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Majuba Power Station

I am working as a Contracts Manager in the Projects department, responsible for Contract compliance by assisting Eskom Contract Managers with the management of their contracts. I am assisting in all phases of the Contract Management life cycle, most importantly, during the Contract initiation period as well as execution. I assist the procurement department with condonation investigations and Contract negotiations.

Eskom, Group Technology

My responsibilities include the support, mentoring and development of young inexperienced personnel in Contract Management in the Outage Department. I am assisting teams to develop contracts for upcoming outages, to enable outage controllers to be confident and to take up the role as contract managers in their plant areas. I mentor and oversee the controllers on how to develop detailed scope in contracts, and to ensure that the risk to Eskom is managed effectively and performance targets… Show more My responsibilities include the support, mentoring and development of young inexperienced personnel in Contract Management in the Outage Department. I am assisting teams to develop contracts for upcoming outages, to enable outage controllers to be confident and to take up the role as contract managers in their plant areas. I mentor and oversee the controllers on how to develop detailed scope in contracts, and to ensure that the risk to Eskom is managed effectively and performance targets met.I am also responsible to establish standardisation between the Generation Sustainability Contract Management Department and the Outage Contract management Department to ensure business standardisation, optimisation, training of personnel who manage National Contracts as Site service managers and mentoring. Sites negotiate different rates, the scope is not always clear/specific, different penalty clauses and standards get incorporated. This could be a potential risk to Eskom. Show less

Majuba Power Station

As Technical Support Manager, my duties of leading a team comprise out of the following:• Rendering of technical advice and support to all departments• Advise on and guide maintenance section in the solving of complex technical problems• Assist the preparation on opportunity maintenance • Quality control and performance project management• Optimise / evaluate fault finding methods and modifications and • Implementation and updating of procedures

Majuba Power Station, Volksrust, South Africa

Job CompetencyMain Outputs (Current Outputs):1. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT1.1. Accept responsibility as Project Manager / Employer’s Representative in terms of Eskom and NEC requirements.1.2. Compile NEC contract data and project manage the procurement process for new contracts.1.3. Schedule and lead contract meetings, attend tender and procurement meetings and department meetings.1.4. Comply with commercial, financial and tender policies and procedures in performance of… Show more Job CompetencyMain Outputs (Current Outputs):1. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT1.1. Accept responsibility as Project Manager / Employer’s Representative in terms of Eskom and NEC requirements.1.2. Compile NEC contract data and project manage the procurement process for new contracts.1.3. Schedule and lead contract meetings, attend tender and procurement meetings and department meetings.1.4. Comply with commercial, financial and tender policies and procedures in performance of duties.1.5. Negotiate contract scope, conditions and cost.1.6. Co-ordinate and monitor contract activities and liaise with the contractor and responsible Maintenance staff.1.7. Ensure compliance to contract conditions.1.8. Document management.1.9. Perform contract close-out.2. PROJECT MANAGEMENT2.1. Assist to identify needs and deficiencies, place orders/contracts and manage these projects.3. MANAGE COSTS3.1. Ensure that budgetary requirements are met.3.2. Evaluate and approve additional costs through Compensation Events.3.3. Ensure that assessments and service entries are processed as per financial process.4. MANAGE STATUTORY CONTROL AND QUALITY4.1. Monitor compliance to standards.4.2. Verify compliance to statutory & Eskom requirements and identify & address deviations to ensure continual improvement.4.3. Conduct QC inspections on tasks performed.4.4. Follow-up on all rework / non-conformance promptly & ensure corrective actions are implemented by contractors.5. TRACK AND RESOLVE WORK EXECUTION ISSUES5.1. Perform plant walk downs, identify deficiencies and initiate corrective actions.5.2. Liaise with sections and verify plans, progress and feedback.5.3. Assist sections in project management information and procedures.5.4. Problem solving.5.5. Issue defect notifications for non-conformance and ensure they are rectified.6. PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES Show less

Majuba Power Station, Volksrust, South Africa

I was responsible for;• Co-ordinate and control activities to achieve set KPI’s and identify possible short falls.• Contract management.• Spares management.• Planning of daily work. Directing and controlling staff.• Coach staff on technical issues.• Conduct job observations.• Manage budget and human resources.• Responsible for safety in work area.• Directing and controlling staff.• Outage management.• Advising staff in regards of queries and problem… Show more I was responsible for;• Co-ordinate and control activities to achieve set KPI’s and identify possible short falls.• Contract management.• Spares management.• Planning of daily work. Directing and controlling staff.• Coach staff on technical issues.• Conduct job observations.• Manage budget and human resources.• Responsible for safety in work area.• Directing and controlling staff.• Outage management.• Advising staff in regards of queries and problem solving; and• Simulator Maintenance. Show less

