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Abigail Runyowa Majoka
Regional Projects And Operations Manager
Johannesburg
Summary
Dedicated Renewable Energy Engineering professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Huge experience in project designs, project and operations management as well as commercial management of clients and contracts.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Regional Projects and Operations Manager
Puma Energy Services - Solar
johannesburg
04.2021 - Current
- Managed the technical and financial scope of solar tenders in countries in the region
- Negotiated EPC and O&M contracts with suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms
- Managed project contract terms in alignment with company policies and commercial objectives
- Implemented and commissioned solarization of 90 PUMA sites in 5 countries to date.
- Maintained project cost tracking and managed project schedules and costs
- Prepared solar financial models, commercial proposals and presented to B2B and commercial customers in different geographic markets
- Professionally managed the relationship with clients from conception of offer until contract signature building clear and consistent communication
Design Engineer
The Sola Group
johannesburg
12.2018 - 03.2021
- Successfully designed and commissioned 4 sites with a total of 5MWp on-grid solar systems in the C&I sector of South Africa
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Enhanced project efficiency by completing computer simulations of solar photovoltaic generation system performance and energy productions.
- Secured sufficient permits for proposed project prior to construction.
- Designed customized photovoltaic (PV) systems to customer specifications by incorporating desired metrics and associated technical considerations.
- Communicated relevant design changes and updates to customers in advance of implementation to cultivate collaborative working relationships.
- Worked closely with stakeholders to transition projects from design and execution to engineering and construction.
- Analyzed finished projects to verify compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements.
Project Engineer
New Southern Energy
johannesburg
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Successfully designed and commissioned 1o sites with a total of 4MWp on-grid solar systems in the C&I sector of South Africa
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Enhanced project efficiency by completing computer simulations of solar photovoltaic generation system performance and energy productions.(PVSyst, PVSOL, Autocad)
- Secured sufficient permits for proposed project prior to construction.
- Designed customized photovoltaic (PV) systems to customer specifications by incorporating desired metrics and associated technical considerations.
- Worked directly with project construction leads to execute plans according to prescribed budgets and time commitments.
- Communicated relevant design changes and updates to customers in advance of implementation to cultivate collaborative working relationships.
- Worked closely with stakeholders to transition projects from design and execution to engineering and construction.
- Analyzed finished projects to verify compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements.
Solar Design Engineer
Sunnywin Hengs Energy
johannesburg
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Successfully designed and commissioned the roll out of 100 City Power 3KW project in Thembelihle ,South Africa
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Enhanced project efficiency by completing computer simulations of solar photovoltaic generation system performance and energy productions.
- Secured sufficient permits for proposed project prior to construction.
- Worked closely with stakeholders to transition projects from design and execution to engineering and construction.
- Analyzed finished projects to verify compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements.
Trainee Renewable Engineer
Rural Electrification Agency
Harare
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Collaborated with senior engineers on projects and offered insight.
- Assisted senior engineers and management with clerical duties to keep department functioning and workflows running smoothly.
- Prepared bid proposals for presentation to potential clients under supervision of senior engineer.
- Shadowed designers and engineers to learn ways to implement methodologies.
- Used AutoCad drafting software to create electrical schematic and panel layouts.
- Assisted with coordination of new equipment installation and implementation.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering - Fuels And Energy
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe 08.2009 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Hartzell High School
Mutare, Zimbabwe 01.2003 - 12.2008
Skills
Business operations understanding
undefinedSoftware
PVSyst
PVSOL
Microsoft packages
Helioscope
Timeline
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Nelson Mandela University
01.2023 - Current
Regional Projects and Operations Manager
Puma Energy Services - Solar
04.2021 - Current
Design Engineer
The Sola Group
12.2018 - 03.2021
Project Engineer
New Southern Energy
06.2017 - 12.2018
Solar Design Engineer
Sunnywin Hengs Energy
09.2015 - 05.2017
Trainee Renewable Engineer
Rural Electrification Agency
01.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Fuels And Energy
Chinhoyi University of Technology
08.2009 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Hartzell High School
01.2003 - 12.2008
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