Upon completion of the three BESS projects, I was transferred into Hyosung South Africa as Senior Manager responsible for Operations and Estimating. Duties includes the overseeing of major Power Transformer supply and Installation contracts and coordinating proposals for new BESF Projects.

Appointed as Planning and Control Manager for the Worcester Hex BESS Project (Battery Energy Storage System). At construction commencement, took on the role of Acting Project Manager for execution of the project as well.Role and responsibilities included all the day-to-day Project Management functions, including liaison with the Client and Subcontractors, managing and preparing claims etc.As Planning and Control Manager duties included managing the Planning and Control Department and… Show more Appointed as Planning and Control Manager for the Worcester Hex BESS Project (Battery Energy Storage System). At construction commencement, took on the role of Acting Project Manager for execution of the project as well.Role and responsibilities included all the day-to-day Project Management functions, including liaison with the Client and Subcontractors, managing and preparing claims etc.As Planning and Control Manager duties included managing the Planning and Control Department and being responsible for schedule control, cost control, progress billing etc.Once construction was complete and the Project went into the commissioning phase, I was appointed as the Commissioning Manager for the Project, in addition to the Project Management functions, and I led the project through the commissioning phases, including Grid Code Compliance testing as well as RETEC testing. I Managed the project up to Commercial Operation and coordinated the implementation of ancillary services thereafter.On completion of the Hex BESS project in Worcester I was transferred onto the Pongola and Elandskop BESS projects in KZN where I fulfilled the same functions and duties as was performed on the Hex project. Show less

Providing Project Management and Construction Management services to the Power and Energy sectors. Specialising in infrastructure construction projects. Coaching and mentoring services also provided.

Returned to Programme Manager Duties upon appointment of permanent Executive Project Manager in December 2015.Total scheme values in excess of ZAR 6 Billion (Medupi integration scheme, KZN Strengthening Phase 2, Greater East London Strengthening etc.)General duties:Responsible for the execution of all 765kV Power Lines as well as 400kV lines which have been added to the department’s portfolio in the 765kV / 400kV infrastructure roll out. Duties included but not limited… Show more Returned to Programme Manager Duties upon appointment of permanent Executive Project Manager in December 2015.Total scheme values in excess of ZAR 6 Billion (Medupi integration scheme, KZN Strengthening Phase 2, Greater East London Strengthening etc.)General duties:Responsible for the execution of all 765kV Power Lines as well as 400kV lines which have been added to the department’s portfolio in the 765kV / 400kV infrastructure roll out. Duties included but not limited to:• Managing staff and resources – Office and Site• Drawing up Project Execution Plans inclusive of Execution Strategy Contracting Strategy Project Cash flows and budgets Project Schedules Contract Management• Managing SHEQ performance• Managing cash flows and budgets• Managing Construction executionGuidance and consulting to other PDP departments Show less

Delegated to Act with full Delegated Authority as the Executive Project Manager for 765kV Projects from February 2013 to December 2015.This appointment was in addition to my responsibilities as Programme Manager for 765kV Power lines.During this period all Shareholder Compact and other targets were met.Duties included but not limited to:• Managing department in terms of HR, resourcing, logistics etc.• Overseeing and guiding lines and substation portfolios in… Show more Delegated to Act with full Delegated Authority as the Executive Project Manager for 765kV Projects from February 2013 to December 2015.This appointment was in addition to my responsibilities as Programme Manager for 765kV Power lines.During this period all Shareholder Compact and other targets were met.Duties included but not limited to:• Managing department in terms of HR, resourcing, logistics etc.• Overseeing and guiding lines and substation portfolios in terms of schedule, quality and cost requirements.• Ensuring compliance to SHEQ requirements and achieving SHE targets.• Ensuring compliance to Eskom’s Strategic plans. Show less

