Erick Ndlovu
Kriel
Summary
Registered Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) with 20+ years' experience in power plant engineering, mining operations, and large-scale maintenance projects across South Africa's leading energy and mining environments. Proven leadership in strategy execution, operational excellence, and business growth within EPC and mining services sectors. Strong ability to build and manage teams, drive engineering quality, deliver high-pressure projects, and lead organisations toward sustainable performance and client satisfaction. Registered Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) with extensive experience in power plant engineering, mining operations, and large-scale maintenance projects. Drives strategic execution, operational excellence, and business growth within EPC and mining services sectors. Builds and manages high-performing teams, ensures engineering quality, and delivers results in high-pressure environments. Visionary Operations Executive with a focus on delivering excellence in service provision and client satisfaction. Champions safety and compliance while overseeing complex engineering projects. Utilises strategic foresight and data-driven decision-making to align operational strategies with business objectives.
Overview
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Certification
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29
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Consultant
Padabuso Engineering
Emalahleni
01.2018 - Current
- Equipment dismantling and stripping (extraction fans, tanks, cranes).
- Piping relocation & installation (underground and surface).
- Machinery support & safety compliance (appointed 7.4 MHS).
Executive Director & Head of Operations
Padabuso Engineering
01.2018 - Current
- Led organisational leadership, strategy execution, market development, operational performance, resource allocation, and client relationships.
- Designing operational strategies aligned to strategic business objectives.
- Ensured financial accountability in planning and resource control to support operational sustainability.
- Oversaw service delivery contributors to enhance production output and drive profitability.
- Managed strategic relationships with major clients including Anglo American Coal, Seriti Coal, and WBHO to foster collaboration and business growth.
- Delivered a range of business services including mining, mechanical fabrication, and electrical installations to support operational needs.
- Managing workforce performance and development (HR collaboration).
- Safety, quality, and compliance oversight across all operations.
- PADABUSO Engineering Company is the newly born company with full potential and capabilities. It holds the force beyond the measure in service rendering that is of excellent quality and satisfactory. The company brings the service to the client beyond the expectations. As the potential require to be groomed and natured so is this company. For the company to sustain, it relies mostly on the safety and quality delivery. This company holds the possibility tickets to the young and vibrant youth for development and employment. This company is aiming very high.
Commissioning & Operations Optimization Engineer
Mitsubishi Hitachi South Africa
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Executed electrical and control & instrumentation commissioning tasks at the power plant.
- Executed commissioning activities for new power plant build, ensuring operational readiness.
- Conducted pressure testing, steam/water flow tests, and leak tests to validate system integrity.
- Supervised contractors and optimised system operations to enhance performance.
System Engineer
Siemens Ltd.
12.2007 - 04.2016
- Led automation projects in energy sector, enhancing operational workflows and integrating advanced technologies.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional system specifications.
- Analysed user feedback to continuously refine systems, improving user satisfaction and engagement.
- Delivered technical training sessions for staff, enhancing team competence in system operations and maintenance.
Projects & Commissioning Engineer (Power Plants)
Siemens
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Executed electrical, control, and instrumentation commissioning, enhancing system integration at power stations.
- Commissioning test documentation and quality compliance.
- Conducted engineering design reviews and executed improvements to align with project specifications.
- Supported major SA power stations (Kriel, Duvha, Kusile, Medupi) to ensure operational readiness.
- Field engineering and stakeholder coordination.
- Change management and retrofitting.
Commissioning Engineer
Eskom
01.2007 - 12.2008
Principal Engineer Electrical & Instrumentation
ZPC
04.2004 - 01.2007
Electrical and C&I Senior Engineer
Bulawayo Power Station-ZPC
01.2003 - 04.2004
Senior Engineer
Hwange Power Station-ZPC
10.1999 - 12.2002
C&I Trainee Engineer
Hwange Power Station-ZESA
09.1997 - 10.1999
- Participated in Hwange Unit 1-4 C&I upgrade project from execution to commissioning, contributing to successful project delivery.
- Installed automation equipment in various industrial settings. and field instrumentation.
- Completed postgraduate training in power generation and project engineering, enhancing technical expertise.
Education
General Management Development Programme -
University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe01-2005
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) - Electronic (Honours)
National University of Science and Technology
Zimbabwe01-1996
Skills
- Engineer
Project management
- Resource allocation
- System optimisation
- Quality compliance
- Contractor supervision
- Safety management
- Team leadership
- Market development
- Change management
- Stakeholder coordination
- Financial accountability
- Excellent work ethic
- Industry partnership development
- People Management
- Business administration
- Financial analysis
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance
- Excellent time management skills
- Quality control standards understanding
- Multi-tasking ability
- Team mentoring
- Global mindset
- Organisational leadership
- Negotiation
- Consulting
- Results orientation
- Leadership excellence
- People-oriented
- Risk management expertise
- Data-driven decision-making
- Dynamic decision-making
- Engaging leadership style
- Team building and training
- Strong interpersonal skills
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
- General Management certified
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering certified
- Code 10/ Class 2 Licence
Interests
- Golf
- Soccer
- Travel and Tourism
Custom
- Pr. Eng, Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), 20160287
Timeline
Engineering Consultant
Padabuso Engineering
01.2018 - Current
Executive Director & Head of Operations
Padabuso Engineering
01.2018 - Current
Commissioning & Operations Optimization Engineer
Mitsubishi Hitachi South Africa
01.2016 - 01.2018
System Engineer
Siemens Ltd.
12.2007 - 04.2016
Projects & Commissioning Engineer (Power Plants)
Siemens
01.2007 - 01.2016
Commissioning Engineer
Eskom
01.2007 - 12.2008
Principal Engineer Electrical & Instrumentation
ZPC
04.2004 - 01.2007
Electrical and C&I Senior Engineer
Bulawayo Power Station-ZPC
01.2003 - 04.2004
Senior Engineer
Hwange Power Station-ZPC
10.1999 - 12.2002
C&I Trainee Engineer
Hwange Power Station-ZESA
09.1997 - 10.1999
General Management Development Programme -
University of Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) - Electronic (Honours)
National University of Science and Technology