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Dr Mapitso Bontle Bonokwane-Motsepa is the occupational health practitioner at Kolomela mine in Postmasburg in the Northern Cape. She obtained her degree from the Instituto Superior de Ciencias Médicas de Villa Clara in Cuba, and counts among her skills emergency medicine, trauma and medical emergency care, and obstetric procedures. She also works part time in private practice at surrounding mines. She is married with three children
“Always be clear about what your goals are”
What does your position entail?
As well as being your occupational health practitioner at Kolomela mine in Postmasburg, I am the legal appointee as per section 13 of the Mine Health and Safety Act. I play an advisory role to management and employees regarding health matters, working capacity and requirements, as well as working conditions and returning to work after an illness. I advise management regarding the department of mineral resources and energy’s regulations, and ensure that they comply to statutory requirements. I provide expert advice as a member of the operations risk assessment team to ensure minimal production interruption. Lastly, I optimise human resources in a way that maximum output is delivered by the section as a whole, while continually striving towards improving workers’ performance and work ethic.
What personal experience was the catalyst for finding yourself where you are today?
While growing up
