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Dorothy Mabuza

Dorothy Mabuza

Engineering Technologist; Pr (Eng) Tech
Alberton, Meyersdal,Gauteng

Summary

MS DOROTHY BATENEGI MABUZA Pr (Eng) Tech 200870287


A pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles, always eager to lead. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with a good understanding of business principles, project management, and team leadership. Collaborative with a relentless work ethic, aligning with best practices. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth, and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals. An accomplished professional recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success in implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.


Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Executive Director

City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Johannesburg
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Oversee the development of Policies, Transport plans, including Master plans and feasibility studies.
  • Oversee the Department’s strategic goals alignment with the City’s developmental goals within a social and economical context.
  • Oversee the alignment of Transport strategy, policies and plans with the City’s spatial development framework.
  • Oversee the development of a financial model for the overall Transport Department business.
  • Regulate public transport services across the City, in compliance with applicable legislation, including the National Land Transport Act 5 of 2009.
  • Overseeing the provision of infrastructure and services that support walking, cycling and public transport, for fostering behavioural change to improve road safety, and for enabling mobility of passengers and the various modes of transport
  • Forster the integration of transport modes across the City and neighbouring Metros/Municipalities
  • Oversee the development of alternative energy strategies, policy and guidelines
  • Advise and account to the Political Head (MMC) of the Department and the City Manager
  • Account to Council committees, including Mayoral, Section 79, MPAC, and others.
  • Oversee, as shareholder representative, Municipal Entities: JRA, Metrobus and MTC
  • § Train, coach, develop and discipline direct reports: Performance management of the Department
  • Oversee compliance with regulations, i.e. OHASA, Employment Equity and all other relevant legislation.
  • Oversee the development and adherence to contract management principles and requirements for the department.
  • Collaborate, liaise and partner with National Department of Transport for the realization of the National Transport strategy.
  • Forge relationships with other Metros, locally and internationally to benchmark best practices in the Transport sector.
  • Stakeholder management, including Public Transport operators and Commuter (Forums).
  • Motivate and encourage employees to innovate and be creative by creating an enabling environment
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
  • Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
  • Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
  • Conducted top-tier media interviews, highlighting key messages of major developments and enhancing company reputation.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
  • Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
  • Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
  • Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
  • Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
  • Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
  • Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
  • Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Managed financial, operational, and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers and strategic partners.
  • Represented the organization at industry conferences and events.

Head: Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network

City Of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Germiston
02.2018 - 12.2020
  • Lead the development of Public Transport plans, strategies and policies
  • Lead BRT operations across the City
  • Oversaw Legal and compliance of all internal processes
  • Lead the provision of Infrastructure for Public Transport, including Bus Rapid Transport
  • Lead the development of a Finance model and its management guidelines, including annual recalibration thereof for consistency and validity
  • Lead the Transformation of the public transport industry
  • Personnel management in terms of Labour laws
  • Acted as Head of Department when required
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Divisional Head: Infrastructure (IRPTN)

City Of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Germiston
10.2015 - 01.2018
  • Lead and oversee the planning, design and technical specification of the RPTN infrastructure services
  • Provide technical project leadership and management within the IRPTN project
  • Oversee the construction of all IRPTN infrastructure
  • Ensure that agreed-upon Service Level Agreements are adhered to and that milestones are met
  • Programme management of all IRPTN project activity for the BRT Unit as well as for other operating entities
  • Ensure effective financial management, control and corporate governance throughout area of accountability
  • Lead and manage direct and indirect teams by providing context, setting performance standards and educating on process, quality and policy
  • Proper and diligent compliance with the applicable municipal finance management legislation, such as MFMA
  • The employee shall exercise his duties in accordance with the management standards and practices of the council, which are organized and established within the council’s administration and financial capacity and which will enable the council to:
  • Be responsive to the needs of the local community.
  • Facilitate a culture of public service and accountability amongst staff
  • Be performance-oriented and focused on the objects of local government set out in Section 152 of the Constitution
  • Ensure that staff members align their roles and responsibilities with the priorities and objectives set out in the Council’s integrated development plan
  • Establish clear relationships and facilitate co-operation, co-ordination and communication between its political structures and political office bearers and its administration; its political structure, political office bearers and administration, and the local community;
  • Oversaw and coordinated divisional special projects.
  • Coordinated efforts with corporate risk management and corporate loss control regarding the implementation of best practices.
  • Worked collaboratively with corporate staff, risk management, and other corporate leaders to address performance improvement and safety issues.
  • Sought methods to improve current facility practices, processes, and products by identifying problems and proposing solutions.
  • Met divisional objectives by recruiting and qualifying project teams and trade bases.
  • Set expectations, developed plans, and managed processes to measure, assess, and improve the quality of clinical programs and compliance with measurable results in assigned facilities.
  • Controlled costs by streamlining operations and reducing waste.
  • Exercised independent judgment in onboarding, training, and motivating division staff to maximize performance.
  • Established clear and consistent policies and procedures.
  • Communicated and collaborated with stakeholders to achieve division objectives.
  • Supervised daily planning, coordination and administration for division operations.
  • Set and oversaw division budgets in excess of R1.2bn per year.
  • Handled escalated complaints involving division operations and work of personnel under supervision.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new commuters onto the Public Transport system
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.

