Bonginkosi Ngqulunga

Bonginkosi Ngqulunga has an extensive work experience spanning over two decades. Bonginkosi is currently employed as the Snr Vice President & Head of Kroondal Operations at Sibanye-Stillwater since August 2021. Prior to this, they worked as the Chief Operating Officer and later Senior Vice President: Operations at VILLAGE MAIN REEF GROUP from 2019 to 2021. Before that, they served as a General Manager at Village Main Reef Gold Mining Company (1934) Limited from 2017 to 2019, where they were responsible for the overall strategic guidance and management of multiple operations. Bonginkosi also held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Bertograph (Pty) Ltd in 2017.

Bonginkosi'searlier experiences include roles at Impala Platinum as a General Manager from 2012 to 2017 and as a Mine Manager from 2011 to 2011. Bonginkosi worked as a Mine Manager at Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium from 2009 to 2011. Bonginkosi started their career at Implats in 2001, where they held various positions including Mine Manager, Mine Overseer, and Learner Official/Shift Supervisor.

Overall, Bonginkosi Ngqulunga has a diverse background in the mining industry, working in various management and leadership positions across different companies.

Bonginkosi Ngqulunga holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Mining and Mineral Engineering from Wits University, which was obtained from 1997 to 2000. Ngqulunga also completed a Master's in Business Leadership from the Unisa School of Business Leadership, specializing in Business Administration and Management, from 2006 to 2008. In addition to their degrees, Ngqulunga has obtained various certifications related to the mining industry, including Mine Manager's Certificate, Mine Overseer's Certificate, Blasting Certificate for Scheduled Mines, and Onsetter or Bankman's Certificate, all from the Department of Minerals Resources. The dates of when these certifications were obtained are not provided.