Vielet Semakaleng Hilane
Metallurgical Engineer
Roodepoort
Summary
Vielet Hilane is a young woman who is career driven, highly motivated, disciplined, focused and willing to learn. She holds degrees in engineering and sciences both from Wits University. She has experience in laboratory experiments, research data collection, data analysis and space organizing. Passionate about contributing to projects sh is part of and willing to communicate for good output to the project.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Engineer Trainee
MINTEK
Randburg
2021.06 - Current
- Learnt how to write professional proposals and reports to clients
-Completed projects under supervision of seniors
-Part of MINTEK pilot plant campaigns
-Part of ongoing pilot plant campaign team called AfriTIN
-Research project for hydrogen reduction process
-Research project for slag properties using computational modelling
Computational Modelling Research
MINTEK
Randburg
2018.12 - 2021.06
-Wrote a full research proposal for designing Ni-based alloys using computational and experimental work
-Performed tests of prototypes and final products
-Completed requirements and project plans.
In-service Training
MINTEK
Randburg
2017.12 - 2018.01
- Was part of MINTEK high pulp flotation test group
In-service Training
MINTEK
Randburg
2016.12 - 2017.01
-Gained relevant training on communition work specifically PGM's minerals milling and sizing
-Wrote a report and reported the results in a form of presentation
In-service Training
MINTEK
Randburg
2016.01 - 2016.01
-Did full research on PGM's flotation
- Part of PGM's flotation plant campaign
-Wrote a report and presented on the information learnt during the service
Education
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 2014.01 - 2017.03
Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Metallurgical Engineering
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 2017.01 - 2019.03
Skills
Trained in flotation skills, furnace operatins and minerals processing basics
Trained in computational modelling using CASTEP and FactSage
Project Management
Lab test setup
Researching knowledge
Excellent problem-solving skills
Documentation
Certification
Perfect Presentation Skills Training
Timeline
Practical Project Management
2022-02
Perfect Presentation Skills Training
2021-11
Project Management Fundamentals
2021-10
Mastering Business Communication training
2021-09
Engineer Trainee
MINTEK
2021.06 - Current
Computational Modelling Research
MINTEK
2018.12 - 2021.06
In-service Training
MINTEK
2017.12 - 2018.01
Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Metallurgical Engineering
University of Witwatersrand
2017.01 - 2019.03
In-service Training
MINTEK
2016.12 - 2017.01
In-service Training
MINTEK
2016.01 - 2016.01
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science
University of The Witwatersrand
2014.01 - 2017.03