Isaac makes moves in the right spaces

Isaac Nkosinathi Sangweni, Phalanndwa Colliery Stockpile Supervisor

Isaac Nkosinathi Sangweni spent six years sharpening his skills in mining which has elevated him from tarpaulin assistant to stockpile supervisor at Phalanndwa Colliery. Isaac is elated over his recent promotion. He joined the mine in 2022. Before getting promoted Isaac used his extensive mining knowledge to assist at the weighbridge and stockpile areas.

Unbeknown to him his openness to learning and resourcefulness would prepare him for his current job. Isaac says the working environment at Phalanndwa added to his growth. "I received a warm welcome and was treated with kindness when I started.

Everyone took the time to show me how things work here,” he says. Isaac also developed an interest for supply chain management over the years resulting in him enrolling to study it in 2019. “I was pursuing the qualification through long-distance learning and unfortunately, I was unable to complete it due to challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.” Despite this setback, Isaac is determined to complete his qualification and make his way into the field of supply chain. For now, he intends to excel in his new role.