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Simson Heita

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Senior Metallurgist at Swakop Uranium
📍 Namibia

Simson Heita is a Senior Metallurgist and adaptable Chemical Engineer with expertise in data analysis, process engineering, and hydrometallurgy. A University of Pretoria graduate with skills in Python and Power BI, he is described by colleagues as having a keen ability to learn in complex industrial environments.

An internationally mobile professional, Simson has worked on projects in Namibia and China. His stated interests include major technology and consulting firms like Oracle and Accenture, indicating a focus on how large-scale technology solutions can impact industrial engineering sectors. He is also described as a brewer and entrepreneur.

He received an honorary academic blazer from the University of Pretorias Student Representative Council in recognition of his academic merit.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Senior Metallurgist
Location
Namibia
Personality Overview

How Simson shows up

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Value Driven
Curious

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Priorities

Topics Simson cares about

Process Metallurgy
His career centers on process engineering in complex operations like heap leaching and solvent extraction at various mines, including Swakop Uranium and Vedanta.
Data-Driven Operations
He is skilled in Python, SQL, and Power BI, holding a certification in Data Analysis and Visualization, which he applies to improve industrial processes.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Senior Metallurgist
Swakop Uranium
1-2024 - 12-2024
Metallurgist
Swakop Uranium
11-2023 - 12-2023
Modeling Engineer
Eramet
12-2020 - 10-2023
Process Engineer
Consolidated Copper
12-2017 - 4-2020
Metallurgist
Vedanta Resources Limited
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Education
2025 - 2026
Master of Engineering - MEng
University of Pretoria
2023 - 2024
Master of Engineering - MEng
University of Pretoria
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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