GIVEN SABELO MAGAGULA
Mbombela
Summary
Registered Professional Engineering Technician with experience in supervising, managing, and commissioning electrical, instrumentation, and process plants. Seeking to advance as a Professional Engineering Technologist and Professional Construction Project Manager. Committed to supporting project execution through effective management and hands-on involvement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead EC&I Engineer
Eskom Rotek Industries SOC
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw engineering project management to deliver projects on time and within scope
- Directed engineering design processes to align with project objectives
- Ensuring compliance to Specification
- Managed stakeholder relationships to ensure project alignment and satisfaction
- Prepared and submitted tenders
Head of EC&I
ET-X Projects (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Directed commissioning activities to ensure system functionality
- Coordinated engineering tasks, effectively managing project changes to meet objectives
- Managed construction processes, ensuring timely project completion
- Planning and scheduling Construction Activities
- Estimated project costs for budgeting and financial planning
- Oversaw contractor interactions, ensuring alignment with project goals
- Created engineering designs and project execution documentation
- Drafted detailed product specifications for technical requirements
- Assigned to Eskom Rotek Industries for project support
Project Manager /Site Manager
ELB Construction (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Technical Management and Overseeing EC&I Installation
- Oversaw construction processes and directed site supervision efforts.
- Oversaw procurement and supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials
- Quality Control and Assurance
- Performed commissioning to validate project specifications
- Cultivated and maintained strong client relationship with Vedanta Zinc International to facilitate project collaboration
- Defined project scope for 3rd Filter Press Project to align team efforts and client expectations
- Project Execution Documents (Method Statement)
- 2nd Project: Site Manager (EC&I)
Commissioning Engineer
ELB Construction (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Fulfilled role of EC&I commissioning engineer
- Led commissioning activities to facilitate successful system integration and operational readiness
- Conducted quality assurance and control to uphold standards and specifications throughout project lifecycle
- Supervised construction and provided technical support to ensure compliance with project specifications
- Contractor Management
- Project Reporting.
- Client: Eskom Rotek Industries
- Project Scope: Construction and Commissioning of Medupi Dust Handling Plant
Commissioning Engineer
ELB Engineering Services (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Leading Commissioning Activities
- Held the role of EC&I commissioning engineer.
- Collaborated with Eskom Group Capital on project scope for recovery and maintenance of Medupi Dust Handling Plant
- Project Scope: Recovery and Maintenance of Medupi Dust Handling Plant
- Ensured compliance with quality standards
- Delivered technical support to clients, enhancing project outcomes
- Conducted daily plant inspections and generated reports to ensure operational integrity
- Fault Finding, and Failure Reports
Commissioning Engineer
Clyde Bergemann Africa (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
01.2014 - 04.2019
- Project Role: EC&I Commissioning Engineer
- Commissioning & Performance Testing of Plant
- Conducting Electrical Tests (Motor Tests, Earthing & Cable Tests)
- Contractor/Construction Supervision (EC&I Installation)
- Compiled commissioning documents, including procedures and test sheets, to facilitate project execution.
- Ensuring Plant Operates as defined in the Functional Description Narrative.
- Training of Client's Plant operators and End Users (DCS &Field)
- Managed engineering projects ensuring alignment with client specifications and adherence to industry standards.
- Engineering and Filed Change Management
- Provided operational support to enhance efficiency and productivity of team tasks. and Maintenance
- Client: Eskom Group Capital
- Project Scope: Construction of Medupi Dust Handling and Conditioning Plant
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Management
University of North West
Mafikeng, NW12-2013
Certificate - Construction Management
University of Cape Town
12-2020
Certificate - N4 Supervisory Management
Lephalale TVET College
12-2019
B-Tech Degree - Electrical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
12-2018
Skills
- Plant Commissioning
- Construction Management
- Project Engineering
- Tender Management
- Technical design
- Technical Communication
- Client /Vendor Relations
- Supervision
- Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Staff Training
Languages
English
Zulu
Certification
- University of Cape Town, Construction Management, 2020-12-31
- Lephalale TVET College, N4 Supervisory Management, 2019-12-31
- Engineering Council of South Africa, Professional Engineering Technician, 2019-12-31
- Culbert consultants (DOL), Wireman's License (Installation Electrician-3 Phase), 2019-12-31
- Construction Management
Custom
- Madalitso Chipeta, Procurement Manager (ET-X Projects), 063 773 2261, Mada.chipeta@et-x.co.za
- Khomotso Mothata, Project Manager (Eskom Rotek Industries), 0813446705, Mothatake@eskom.co.za
- Dr AF Nnachi, Senior Lecturer (Tshwane University of Technology), 076 239 1548, nnachifrancis@gmail.com
Timeline
Lead EC&I Engineer
Eskom Rotek Industries SOC
08.2024 - Current
Head of EC&I
ET-X Projects (Pty) Ltd
11.2021 - 01.2024
Project Manager /Site Manager
ELB Construction (Pty) Ltd
01.2021 - 11.2021
Commissioning Engineer
ELB Construction (Pty) Ltd
07.2020 - 01.2021
Commissioning Engineer
ELB Engineering Services (Pty) Ltd
04.2019 - 06.2020
Commissioning Engineer
Clyde Bergemann Africa (Pty) Ltd
01.2014 - 04.2019
Post Graduate Diploma - Management
University of North West
Certificate - Construction Management
University of Cape Town
Certificate - N4 Supervisory Management
Lephalale TVET College
B-Tech Degree - Electrical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology