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PERSONAL PARTICULARS Surname Anderson (neè Dealie) Names Frances Felicitee Date of Birth 10 August 1972 Place of Birth Windhoek Nationality Namibian Identity Number 72081000539 Driving Licence Code BE Languages English, Afrikaans Marital Status Married Home Address 2 Aldridge Street Vineta Swakopmund Namibia Postal Address P.O. Box 3445 Swakopmund Namibia Telephone Numbers 264 – 64 – 46 28 11 +264 811 22 5171 Electronic Mail [email protected]

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SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEMENT HISTORY (20 YEARS):

To date -2013: Langer Heinrich Uranium Ltd:

2017-to date: Manager SHERS (Patterson Job Grade E)

2017 – 2015: Manager Sustainability (Patterson Job Grade E)

2013 – 2015: Manager Environment (Patterson Job Grade E) 2013 – 2002: Rössing Uranium Limited a Business Unit of Rio Tinto PLC:

2012 – 2013: Manager Operational Support (Patterson Job Grade E)

2007 – 2012: Manager Sustainable Development (Patterson Job Grade E)

2005 – 2007: Manager OHSE & Risk Management (Patterson Job Grade E)

2003 - 2005: Superintendent OH & E Management (Patterson Job Grade D-upper)

2002 – 2003:Technical Support Environmental (Patterson Job Grade C5) 2002 – 1996: Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources

1999 – 2001: Marine Biologist: Section Head: Fish Ageing

1996 – 1999: Fisheries Research Technician

SUMMARY OF ACADEMIC QUALIFCATIONS: Tertiary education

1996 – 1999: Masters of Philosophy (University of Bergen, NORWAY)

1992 – 1995: Bachelor of Science (University of Namibia)

1991: TUCSIN

Secondary education

1985 – 1990: Ella du Plessis High School

Primary education

1979 – 1984: Gammams Primary School

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EMPLOYEMENT HISTORY MINING INDUSTRY: 2017 to date: Manager Safety, Health, Environment, Radiation and Security (SHERS) The core purpose of this role involved the provision of appropriate services and support to Langer Heinrich Uranium management in order to achieve a workplace free from SHERS incidents whilst ensuring compliance with the relevant legal and other requirements and reducing SHERS risks. Key performance areas and results of this position include: 1. Policy and Strategy development and implementation

Provide input into development and review of Business Policies.

Develop and implement SHERS Management strategies that will meet stated Policy objectives.

Manage on-going alignment of the SHERS Management plan with the changing business needs within the dynamic business environment.

Design and manage implementation of the following SHERS Management strategies:

o Compliance strategy. o Communication and Reporting strategy. o Training strategy and. o Networking and engagement strategy.

2. People, budget and resources management

Develop and manage departmental workforce plan in alignment to Langer Heinrich Uranium’s Human Resources strategy.

Recruit team members into department that will deliver on-time, efficient and effective output.

Accountable for the Performance Management of team members through the

identification of appropriate key deliverable, setting of objectives and targets and

implement correct corrective action as needed in order to achieve the department

objectives.

Develop team member’s talent through appropriate coaching and mentoring programmes.

Assist in preparation of Personal Career Development Plans, appraise progress

and provide training and coaching to develop subordinates to their full potential

Conduct regular sectional staff meetings.

Develop and managed Department operational and capital budget plan.

Plan, prepare and manage the SHERS Management Department’s capital and operational budgets including the development of a five year budget forecast.

Ensure the SHERS Management team have all the needed resources available which enabled the team to deliver on the agreed objectives within budget, on time and effective.

Negotiate and manage SHERS Management service level agreements and manage the associated cost.

3. SHERS Management

Lead and managed facilitation of the implementation of SHERS programmes.

Facilitate the implementation of EMS in accordance with Paladin and ISO Standards (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 26000 etc.) across the business.

Review practices and facilities in respect of the management SHERS risks.

Provide technical advice, guidance, tools and systems to relevant stakeholders in the areas of SHERS Management.

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Identify and address SHERS Management improvement needs and requirements.

Track emerging SHER and security issues, information, technology and regulatory trends and applied where appropriate.

4. Engagement and communication

Provide input into SHERS Management communication plan and was responsible for the successful implementation of this plan across the business.

