Ahmed Saloojee
Engineer
EMalahleni
Summary
Dynamic Engineering Manager with a proven track record at Seriti, excelling in project management and strategic planning. Spearheaded innovative solutions, enhancing team productivity and achieving significant cost savings. Adept at fostering collaboration and compliance, leveraging strong decision-making skills to drive successful outcomes in complex environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Manager
Seriti
Middelburg, South Africa
10.2024 - Current
- Maintain compliance with the MHSA and regulations
- Establish and maintain safety systems and standards
- Technical management
- Contractor and contract management
- Reliability and assurance management
- Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
- Managed risk assessments during project planning phases, proactively mitigating potential issues before they arose during execution stages.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging the sharing of ideas, leading to increased creativity and problem-solving capabilities within the team.
- Streamlined communication between departments by establishing regular meetings, improving collaboration on complex projects.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful product development, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
- Optimized resource allocation, effectively managing budgets and manpower for multiple simultaneous projects.
- Presented progress reports to executive leadership, demonstrating success in meeting project milestones on time and within budget constraints.
- Evaluated vendor proposals to ensure high-quality materials were sourced at competitive prices while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
- Designed innovative engineering solutions, leading to patents and industry recognition.
- Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
- Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
- Improved engineering processes by streamlining workflows and implementing efficient project management techniques.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing systems, providing recommendations that resulted in significant cost savings over time.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce errors, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Operations Manager
Phola Coal(JV)
Ogies, South Africa
02.2021 - 10.2024
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Implemented quality control systems to boost overall product consistency and reliability.
- Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
Project Manager
South 32
Ogies, South Africa
06.2017 - 02.2021
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining cost effectiveness.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, conducting post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and best practices.
- Facilitated smoother project transitions, ensuring thorough documentation and effective handovers.
- Achieved significant improvements in project quality by establishing rigorous quality control processes.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
PMP - Project Management
Project Management Institute
04.2001 -
GCC Mines And Works - Engineering/Law
Government
DMPR 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of The Witwaterrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Technology integration
Coaching and mentoring
Strategic planning
Project management
Decision-making skills
Business development
Field operations
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Regulatory compliance
Budget coordination
Forward-thinking mindset
Problem-solving aptitude
Adaptability
Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Written communication
Reliability
Timeline
Engineering Manager
Seriti
10.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
Phola Coal(JV)
02.2021 - 10.2024
Project Manager
South 32
06.2017 - 02.2021
PMP - Project Management
Project Management Institute
04.2001 -
GCC Mines And Works - Engineering/Law
Government
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of The Witwaterrand
04.2001 -