Asteria Ndahambelela Salom is a Namibian geologist seeking a position that allows her to develop her skills in mining, mineral exploration, environmental management, and health and safety. She has a Bachelor's degree in geology and certificates in safety, health, and environmental management. Her work experience includes positions in mining, mineral resource regulation, and environmental data collection and analysis.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
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ASTERIA NDAHAMBELELA SALOM
PO Box 75066, Soweto, Windhoek, Namibia, Erf No. 1/1122, Gambia Street, Havana
Extension 7, Windhoek, Namibia, Tel: +264 81 377 1546 | Email:
asteriasalom@gmail.com

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PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Last Name : Salom
First Names : Asteria Ndahambelela
ID No : 860606 0 111 1
Age : 28
Date of Birth : 06 June 1986
Nationality : Namibian
Gender : Female
Marital Status : Single
Dependents : 0
Driver’s License : Code B
PROFILE
A strategic thinker, equipped with the inner drive to do things better, to strive for excellence and accomplish
challenging objectives, hence I am task oriented. First-class Communication and organizational skills with
the will and determination needed to succeed. A Critical thinker with problem solving skills whereby I like
to understand a situation by breaking it into smaller processes, and tracing the implications of the situation
in a step by step way.
OBJECTIVE
I am a highly-motivated fast learner that’s keen to have a platform to expose my existing skills and talents.
My objective is to ply my trade in a dynamic and competitive environment where I will be challenged to
develop myself constantly, both personally and professionally. I have interest in Mining, Mineral Resource
Exploration, Environmental and Resource Management systems, Ground and surface water exploration,
Education and in Environmental Health and Safety.
WORK EXPERIENCE (Internships & Employment)
Company Name Weatherly Mining Namibia (Tschudi Mine)
Occupation/Position: Field Geologist
Dates (from-to): 9 March-2nd April 2015
Key Responsibilities:  RC logging-Geology, after RC drilling, split the sample bags,
prepare and mark the small sample bags.
 Log for Clay in RC samples bags using Feel Method, to determine
the distribution of Clay with depth.
 Shoot the small sample bags with XRF and sent them to the lab.
Company Name: Weatherly Mining Namibia (Otjihase Mine)
Business Type/Sector: Mining
Occupation/Position: Control Room Operator
Dates (from – to): 15 July 2013 – to present
Key Responsibilities:
 Coordinating and log in all reported incidents from all three mine sites
 Coordinating emergencies and breakdown call outs
 Compilation of machine availability
 Monitoring contractors compliance to critical safety audit
Company Name: Ministry of Mines and Energy
Business Type/Sector: Facilitates and regulates utilization of minerals and energies in Namibia

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Occupation/Position: Student Clerk
Dates (from – to): 3 December 2012 – 12 July 2013
Key Responsibilities:  Customer Service
 Give historical EPL information to clients
 Attend to all clients seeking Geological, mining and energy related
information
 Scanning bulletins, Journals and many other books for Earth data
Namibia updates
Company Name: National Planning Commission
Business Type/Sector: Plan, direct and regulate the National development of Namibia
Occupation/Position:  Trainer of Trainees and Team Supervisor during Namibia’s 2011
population and housing census.
Dates (from – to): August 2011 – September 2011
Key Responsibilities:  Train Enumerators for two weeks on how to conduct the enumeration
of people efficiently
 Supervised the a group of six enumerators in a field
 Facilitate the Enumeration process
Company Name: Ministry of mines and Energy
Business Type/Sector: Facilitates and regulates utilization of Mineral Resources and Energies in
Namibia
Occupation/Position: Student Clerk , Economic Geology Division
Dates (from – to): December 2008 – January 2009
Key Responsibilities:  Cataloging and filing up of EPL reports that received from Mining and
Exploration companies in Namibia
 Collecting borehole data from Ministry of Water Affairs to update the
data base
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
 Team player and proactive individual
 Excellent listening, communication and inter-personal skills
 Ability to work independently and use initiative
 High level of accuracy
 Ability to work under highly pressured environment
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Qualification: Certificate in Safety Healthy and Environmental (SHE) Management
Institution: OSHEMS Training
Year: 2014
Qualification: Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Supervision and Leadership
Institution: OSHEMS Training
Year: 2014
Qualification: Bachelor of Science, Honours in Geology
Institution: University of Namibia
Year: 2010

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Qualification: Science Foundation program
Institution: University of Namibia
Year: 2006
Qualification: IGCSE/HIGCSE (Grade 12)
Institution: Ongha Senior Secondary School
Year: 2005
THESIS
Title :  Did Honours project entitled “Geophysical Exploration Techniques
for Base Metals” at Tschudi Sandstone-hosted Cu Deposit
Aim:
Method:
 Aimed at determining the usefulness of using Geophysical Exploration
Techniques in exploration of Base metals with similar ore model as
that of Tschudi deposit.
 Conduct Geological Mapping around Tschudi open pit mine
 Conduct Ground Magnetometer, Radiometric and Magnetic
susceptibility surveys across the Tschudi open pit.
 Map production using Geosoft, Idris and Surfer7.0 software and data
interpretation
INTERESTS
 Reading: Self-help/Motivational Books
 Travel
 Mountain climbing
REFERENCES
MS Jessica Mooney
SHEQ Manager
Weatherly Mining Namibia
Tel: +264 061 293 1212
Ms. Hilya Amwenyo
Librarian
Ministry of Mines and energy
Cell: +264 81 3463 728
Dr. Heike Wanke
Senior Lecturer
University of Namibia
Cell: +264 81 411 1118
Prof. Benjamin Mapani
Senior Lecturer
University of Namibia
Cell: +264 81 298 7534