Chair and participated in discussions (formal and informal) to identify SHERS concerns, developed solutions and work on improvement processes.

Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to understand their concerns and expectations.

Develop and manage Langer Heinrich Uranium’s SHERS Management systems (policies, standard of instructions, work plans, objectives and targets).

Represent Langer Heinrich Uranium at various external forums (locally, nationally and internationally).

Prepare monthly, six monthly and annual reports on SHERS performance for both internal and external distribution to various.

Chair various of SHERS working groups (internally and externally) as well as served on a range of OHSE steering committees (internally and externally)

Collaborate with Paladin’s Sustainability teams and Namibian Uranium Industry. 5. Training

Assess, review and manage the SHERS Management training plan.

Ensure that the SHERS Management team and operational leaders are trained at all levels and in the position to recognise and manage the SHERS impacts to a level as low as reasonably possible and improved performance.

Provide the technical advice and support to peers at Langer Heinrich Uranium, Paladin and within the Namibian Uranium Industry.

Share SHERS expertise, build skill and capability. 6. HSE Incident investigations

Lead and participate in incidence investigations to established route causes and contributing factors using Root Cause Analysis.

Recommend corrective and preventative actions to prevent a recurrence of incidence, and assisted in close out and verification of actions.

7. Record keeping and document control

All the records and documents generated within the SHERS Management Department were created, received, stored, distributed, maintained, accessed, used and disposed through a process that meets the ISO requirements on documentation, document control, and data and records management.

8. Compliance, quality assurance and improvement

Ensure compliance with the relevant SHERS legal requirements and commitments.

Coordinate and facilitate SHERS Management audits.

Conduct technical, system and performance audits in all areas on the Mine in conformance with the requirements of the relevant legal requirements, ISO 14001, NOSA, Industry and Paladin Standards.

Ensure that the company comply with the ISO 14001 standards, and maintained its certification.

Contributed to policy formulation (internally as well as at National level). 9. LHU-company and Industry committees/panels, trustees:

I do represent LHU on the following: o Company-Union Negations team. o Tender Board committee. o Provident Fund.

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o Recruitment panel. o Chairing of disciplinary hearings. o Technical Committees. o NUA Sustainability committee and associated working groups.

2015 to 2017: Manager Sustainability Reporting to the Managing Director, the Sustainability Manager is responsible for integration of the Sustainability System into the operations at Langer Heinrich Uranium (Pty) Ltd (LHU). This is achieved through the provision of strategic input, specialist advice, tools, and work systems which are aligned to group policies and relevant legal and other requirements. The core purpose of this role is to ensure LHU operates in full compliance with relevant Sustainability requirements, whilst mitigation Sustainability risk as far as reasonably possible. Key performance areas and key results of this position include: 1. Policy Review

Provide input into development and review of Paladins Sustainability Policy and associated objectives.

Provides input into the development and review of LHU Policies (e.g. Human Resources, Health, Safety, Radiation, etc.) and assist in the identification of these Policy objectives.

Provide input into company-wide Policy development and identification of Policy objectives.

2. Strategy Development, management and implementation

Identify and provide input into strategic business drivers which assist in ensuring LHU meets stated Policy objectives.

Accountable for the development LHU’s sustainability strategy

Designed and lead the implementation and business integration of LHU’s Sustainability strategy.

Design, review and managing of the following strategies at LHU’s: o Environment Management. o Mine Closure Management. o Communication and Reporting. o Corporate Social Investment. o Sustainability Compliance and Assurance. o Networking and engagement strategy.

3. Systems design, integration and management

Facilitate the development and implementation of all Sustainability, standards and guidelines.

Managed, reviewed and approved all Sustainability related systems and work programmes to ensure the Sustainability strategy is implemented and integrated across the business.

4. Networking and Engagement

Build relationships by sharing business information and knowledge.

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (Interested and affected parties) with regards to concerns permissions, exemptions and legal liability.

5. Communication

Communicate regularly (internally and externally) at local and international levels with across a wide spectrum (audience and scope of work).

6. Reporting

Develop and release quality reports on-time to the relevant audience. Ensure the information is factual and can be audited against agreed commitments, standards

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and guidelines. Reports include compliance reports, global corporate reports and due diligence report and Industry reports.

7. People Management

Developed and manage departmental workforce plan in alignment to LHU Human Resources strategy.





objectives.

