Wilfred Bernard Buys

1. Safety & Compliance  Ensure mining operations, health and safety objectives and targets are achieved.  Ensure the health and safety of all mining operations activities is a top priority.  Ensure mining operation team compliance with safety requirements, if not the Mining Supervisor can decide a stop of work of the subcontractor to fix non safety issues   Implement safety protocols, monitor compliance, and identify areas for improvement.  Conduct regular safety inspections and field audits.  Ensure safe blasting practices and exclusion zones.  Participate in incident investigations and corrective actions.  Promote a strong safety culture on site.  Maintain high standards of performance and adopt a proactive approach to Health & Safety issues.  Review all tasks and documents related to the tasks to ensure all hazards have been identified and relevant controls in place. 2. Contractor Supervision & Coordination  Participate in developing a short term mine plan and scheduling based on weekly plan  Monitored contractor compliance with the mining contract, scope of work, and agreed KPIs to maintain operational standards.  Supervise the mining contractor’s day-to-day field activities.  Plan open pit activities: bush clearing, topsoil stripping, overburden striping, production drilling, blasting, load and haul.  Ensure accurate mine plans to support production including support activities like production drilling, blast holes sampling, gamma reading down the hole.  Manage the mining fleet and ensure optimal selection and availability to the mining operations.  Verify that adequate manpower and equipment are deployed by the contractor. 3. Operational Oversight Monitor and oversee contractor performance in:  Overburden stripping.  Drilling, sampling, probing and blasting activities.  Load and haul operations.  Waste and ore haulage respectively to dumps and stockpiles.  Crushing and screening operations.  Attrition operation in the pit. Ensures activities follow the approved plan, production schedule, and quality requirements. Ensure adherence to the mining contract and highlight any deviations or omissions. 4. Quality Control  Maintaining high quality standard in mining operations.  Monitored ore dilution, ore loss, and material segregation to uphold high-quality mining operations.  Ensure proper grade control and ore/waste separation.  Verify that crushing and screening meet product specifications.  Manage and execute statutory inspections of all equipment within area of responsibility i.e., licensing, maintenance, pre-trip inspections of equipment. 5. Reporting & Documentation  Documented the terms of agreement to ensure clarity and accountability.  Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.  Tracked contractor performance against plan and KPIs, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring alignment with operational goals.  Maintain records of equipment availability, utilization, production, and delays.  Report operational issues and risks to management 6. Cost & Productivity Monitoring  Monitor productivity and identify improvement opportunities.  Minimize rework, delays, and operational inefficiencies.  Support cost control by ensuring efficient operations. 7. Communication & Collaboration  Act the primary field contact between owner and contractor.  Coordinate with geology, survey and planning teams.  Participate in planning and review meetings.

Enhanced safety protocols by conducting regular site inspections.

Coordinated logistics for smooth transport of mined resources to processing plant.

• Developing and implementing HSE plans, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.
• Led investigations into incidents, promote a positive safety culture, and manage a team of HSE officers.
• Conducted regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards and verify compliance with safety regulations.
• Investigated and documented incidents and accidents, ensuring thorough analysis for continuous improvement.
• Made recommendations following accidents and incidents to enhance safety protocols and prevent future occurrences.
• Ensured health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards are met throughout all phases of an exploration project.
• Checking risk assessments prepared by execution team and developing appropriate control measures to minimise workplace hazards.
• Identified potential hazards during site inspections to enhance safety measures and mitigate risks.
• Determining ways of reducing risks on site.
• Monitoring and reviewing HSE performance metrics and providing reports to management; highlighting areas of concern and recommending improvements.
• Keeping up to date and ensuring compliance with current health and safety legislation applicable in Namibia.
• Providing health and safety induction for employees, visitors and contractors working on site.
• Organised and attended health and safety meetings with site contractors.
• Delivering relevant permits (hot works, confined space, lifting ...).
• Participating to pre-job brief with supervisors and workers to ensure that main HSE messages are transmitted (related to risks) and understood in consistency with the scope of work.
• Keeping HSE registers up to date.
• Organised training sessions and awareness campaigns to promote safety initiatives and cultivate a proactive safety culture.
• Projects DFS: HSE Manager Every Five weeks on Rotation
• Job Description: (Mining & Drilling Exploration)

