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Philip Bailey

Cape Town

Summary

I am an established Engineering and Management professional with experience in electrical power generation, transmission and distribution, fire detection and suppression systems, security systems, industrial automation, IT and telecommunications. I have extensive technical and commercial knowledge and experience in project development, project management, operations management, contract & cost management, bids, tenders & proposal management, sales & marketing, procurement and logistics. I am based in Cape Town.

Overview

55
55
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Eskom (via AllWeld Nuclear & Industrial)
02.2023 - 01.2025
  • Company Overview: Project Development Manager in the Nuclear Project Management department responsible for the development of projects at Koeberg Power Station to ensure the Long-Term Operation (LTO) of the power station.
  • Developed projects from inception stage
  • Facilitated the co-ordination of people, processes and technology to ensure that all project objectives were met.
  • Prepared and presented reports to management and executives. (Financial variance, cash flows, cost to completion forecasts, reports to reflect on time and cost, project & scheme status).
  • Arranged NEC contracts as required during development phase
  • Compiled and controlled budgets
  • Managed projects through various “stage gates” with technical and commercial approvals for each phase
  • I had several program/project managers, contract managers, design teams, project engineers, project officers, project schedulers, project accountants, site supervisors and other project related staff reporting to me on a direct or indirect basis in a matrix reporting structure.
  • Project Development Manager in the Nuclear Project Management department responsible for the development of projects at Koeberg Power Station to ensure the Long-Term Operation (LTO) of the power station.
  • The above responsibilities are managed by utilizing the following Eskom specific tools: Eskom Project Management Life Cycle Model (PLCM), Project Schedule control using MS Project and Primavera software tools, SharePoint to store files for use of multiple members.

Contracts Specialist

Eskom (via Turner & Townsend)
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: Management of NEC contracts in the Digital and Security projects division at Koeberg Power Station to ensure the Long-Term Operation (LTO) of the power station.
  • Management of NEC contracts in the Digital and Security projects division at Koeberg Power Station to ensure the Long-Term Operation (LTO) of the power station.
  • I am an established Engineering and Management professional with experience in electrical power generation, transmission and distribution, fire detection and suppression systems, security systems, industrial automation, IT and telecommunications.
  • I have extensive technical and commercial knowledge and experience in project development, project management, operations management, contract & cost management, bids, tenders & proposal management, sales & marketing, procurement and logistics.
  • I am based in Cape Town.

System Engineer

Optinet Systems (Pty) Ltd
10.2018 - 08.2022
  • Company Overview: Responsible for the development of project construction and testing documentation to install, inspect and test the Signaling and Telecommunications equipment.
  • Reported to the Managing Director
  • Employed on a term contract where I was responsible for the development of project construction and testing documentation to install, inspect and test (amongst others) the Signaling and Telecommunications equipment along the track, in tunnels, at stations, and at a depot for Phase 1 of a new Metrorail project in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.
  • Responsible for the development of project construction and testing documentation to install, inspect and test the Signaling and Telecommunications equipment.
  • Development of project documentation to install, inspect and test (amongst others) the following equipment along the track, in tunnels, at stations, and at a maintenance depot: Signal & Route Indicators, Impedance Bonds, Transceivers, Transponders, Derailers, Wayside Access Point Equipment, Points Machines, On-Board CCTV systems, Outdoor CCTV systems, Public Address Equipment, Anemometers, Cable containment, Telecommunications cables, Power supply cables.
  • Major Projects: Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) – Urban Railway Line 1.

Project Development Manager

Eskom (via Project PowerHouse)
10.2012 - 06.2018
  • Company Overview: Managed the development of Transmission and Distribution projects (country wide) in Eskom’s Group Capital division.
  • Developed projects from inception stage after National Grid Planning approval and request to commence with project development
  • Facilitated the co-ordination of people, processes and technology to ensure that all substation and power line construction projects or scheme objectives were met
  • Prepared and presented reports to management and executives. (Financial variance, cash flows, cost to completion forecasts, reports to reflect on time and cost, project & scheme status).
  • Arranged NEC contracts as required during development phase
  • Compiled and controlled budgets
  • Managed projects through various “stage gates” with technical and commercial approvals for each phase
  • Development and integration of Independent Power Producer Projects as well as Customer Request Projects were also part of my responsibilities.
  • Cost estimates and budget quotations were prepared to facilitate and develop these types of projects on a regular basis.
  • I had several program/project managers, contract managers, design teams, project engineers, project officers, project schedulers, project accountants, site supervisors and other project related staff reporting to me on a direct or indirect basis in a matrix reporting structure.
  • Managed the development of Transmission and Distribution projects (country wide) in Eskom’s Group Capital division.
  • The above responsibilities were managed by utilizing the following Eskom specific tools: Eskom Project Management Life Cycle Model (PLCM), Project Development Readiness Index & Assessments (PDRA), Document Management using Hyperwave, Project & Financial Control using the ESKOM Portfolio & Management system (SAP PPM), Project Schedule control using MS Project and Primavera software tools, SharePoint to store files for use of multiple members.
  • Major Projects: Transnet Coal Line Upgrade (Customer project) - R2,3 Bn, Nzhelele Integration project – R2,9 Bn, Highveld South Reinforcement (Phase 1) Sol MTS – R285 M, Highveld South Reinforcement (Phase 2) Mulalo MTS (Customer project) R2,2 Bn, Northern KwaZulu Natal Strengthening (Phase 1) – R2,1 Bn, Konkoonsies II Solar Power (IPP project) Self Build.

