Bevan Swart
SPRINGS
Summary
Experienced Electrical Professional with a strong background in managing commercial and residential projects. Expertise in electrical control systems, circuit design, and fault finding, combined with project management and team leadership skills. Proven ability to maintain safety and compliance with SANS 10142 regulations while enhancing client relationships and operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Clever Electrical
04.2013 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain high customer service standards.
- Directed daily operations to optimise resource management and maintain service quality across projects.
- Planned and coordinated day-to-day work across commercial and residential projects.
- Negotiated supplier contracts to secure cost-effective deals and protect margins.
- Built industry relationships to promote services and improve business operations.
- Processed quotations and invoices to enhance document presentation and improve client communication.
- Completed quality assurance checks and led project sign-off activities.
- Controlled circuit design and performed site fault finding to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational reliability.
- Applied BS 10142 requirements throughout installation documentation.
- Designed and implemented installation layouts and wiring arrangements.
Estimator
Electrical Board Manufacturers
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Quoted and estimated on tenders, consulting with engineers to ensure accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
- Revised prices based on changes in line diagrams, ensuring accurate and competitive project bids.
- Learnt fault cascading with large frame molded case circuit breakers to miniature circuit breakers with ABB and Schneider equipment.
- Had exposure to KWH/Kvar meters, as well as lighting arrester systems.
- Managed administrative tasks, streamlining filing and appointment scheduling to enhance operational efficiency.
- Reason for Leaving: Wanted to focus on my own business.
Estimator & Project Manager
MJL Electrical
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Quoting & estimating on small projects, maintenance and large tenders. Including consulting and working with engineers.
- Collaborated effectively as part of a diverse team, leveraging various skill sets to achieve project goals.
- Project and Team management and the ordering of site materials.
- Oversaw daily operations and planning for installation and management teams, enhancing workflow during short-term management period.
- Control circuit design and fault finding.
- Executed cable jointing for low voltage and high voltage systems to ensure safety and reliability.
- Conducted Certificate of Compliance testing on electrical installations to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Application of SANS 10142
- Demonstrated expertise in generator and UPS systems, including executing change-over procedures during power outages.
- Projects managed: Gold Reef City, Unitrans, and Wits University.
- Project values ranged from R2k – R700k
- Reason for Leaving: Wanted to be more hands on and broaden knowledge base.
Support Technician
Quickmark
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Performed maintenance on machines, reducing downtime and ensuring operational efficiency.
- Executed electrical installations, improving reliability of power distribution systems.
- Reason for Leaving: Was offered a more enticing opportunity.
Administrator
Oliver's House (NGO)
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Maintained driver and vehicle Logs, planned daily routes, and entered results from collections for data analysis.
- Reason for Leaving: Company restructured.
- Managed daily administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings and organising files, to support office efficiency.
- Managed client communications by answering phones and corresponding through email.
- Administered physical and digital filing systems, keeping records well-organised and easily retrievable for team members.
Junior to Senior Technician
Superior Vision - Randburg
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Installed AV systems in high-profile venues, enhancing event experience for attendees.
- Delivered audiovisual support to clients at hotels and conference centres, ensuring seamless event execution.
- Reason for Leaving: Safety concerns forced me to resign.
Junior Technician
Intervid - Sabie
01.2001 - 01.2001
- Conducted fault finding on solar systems, camera IP, and telemetry; performed site maintenance.
- Installed and maintained remote cameras for forestry applications.
- Completed training on specialised electronic equipment to improve technical proficiency.
- Reason for Leaving: Company restructured.
Education
Matriculated -
Empangeni High School
01-1999
Skills
- Electrical control systems expertise
- Generator and UPS integration
- Control systems design for automation
- Electrical estimation
- COC testing proficiency
- Fault finding
- Circuit design
- Distribution board wiring
- Installation planning
- Project management
- Project oversight
- Contract management
- Technical liaison
- Quality control
- Client engagement
- Technical liaison
- IT and networking knowledge
- Customer service
- Team coordination
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Staff mentorship
- Workforce development
- Leadership skills
- Solution-oriented mindset
- Proactive attitude
- Tactical thinking
- Independent teamwork
- Technical skills
- Project oversight
- Quality assurance
- Technical skills
Certification
- Section 28 Red Seal 3 Phase Electrician from Department of Labour
- E.C.A. Estimating and Tendering Course
- P&T Technology – Electrical Principles and Practices (3 Phase)
- E.C.A Certificate of Compliance (Theoretical Component)
REFERENCES & QUALIFICATIONS
Available on request.
HOBBIES
Enjoy gardening., Playing around with mechanical and electrical challenges., Spending time with family activities, Electronics
Custom
Health: Excellent (Non-smoker, non-drinker)
Timeline
Owner
Clever Electrical
04.2013 - Current
Estimator
Electrical Board Manufacturers
01.2013 - 01.2013
Estimator & Project Manager
MJL Electrical
01.2006 - 01.2012
Support Technician
Quickmark
01.2005 - 01.2006
Administrator
Oliver's House (NGO)
01.2004 - 01.2005
Junior to Senior Technician
Superior Vision - Randburg
01.2003 - 01.2004
Junior Technician
Intervid - Sabie
01.2001 - 01.2001
Matriculated -
Empangeni High School