Serumola has
over 20 years of progressive mining, diamond processing and project management experience
gained in government, integrated engineering consultancy and production
environments. He holds a BSc
(Hons) in Mining Engineering (Mineral Processing Option) from Queen’s
University in Canada and an MSc in
Engineering Management from the University of Cape Town. He started his career with
the Department of
Mines and a few years later joined Geofl UX Consulting Engineers as a Process
Engineer. Serumola
joined Debswana – Jwaneng Mine in 2004 and has made a significant contribution
to the success of Jwaneng Mine, both from a leadership and technical
perspectives. In 2007, he initiated and led a diverse team of engineers in
designing and construction of slimes dams using waste rocks which became a game
changer for Jwaneng Mine by significantly reducing the risks associated with
the operation of slimes dams.
Between 2013 and 2018, he held the position of Senior Ore Processing Manager in Ore Processing department where he led a diverse team of engineers and metallurgists to achieve excellent results in the operation and maintenance of all diamond processing plants at Jwaneng Mine. In 2015, Serumola
led yet another cross-functional team to develop and launch a new behavioural
safety program called Remmogo.
As Assistant
General Manager, his primary responsibilities are in managing people, safety,
production (Mining,
Processing, MRM and Engineering) and business intelligence. Key to these
deliverables are championing
the Trade Union-Management consultative forum at Jwaneng Mine. He successfully transitioned
Cut 8 from Contractor to Owner Mining and started Cut 9 through a contractor
mining. Through his
energy and focused engagement of Jwaneng Mine employees and business partners,
he has influenced a
positive safety culture of ownership and genuine care for people.
Sed has also
undergone several leadership development programs including the prestigious Executing
Strategy
for Results from London Business School.
Sed is
married to Francinah Tjitjindua and they have two children.