General Manager (Acting) / Operations Manager

ADT Security (Pty) Ltd
01.2007 - 12.2012
  • Company Overview: Responsible for the overall management of the division until a new head was appointed.
  • Staff management and development (training)
  • Strategic planning, process improvement and execution of all contracts
  • Development and implementation of procedures for the commercial management of all contracts, trade sales and service jobs, including the execution of all contracts.
  • Day to day operations of the projects and servicing departments.
  • Management of income and expenditure on all contracts/projects.
  • Debtor management and client relationship management.
  • Sourcing and selection of sub-contractors.
  • Staff recruitment and selection and Management of stores, including stock level control.
  • Management of Contracts Engineers, Commissioning Engineer, Contracts Administrator, Service & Maintenance Technicians, Storeman.
  • Management of quality systems, and safety and health procedures.
  • Negotiation and compilation of new Service Level Agreements.
  • Responsible for the overall management of the division until a new head was appointed.
  • Major Projects: General Electric – Access Control, CCTV and Intrusion systems, Impala Platinum (Rustenburg) – Fire detection system at Shaft 20 on a FO network, DP World – Access Control and CCTV systems on FO network for new Container terminal in Djibouti, Tenke Fungurume Mining (DRC) - Fire Systems and CCTV system for a gold mine in the DRC, Gautrain – Fire Detection Systems at all stations and associated buildings, Diageo – Cameroon, Ghana, Seychelles, Nigeria - Fire Systems and CCTV system on FO network for breweries in each of these countries.
  • Achievements: Played a major role in the department in achieving an annual revenue target during 2009. Successfully managed the department during the interim period when a new GM was recruited.

Business Development Manager

SSET (Pty) Ltd
07.2012 - 09.2012
  • Company Overview: Employed for a 3 month period to develop the fire systems business for the company.
  • Analyzed and interpreted tender/proposal documentation and contract requirements.
  • Management of work breakdown and task allocation for scope of work
  • Identified, engaged and coordinated resources
  • Risk analysis and review, technical & commercial, Tender/Proposal formulation, Contract negotiation and associated tasks with portfolio.
  • Responsible for commercial aspects on new proposals and tenders
  • Maintenance of bids/tenders/proposals database and maintenance of tender archiving and retrieval system.
  • Periodic reporting on bid/tender status.
  • Handover of successful bids to projects department.
  • Employed for a 3 month period to develop the fire systems business for the company.
  • Major Projects: Can be discussed during an interview.

Contracts Manager

ADT Security (Pty) Ltd
01.2006 - 12.2007

Project Manager

Rentcorp Africa (Pty) Ltd
01.2005 - 12.2006

Bid Manager

Rentcorp Africa (Pty) Ltd
01.2005 - 12.2005
  • I was the first Bid Manager in Rentcorp and I successfully developed and implemented a formal bid management system.

Proposals/Contracts Administrator

Ram-Tec Systems (Pty) Ltd
01.2003 - 12.2005

Project Manager

AdvanceNet (Pty) Ltd
01.2001 - 12.2003
  • Implemented a formal project and portfolio management methodology (a universal project implementation methodology based on the product portfolio and staffing structure of AdvanceNet) adhering to the process groups and knowledge areas in the PMBOK guide, with all procedures, templates, documentation, project costs, staff utilization and planning all managed centrally, with reporting as required.

Commercial Manager

ALSTOM Power (Pty) Ltd
01.2001 - 12.2001
  • Implemented improvements to MS Access program for division’s operations to suit new method of working, with associated reports as required by management.

Proposals Manager

ABB (Asea Brown Boveri)
01.1999 - 12.2000
  • Developed and implemented an ISO procedure for the proposals department, leading to successful TUV accreditation.
  • Developed and implemented an electronic tender / enquiry register based on MS Access, with management reporting functions.

