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Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zm

Lusaka Province, Zambia

• Formulated and implemented company policies for the company.• Directed strategy towards the profitable growth and operation of the company.• Put in place adequate operational planning and financial control systems.

Lusaka Province, Zambia

1. Capacity building in revenue protection management and Infrastructure protection for power utilities (Africa and Asia)2. Developing and preparing tailor made courses in: - Revenue Protection Management. - Critical electricity infrastructure protection. - Data Analytics. - Stakeholder engagement. - Regulation in Revenue protection management.

Namalundu Gorge, Kafue, Zambia

Revenue Protection training expert with exposure to leading edge technology utilized in reducing Technical and Commercial losses in power utilities. 1. Developed training courses in Revenue Protection Management & Infrastructure Security for power utility staff in Africa.2. Successfully trained over 400 power utility staff from different African power utility companies in Revenue Protection Management & Infrastructure security resulting into the power utilities reducing revenue losses & security related risks respectively.

Lusaka, Zambia

Chairperson for the Audit Committee of the Board

Lusaka, Zambia

1. Successfully carried out risk assessments and risk management for critical electricity infrastructure in Generation, Transmission and Distribution which contributed to the security of supply for the Corporation.2. Successfully developed and implemented work processes, procedures and policies which helped reduce on security risks in the corporation.3. Coordinated security services throughout ZESCO and managed to reduce the number of thefts, vandalism, sabotage and crime cases in general which saved the corporation millions of dollars of revenue losses and equipment replacement costs.

Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

1. Contributed effectively to the reduction of potential revenue loss risks in the Commercial cycle processes.2. Formulated and implemented strategies to reduce the corporation’s electricity distribution losses from above 14% to below 12% in order to attain the set corporate strategic goals & the Energy Regulation Board distribution loss KPI.3. Formulated departmental policies and procedures which resulted into uniformity in dealing with commercial loss reduction throughout the corporation.4. Mentored staff to improve productivity.

Lusaka, Zambia

Effectively enforced the reduction of both Technical & Non-technical losses resulting into compliance to electrical regulations and standards in the distribution network.

Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

Successfully trained a multi-cultural group of over 1,000 ZESCO employees in “high performance leadership course” which resulted in the creation of a culture that was engaged and productive.

Lusaka, Zambia

1. Identified potential frauds, inefficiencies, threats, or operational risks and took preventative action to mitigate potential risks in the commercial cycle processes. 2. Identified key use cases, prioritize initiatives, and established the required resources and infrastructure. 3. Watched for early signs of slippages in terms of revenue losses, costs, and timelines and take corrective action through data visualization.

Lusaka, Zambia

1. Effectively managed the inspections and audits of power distribution systems saving the company Millions of Kwacha’s from pre-mature equipment failure and damage thereby adding to the safety and reliability of the corporation’s energy delivery system.2. Successfully developed strategies to effectively resolve customer queries in time, which improved the customer relationship in the corporation.

Siavonga, Zambia

1. Efficiently controlled power generation of 4x150MW hydro-power generators.2. Timely and safely carried out switching’s on the main and auxiliary plant equipment which increased the plant availability to 92%. 3. Effectively conducted ISO 9000-2000 Quality Awareness training programmes for 150 employees, resulting into the development of processes and procedures for the company.

Kalulushi, Zambia

Provided statutory and compliance testing of mine winders which reduced accidents on the winding plants throughout Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines (ZCCM).

Bachelor'S Degree (Hons), Business Studies

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Postgraduate Certificate, Business Administration And Management, General

Diploma In Electrical Engineering, Electrical, Credit

Activities and Societies: CASC

Grade 12 School Certificate

Grade 9 School Certificate