John Simms


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QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced Executive Programme (UNISA)
Management Development Programme (UNISA)
Mine Managers Certificate of Competency (Metalliferrous)
Mine Overseers Certificate of Competency (Metalliferrous)
Mining Diploma (Witwatersrand Technical College)
Chamber of Mines Ventilation & Dust Control Certificate
General Certificate of Education (O Levels)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
South African Institute of Mining & Metallurgy (SAIMM)
South African Colliery Managers Association (SACMA)
Association of Mine Managers (AMM)

1993 – PRESENT
Managing Director & Principle Consultant
BADGER MINING & CONSULTING
Management of Company Activities, Project Management , including Mining and Mine Planning

1989 – 2002
General Manager - Crocodile River Platinum Mine
RAND MINES
Responsible for general management and control of all operations in terms of statutory requirements

1988 - 1989
General Manager – Majuba Colliery
RAND MINES
Responsible for general management and control of all operations in terms of statutory requirements

1986- 1988
General Manager –Welgedacht Colliery
RAND MINES
Responsible for general management and control of all operations in terms of statutory requirements

1984-1986
Assistant General Manager –Rietspruit Colliery
RAND MINES
Responsible for management and control of all production activities in terms of statutory requirements

1980-1984
Production Manager –Durban Deep Gold Mine
RAND MINES
Responsible for management and control of all production activities in terms of statutory requirements in East Section.

1978-1980
Production Manager –South Section
HARMONY GOLD MINING COMPANY LIMITED
Responsible for management and control of all production activities in terms of statutory requirements in South Section.

1975-1978
Underground Manager –3 Shaft Section
HARMONY GOLD MINE COMPANY LIMITED
Responsible for management and control of all production activities in terms of statutory requirements in 3 Shaft Section.

1972-1975
Rock Mechanics Manager
HARMONY GOLD MINE COMPANY LIMITED
Provision of rock engineering services, including the installation of support in service excavations and the control and monitoring of hydraulic face support units.

1965-1972
Mine Overseer, Shift boss, Learner Official (Mining)
HARMONY GOLD MINE COMPANY LIMITED

1965-1965
Learner Official (Mining)
CITY DEEP GOLD MINE

1964
Learner Official (Mining)
RAND MINES