Developing team’s talent through appropriate coaching and mentoring programmes.

Assist in preparation of career Personal Development Plans, appraise progress


Conduct regular sectional staff meetings to open up communication channels.

8. Budget Management

Develop and managing operational and capital budgets to ensure adequate funds are available to execute core deliverables effectively, on-time and on-budget every time to ensure overall company objectives be able to do more with less in this volatile economic climate we are operating.

Identify and implement cost saving initiatives within area of responsibility.

Monitor monthly costs and review variances with subordinates.

Ensure environmental accounting practices are used to drive eco-efficiency and to inform the reduction of future liabilities.

9. Resource management

Managing the correct identification and correct sourcing of department equipment.

Ensure the equipment in department is not only available but is operating at a level it should through a planning and maintenance plan of equipment used in my Department.


All the records and documents generated within the SD department are created, received, stored, distributed, maintained, accessed, used and disposed through a process that meets the ISO 14001 and ISO 26000 requirements on data, record, document control and management.


Directed, reviewed and approved all Sustainability information to ensure the information to stakeholders is factually correct.

Developed and maintained Standards of Instructions to ensure LHU is compliant with relevant legislation and applicable requirements (e.g. ISO 14040, ISO 9001 and ISO14001 requirements).

Conducted technical, system and performance audits in the areas of Community and Environmental Management to ensure conformance with the relevant legislative and applicable requirements (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 14040, ISO 26000 and Global Reporting Initiatives).

12. LHU-company and Industry committees:

I represented LHU on the following committees: o Company-Union Negations team. o Tender Board committees. o Recruitment panels. o Chairing of disciplinary hearings. o Technical Committees.

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o NUA Sustainability committee and associated working groups. 2013 to 2015: Manager Environment The core purpose of this role is to ensure LHU operates in full compliance with relevant Environment requirements, whilst mitigating Environmental risk associated with LHU’s activities, products and services as low as possible. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Environment Manager is responsible for identifying applicable environmental regulations, impacts and risks while managing the integration of the Environment Management System into the operations at Langer Heinrich in terms of the Company Environmental Policy, the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and applicable legal and other requirements. The position provides strategic input, specialist advice and associated tools, processes and methodologies to assist with integrated environmental management in line with Group policies and statutory requirements. The role is also responsible for leadership and development of environmental staff ensuring all environmental programs, procedures, training, work practices and controls are effectively implemented within the Company. Key performance areas and key results of this position include: 1. Policy development

Provide input into development and review of Paladins Environment Policy and associated objectives.

Provides input into the development and review of LHU Policies (e.g. Human Resources, Health, Safety, Radiation, etc.) and assist in the identification of these Policy objectives.

2. Strategy Development, management and implementation

Identified strategic vehicles which enable LHU to meet Environment objectives at business level.

Managed, reviewed and approved all Environment Management Systems (EMS) and work programmes to ensure the Environmental strategy was implemented and integrated across the business.

Designed and managing implementation of LHU’s Environmental: o Compliance and Assurance strategy. o Risk Management and Mitigation strategy. o Communication and Reporting strategy. o Training strategy. o Record keeping and document control strategy. o Networking and engagement strategy. o Closure Management Plan strategy.

3. Environmental Systems design, integration and management

Ensure LHU Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is executed as per commitments and remained current.

Ensure all Environmental Impact Assessments are conducted and are approved.

Analyse business processes (through the entire life-cycle) to evaluate Environmental risks and advise on the risk management and risk mitigation plans.

Continuously analyse and advise on the impact of legislation, business requirements and stakeholder views on the business risk profile.

Review and provide specialist advice into Environmental Management Programs (e.g. Air quality, Noise, Biodiversity, Resource use, Land-use Management,

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Water Management, Waste (Mineral and Non-mineral) Management, Archaeology and Closure Plan) and ensure continual improvement

Ensure LHU retain ISO14001 certification. 4. Networking and Engagement

Development an Environmental Networking and engagement Standard operating procedure (SOP) in line with LHU’s networking and engagement strategy.

Managing the implementation of the Environment networking and engagement SOP throughout the organisation.

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (identified interested and affected parties).

Build professional relationships by sharing relevant environment information and knowledge to identified stakeholders.

5. Communication

Designed the Environmental internal communication SOP and managing the integration of this communications plan across LHU.

6. Reporting

Develop and release factual, quality reports on-time to the relevant identified and appropriate audience.

7. People Management

Developed and manage departmental workforce plan in alignment to LHU Human Resources strategy.





objectives.

Developing team member’s talent through appropriate coaching and mentoring programmes.




8. Budget Management

Develop and managing both operational and capital budgets to ensure adequate funds are available to execute core deliverables effectively, on-time and on-budget.

Identify and implement cost saving initiatives within area of responsibility.

Monitor monthly costs and review variances with subordinates.

Assist in developing and reviewing Closure Cost Provisions. 9. Resource management

Managing the correct identification and correct sourcing of department equipment.

Ensure the equipment in department is not only available but is operating at a level it should through a planning and maintenance plan of equipment used in my Department.

10. Incident investigation

Participated in incidence investigations to established route causes and contributing factors using Root Cause Analysis (at LHU we made use ICAM® tool).

Recommended corrective and preventative actions to prevent a recurrence of incidence, and assisted in close out and verification of actions.


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All the records and documents generated within the Environment department were created, received, stored, distributed, maintained, accessed, used and disposed through a process that meets the ISO 14001 requirements on data, record, document control and management.


Directed, reviewed and approved all Environment information to ensure the information to stakeholders are factual and auditable.

Developed and maintained Standards of Instruction (in line with ISO 14040, ISO 9001 and ISO14001 requirements) to ensure LHU is compliant with relevant legislation and requirements.

Conducted technical, system and performance audits in the areas of Community and Environment Management to ensure conformance with the relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 14040, ISO 26000 and Global Reporting Initiative).

2012 to 2013: Manager Operational Support The primary purpose of this role involved supporting the Managing Director and the Chief Operating Officer in driving the strategic thinking and planning for Rössing Uranium Limited (RUL) to ensure business objectives are met. Below follow examples of some of business objectives I have; identified, designed, lead and managed. 1. Project Management

Facilitation of Cost Savings Project across the business worth USA$30 million through cash saving ideas. Within a period of three months, this project was 30% above target performance.

2. Designed and facilitate the business integration of Rössing’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Plan

Designed the CSI system (Steering committee charter, operational system, performance indicators and Monitoring and Evaluation framework).

Lead the facilitation of the implementation and business integration of Rössing’s CSI plan. This efficient, effective user-friendly CSI-system resulted:

o In streamlining the CSI reporting. o Agreed CSI targets being met by accountable pillar owners. o Positioned Rössing:

To clearly demonstrate its socio-economic footprint (Ownership and shareholding, Management Control, Employment Equity, Human Resources and Skills Development, Preferential procurement and Enterprise Development, Community and Social Investment).

To demonstrate compliance to relevant regulations (e.g. Employment Equity, Environmental Management, Training Levies) and is currently well positioned to meet future legal and other requirements or standards (e.g. NEEEF, or any related requirement).

Each CSI pillar has key performance indicators with targets and, To objectively monitor, evaluate and improve on its CSI

performance. 3. Business Improvement Projects

In addition, I identified, designed, facilitate and managed business improvement projects ranging from OHSE&C, productivity and compliance with specific emphasis on OHSE compliance.

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2007 to 2012: Manager Sustainable Development (SD) The primary purpose of this position included designing, establishing and managing Rössing’s Sustainable Development (SD) Department. Key performance areas and results of this position include: 1. Developed and facilitate business integration of SD Strategy

Designed and lead the implementation of Rössing’s Sustainable Development (SD) strategy which was aligned to Rio Tinto’s SD Policy objectives.

Provided strategic direction on all SD (Environment, Product Stewardship, Community Relations, Relevant legal other requirements and Socio-economic) matters and ensured business adherence to all relevant SD matters.

Designed and managed implementation of the following SD strategies: o Communication and Reporting strategy. o Compliance and Assurance strategy. o Networking and engagement strategy. o Training strategy.

Facilitated the development and implementation of all SD policies, standards and guidelines (Community Relations, Product Stewardship, Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Socio-Economics).

Managed, reviewed and approved all SD related systems and work programmes to ensure the SD strategy was implemented and integrated across the business.


Designed the blue-print of the SD department (wrote role descriptions and evaluated the grade of the roles, interviewed, recommended successful candidates for recruitment).

