Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Frederik Van Niekerk has a robust career spanning nearly three decades in the mining sector, Frederik demonstrates extensive expertise in mining operations, project management, drilling, blasting, and earthmoving across various commodities including coal, platinum, zinc, iron, manganese, gold, diamonds, anthracite, and copper.
Lead mining operations with accountability for safe production delivery, cost control, contractor performance, operational reporting and client interface.
Reported to the CEO and board on mining P&L, cost per tonne / cost per ounce, OPEX vs budget, CAPEX execution and operational performance.
Led mining operations with responsibility for production, safety, budgets, contractor performance, strategic growth, OPEX/CAPEX, cost per tonne and productivity improvement.