The Professionals-in-Training (PIT) Symposium is the annual highlight of our ongoing talent development programme wherein
we challenge young professionals in Exxaro to solve some of the very practical short-term challenges to fulfil our purpose of
POWERING BETTER LIVES IN AFRICA AND BEYOND,
as well as longer term objectives of fulfilling our vision of creating
RESOURCES TO POWER A CLEAN WORLD.
MEET THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
The Power Rangers
Project: Renewable Energy Technology (Wind and Solar) - Overview & Trend
The project aims to identify the limitations prohibiting the growth of solar and wind energy. The project’s key objective is to provide solutions to overcome these limitations and allow for a faster adoption rate of solar and wind energy. We will achieve this by exploiting regulatory opportunities, adopting new technologies and applying these concepts into Exxaro’s business model.
The Team:
Shaun La Cock, Lesolo Molepo, Sizwe Mabilisa, Naniwe Kodisang, Mmangaliso Ntshangase
The Bomb Squad
Project: The Hydrogen Energy Economy
Our project introduces Exxaro to the Hydrogen Energy Economy value chain and identifies Exxaro-specific business opportunities. A green business plan means sustainability and a decarbonised future, benefitting not only Exxaro but also all people and the world we inhabit.
The Team:
Katlego Mokwena, Altus Bisschoff, Thembinkosi Zulu, Chervania Naidoo, Dineo Buthelezi
The Just Bunch
Project: Maximising Success In Transition
To enable a successful transition into a low carbon economy will require that Exxaro moves from the 4th to the 5th Industrial Revolution. This transition will not be successful if it is not just a transition for Exxaro means to uplift communities, motivate employees, suppliers and customers to go on the net-zero carbon journey with us. To take care of the environment by making our operations greener and to move into the renewable energy space, to power better lives for Africa and beyond.
The Team:
Edzani Muswede, Marubini Ndou, Siyabonga Khumalo, Cherise Horn
INDIVIDUAL FINALISTS
Mbally Sibanyoni
Project: Belfast Magnetite Consumption - 'Back to Basics'
Medium loss accounts for about 20% of the plant's operational expenses. As a result, magnetite consumption is critical in evaluating the economics of any coal preparation plant. A low magnetite consumption rate is vital to keep the cost of coal beneficiation low and with the high-grade coal that the Belfast dense medium separation plant produces, magnetite consumption control is key.
Kobus West
Project - Belfast Export Yield Optimisation
Belfast Coal produces A-grade thermal coal and primarily supplies to the export market. As an export mine, achieving the budgeted plant yield is critical as it directly influences the amount of product produced and in turn the mine’s performance.
Leake Mogashoa
Project - Let's 'Torque' GG2 Thickeners
Dense Medium Separation (DMS) plants have a thickening stage where ultrafine material is handled, and large volumes of process water is recovered for reuse. GG2 plant thickeners experiences high torque on the rake drive. This occurrence results in stoppages affecting productivity. This project evaluated different solutions that will yield the highest value in terms of addressing coarse material reporting to the thickeners.
MEET OUR JUDGES
BATHABILE PONU
Chief Audit Officer
MELLIS WALKER
Group Manager, Financial Performance
WIM DIEDERICKS
General Manager, Business Development
& Finance
REFILOE SELLO
Manager, Domestic Marketing
RONALDT MAFOKO
General Manager, Grootegeluk