Provision of strategic leadership and operational execution of the University's support functions which include Information Technology Services, Facilities Management and Security Services, in support of the academic mission of the University. My role includes ensuring that effective operational controls, work flows, reporting procedures, systems, and resources are in place to improve the operational efficiencies, effectiveness and strategic position of the respective portfolios assigned to… Show more Provision of strategic leadership and operational execution of the University's support functions which include Information Technology Services, Facilities Management and Security Services, in support of the academic mission of the University. My role includes ensuring that effective operational controls, work flows, reporting procedures, systems, and resources are in place to improve the operational efficiencies, effectiveness and strategic position of the respective portfolios assigned to this role. Show less

The Corporate Services Department provides support, records management and facilities services to the Bank. The department renders diverse services to ensure that employees and visitors alike are able to enjoy a comfortable and pleasant environment within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) premises. Corporate Services has six divisions which include, Client Services business unit, Capital Project Unit, Engineering, Facilities Management, Records Management business unit and… Show more The Corporate Services Department provides support, records management and facilities services to the Bank. The department renders diverse services to ensure that employees and visitors alike are able to enjoy a comfortable and pleasant environment within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) premises. Corporate Services has six divisions which include, Client Services business unit, Capital Project Unit, Engineering, Facilities Management, Records Management business unit and Management Support Unit. Each of these business units have General Managers and Senior Managers in charge of their respective operations, but they colaborate to form the senior leadership team of Corporate Sevices reporting to myself.These business units work together to provide Centres of excellence for the SARB Group in property management, engineering services, capital and operational budgeting and forecasting, project excecution, capitalisation, project accounting, occupational health and safety, records management, asset management and contract management. Show less

Responsibilities include Corporate Real Estate Engineering Strategy, infrastructure resilience management for critical facilities, asset maintenance management which include all plant and equipment in more than 2million square meters of Barclays and Absa facilities in the whole of Africa. I am responsible for environmental sustainability through energy efficiency management for Barclays Africa Group. Because of the achievements of 2011 & 2012, where we saved more than 110million kWh of… Show more Responsibilities include Corporate Real Estate Engineering Strategy, infrastructure resilience management for critical facilities, asset maintenance management which include all plant and equipment in more than 2million square meters of Barclays and Absa facilities in the whole of Africa. I am responsible for environmental sustainability through energy efficiency management for Barclays Africa Group. Because of the achievements of 2011 & 2012, where we saved more than 110million kWh of electricity, I have been given a Global responsibility for Energy efficiency management, which involves consolidating all environmental sustainability initiatives around the Barclays world and redeploying applicable initiatives to relevant markets for implementation and tracking against the environmental targets. Show less

I am responsible for all Engineering functions for Absa Group. My responsibility includes All Engineering Services which focuses on infrastructure resilience, Group Technology Support, Critical Infrastructure projects (Data Centre Engineering); Utilities and Energy Management which entails strategic planning and implementation of energy efficiency initiatives for the group, energy management, measurement & verification and reporting for sustainability management, and utilities management for… Show more I am responsible for all Engineering functions for Absa Group. My responsibility includes All Engineering Services which focuses on infrastructure resilience, Group Technology Support, Critical Infrastructure projects (Data Centre Engineering); Utilities and Energy Management which entails strategic planning and implementation of energy efficiency initiatives for the group, energy management, measurement & verification and reporting for sustainability management, and utilities management for cost efficiencies,; Building Management Systems and Techonologies which include access control systems and security systems; and Engineering Operations which involves engineering specifications and maintenance of corporate and retail facility based engineering plant and equipment, management of outsourced engineering activities and Engineering Project Management. Show less

Responsible for the critical infrastructure of the Absa Group, which includes Data Centers and Disaster Recovery Sites, Cash Centers, and all facilities above 1000 m2, owned, rented or head leased by different Absa business units. This includes management of the operational budget over R950million and varying amounts of capital budget in access of a R1 billion (depending on infrastructure upgrades requirements).• Formulation and implementation of the energy efficiency strateg(y)ies for… Show more Responsible for the critical infrastructure of the Absa Group, which includes Data Centers and Disaster Recovery Sites, Cash Centers, and all facilities above 1000 m2, owned, rented or head leased by different Absa business units. This includes management of the operational budget over R950million and varying amounts of capital budget in access of a R1 billion (depending on infrastructure upgrades requirements).• Formulation and implementation of the energy efficiency strateg(y)ies for the Absa group.• Ensuring continuous availability of sites to prevent financial losses for the Group due to power supply problems faced by Eskom and the country. Setting running time targets for the Group to ensure minimal or no interruptions to the Bank’s operations. • Management of major capital projects on infrastructural upgrades, installations and facilities maintenance; formulating strategies for Critical Engineering services that are in line with the strategies and the vision of the Group Information Technology and the Bank. Show less

My job was . To establish the strategic direction for the Engineering Services in line with the overall Strategic objectives and requirements of the Bank.• To initiate and develop maintenance plans to maintain the Bank’s infrastructure and ensure continuous availability of all plant and equipment to the Bank.• To evaluate the Bank’s status of compliance with the OHSA and to initiate and prioritise the necessary interventions. • To assess current, critical and future emergency… Show more My job was . To establish the strategic direction for the Engineering Services in line with the overall Strategic objectives and requirements of the Bank.• To initiate and develop maintenance plans to maintain the Bank’s infrastructure and ensure continuous availability of all plant and equipment to the Bank.• To evaluate the Bank’s status of compliance with the OHSA and to initiate and prioritise the necessary interventions. • To assess current, critical and future emergency power equirements at the Head Office and Branches and to provide the necessary power backups.• To evaluate and analyse opportunities for outsourcing some services versus rendering the services inhouse.• To analyze technology, resource needs, and market deman, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.• To develop and implement standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the Bank.• To ensure that all the engineering functions are carried out in a cost effective manner.• To plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.• To assess the client’s needs and provide infrastructure related solutions to address their needs (present and explain proposals, reports, and findings). • To create a physical environment that in line with external requiremnts such as industry norms as well as internal requiremnts especially within the financial sector. • To incorporate highly specialised internal requirements such as computer technology, security installations, and environmental requirements. .• To manage the quality of the services delivered as stipulated in the service level SLA or in the contracts. • To prepare preventative maintenance programmes in order to avoid disruptions and emergency breakdowns.• To manage projects in line with allocated budgets. Show less

I worked for wet culinary factory in Cape Town and Dry culinary and baby food factory in Standerton South Africa. I was responsible for factory engineering management. My responsibility included ensuring plant availability by putting in place effective maintenance strategies, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and lean manufacturing methodologies. While at Nestle I got international exposure in Engineering management, process control and manufacturing through various training in… Show more I worked for wet culinary factory in Cape Town and Dry culinary and baby food factory in Standerton South Africa. I was responsible for factory engineering management. My responsibility included ensuring plant availability by putting in place effective maintenance strategies, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and lean manufacturing methodologies. While at Nestle I got international exposure in Engineering management, process control and manufacturing through various training in different parts of the world. Show less

I started my full time working career after my first graduation as an trainee engineer at Tongaat Hulett. I moved up the ranks as an Assistant Engineer to Electrical and Instruments Engineer and up to the level of Plant Engineer.As a plant Engineer I was responsible for Steam Generation, Power Generation, Eletrical Distribution and Reticulation, Instrumentation and Control, Systems Maintenance and Mechanical Maintenance of the Power house, as well as contracts management.