Project/Department Manager

ABB (Asea Brown Boveri)
01.1996 - 12.1999
  • Successfully landed the SCADA and Telecommunications part of the North South Water carrier project in Botswana.
  • Responsible for design and implementation of two Computing Automation (SCADA) and Telecommunications projects in Botswana, both based on FIDIC conditions of contract.

Marketing Manager

ABB (Asea Brown Boveri)
01.1994 - 12.1996

Senior Project Engineer

ABB (Asea Brown Boveri)
01.1990 - 12.1993

Technologist

Transnet (Transtel Division)
01.1989 - 12.1990

Principal Engineering Assistant / Senior Engineering Assistant / Engineering Assistant

Transnet (Transtel Division)
01.1976 - 12.1988
  • Managed the overall planning, implementation and maintenance of new radio and telecommunications systems and projects.
  • Managed the renewal/replacement process of radio, audio, video and security equipment and systems, including the repairs and servicing of radio and associated equipment.
  • Successful design and implementation of a management information system for the management of the radio repeater sites in the Southern Transvaal region. This system resulted in a saving in travelling time.

Apprentice, Technician & Senior Technician

Transnet (Transtel Division)
01.1970 - 12.1976

Education

Programme in Project Management -

University of Stellenbosch
01.2010

Principles of Fire Safety at Work -

FPA Europe
01.2012

Fire Prevention & Safety Strategies -

FPA
01.2012

Honours BCom - Strategic Business Management

University of South Africa
01.2000

BCom - Business Management / Economics

University of South Africa
01.1997

National Technical Diploma -

Telecommunications / Electronics
01.1974

Trade Diploma: Communications Radiotrician -

01.1973

Grade 12 (Matric) -

Electrical Trade
01.1969

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Project Development
  • Operations Management
  • General Management
  • Technical Management
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Cost & Contract Management
  • Bid & Tender Management
  • Budget Management
  • Change Management

Affiliations

  • Professional Engineering Technologist (ECSA) Pr Tech Eng
  • South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SMSAIEE)
  • Institute of Professional Engineering Technologists (IPET)
  • Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Computer Engineering (SAIMC)

Countries Worked In

  • Botswana
  • Cameroon
  • Djibouti
  • Ghana
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • UAE
  • Uganda
  • Seychelles
  • Swaziland
  • Tanzania
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Timeline

Project Manager

Eskom (via AllWeld Nuclear & Industrial)
02.2023 - 01.2025

Contracts Specialist

Eskom (via Turner & Townsend)
09.2022 - 01.2023

System Engineer

Optinet Systems (Pty) Ltd
10.2018 - 08.2022

Project Development Manager

Eskom (via Project PowerHouse)
10.2012 - 06.2018

Business Development Manager

SSET (Pty) Ltd
07.2012 - 09.2012

General Manager (Acting) / Operations Manager

ADT Security (Pty) Ltd
01.2007 - 12.2012

Contracts Manager

ADT Security (Pty) Ltd
01.2006 - 12.2007

Project Manager

Rentcorp Africa (Pty) Ltd
01.2005 - 12.2006

Bid Manager

Rentcorp Africa (Pty) Ltd
01.2005 - 12.2005

Proposals/Contracts Administrator

Ram-Tec Systems (Pty) Ltd
01.2003 - 12.2005

Project Manager

AdvanceNet (Pty) Ltd
01.2001 - 12.2003

Commercial Manager

ALSTOM Power (Pty) Ltd
01.2001 - 12.2001

Proposals Manager

ABB (Asea Brown Boveri)
01.1999 - 12.2000

Project/Department Manager

ABB (Asea Brown Boveri)
01.1996 - 12.1999

Marketing Manager

ABB (Asea Brown Boveri)
01.1994 - 12.1996

Senior Project Engineer

ABB (Asea Brown Boveri)
01.1990 - 12.1993

Technologist

Transnet (Transtel Division)
01.1989 - 12.1990

Principal Engineering Assistant / Senior Engineering Assistant / Engineering Assistant

Transnet (Transtel Division)
01.1976 - 12.1988

Principles of Fire Safety at Work -

FPA Europe

Fire Prevention & Safety Strategies -

FPA

Honours BCom - Strategic Business Management

University of South Africa

BCom - Business Management / Economics

University of South Africa

National Technical Diploma -

Telecommunications / Electronics

Trade Diploma: Communications Radiotrician -

Grade 12 (Matric) -

Electrical Trade

Programme in Project Management -

University of Stellenbosch

Apprentice, Technician & Senior Technician

Transnet (Transtel Division)
01.1970 - 12.1976

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