Thabo Gazi

Thabo Gazi has a diverse work experience in the mining and safety industry. Thabo currently holds the position of Head of Safety: SA Operations at Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited. Prior to this, they worked as a Risk Manager at the same company.

Thabo also has experience as a part-time Lecturer and Consultant at the University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria from 2015 to 2021.

Before that, they served as the Executive Head of Safety and Sustainable Development at Hernic Ferrochrome (Pty) Ltd from 2012 to 2014.

Thabo has held leadership positions in the public sector as well. Thabo worked as the Chief Executive Officer at the Mine Health and Safety Council from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, they were the Chief Inspector of Mines at the Department of Mineral Resources from 2007 to 2010, and the Principal Inspector of Mines at the Department of Minerals and Energy from 2004 to 2006.

Thabo'searly career started as a Mining Engineer at AngloGold Ashanti from 1998 to 2001.

Throughout their career, Thabo has gained expertise in safety management, sustainable development, and mining engineering.

Thabo Gazi's education history begins in 1993 when they enrolled at the University of the Witwatersrand, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Mining Engineering. Thabo completed this program in 1997.

Afterward, Thabo attended Tshedimosetso Secondary School from 1990 to 2001 and obtained their Matriculation degree, with a focus on Maths and Science.

In 2014, Thabo Gazi furthered their education by enrolling in the Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University. Thabo pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, specializing in Business Administration and Management, General. Thabo completed this program in 2017.

Thabo Gazi also obtained additional certifications, including a Blasting Certificate, Mine Manager Certificate, and Mine Overseer Certificate, from the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR). The specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided in the given information.