Karabo Mmako (Pr. Eng)
Pretoria
Summary
Registered Professional Engineer and Project Manager with over five [5] years of experience in the Industry, serving four [4] in middle management. Passionate and result driven, with a proven ability to deliver innovative and cost effective engineering solutions to enhance productivity and sustainability for diverse stakeholders.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
12
12
Certification
Work History
Agricultural Engineer
Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
07.2024 - Current
(Seconded by National DALRRD)
- Led the planning and construction of a modern agricultural pack-house, meeting all technical and compliance requirements stipulated in SANS10049 (PRPs) and the Agricultural Product Standards Act
- Developed efficient workflow systems, reducing processing time by 15% and ensuring the handling of over 500 tons of produce annually
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver the project on schedule and on budget
- Implemented sustainable water and energy systems, improving the pack-house's environmental footprint
Agricultural Engineer (Candidate)
National Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Produced engineering designs for agricultural structures and facilities
- Provided technical solutions and advisory services for on farm problems related to water management, irrigation, bulk water supply systems and environmental issues
- Prepared technical reports, drawings, specifications and bill of quantities for infrastructure development
- Prepared tender documentation and formed part of bid adjudication committees
- Managed the construction of various infrastructure, ensuring project quality and adherence to project budget and schedule
- Prepared project reports, payment certificates and signed off on completion certificates
- Monitored and evaluated over 50+ projects during implementation to ensure project quality under the Comprehensive and Agricultural Support Programme (CASP)
Graduate Engineering Intern
National Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Visited over 20+ farms to infrastructure needs analysis.
- Evaluated the performance of existing irrigation and reticulation systems and prepared reports recommending improvements
- Produced hydraulic designs for bulk water supply
- Reviewed completed structural design projects
- Conducted construction inspections for on-going projects under supervisor and prepared inspection reports
Education
Bsc (Hons) - Agricultural Engineering
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg01.2020
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Analysis
- Decision Making
- Project Management
- Contract Management
- Procurement
- Communication Skills
- AutoCAD
- Post-harvest technology
- MS Office
- Food processing engineering
- MS Projects
Role Applied For
AG Manager
Certification
- Programme in Project Management
Institution: Graduate School of Technology and Management (University of Pretoria)
Year: 2023
- Introductory Irrigation Design Course
Institution: Irrigation Wise Academy (SABI)
Year: 2022
- National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Institution: Kuschke Agricultural High School
Year: 2014
- Food Safety: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the Food Industry
Institution: Alison
Year: 2024
- Change Management: McKinsey Forward Program
Institution: McKinsey & Company
Year: 2024
- Introduction to Food Safety & Hygiene for Agricultural Engineers
Institution: Q Systems (FoodBev SETA Accreditation)
Year: 2024
- FSSC 22000 - Fundamentals of Food Safety Systems
Institution: Alison
Year: 10/01/24
- The Complete Solar Energy Course
Institution: Udemy
Year: 2023
- Irrigation System Evaluation Course
Institution: Irrigation Wise Academy (SABI)
Year: 2022
- Structural Steel Design to SANS10162-1-2011
Institution: The South African Institute of Civil Engineering (SAICE)
Year: 2022
- General Conditions of Contract (GCC) 2015 Edition
Institution: Induna Training Services
Year: 2023
- IDMS US 119345 Supply Chain Management
Institution: National Treasury (PSETA IDMS Accredited Training)
Year: Current - In Progress
- IDMS US 120302 Planning and Budgeting
Institution: National Treasury (PSETA IDMS Accredited Training)
Year: Current - In Progress
- IDMS US 120303 Performance and Risk Management
Institution: National Treasury (PSETA IDMS Accredited Training)
Year: Current - In Progress
Professional Bodies and memberships
Institution: Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
Title: Professional Engineer
Registration No: 202403347
Year: 2024
Institution: Project Management Institute (PMI)
Membership ID: 11143996,
Chapters: South Africa
Year: 2025
Institution: South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers (SAIAE)
Member ID: MMA002
Year: 2023
Personal Information
- Criminal Record: None
- Date of Birth: 08/07/96
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: C1
Languages
Northern Sotho
English
IsiZulu
Setswana
Afrikaans
Project Portfolio
Rural Infrastructure Development of Packaging Facilities in Blouberg Municipality, Limpopo. [Design Engineer | Project Manager]
- Design and Construction of two [2] four hundred [400] m2 Local Gap Certified vegetable packaging facilities, Water sourcing, storage, purification and reticulation design and implementation as supporting infrastructure for packshed. Included the construction of two [2] 940kL reservoirs with pump housing
- Design and construction of two [2] 20 Ha centre pivot with pipeline network of over 4 kilometers.
World Food Day Ministerial Legacy Projects Under Former Minister Thoko Didiza in the Sedibeng District, Gauteng in 2022 - 2023 [Design Engineer | Project Manager]
- Design and Construction of six [6] 10 x 30 m Greenhouse tunnels with drip irrigation and a mini pump and fertigation unit.
- Construction of a 6 x 3 m Packhouse.
- Installation of 5 kW PV Solar System and two [2] large egg hatchers,
- Design and Construction of four [4] 0.5 Ha Shade netted structures with drip irrigations.
- Development of thirteen [13] boreholes equipped with submersible pumps and installation of 10 000l Water tanks with 6m Stands.
Land Development Support Programme Projects in the Free State and North West [Design Engineer | Project Manager]
- Design and Construction of two [2] 180m2 Storage Sheds, Design and construction of livestock water reticulation system with pipeline of over 1.4 kilometers.
- Construction of 15km livestock proof and boundary fence.
- Construction of two [2] 60m2 farm worker houses.
Timeline
Agricultural Engineer
Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
07.2024 - Current
Agricultural Engineer (Candidate)
National Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
04.2021 - 06.2024
Graduate Engineering Intern
National Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Programme in Project Management
Institution: Graduate School of Technology and Management (University of Pretoria)
Year: 2023
- Introductory Irrigation Design Course
Institution: Irrigation Wise Academy (SABI)
Year: 2022
- National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Institution: Kuschke Agricultural High School
Year: 2014
- Food Safety: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the Food Industry
Institution: Alison
Year: 2024
- Change Management: McKinsey Forward Program
Institution: McKinsey & Company
Year: 2024
- Introduction to Food Safety & Hygiene for Agricultural Engineers
Institution: Q Systems (FoodBev SETA Accreditation)
Year: 2024
- FSSC 22000 - Fundamentals of Food Safety Systems
Institution: Alison
Year: 10/01/24
- The Complete Solar Energy Course
Institution: Udemy
Year: 2023
- Irrigation System Evaluation Course
Institution: Irrigation Wise Academy (SABI)
Year: 2022
- Structural Steel Design to SANS10162-1-2011
Institution: The South African Institute of Civil Engineering (SAICE)
Year: 2022
- General Conditions of Contract (GCC) 2015 Edition
Institution: Induna Training Services
Year: 2023
- IDMS US 119345 Supply Chain Management
Institution: National Treasury (PSETA IDMS Accredited Training)
Year: Current - In Progress
- IDMS US 120302 Planning and Budgeting
Institution: National Treasury (PSETA IDMS Accredited Training)
Year: Current - In Progress
- IDMS US 120303 Performance and Risk Management
Institution: National Treasury (PSETA IDMS Accredited Training)
Year: Current - In Progress
Bsc (Hons) - Agricultural Engineering
University of KwaZulu-Natal
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