Majuba Power Station, Volksrust, South Africa

• I was responsible for a R32 million project on the turbine area which was the critical path on the outage.My responsible areas:• Centerline alignment• LP turbine refurbishment including rotors• Generator rotor swap• Turbine valves refurbishment• I was fully accountable for all project management aspects i.e. safety, cost, time and quality. I was also responsible for:o The interface between the contractors and Eskomo Coordination of daily work and all… Show more • I was responsible for a R32 million project on the turbine area which was the critical path on the outage.My responsible areas:• Centerline alignment• LP turbine refurbishment including rotors• Generator rotor swap• Turbine valves refurbishment• I was fully accountable for all project management aspects i.e. safety, cost, time and quality. I was also responsible for:o The interface between the contractors and Eskomo Coordination of daily work and all spares to the contractorso Quality checks on refurbished equipmento Assessments Show less

Majuba Power Station, Volksrust, South Africa

I was system administrator at Eskom Majuba simulator, responsible for hardware specifications and all maintenance related tasks which include; spares management, maintain software, back-ups, replaces and restores faulty computers and conduct quality checks and inspections on items delivered. Work with Citect Scada and Eon-UK Scada packages. I was also responsible for system administration and standby duties on the ABB outside plant and Weighbridge.

Majuba Power Station, Volksrust, South Africa

Activities responsible for include the following;• Co-ordinate and control activities to achieve set KPI’s and identify possible short falls• Responsible for contract management• Spares management• Planning of daily work. Directing and controlling staff• Coach staff on technical issues• Conduct job observations• Management of finances and human resources• Responsible for safety in work the work area• Directing and controlling staff• Outage management

Majuba Power Station, Volksrust, South Africa

I gained experience on Siemens Teleperm XP OM Editor. I have designed new graphical operating displays for Majuba Unit 1-3 refurbishment. I was also involved with ABB Graphical Engineering upgrade.

Majuba Power Station, Volksrust, South Africa

I was responsible for; contract management, budget control, plant maintenance, planning, PM’s and the coordination and maintaining of critical stock levels. I was responsible for safe work area and testing of equipment.

Majuba Power Station, Volksrust, South Africa

System Administration at the simulator as well as all maintenance related tasks (PM's and CM's). Maintain software back-ups. Replace and restore computers that fail. Responsible for quality checks and inspections on items delivered at stores. I gained experience in Citect Scada packages, Windows98, Windows ME, Windows NT, HP UNIX, Ultrix and Linux. I was also responsible for system administration and standby duties at the ABB outside plant and weighbridge which operated on a Master Bus 300… Show more System Administration at the simulator as well as all maintenance related tasks (PM's and CM's). Maintain software back-ups. Replace and restore computers that fail. Responsible for quality checks and inspections on items delivered at stores. I gained experience in Citect Scada packages, Windows98, Windows ME, Windows NT, HP UNIX, Ultrix and Linux. I was also responsible for system administration and standby duties at the ABB outside plant and weighbridge which operated on a Master Bus 300 and OM650. Show less

Majuba Power Station, Volksrust, South Africa

I was responsible for routine and planned maintenance on Siemens Teleperm MEA and XP control systems. My duties include investigations, inspections, fault finding on running plant, calibration of instruments and stroke checking of actuators, loop checks, modifications and implementation. I was requested to act as supervisor on numerous occasions. I was seconded to GEC Alstom from 01/04/1999 - 01/08/2000 (Turbine Generator Plant Contractor) to worked as commissioning technician with UK… Show more I was responsible for routine and planned maintenance on Siemens Teleperm MEA and XP control systems. My duties include investigations, inspections, fault finding on running plant, calibration of instruments and stroke checking of actuators, loop checks, modifications and implementation. I was requested to act as supervisor on numerous occasions. I was seconded to GEC Alstom from 01/04/1999 - 01/08/2000 (Turbine Generator Plant Contractor) to worked as commissioning technician with UK Commissioning team. Systems commissioned; microgovernor, turbovisory equipment, centre line calibrations, turbine protection, gestra drains and LP Bypasses. Show less

Camden Power Station, Ermelo, South Africa

General Maintenance, Inspections and PM’s on preserved and running plant. Duties also included the calibration of instruments. Bar-coding. Seconded to Kragbron Power Station for three months as Supervisor.

Hendrina Power Station, Pullenshope, South Africa

I was training to be ready to take a leading role in the Simunye Power Station group return to service project. Progress from LPO to PO2 Boilers, within one year. Plants completed - Reject Plant, Ash Plant, Coal Plant & Boiler. I was selected as best student of the 3rd quarter in 1997 at Hendrina Power Station with a theoretical average of 94%.

Kriel Power Station, Kriel, South Africa

Apprentice Instrument Mechanician at Kriel Power Station. I was trained as an Instrumentation Mechanician to be employed in the Simunye Power Station group when return to service. Areas of knowledge: turbine, boiler and outside pant. Systems that I have received training on; Siemens Teleperm C, BBC and PLC S5.

Magister Scientiae (Msc), Management Of Technology And Innovation, Nqf 9

Activities and Societies: Research Topic: GUIDELINES FOR SUSTAINABLE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT: A SURVEY OF ESKOM’S COAL-FIRED POWER STATIONS..

Management Development Program (Mdp), Business Administration And Management, General

Course Content: · The People Side · Team building · Organisational behaviour and leadership · Human resources · The Environment · General.

National N Diploma, Electrical And Electronics Engineering, N6