Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Salary
References
Availability
Timeline
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Gracious Washaya

Coordinator

Summary

Results-driven professional who leads, motivates and collaborates with diverse teams. Committed to implementing best practices and standards to deliver customer satisfaction.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, budgeting and problem-solving expertise.

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
2042
2042
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Field Coordinator

L&G Electrical Solutions
3 2021 - Current


  • Conduct monthly staff meetings to communicate program needs and scheduled activities.
  • Enhance team productivity with effective delegation and clear task assignment.
  • Manage budgets effectively, tracking expenses and identifying opportunities for cost savings.

Technician (Team Leader)

The Cape Town International Convention Centre (SOC) (CTICC)
11.2018 - 03.2021

Asset care Team Leader and Strategic Planner for a portfolio of assets, purchasing and management of spares inventory

  • Contractor Management Involving Tender documentation and SLA Evaluations
  • Ensured adherence to OHS safety protocols among team members, resulting in a decrease in workplace accidents.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams on complex projects to deliver successful outcomes within tight timeframes.
  • Served as a technical resource through reporting and analysis, for colleagues seeking assistance or guidance on specific tasks or challenges.

Technician

Cape Town Iron and Steel Company (DHT Holdings)
03.2017 - 11.2018
  • Junior Technician reporting to the Electrical Engineer Manager with direct reports
  • Maintenance planning of high voltage and medium voltage systems and documentation.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.

Coordinator

LMGW Trading (PTY) LTD
03.2016 - 11.2017


  • Asset development care and registration and planned maintenance systems
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.

Electrical Chargehand

DPI Plastics Bellville
11.2006 - 02.2016
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Packaging Supervisor/ Millwright

Schweppes Limited
12.2003 - 10.2006
  • Initially Employed as an Electrician, after 12 months Promoted to Bottling/ Packaging Technician in 2004 to head the commissioning of a new bottling and packaging plant

Maintenance Electrician

Saltrama Plastics
05.2003 - 09.2003

Electrical Apprentice

Saltrama Plastics
04.1999 - 05.2003
  • On the job Apprentice training

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management

UNISA
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 - 01.2020

Wireman's License - undefined

Installation Electrician

National Diploma - undefined

Electrical Engineering Heavy Current

Technician Diploma - City and Guilds

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Apprenticeship - undefined

Electrical Power Engineering
01.1999 - 01.2003

BMS, Polaris, Dali, Tridium - Niagara

Short Courses
Cape Town, South Africa

Skills

Maintenance planning and management

Salary

Negotiable

References

Available on request

Availability

2 Weeks

Timeline

Technician (Team Leader)

The Cape Town International Convention Centre (SOC) (CTICC)
11.2018 - 03.2021

Technician

Cape Town Iron and Steel Company (DHT Holdings)
03.2017 - 11.2018

Coordinator

LMGW Trading (PTY) LTD
03.2016 - 11.2017

Electrical Chargehand

DPI Plastics Bellville
11.2006 - 02.2016

Packaging Supervisor/ Millwright

Schweppes Limited
12.2003 - 10.2006

Maintenance Electrician

Saltrama Plastics
05.2003 - 09.2003

Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management

UNISA
04.2001 - 01.2020

Electrical Apprentice

Saltrama Plastics
04.1999 - 05.2003

Apprenticeship - undefined

Electrical Power Engineering
01.1999 - 01.2003

Wireman's License - undefined

Installation Electrician

National Diploma - undefined

Electrical Engineering Heavy Current

Technician Diploma - City and Guilds

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field Coordinator

L&G Electrical Solutions
3 2021 - Current

BMS, Polaris, Dali, Tridium - Niagara

Short Courses
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