Appointed as the Programme Manager for 765kV Power Lines in the Power Delivery Projects Department of the Group Capital Division in July 2007.Total Scheme Value: ZAR 16,5 billion (Zeus to Hydra and Hydra to Omega schemes as well as KZN strengthening scheme)General duties:Responsible for the execution of all 765kV Power Lines in the current 765kV infrastructure roll out. Duties included but not limited to:• Managing staff and resources – Office and Site• Drawing up… Show more Appointed as the Programme Manager for 765kV Power Lines in the Power Delivery Projects Department of the Group Capital Division in July 2007.Total Scheme Value: ZAR 16,5 billion (Zeus to Hydra and Hydra to Omega schemes as well as KZN strengthening scheme)General duties:Responsible for the execution of all 765kV Power Lines in the current 765kV infrastructure roll out. Duties included but not limited to:• Managing staff and resources – Office and Site• Drawing up Project Execution Plans inclusive of Execution Strategy Contracting Strategy Project Cash flows and budgets Project Schedules Contract Management• Managing SHEQ performance• Managing cash flows and budgets• Managing Construction execution Show less

Gombe – Yola – Jalingo (Nigeria)Senior project manager for Gombe – Yola – Jalingo HV Transmission Scheme in Nigeria.Duties included managing activities of project managers and site engineers, meeting with and interfacing with the client, preparing monthly reports.MOTRACO HV Transmission System (Phase II)Senior project manager for the expansion of the MOTRACO infrastructure to supply the second potline of Mozal in Mozambique. The project was completed on time and well… Show more Gombe – Yola – Jalingo (Nigeria)Senior project manager for Gombe – Yola – Jalingo HV Transmission Scheme in Nigeria.Duties included managing activities of project managers and site engineers, meeting with and interfacing with the client, preparing monthly reports.MOTRACO HV Transmission System (Phase II)Senior project manager for the expansion of the MOTRACO infrastructure to supply the second potline of Mozal in Mozambique. The project was completed on time and well within budget.Project Value : USD 25 millionCoega Pre-engineeringAppointed as senior project manager to consult to Eskom on the pre-engineering for the infrastructure required to strengthen the Cape Network to supply power to the Coega development in the Eastern Cape.Australia Engineering & Design ServicesAppointed as senior project manager to consult to SP AusNet for engineering and design services. The project was successfully completed within the client’s schedule and budget requirements.Project Value : AUD 1.5 million400kV & 275kV Line DeviationsProject managed a number of 400kV and 275kV line deviations. CSWG Series Capacitor ProjectAppointed as senior project manager for the Series Capacitor Project which formed part of the strengthening of the Cape Network. Project Value : ZAR 110 millionGeneral DutiesIn addition to being Senior Project Manager on specific projects, my duties include the following :• Compiling enquiry documents for clients where TAP acts as a consultant.• Preparing tenders where TAP acts as a turnkey contractor or an EPCM contractor.• Tender evaluations and contract negotiations where TAP acts as consultant or EPC contractor.• Project cash flows and budgets.• Project schedules.• Providing guidance and assistance to other project managers.• Responsible for appointment and administration of all site supervision staff. Show less

MOTRACO H.V. Transmission SystemAppointed as Project Manager for the substations that form part of the MOTRACO 400kV transmission system that supplies power to Mozal in Mozambique.Duties included the following :• Determining project scope for the substation.• Co-ordinating and integrating design functions.• Drawing up the execution plans.• Compiling tender documents (NEC and FIDIC Conditions).• Co-ordinating the drawing up of specifications.• Co-ordinating and… Show more MOTRACO H.V. Transmission SystemAppointed as Project Manager for the substations that form part of the MOTRACO 400kV transmission system that supplies power to Mozal in Mozambique.Duties included the following :• Determining project scope for the substation.• Co-ordinating and integrating design functions.• Drawing up the execution plans.• Compiling tender documents (NEC and FIDIC Conditions).• Co-ordinating the drawing up of specifications.• Co-ordinating and managing the tendering process (international tendering).• Managing the tender evaluation process and making recommendations.• Contract negotiations.• Co-ordinating the placing of contracts and orders.• Preparing project cash flows.• Managing construction activities.• Managing commissioning and network integration activities.• Co-ordinating the hand-over process to the client.• Verifying and certifying payments.• Managing project close-out activities.• Overall project value : US$ 120 millionSkorpion Project H.V. SupplyProject manager for the electrical and structural components including commissioning of the two H.V. substations that form part of the power supply infrastructure to supply the Skorpion Zinc project in Southern Namibia.TAP acted as a sub-contractor to Siemens on this project and the scope included engineering and design, procurement of construction materials inclusive of civil and erection contracts as well as managing the construction, commissioning and hand-over activities.My duties and responsibilities on this project were very similar to those on the MOTRACO H.V. Transmission System. Project completed successfully on time and within budget.Project value : N$ 120 millionCorridor Sands Bankable Feasibility StudyProject manager for the power supply infrastructure component of the Corridor Sands Bankable Feasibility Study. For this feasibility study TAP was sub-contracted to Bateman.Power supply component of feasibility completed on time and within budget. Show less