Lead, managed, direct and guided a multi-disciplinary team (Environmental, Socio-Economics, Community Relations and Compliance) of technical experts.

Managed and developed performance objectives, targets & KPIs for the SD team to ensure the SD team delivered on the agreed performance objectives.

Supported and reviewed individual development plans of SD team.

Approved recommendations of appointments, performance appraisals, work plans, of SD team members.

Planned, prepared and managed the SD Departments capital and operational budgets including the development of a five year budget forecast.

Ensured the SD team have all the needed resources available which enabled the team to deliver on the agreed objectives within budget, on time and effective.

Negotiated SD service level agreements and managed the associated cost. 3. Stakeholder engagement and communication

Developed and managed the SD engagement and communication plan.

Ensured this plan was aligned and integrated with Rössing’s overall company engagement and communication strategy.

Developed, managed and reviewed identified SD stakeholders.

Actively engaged with internal and external stakeholders to understand their concerns and expectations in terms of Rössing’s SD impacts.

Developed and managed Rössing’s Communities systems (policies, standard of instructions, work plans, objectives and targets).

Represented Rössing at various external forums (locally, nationally and internationally).

Prepared monthly, six monthly and annual reports on SD performance for both internal and external distribution to various.

Chaired a number of SD working groups (internally and externally) as well as served on a range of SD steering committees (internally and externally).

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Served as a working group member of the World Nuclear Association (WNA) who participated in the development of an Internationally Standardized Reporting (Checklist) on Sustainable Development Performance of Uranium Mining and Processing Sites.

4. Training

Developed and managed an SD training plan for the SD program.

Reviewed and approved SD training material (e.g. induction programs).

Ensured SD trainers were equipped to deliver value add training to the business.

Provided technical advice and supported peers at Rössing, Rio Tinto and within the Namibian Uranium Industry through the Uranium Institute.


Directed, reviewed and approved all SD information to ensure the information to stakeholders is correct and that this information addressed Community, Customer and Environmental expectations.

Developed and maintained Standards of Instruction (in line with ISO 14040, ISO 9001 and ISO14001 requirements) to ensure Rössing is compliant with relevant legislation and requirements.

Ensured adequate resources were available to support Rössing in achieving compliance with all relevant legal and other requirements by conducting audits, risk assessments and bench marking exercises.

Conducted technical, system and performance audits in the areas of Community and Environmental Management to ensure conformance with the relevant legislative and other requirements of the ISO 14001, ISO 14040, ISO 26000, GRI and Rio Tinto (these audits included: Safety, Health, Environment, Product Stewardship and Communities).

6. HSE Incident investigation

Lead and participated in incidence investigations to established route causes and contributing factors using Root Cause Analysis (at Rössing we made use TapRoot® tool as well Trouble Shooting Tools).



All the records and documents generated within the SD department were created, received, stored, distributed, maintained, accessed, used and disposed through a process that meets the ISO 14001 requirements on data, record, document control and management.

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2005 – 2006: Manager Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental and Risk Management (OHSE & Risk Management) The core purpose of this role involved the provision of appropriate services and support to Rössing management in order to achieve a workplace free from OHSE and Security incidents whilst ensuring compliance with the relevant legal and other requirements and reducing OHSE risks. Key performance areas and results of this position include: 1. Policy and Strategy development and implementation

Provide input into development and review of Business Policies.

Developed and implement OHSE&R Management strategies that will meet stated Policy objectives.

Managed on-going alignment of the OHSE & Risk Management plan with the changing business needs within the dynamic business environment.

Designed and managed implementation of the following OHSE & Risk Management strategies:

o Compliance strategy. o Communication and Reporting strategy. o Training strategy. o Networking and engagement strategy.


Developed and manage departmental workforce plan in alignment to Rössing’s Human Resources strategy.





objectives.

Developing team member’s talent through appropriate coaching and mentoring programmes.




Develop and managed Department operational and capital budget plan.

Planned, prepared and managed the OHSE & Risk Management Department’s capital and operational budgets including the development of a five year budget forecast.

Ensured the OHSE & Risk Management team have all the needed resources available which enabled the team to deliver on the agreed objectives within budget, on time and effective.

Negotiated and managed OHSE & Risk Management service level agreements and managed the associated cost.

3. Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management (OHS&E)

Lead and managed facilitation of the implementation of OHSE programmes.

Facilitate the implementation of EMS in accordance with Rio Tinto and ISO 14001 Standards across the business.

Reviewed practices and facilities in respect of the management OHSE risks Provided technical advice, guidance, tools and systems to relevant stakeholders in the areas of OHSE & Risk Management.

Identified and addressed OHSE and Risk Management improvement needs and requirements.

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Tracked emerging OHSE and security issues, information, technology and regulatory trends and applied where appropriate.


Provided input into OHSE & Risk Management communication plan and was responsible for the successful implementation of this plan across the business.

Chaired and participated in discussions (formal and informal) to identify OHSE concerns, developed solutions and work on improvement processes.

Communicated with internal and external stakeholders to understand their concerns and expectations.

Developed and managed Rössing’s OHSE & Risk Management systems (policies, standard of instructions, work plans, objectives and targets)

Represented Rössing at various external forums (locally, nationally and internationally).

Prepared monthly, six monthly and annual reports on OHSE performance for both internal and external distribution to various.

Chaired a number of OHSE working groups (internally and externally) as well as served on a range of OHSE steering committees (internally and externally).

Collaborated with Rio Tinto OHSE &Risk teams and Namibian Uranium Industry. 5. Training

Assessed, reviewed and managed the OHSE & Risk Management training plan.

Ensured that the OHSE & Risk Management team and operational leaders are trained at all levels and in the position to recognised and managed the OHSE impacts to a level as low as reasonably possible and improved performance.

Provided the technical advice and support to peers at Rössing, Rio Tinto and within the Namibian Uranium Industry.

Shared OHSE expertise, build skill and capability. 6. HSE Incident investigations




All the records and documents generated within the OHSE & Risk Management Department were created, received, stored, distributed, maintained, accessed, used and disposed through a process that meets the ISO 14001 requirements on documentation, document control, and data and records management.


Ensured compliance with the relevant OHSE legislation and requirements.

Coordinate and facilitate OHSE and Risk Management audits.

Conducted technical, system and performance audits in all areas on the Mine in conformance with the requirements of the ISO 14001 and Rio Tinto.

Ensured that the company complied with the ISO 14001 standards, and maintained its certification.

Contributed to policy formulation (internally as well as at National level).

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2002-2005: Superintendent Occupational Health & Environmental Management (OH&E) The main function of this role was to provide OH&E systems and services that ensured Rössing employees understood, identified and managed OH & E Risks associated with Rössing’s activities to a level as low as possible, whilst complying with applicable OH&E legal and other requirements and retain ISO 14001 certification. Key performance areas and results of this position include: 1. Budget and resources management

The short and long term activities of the section as well as ensuring that the goals of the section are in line with that to that of the company.

Planned sectional activities in such a manner as to ensure compliance to legal requirements, improvement on OHSE performance as well as coordination between sectional activities and the vision of the company.

Managed direct costs of the OH & E Management section and ensured the OH&E teams have all the needed resources available which enabled the team to deliver on the agreed objectives within budget, on time and effective.

2. Occupational Health and Environmental Management (OH&E)

Provided technical guidance, support and management of OH&E programs and standards through training coaching and mentoring.

Developed, implemented, improved and managed of OH&E systems.

Tracked emerging OH&E issues, information, technology and regulatory trends and applied where appropriate.

Reviewed, improved and assisted the line with the implementation of OH&E mitigation programmes and plans.

Managed the OH&E database.

Reviewed and managed implementation of OH&E training programmes.

Lead internal EIA’s and participate in external EIA’s. 3. Compliance and data quality assurance

Ensured compliance with the relevant OHSE legislation and requirements.

Conducted technical, system and performance audits in all areas on the Mine in conformance with the requirements of the ISO 14001 and Rio Tinto.

Managed all data and equipment to ensure data quality.

Initiated and implemented projects that improved and rectify work practices to ensure quality data.


As custodian of the Environmental Management System (EMS), ensured: o Compliance with the ISO 14001 standards. o Maintained ISO 14001 certification.

Develop and coordinate OH&E auditing program.

Lead OH&E audits. 4. Risk Management

Reviewed practices and facilities in respect of OH&E risks.

