Dundee Precious Metals has announced the appointment of Nokokure “Noks” Katjiuongua as its Director of Asset Management, effective from 01 March 2018.
The Tsumeb-based firm announced this in a media statement issued on Friday, adding that Katjiuongua’s appointment aims at transforming the organisation into a world-class toll smelter.
According to the statement, Katjiuongua will lead the development of Dundee’s asset management strategy, while being accountable for maintenance, projects, utilities and contractors.
In addition, he will be the site custodian for engineering standards.
“Katjiuongua brings over 28 years of experience in senior leadership positions, from both private and public sectors,” the statement said.
He also held executive-level positions such as: General Manager of Ground Operations for Air Namibia’s worldwide ground handling cargo operations, Operations Director at a junior mining company in Angola, co-owned by the TransHex Group and Acting Chief Executive Officer at Roads Contractor Company (RCC) Limited.”
The new director was also Head of the Engineering Department at Namdeb Diamond Corporation (Pty) limited.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Herlot-Watt University and a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southampton both in the United Kingdom.
Katjioungua was quoted as saying he has always admired the innovation and impact of Dundee’s products and services and what they have on people’s lives globally and hopes to contribute to the company’s continued success and leadership in changing the world.