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Mega Power Engineering DRCSenior PPM & Technical Manager
Jul. 2025Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo• Defined project scope and led the full lifecycle of strategic project delivery, ensuring alignment with corporate goals. • Managed multi-million dollar budgets and resource allocation, achieving financial targets through effective vendor selection. • Proactively identified complex risks and implemented mitigation strategies to keep projects on track. • Served as the central point of contact for project updates, effectively communicating progress to executive leadership.
BRADY PROTECTION INCENDIEEngineering Manager
Nov. 2022 - Jun. 2025South Africa• Delivered high-quality customer support by effectively responding to inquiries and addressing client concerns. • Coordinated project timelines and managed vendor negotiations to ensure timely completion and compliance with objectives. • Implemented purchasing initiatives and refined supply chain processes to enhance customer service outcomes.
EssityMaintenance Manager
Jun. 2021 - Jan. 2022Durban• Managed maintenance strategies across four production areas, ensuring equipment availability and expertise. • Directed the monitoring of workshop standards to optimize plant maintenance processes for reliability. • Coordinated maintenance for critical systems, including steam, power, and air conditioning, while effectively managing engineering costs.
Colgate-PalmoliveAutomation & Project Manager
Mar. 2019 - May. 2021South Africa• Formulated and executed maintenance protocols that significantly improved operational effectiveness. • Coordinated project resources and activities, ensuring successful project closure and handover. • Managed maintenance budgets with a focus on cost control and efficiency, enhancing overall project performance.
Smiths ManufacturingPlant Maintenance Engineer
Nov. 2016 - Feb. 2019South Africa• Optimized plant operations by leveraging mechanical and electrical expertise to enhance efficiency. • Developed and implemented proactive maintenance plans for consistent equipment performance across D-Tech divisions. • Managed facility moves and contractor operations, ensuring alignment with maintenance requirements.
Nampak BevcanElectrical Superintendent
Jan. 2008 - Oct. 2016Durban• Managed a high-performing electrical team, providing mentorship and leadership to enhance technical skills. • Developed and implemented maintenance strategies and procedures using JDE to ensure operational efficiency. • Conducted scheduled maintenance and resolved breakdown issues promptly, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity.
Hulamin LimitedInstrumentation Specialist
Feb. 2007 - Dec. 2007Pietermaritzburg• Conducted routine maintenance on boilers and related systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety. • Installed complex instrumentation systems to enhance operational capacity and efficiency. • Developed and resolved issues with PLC controls, contributing to seamless operations. • Configured and maintained various drives, including Eurotherm and Siemens, to support industrial processes.
ABBElectrician
Jan. 1999 - Dec. 2002Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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