Ensured minimisation of risks by fostering the employment of environmentally sound technologies and appropriate procedures.

Identified OH&E improvement needs and requirements and addressed them appropriately to ensure continuous improvement and risk reduction.


Provided input into the OHSE & Risk Management communication plan and aligned OH&E communication plan accordingly.

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Chaired and participated in discussions (formal and informal) to identify OH & E concerns and developed solutions to the concerns and also jointly work on improvement processes.

Initiated and participated in internal and external stakeholder engagement.

Submitted monthly, six monthly and annual reports to the Manager OHSE & Risk Management.

Contributed towards the annual Stakeholders report.

Represented Rössing at various internal and external platforms (presentations, working groups, workshops etc.).

6. Training

Reviewed and approved training material developed by OH&E technical support team.

Ensured that the OH&E staff and operational leaders received effective OH&E training all levels.

Provided technical guidance, support and management of OH&E programs and standards.

7. HSE Incident investigations




All the records and documents generated within the OHSE & Risk Management Department were created, received, stored, distributed, maintained, accessed, used and disposed through a process that meets the ISO 14001 requirements on documentation, document control, and data and records management.

2002- 2003: Technical Support Environment I provided environmental technical advice in areas of Environmental Impact Assessment, interpretation and application of the applicable Environmental Standards, National and International Legal and other requirements to support Rössing’s goal of minimising its impact to the Environment and ensuring compliance to all relevant legal other requirements. Key performance areas and results of this position include: 1. Environmental program management

Data management (this included; analysis, interpretation, report writing as well as the data integrity).

Instrument management (this included, sourcing and maintenance of instrument – inclusive of ensuring calibration is up to date).

Environmental program management included: o Lead, managed and supported development of Environmental Impacts

Assessments. o Lead, manage and supported the development and implementation of

Environmental Management Plans. o Developed and applied quality control on work practices and programmes

for improvement purposes and ensured quality of work practices and programmes were maintained.

o Reviewed and recommended corrective actions. o Initiated, compiled and reviewed relevant reports. o Identified environmental improvement needs.

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o Provided environmental technical support to the business which reduced environmental risks.

o Provided support to the line to ensured impact/aspect register was up to date.

2. Environmental compliance and auditing

Researched literature to continuously assess Rössing’s standards compared to local and international practices.

Liaised with government ministries to follow developments in respect of legislative changes.


Conducted technical, system and performance audits in all areas on the Mine in conformance with the requirements of the ISO 14001.


Liaised with peers and OHSE & Risk Management teams to address Environmental risks associated with the business.

Presented technical talks on research findings (internally and externally).

Submitted monthly, six monthly and annual reports to the Manager OHSE & Risk Management.

Contributed towards the development of the annual Stakeholders report

Represented Rössing at various internal and external platforms (presentations, working groups, workshops etc.).

4. Training

Designed and presented environmental training courses to employees across the business.

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MARINE INDUSTRY 1999 – 2001: Marine Biologist (Section head - Fish Ageing): The primary objective involved the establishment, leading and management of this section. A core deliverable of the team involved fish aging, which forms the baseline information for fish stock assessment. Key performance areas and results of this position include: 1. Planning

Developed short and medium term goals of section.

Prepared annual budget and managed expenses within area of responsibility.

Identified and plan resources for section (human and equipment). 2. Management (people, budget and resources)

Planned, prepared and managed the sections budget.

Ensured the team members of the section have all the needed resources available which enabled the team to deliver on the agreed objectives within budget, on time and effective.

Planned and managed the work program for the team.

Managed the work performance of the team through regular performance reviews.

3. Communication and engagement

Submitted monthly and annual reports.

Engaged with peers internally and externally (National and International).

Presented research findings to public both on a National and International level.

Participated in workshop, seminars, and conferences and working groups. 4. Training

Provided Technical guidance, support and management of Fish Ageing programs through practical, training, coaching and mentoring.

Developed training material to interpret otoliths.

Trained team members to correctly interpret otoliths. 5. Scientific research and analysis

Participated in annual research surveys at sea.

Data management (this included; analysis, interpretation, report writing as well as the data integrity).

Instrument management (this included, sourcing and maintenance of instrument – inclusive of ensuring calibration is up to date.)

Wrote scientific reports on research and contributed to recommendations being made to the Minister of Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources based on research findings on allocation of total allowable catches (fish).

Participated in otolith research work at the NOAA institute in Woods Hole, Boston.

Participated in bi-lateral research work between Namibia and Spain where I worked for one month in Spain.

Co-author of a research work that was published in the Journal of International Biology in 2001.

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1996 – 1999: Fisheries Research Technician The core purpose of this role was to provide support to the Marine Biologist in sampling and analysing and interpretation of data. Key performance areas and results of this position include: 1. Research surveys

Participated in annual stock assessment research surveys.

Participated in fish sampling (primarily hake, monk and herring). 2. Data Management

Verify and validate data that entered by Technical Assistants.

Reviewed, analysed and interpreted data. 3. Research and Scientific report writing

Interpreted data and wrote scientific reports and articles.

Provided input into recommendations for annual fish quotas. 4. Planning and budgeting

Developed short and medium term goals for my work program.

Prepared annual budget and managed expenses within area of responsibility.

Identified, plan and obtained resources to deliver on my agreed objectives. 5. Communication and engagement

Participated in workshops, seminars.

Presented findings on research to public.

Presented monthly and annual reports to section head.

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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil.) obtained from the University of Bergen, Norway (1996 to1999):

Mathematics

Statistics

Computer programming and problem solving (Informatics)

Oceanography

Ichthyology

Fisheries Stock Assessment

Fisheries Economics

Fisheries Management

Fishing Gear Technology

Fish Ageing These studies were in addition to a comprehensive thesis, which I completed as part of the program. The thesis is entitled: Effects of temperature and feeding conditions on the age of first check and first visible increment formation, somatic and otolith growth of Norwegian spring spawning herring (Clupea harengus L) larvae. This thesis was part of a European Union project. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) obtained from the University of Namibia (1992 -1995):

Botany I, II, and III

Zoology I, II, and III

Chemistry I

Geography I

Psychology I Lead Auditor Successfully completed a five day Lead Auditor course presented by BVQI which is an Internationally Accredited company which certified companies for International Standards such as ISO 14000, ISO 9000. ACHIEVEMENTS: 2011: Selected and successfully completed the Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship Programme. Rio Tinto nominated me and I am the first Namibian who have participated in this program and being a member of this prestigious body. 2003: Successfully completed a five-day Lead Auditor course presented by BVQI which is an Internationally Accredited company which certified companies for International Standards such as ISO 14000, ISO 9000 etc. A written examination followed in order to qualify as lead Auditor – I pass this examination. 2001: Paper accepted for publication in the International Journal of Biology. This paper was published in Journal of Fish Biology (2001) 59, 1153-1163. Title of study: “Comparison between micro- and macro-structure readings in the age estimations of Cape Hake.” 2001: Selected by Rotary International to represent Namibia in the Group Study Exchange Program (GSE) during the month of June (2002) in Normandy, France. 1999 - 1996: Received a NORAD scholarship to study towards a Master of Philosophy in Bergen, Norway. Obtained Master of Philosophy in Fisheries and Fisheries Management from University of Bergen, Norway. 1992-1995: Obtained B.Sc. from the University of Namibia (UNAM)

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1994: Compiled a Namibian rainfall map and an accompanying booklet with fellow students 1991: Through a bursary awarded by TUCSIN, attended one year program at TUCSIN in Windhoek External appointments 2011 to date: Rössing Pension Fund Trustee 2012 to date: Chairperson of the Legal working group within the Uranium Institute 2010 to date: Erongo Development Foundation Trustee 2012 to date: Chairperson of the St. Boniface Anglican Women Association

INTEREST: Sport

All types of outdoor sports, specifically jogging

Enjoy watching gymnastics (use to compete in this sport) and Grand Prix Social

Theatre, movies, ballets travelling and reading REFERENCES: Mr. Mike Leech Mobile phone: +264 (0)811 29 3129 E-mail: [email protected] Mr. Zebra Kasete Managing Director Dundee Precious Metals E-mail: [email protected] Dr Hashali Hamakwaya Director BCLME Swakopmund NAMIBIA Tel: 00 264 64 410 1000 Dr. Erica Mass University of Namibia Science Faculty Biology Department P.O. Box 13301 Windhoek NAMIBIA Tel: 00 264 61 2063 7440

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