Divisional Head

City Of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Germiston
07.2013 - 09.2013
  • Develop, manage, and review water distribution and devise strategies, policies, and plans, ensuring integration and optimal solutions for water throughout Ekurhuleni as well as drinking and wastewater quality compliance with national standards.
  • Set expectations, develop plans, and manage processes to measure, assess, and improve the quality of clinical programs and compliance by measuring results in the supply of water.
  • Met divisional objectives by recruiting people with the required expertise, such as engineers, water quality specialists, and finance specialists.
  • Exercised independent judgment in onboarding, training and motivating division staff to maximize performance.
  • Achieved profit and loss objectives through effective financial modelling and tariff setting processes.
  • Established clear and consistent policies and procedures.
  • Communicated and collaborated with stakeholders to achieve division objectives.
  • Supervised daily planning, coordination and administration for division operations.
  • Set and oversaw division budgets in excess of R1.2bn per year, which included water sales and acquisition thereof from Rand Water.
  • Handled escalated complaints involving division operations and work of personnel under supervision.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine the unit's standard operations procedures to achieve, among others, efficiencies and a quality service offering.
  • Develop, plan, implement and drive a water metering and management strategy in response to the organizational strategy
  • Develop, plan, implement and drive a revenue and revenue enhancement master plan
  • Ensure the integration of business processes and systems, enabling sustainable service excellence
  • Communicate a meaningful strategic context that guides and directs best practice, fostering an environment of continuous learning, improvement and cohesiveness
  • Manage water metering and revenue management functions, ensuring effective identification of needs, requirements, measurements, reporting and communication
  • Ensure the effective management and maintenance of all meter installations
  • Facilitate, establish and review water revenue practices, policies and procedures within area of accountability
  • Ensuring the effective management of drinking water quality and compliance with national standards and blue drop requirements
  • Ensuring the effective management and monitoring of industrial effluent and water quality of public streams
  • Advise and develop water and wastewater tariffs
  • Manage and control bulk water purchases and bulk wastewater services, including financial management and control
  • Ensuring compliance with the relevant water acts and regulatory framework in terms of overall compliance
  • Ensuring effective financial management control and corporate governance throughout area of accountability
  • Control the budget within own functional area, including the authorization of expenditure and implementation of financial regulations
  • Exploring, advising on and implementing revenue enhancement opportunities
  • Establish and manage strategic internal and external relationships inclusive of customers, service providers and relevant legislative agencies and structures
  • Ensure that agreed service level agreements are met, maintaining customer satisfaction
  • Influence and communicate with all levels across the business to minimize resistance to change and ensure onboarding of all target audiences
  • Lead and manage direct and indirect teams by providing context, setting performance standards and educating on process, quality and policy
  • Provide mechanisms and support to implement major change
  • Share and transfer product, process and system knowledge
  • Oversaw and coordinated divisional special projects.
  • Coordinated efforts with corporate risk management and corporate loss control regarding the implementation of best practices.
  • Worked collaboratively with corporate staff, risk management, and other corporate leaders to address performance improvement and safety issues.
  • Sought methods to improve current facility practices, processes, and products by identifying problems and proposing solutions.