• Projects: Senior Site Supervisor (Construction of plants, Civil Works, Steel Structures Erections, SMPP and waste dump management)
• Acted as site manager on multiple occasions, overseeing project execution and team coordination.
• Safety Officer - 1 February 2023 until 31 January 2024
• Facilitated internal training sessions at Rossing Uranium Mine, enhancing safety awareness and compliance among employees.
• Delivered training on silica, dust, and respirator protection at RUL to ensure employee health and safety.
• Completed compliance training for legal appointees at RUL, reinforcing adherence to safety regulations and operational standards.
• RUL – FPR Plant & HSE Induction & Awareness Training
• RUL – FPR Radiation Induction Training
• RUL – Respirator fitment Training
• RUL – Lototo (Lock Out, Tag Out, Try Out) & Isolation Training
• RUL – Working at Height Training.
• RUL – Confined Space Training.
• RUL – Hazardous Material & waste Management Training.
• RUL – Heat Stress Awareness Training.
• RUL – Permit to Work (PTW) Training.
• RUL – KB & Pit Access licence.
• RUL – Onboarding, HSE Inductions, Trainings & Exit Medical processes.

• Conduct SSHER inspections as per schedule at SU and Contractor workplaces.
• Liaised with relevant areas as Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) Representative during inspections to ensure compliance and safety standards were met.
• Observes High-risk work activity to identify and address sub-standard conditions and substandard behaviour (acts).
• Carry out observation in the field to identify; PPE compliance, faulty tools and equipment, housekeeping issues, and permit compliance.
• Assist Line Management in carrying out task-specific risk assessments and job Safety Analyses. (JSA)
• Assist SSHER and Line Management during incident scene management and data gathering (e.g., statements, photographs, documentation)
• Assisted SSHER and Line Management in conducting thorough incident investigations to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Inform employees and contractors of the correct use of safety equipment as well as safe working methods
• Recommended SSHER periodic topics, slogans, and campaigns based on field observations to enhance safety awareness and practices.
• Assist the SSHER team in compiling and reviewing the baseline risk register
• Completed internal training on safety protocols at CGN Swakop Uranium:
• Completed training in basic fire fighting techniques
• SHE Representative
• Achieved First Aid Level A certification from Emed24 Rescue

• Contract management inspection and supervision for Swakop Uranium for compliance with safety requirements and procedures (SOPs).
• Performed daily inspections of safety protocols for production running, drilling, blasting, and pit areas.
• Ensured safe work environment during HTs and equipment assembly phases.
• Provided coaching and mentoring to employees on completing PTW, JSA, and Take 5 safety documents to align with SU standards.
• Attending line-up safety meetings, and five-minute safety talks, interacting with employees to resolve safety concerns and addressing them with management to get commitment to rectify unsafe conditions, behaviours and acts.
• Performed regular inspections of construction site fleet laydown area to maintain safety and organisation.
• Commissioning and implementing of GMS & Beifang mining sites and fleet:
• Conducted light surveying for HT fleet to confirm compliance with legalisation and production readiness standards.

• Operated Caterpillar dozers D275, D375, D65E, DZ9, and DZ10 for excavation and site preparation tasks.
• Operated Caterpillar loaders 428C, 920, 988, 988F, 988G, and WA600 for efficient material handling and distribution.
• Operated Caterpillar excavators, including PC200 and PC1820, along with forklifts for construction tasks.
• Operated light duty vehicles including CE 08, 4x4, and ambulance for site transportation and logistics support.
• Authorized to Operate/Drive the following Earth Moving Machines: