DAKALO NEMANGAYA
Contract Management
Germiston
Summary
Innovative Contracting Specialist, with 10 years of experience. Adept at monitoring contracts and drafting detail-oriented ones. Successful at negotiating and sticking to strict budgets without sacrificing product quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Contracting Specialist
Sasol South Africa Ltd
Sasolburg
12.2023 - Current
- Mitigated risks associated with contracts by carefully reviewing legal clauses and negotiating amendments when necessary.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of contract requirements into project execution plans.
- Stored and filed contract documents in orderly, organized systems.
- Prepared detailed reports on contract performance metrics, providing valuable insights for stakeholders to make informed decisions.
- Collaborated with finance department to monitor project budgets and ensure timely payment of invoices, resulting in strong vendor relationships.
- Drafted, reviewed and revised contracts for accuracy and completeness.
- Conducted post-award contract reviews to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement in future contracting efforts.
- Developed comprehensive contract management plans, outlining key milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics.
- Adhered to legal and contractual requirements for compliant contract processes.
- Managed multiple contracts simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet deadlines and client objectives.
Senior Advisor Projects
Eskom Holdings Limited
Germiston
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Manage over 32 Power Purchase Agreement contract.
- Assess Seller claims.
- Monitoring and reporting contract status.
- Review seller Progress reports and Project Plan.
- Compile payment certificate.
- Review Seller power Forecasting report.
- Compile Power Purchase Agreement contract amendment.
- Managing contract dispute.
- Compiling Commercial Operation Document.
- Built and maintained relationships with clients to provide ongoing support.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
Project Leader
Eskom Holdings Limited
Standerton
05.2017 - 09.2022
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Analyzed financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems.
- Developed comprehensive project plans that outlined clear goals, timelines, and milestones for all stakeholders involved.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Provided ongoing cost and estimate analysis reporting and managed cost allocation.
- Managed scope changes effectively, minimizing potential disruptions to timelines or budgets while still meeting client expectations.
- Conducted thorough post-project evaluations to identify areas for future improvement in both processes and performance metrics.
- Set up and managed team meetings.
- Managed team meetings and discussed project's goals and objectives.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Planned, executed, and controlled assigned projects, ensuring work performed complied with contractual requirements.
- Planned, executed and promoted total of 6 projects in 2022.
Project Planner
Eskom Rotek Industries
Standerton
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Provides Planning and Scheduling function during early stages in Project Lifecycle Model
- Develop Project Schedules using MS Project, resource allocation and cash flow alignment.
- Develop and maintain project master schedule.
- Manages Master Schedule & Database with over 4000 Activities
- Coordinating updating of reporting plans and progress.
- Updates and Reports on Plans and Project Progress
- Departmental commission and finalization portfolio stats
- Planning, monitoring and control of project CAPEX budgets and forecasting cash flow
- Update project information on SAP ERP
- Monitoring and reporting project early warning indicators (Time, cost and quality) – Baseline vs Actuals
- Developed and maintained comprehensive project documentation, ensuring clear communication of objectives, timelines, and deliverables across all stakeholder groups
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution
- Analyzed historical data on past projects to inform future strategy and optimize resource utilization across multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement
- Developed comprehensive project plans to ensure timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Managed resource allocation, ensuring that all projects had necessary personnel and equipment to meet deadlines.
Project Scheduler
EON Consulting
Johannesburg
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Performed Planning and Scheduling function during early stages in Project Lifecycle Model
- Develop Project Schedules using MS Project, resource allocation and cash flow alignment.
- Develop and maintain project master schedule.
- Manages Master Schedule with over 2000 activities
- Coordinating updating of reporting plans and progress.
- Provides Planning and Scheduling function to project managers.
- Updates and Reports on Plans and Project Progress.
Project Scheduler
Eskom Holdings Limited (Transmission)
Johannesburg
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Performed Planning and Scheduling function during early stages in Project Lifecycle Model
- Develop Project Schedules using MS Project, resource allocation and cash flow alignment.
- Develop and maintain over 10 project master schedule.
- Manages Master Schedule & Database
- Performs Projects Execution & Progress
- Updates and Reports on Plans and Project Progress
- Project Administration (Filling and internal Auditing)
- Departmental commission and finalization portfolio stats
- Planning, monitoring and control of project CAPEX budgets and forecasting cash flow
- Update project information on SAP PPM for executive dashboard.
- Monitoring and reporting project early warning indicators (Time, cost and quality) – Baseline vs Actuals.
- Developing Project Quality Plan
- Prepare Project Execution Plan
- Prepare Project Charter.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg 01.2022 - 12.2022
B-Tech Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg 01.2014 - 10.2015
National Diploma Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg 01.2013 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Mbilwi Secondary School
Sibasa, South Africa 01.2008 - 12.2008
Skills
Contract Negotiation
MS Project Advanced (Project Planning)
Conflict Management
Cost Management
Cost Engineering
Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
Project Life Cycle Model (PLCM)
Contract Management
NEC (ECC, ECSC & TSC)
Contract Management
High School Qualification
Mbilwi Secondary School, Grade 12, 2008, English, Life Orientation, Venda, Life Sciences, Physical Science, Mathematics and Geography.
Previous Projects Details And Achievement
- High Pressure Heater Replacement Unit 1 – 4 Eskom), Project Leader, Tutuka Power Station, Project Leader- Compiling Investments committee Documents, PDRA Documents and assisting to get the ERA Approved, Replacement of High Pressure heaters unit1-4, as a project leader I must make sure that all the documents for PDRA are complete and the investment committee documents are also submitted for approval.
- Replacement of Cooling tower 1&4 internals (Eskom), Project Leader, Tutuka Power Station, Project Leader- Compiling Investments committee Documents, PDRA Documents and assisting to get the ERA Approved, Replacement of Cooling tower 1&4 Internals, as a project leader I must make sure that all the documents for PDRA are complete and the investment committee documents are also submitted for approval
- Turbine Refurbishment Unit 3 and 4 (Eskom), Project Planner, Tutuka Power Station, Project Planner- Planning and scheduling the project From development to finalization stage to meet time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction., Refurbishment of the HP turbine, IP turbine, LP turbine, and generator
Attitude
- Honesty and Integrity
- Innovative
- Self-motivated
- Customer service orientation
- Attention to details
- Performance driven
- Time conscious
Driver License
Code 10 (C1)
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9005251129086
- Dependents: 1
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
References
- Mr. Solomon Mulaudzi, Project Manager, Eskom, MulaudzS@eskom.co.za, +27 11 800 3325, +27 82 582 6933
- Mr. Sibusiso Ngcobo, Snr Project Planner, Eskom Rotek Industries, Ngcobosw@eskom.co.za, +27 11 629 8012, +27 79 696 2632
- Mr. Edwin Mudau, Project Manager, Eskom Holdings, Mudauel@eskom.co.za, +27 17 749 5655, +27 82 447 2078
Timeline
Contracting Specialist
Sasol South Africa Ltd
12.2023 - Current
Senior Advisor Projects
Eskom Holdings Limited
10.2022 - 11.2023
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration
University of Johannesburg
01.2022 - 12.2022
Project Leader
Eskom Holdings Limited
05.2017 - 09.2022
Project Planner
Eskom Rotek Industries
07.2016 - 04.2017
Project Scheduler
EON Consulting
04.2015 - 06.2016
Project Scheduler
Eskom Holdings Limited (Transmission)
03.2014 - 04.2015
B-Tech Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
University of Johannesburg
01.2014 - 10.2015
National Diploma Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
University of Johannesburg
01.2013 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Mbilwi Secondary School
01.2008 - 12.2008