Project Manager

Rand Water
Johannesburg
06.2011 - 06.2013
  • Responsible for managing all aspects of the multi-projects and multi-disciplinary projects with emphasis on construction management and supervision services during the project execution phase to ensure the delivery of projects within time, cost quality, safety and environmental requirements
  • Principal Accountabilities:
  • Responsible for managing all aspects (time, costs, quality, objectives, and deliverables), minimizing negative environmental impacts, and maximizing Preferential Procurement Participation and Development) of the following types of projects:
  • Multi-disciplinary and multi-projects
  • The proposals by Rand Water to external clients, tendering for external projects and execution of external projects, including the project management of tenders and offers for external clients
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Manage the scheduling of resources and assess the Division’s ability to effectively execute its responsibilities for both internal and external projects
  • Directly accountable for the capital budget
  • Wider influence on the capital budget of more than R650 million per annum
  • Accountable and responsible for CAPEX with limited budget and authorized vote
  • Revision of the contract value
  • Decision Limits (Accountability) in line with delegated authority for authorization of work and procurement of goods and services
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights, and future recommendations.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas for improvement.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks, and took corrective action as needed.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts.

Chief Engineer

City Of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Germiston
08.2007 - 05.2011
  • Manage land development processes according to planned infrastructure, spatial development frameworks (SDFs), and land use requirements from a roads, stormwater, and transport function across the city.
  • Collaborate with relevant departments, including development planning and human settlements, to ensure integrated planning and implementation of programs.
  • Develop integrated development and business plans through a process including public participation and infrastructure master planning.
  • Ensure information and knowledge management through the upkeep of various platforms and systems, including Geographic Information and Asset Management, Information Management, and Query Systems (IMQS) which enable the use of data for the purposes of engineering design, planning, and decision-making.
  • Managed the roads and storm water Infrastructure Planning and construction programmes, with reference to the IDP and other strategic plans, the pavement management system, gravel road management and storm water management systems
  • Development and maintenance of policies, procedures and guidelines for the functions of the division
  • Lead the development of a Roads and Storm Water Bulk Contributions Policy, which was later adopted by other local authorities.
  • Responsible for the development of engineering standards and specifications for Roads and Storm Water Infrastructure
  • Responsible for the Storm Water and Roads Infrastructure Master Plan by ensuring that all plans are updated to meet the minimum best practices
  • Oversaw the development of some of the chapters of the Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan (CITP)
  • Manage finances through capital and operational budgeting, compiling detailed implementation programmes, cash flow management, and reporting on progress to various forums.
  • Responsible for performance management, including setting departmental targets, monitoring and measuring achievements, and reporting.
  • Developed high-quality engineering designs and plans to meet industry standards.
  • Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
  • Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
  • Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
  • Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
  • Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
  • Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
  • Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
  • Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Implemented automated systems to improve the accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
  • Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.

Regional Executive Manager

City Of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Germiston
09.2006 - 07.2007
  • Manage Building Control processes (approval of building plans, demolition certificates, ensuring compliance with the National Building Regulations, etc.)
  • Manage Outdoor advertising processes (billboard applications, posters, illegal advertising, etc.)
  • Manage and oversee Building Maintenance (maintenance of Council-owned buildings and assets)
  • Dolomite risk management including desk-top investigations in affected areas to assess the extent of sinkholes for rehabilitation.
  • Undertaking awareness programmes and ensuring that preventative measures are taken when new infrastructure services are installed underground.
  • Manage and control OPEX and CAPEX Budget for the division
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements on infrastructure.