Transferred to Transmission Projects Head Office at Megawatt Park in December 1995. Appointed as Project Manager for various projects up to the value of R 17 million.Duties and responsibilities included :• Drawing up scopes of work.• Compiling cost estimates.• Drawing up asset specifications.• Preparing cash flows.• Getting project approval.• Placing orders and contracts.• Drawing up enquiry documents.• Doing tender evaluations.• Drawing up… Show more Transferred to Transmission Projects Head Office at Megawatt Park in December 1995. Appointed as Project Manager for various projects up to the value of R 17 million.Duties and responsibilities included :• Drawing up scopes of work.• Compiling cost estimates.• Drawing up asset specifications.• Preparing cash flows.• Getting project approval.• Placing orders and contracts.• Drawing up enquiry documents.• Doing tender evaluations.• Drawing up schedules and logic networks (PERT and GANTT charts).• Monitoring and controlling the projects.• Checking and certifying payments to contractors.• Reporting progress to management.• Finalising projects and associated paperwork. Show less

Joined the Transmission Projects Department as a Construction Supervisor in December 1992.Worked on several transmission sites in the then Transvaal, Free State, Eastern Cape and Natal.The types of transmission sites involved with included new substations, substation extensions, substation refurbishment, microwave sites and static VAr compensators (SVC’s).Duties and responsibilities included :• Supervising and interfacing different contractors.• Checking correctness… Show more Joined the Transmission Projects Department as a Construction Supervisor in December 1992.Worked on several transmission sites in the then Transvaal, Free State, Eastern Cape and Natal.The types of transmission sites involved with included new substations, substation extensions, substation refurbishment, microwave sites and static VAr compensators (SVC’s).Duties and responsibilities included :• Supervising and interfacing different contractors.• Checking correctness of the installation of plant and equipment.• Co-ordinating testing and commissioning teams.• Managing day to day activities on construction sites.• Resolving conflict between interfacing parties.• Liaising with client’s representatives. Show less

Appointed as a Contract Supervisor in the boiler section of the Engineering Department at Lethabo Power Station in January 1989.Duties and responsibilities included the following :• Contract supervision of all electrical and small power and lighting installations and erection on boiler plant, coal handling plant, dust handling plant, ash handling plant and electrostatic precipitators for Units 5 and 6.• Commissioning of all the abovementioned plant.• Contract management of all… Show more Appointed as a Contract Supervisor in the boiler section of the Engineering Department at Lethabo Power Station in January 1989.Duties and responsibilities included the following :• Contract supervision of all electrical and small power and lighting installations and erection on boiler plant, coal handling plant, dust handling plant, ash handling plant and electrostatic precipitators for Units 5 and 6.• Commissioning of all the abovementioned plant.• Contract management of all the relevant electrical contracts.• Resolving of contractual defects and contractors claims.• Contract supervision of control and instrumentation installations in addition to the electrical contracts from January 1991.• Interfacing and co-ordinating of contracts.• Providing a service to and interfacing with other disciplines.• Cost management of contracts.• Time management of contracts.• Safety of contractors.• Establishing sound communication channels with the client and contractors. Show less