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Management Overview
from MEHLWARE INVESTMENTS
by sphanhlaka
Managing Director – Mothopo Mojalefa
BSc Hons Geology, with over 10 years of experience in Mining. Mr Mojalefa is a Geologist by profession, trained Geotechnical Engineer.
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Mr Mojalefa acquired an extensive mining knowledge; he was involved in several projects including the Commissioning of Venetia Underground Project (VUP) (R20 Billion) (Portal construction and shaft sinking) in Musina, Limpopo Province and the first ever Sinkhole remediation project (R100 Million) in Assmang-Khumani Mine in Kathu, Northern Cape.
During his tenure in Mining, he acquired Strata Control Certificate and other certificates
Educational Training & Other Short Courses
2019 Mechanics & Design of Major Rock Slopes 2019 Certificate in Rock Mechanics P3.4 - Open Pit 2018 Advanced Mechanics of Solids 2018 Legal Liability 2018 First Aid Level I 2017 A3 Operational Risk Management Programme. 2016 National Certificate in Leadership (NQF5) 2012 National Certificate in Management (NQF3) 2009 OHSAS 18001: 2007 Awareness Course. 2008 Advanced Diamond Drilling 2008 Root Cause Analysis Techniques (RCAT)


Bachelor of Environmental Management (Hons), with over 12 years of experience in Mining and Construction. He worked for De Beers-Venetia Mine and Anglo American-Sishen Iron Ore Mine and Rembu Construction. He holds extensive environmental qualifications and training;
Environmental Training
2019 Dangerous Goods & Hazardous substances management Potchefstroom University (CEM) 2018 Essential Air Quality Management. Potchefstroom University (CEM) 2017 EMS ISO14001:2015 Audit: A lead Audit Course based on ISO 19011 and ISO 17021. IRCA 2015 EMS ISO14001:2004 and 2015 Audit: A lead Audit Course based on ISO 19011 and ISO 17021. Potchefstroom University (CEM) 2015 Environmental Mining Law: The Legal Framework Governing Environmental Management in South African Mining Operations. Potchefstroom University (CEM) 2012 Basic Principles of Ecological Rehabilitation and Mine Closure. Potchefstroom University for Higher Education (PU for CEM) 2009 Introduction to integrated waste management for environmental managers. Potchefstroom University (CEM) 2009 Implementation Environmental Management System (ISO 14001:2004). Potchefstroom University (CEM) 2009 Environmental law for Environmental Managers. Potchefstroom University (CEM) 2009 Environmental Impact Assessment: A practical approach. Potchefstroom University (CEM)

Other Short Courses
2020 Hazardous Chemical Management Course 2019 Project Management 2017 SAMTRAC Course 2012 Basic Fire Fighter Course. 2012 First Aid Level I 2011 A2 Safety Risk Management programme. 2009 Auditor Techniques (ACAT) Course. 2009 Health and safety representative Course. 2009 OHSAS 18001: 2007 Awareness Course. 2008 Root Cause Analysis Techniques (RCAT) 2008 Safety, Health and Environmental Quality Management. (SHEQ MAN)

NDip Safety Management, with 8 years of experience in Construction and 2 years in Mining. He is SACPCMP registered as Safety Officer. He further holds the following qualifications and certificates; - Chamber of Mines Safety Officer Diploma (COMSOC 1 & 2) - Intro to SAMTRAC (HIRA AND SYSTEM TOLLS) – NOSA - Applying SHE Principles & Procedures – NOSA - SAMTRAC – NOSA - Legal Liability
Construction Manager – Juda Mojalefa

NDip Civil Engineering, with seven years’ experience in Construction, MDP NQ6 Level 6 (Management Development Programme) which is equivalent to B-Tech in Project Management and PMI Course No PP6 (Project Planning and Control) Employer: Valente Bros Pty (Ltd) Period Employed: January 2011 – 2013
Project:
• Zuikerbosch Sludge and Water line - Construction of 200m x 250m x 4.5m emergency Sludge dam in Zuikerbosch Station. • Zuikerbosch Sludge and Water line - Construction of 5.7 km HDPE 800mm Sludge line and 275mm Water line from Zuikerbosch Station to Panfontein Station all Rand Water Stations. • Zuikerbosch Sludge and Water line- Construction of 300m, HDPE 3x800mm Sludge line from Emergency Sludge Dam to the Existing Sludge Sump Dam Position Held: Assistant Construction Supervisor/ Site Agent Project Value: R40 million


Responsibilities:
• I was a full time site surveyor using dumping level, quality controller, ordering materials for site, managing and supervising the pipeline and earthwork teams, compiling quantities for the work done.
• Site problem solving, motivating the workforce, maintaining quality control procedures, supervising contracted staff, making safety inspections and ensuring construction and site safety, checking and preparing site reports and liaising with clients and reporting progress. Employer: Basil Read Pty (Ltd) Period Employed: June 2013 – 2015
Project:
• Olifants River Water Resources Development Project Phase 2C,2D and 2H (OR WRDP-2) TAU YA MOKANANA CONSTRUCTION (PTY) LTD • Construction of 1.8m, 1.4m, 1.3m 40km long pipeline, Pump Station with Concrete chambers from De hoop Dam to Steelpoort Pump Station. Position Held: Site Costing Engineer
Responsibilities:
• Allocating resources for the right work considering costs implications, reviewing proposed schedules, implementing best practices, analyzing variances Period Employed: June 2015 – Dec 2015

Project:
• MBET PROJECT • Construction of 600mm HDPE pipe which is 12 km from Outside Medupi PowerStation halfway before Steenbok pan Park. Position Held: Site Agent
Responsibilities:
• Identifying site problems and providing a solution to ensure project does not run over budget, ensuring site use resource requirements, assesses the progress of onsite work to ensure it is being performed within regulations and to contract specifications, ensure that excellent communication and administrative skills is well practiced, work alongside contractor and subcontractor to make sure the project is carried out on schedule. Period Employed: January 2016 – 2018 Position Held: Junior Planner
Responsibilities:
• Claims for TCTA project, Progress tracking sheet and work ahead programme. Preparing and updating site Completion programme, Production dashboards, Contractual Narrative and updating Contractual Programme.