Senior Project Manager

City Of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Germiston
01.2005 - 08.2006
  • Manage strategic regional planning with respect to Water Services Infrastructure for the region to ensure proper and logical extension of the existing infrastructure
  • Manage the planning, implementing and monitoring of water balance exercises within the region
  • Managing, planning, implementing and monitoring zoning exercises to curb water losses
  • Develop technical specifications for the appointment of professional teams
  • Manage and consolidate the Regional annual Capital Budget in line with the Integrated Development Plan in order to implement the strategic objectives
  • Provide information to Developers with town Establishment in the Region with respect to Water Services in order to support Economic Development within the Region
  • Manage Water Services Plan Archives and the Geographical Information System for the Region in order to give advice to Maintenance Personnel, Developers, Consultants and members of the Community with information regarding the Region’s Water Services Infrastructure in line with the Service Level Agreements
  • Manage and champion the Water Demand for the Region in order to minimize Council’s losses as a result of the delivery of a water service, in line with Service Delivery Agreements
  • Manage consumer Water Meters for the Region in order to contribute to the optimization of Council’s revenue received from the delivery of a water service
  • Responsible and champion for the supervision and management of the immediate subordinates, including assigning duties or tasks, verifying and correcting of work, performance management, dealing with grievances, disciplinary actions, etc
  • Responsible for the guiding, supervision and management of the department’s service providers, such as Consulting Engineering firms and Contractors who are appointed to perform functions on behalf of the department
  • This function includes drawing up of terms of references, briefing of consultants and contractors, ensuring that policies and guidelines are adhered to, coordinating activities, monitoring of time frames and milestones, monitoring of budgets, performance management, setting of goals, etc.
  • Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep the project on track.
  • Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
  • Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine the timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
  • Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport.
  • Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and constraints.
  • Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • 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.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.

Senior Engineer

City Of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Germiston
12.2000 - 12.2004
  • Managing the planning, designing and tendering processes for the implementation of capital projects
  • Comment and recommend for approval of Preliminary Design Reports
  • Planning and designing for in-house projects (water and sanitation)
  • Manage Contract Administration, Monitoring and Quality Control to ensure successful completion capital projects according to standards and guidelines
  • General administration of projects
  • Budget and financial management to ensure that there is no overspend on Capital Projects and that the division does not under spend and meets its targets
  • Controlled project costs by approving expenditures.
  • Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
  • Determined project specifications by thoroughly studying performance standards, requirements and technical studies.
  • Defined engineering problems, collected data, established facts and drew conclusions to solve project issues.
  • Delivered public presentations to provide plans and updates on projects.
  • Monitored employee performance to keep projects on task.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to keep working environment safe.
  • Mentored and coached entry-level and junior engineers to improve talent and boost skill levels.
  • Promoted teamwork and demonstrated effective communication skills to improve collaboration among personnel.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
  • Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
  • Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
  • Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
  • Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
  • Planning and management of capital projects to enhance smooth implementation of the CAPEX Budget
  • Personnel management to maintain a disciplined workplace
  • Appointment of Consultants for the implementation of the Capital budget
  • Report writing to various Council structures
  • General administration for the effective running of the Division and meeting its objectives
  • To ensure that the objectives of IDP in relation to execution for Capital Projects of the Municipal Infrastructure Department Water Services Division are realized
  • To control expenditure to ensure that there is no overspending on the Capital Budget
  • To manage the planning, design, execution of all Water Services capital related projects for the Metro, by monitoring, supervision, quality control and general administration according to approved Council policies and systems, specifications, standards within allocated budgets and set time frames
  • Reporting on the progress and achievements of the above to Council and other stakeholders such as MIG timeously and as accurately as possible, to Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality’s Amalgamation

Development Trainee (Engineer)

City Of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Germiston
09.1998 - 11.2000
  • Trainee in Management
  • Trainee in Roads, storm water and Water Services Infrastructure planning and design
  • Trainee in Water Quality Control
  • Trainee in Roads and storm water maintenance management
  • Trainee in Industrial effluent monitoring and control
  • Trainee in Telemetry systems monitoring and control
  • Traveled to job sites with senior personnel to aid in inspections and ongoing project observations.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
  • Collaborated with senior engineers on complex projects.
  • Completed project documentation, updated, and distributed to appropriate project personnel.
  • Maintained contemporary technical knowledge of engineering concepts.
  • Assisted with the preparation of client presentations using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
  • Assisted senior engineers and management with clerical duties to keep department functioning and workflows running smoothly.
  • Collaborated with senior engineers on projects and offered insight.
  • Adhered to safety procedures and good housekeeping standards to comply with regulations.
  • Shadowed designers and engineers to learn ways to implement methodologies.
  • Used AutoCAD drafting software to create roads and stormwater drawing layouts
  • Designed and coordinated engineering tests and experiments.
  • Maintained a positive work atmosphere by building relationships with co-workers, customers, clients, and management.
  • Prepared standard reports and documentation to communicate results to senior management.
  • Prepared bid proposals for the acquisition of potential bidders under the supervision of a senior engineer.
  • Generated cost estimates for inclusion in proposed capital and expense budgets.
  • Developed, prepared, and reviewed reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions.

