to
DME16/3/2/1-A1” (SANAS Accredited).
• Particulates not otherwise classified (PNOC) based on NIOSH 0500/0600. (SANAS Accredited)
• Plan and prepare samples to conduct test
• Receive samples in order to test them from relevant parties

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• Conduct manual and / or automated test according to the set standard

• Record and report generated test results
• Interpret test results
• Adhere to testing turn-around time requirements
• Ensure correct sample and data storage
• Regular inspection and testing workplaces to ensure adequate ventilation flows and to ensure
atmospheric contaminants are as low as can be reasonably achieved.
• At intervals not exceeding 3 months (and after any substantial change):
-determine and record the quantity and quality of ventilating air in the mine using correct
procedures, instruments and equipment.
-record primary fan pressure and volume
-update mine ventilation plans, which need to be immediately available to emergency response.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain instrumentation
• Record the wet and dry bulb temperatures of all workplaces where conditions could
adversely affect the safety and health of persons.
Select and position auxiliary fans, regulators and other controls, ensuring the required volumes of air are
provided in workplaces

PREVIOUS EMPLOYER (01 August 2015 until 30th April 2018) : SABS Commercial Mining &
Minerals-Secunda Laboratory

Position : Laboratory Analyst

Key Responsibilities Experience

Prepare and collect test samples for testing

• Carry out analysis of routine and non-routine samples
• Plan and prepare samples to conduct test
• Receive samples in order to test them from relevant parties
• Conduct manual and / or automated test according to the set standard
• Record and report generated test results
• Interpret test results
• Adhere to testing turn-around time requirements
• Ensure correct sample and data storage
• Work shifts & Overtime as and when needed

Apply maintenance procedure

• Carry out preventative maintenance / calibration of lab equipment
• Participate in in-house test validations
• Report faulty equipment and breakdown to the Supervisor or Senior Analyst
• Assist with the maintenance of the safety system
• Demonstrate appropriate maintenance and basic trouble shooting
• Maintain good housekeeping in an area of responsibility
• Assist with the routine maintenance of all test equipment in area of responsibility
• Participate in maintaining the quality management system and accreditation (where applicable)
• Conduct all activities assigned to maintain the Quality Management System and Accreditation
• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to relevant safety principles
• Comply with and assist with maintenance of the Quality Management System and document
control
• Assist with method validation, the updating of control charts and other quality related records
• Control the chemical and gas stores / consumables within scope of control

Deliver excellent service to internal stakeholders e.g. managers, test officers etc.
• Provide excellent service by meeting and exceeding the requirements within the business unit
• Handle queries and resolve problems within sphere of control
• Resolve internal issues within the desired time frame
• Delivery beyond expectations within scope of control
• Interpret lab results independently and report results directly to customers in accordance with
Customer- and ISO17025 requirements, correctly and within TAT.

Optimize own performance within the team

• Participate as a productive team member
• Manage own performance in order to meet departmental objective
• Value diversity and actively build business relationships

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• Ensuring that one is able to seek guidance and mentorship from more experienced team
members where necessary
• Capturing of all data on daily activity sheets

Proximate Analysis
• Moisture Content
• Test Method Protocols & Data Handling and Interpretation
• Ash
• Test Method Protocols & Data Handling and Interpretation
• Volatile Matter
• Test Method Protocols & Data Handling and Interpretation
Ultimate Analysis
• Carbon, Hydrogen & Nitrogen
• Test Method Protocols, Determination of the Carbon, Hydrogen and
Nitrogen contents in solid mineral fuels simultaneously by means of the
LECO TruSpec CHN Analyzer & Data Handling and Interpretation
• Sulphur
• Test Method Protocols, Determination of the Forms of Sulphur in the
analysis sample of coal using High Temperature Tube Furnace
Combustion Method & Data Handling and Interpretation
Thermal Properties
• Calorific Value (Specific Heat Capacity)
• Determination of Calorific Value of Coal using the CAL2k-1 Calorimeter
Data Handling and Interpretation
• Ash Fusibility
• Determination of Ash Fusibility & Data Handling and Interpretation

Inorganic Lab Experience

 Gravimetric Analysis
 Fischer Assay Analysis
 Determination of Chlorine
 Titrimetric Methods of Analysis
 Determination of Organic Sulphur
 Determination of Sulphate Sulphur
 Electrochemical methods of Analysis
 Determination of Phosphorus in Coal
 Preparation of samples, reagents and standards
 Experience of LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System
 Reporting of erroneous results to senior laboratory personnel for
reactivations
 Determination of eleven major and minor constituents in coal ash by
flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
 Analysis of samples using SABS Analytical Methods and Work
Instructions: Reporting of results on-time to customers using LIMS.

LABORATORY KEY SKILLS & QUALITIES

• ISO standard methods

• Calibration of Equipment
• Analytical methods of analysis
• Good in writing scientifically report
• Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
• Ability to safety handle and store samples
• Ability to safety use lab equipment and tools
• ISO 17025 Quality System and document control
• Hands-on experience in doing practical experiments
• Good knowledge of laboratory practice and techniques
• Washed glassware and cleaned workstation on regular basis
• Coal Preparation & Analysis procedures as well as laboratory equipment
relating to coal analysis

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IT RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

2008-2011: Rashumtlhango Communication Centre

Key Responsibilities Experience

• Providing helpdesk support service

• Render a support service to end-users
• Providing clients with one-one training sessions
• Solving problems (systems, scanners, computers)
• Performing general typing, scanning, faxing, lamination, & transformation
• Assisting with the Microsoft operating systems, windows Vista, Xp,
windows 7, Microsoft Office 2003 & Microsoft Office 2007
LANGUAGES English, fluent
Zulu, fluent
IsiNdebele, fluent
Afrikaans read and writes

VOLUNTARY WORKING EXPERIENCE

(2007 – 2010) Library Assistant : Dr J.S. Moroka Municipality Public Library (Wolwekraal
“A”)
Key Responsibilities
• Data capturing
• Serve documents
• Making photocopies
• Shelving of library material
• Other library duties as required
• Providing helpdesk support service
• Receiving and receipting of monies
• Assisting clients in finding library material
• Handling information queries at the counter
• Library counter duty-issuing, renewing, discharging library material
• Assisting with the Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft Office 2003 &
Microsoft Office 2007

EXTRA-CURRICULUM ACTIVITY 2011-2014 I was nominated to serve in the library

council under Dr J.S Moroka Local Municipality
Key Responsibilities
• To reinforce community participation
• To serve as the voice and ears of the library in the community
• To promote ownership, awareness and help with protection and correct
usage of the library
• To provide structured communication channel between provincial, local
municipality and the community

ADDITIONAL Enjoy Reading and Researching

Possess valid drivers’ license code 10 (C1)

REFERENCES
• Mr. V Dube
Technical Liaison Officer
Telephone: (017 631 0327)
(SABS Commercial SOC LTD Coal Laboratory)

• Mr Bruce Richards
Mobile number: (082) 306 1744
(Manager at Collieries Environmental Control Service a Division of Colliery Training College (Pty)
Ltd Environmental and Occupational Hygiene laboratory)

• Mr. Jerry Shamase

Mpumalanga Technical Manager (SABS Commercial SOC LTD Coal Laboratory)

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Telephone: (017) 631-0320

DECLARATION

I am Patric Sipho Mahlangu hereby declare that to the best of my knowledge the above information is
true, I also acknowledge that I have taken note of the fact that the enclosed copies are entitles to be
authenticated without any further consent from myself.

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