CONSULTANTS, Engineering Technician

DE LEUW CATHER CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSULTING
Johannesburg
07.1996 - 08.1998
  • Implemented schematics, diagrams, and written, and verbal descriptions to effectively solve engineering project issues.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
  • Conducted research and gathered data on engineering components and metering systems.
  • Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Assisted with the installation, calibration, and testing of engineering systems, including sewer and water systems.
  • Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues.
  • Interpreted scale drawings of new commissions to determine layout of materials and equipment.
  • Attended training committees that wrote training modules for equipment operation and testing.
  • Worked to create safe, low-cost and dependable designs.
  • Devised and implemented updates and resolutions for handling risks, maintaining compliance, and improving designs.
  • Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
  • Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures.
  • Completed engineering projects and tasks within established timelines and budgets.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve engineering issues to reduce delays and achieve project milestones.
  • Assisted with design and implementation of new engineering processes

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Gordon’s Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
Johannesburg
01.2022 - 12.2022

Post Graduate Diploma - General Management

Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
Johannesburg
01.2021 - 12.2021

Graduate Diploma For Engineers (GDE) - Civil (Water Engineering)

University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
01.2008 - 12.2008

BSc (Hons) - Management of Technology

University of Pretoria
Pretoria
07.2006 - 06.2007

B-Tech - Civil: Construction Management

Witwatersrand Technikon (UJ)
Johannesburg
01.1999 - 12.2000

National Diploma - Civil Engineering

Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
Pretoria
07.1994 - 06.1997

Matric (Grade 12) -

Mampoi High School
Qwa-Qwa, Free State
01.1988 - 12.1992

Skills

NEC; FIDIC; GCC; JBCCundefined

Accomplishments


  • Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) certificate
  • Public Administration (Local Government Diploma)
  • Harvard University attendance Certificate for Strategic Planning and Management of Municipal Infrastructure, Partnerships, Urban Renewal and Local Development
  • Project Management offered by the Project Management Institute (to prepare for the PMP exam)
  • JBCC and FIDIC Attendance certificates
  • Attended various forums and presented at the following, among other platforms:

The Africa Urban Mobility Association annual meeting held in Lagos

South Africa's Transport forum

The Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry


Certification

Professional Registration : Professional Engineering Technologist Pr.(Eng.)Tech

Hobbies

  • Reading books and research articles,
  • Playing Golf,
  • Going to gym,
  • Public speaking,
  • Going to church
  • Spending time with family
  • Travelling

Timeline

MBA - Business Administration

Gordon’s Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
01.2022 - 12.2022

Executive Director

City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
01.2021 - 12.2023

Post Graduate Diploma - General Management

Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
01.2021 - 12.2021

Head: Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network

City Of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
02.2018 - 12.2020

Divisional Head: Infrastructure (IRPTN)

City Of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
10.2015 - 01.2018

Divisional Head

City Of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
07.2013 - 09.2013

Project Manager

Rand Water
06.2011 - 06.2013

Graduate Diploma For Engineers (GDE) - Civil (Water Engineering)

University of The Witwatersrand
01.2008 - 12.2008

Chief Engineer

City Of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
08.2007 - 05.2011

Regional Executive Manager

City Of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
09.2006 - 07.2007

BSc (Hons) - Management of Technology

University of Pretoria
07.2006 - 06.2007

Senior Project Manager

City Of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
01.2005 - 08.2006

Senior Engineer

City Of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
12.2000 - 12.2004

B-Tech - Civil: Construction Management

Witwatersrand Technikon (UJ)
01.1999 - 12.2000

Development Trainee (Engineer)

City Of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
09.1998 - 11.2000

CONSULTANTS, Engineering Technician

DE LEUW CATHER CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSULTING
07.1996 - 08.1998

National Diploma - Civil Engineering

Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
07.1994 - 06.1997

Matric (Grade 12) -

Mampoi High School
01.1988 - 12.1992
Professional Registration : Professional Engineering Technologist Pr.(Eng.)Tech
Registration Number: 200870287
Institution : Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
Dorothy MabuzaEngineering Technologist; Pr (Eng) Tech