Keabetswe Dire
Electrical Senior Artisan
8180 Morula View,Mabopane
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven electrical senior artisan with over 19 years of experience at the South African Reserve Bank, specializing in electrical maintenance, quality assurance, and technical problem-solving. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail, adherence to safety standards, and effective stakeholder engagement, demonstrating a strong commitment to operational excellence. PROSCI certified change management practitioner passionate about integrating innovation, sustainability, and leadership within technical environments. Founder of Thutopele Academy (est. 2013), an award-winning educational institution committed to empowering learners through excellence and innovation.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Change Champion
SARB
- Championed change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions during periods of organizational transformation.
- Championed change management efforts by effectively communicating new procedures to all relevant stakeholders.
- Championed change management efforts by effectively communicating the benefits of proposed changes to stakeholders.
- Championed change management initiatives, supporting users during the transition to new systems and processes for seamless adoption.
- Championed change management initiatives within the department, driving transformational efforts aligned with organizational objectives.
- Championed change initiatives within the department to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Electrical Senior Artisan
South African Reserve Bank
01.2005 - Current
- PLAN AND PERFORM ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TASKS INDEPENDENTLY, ENSURING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND COMPLIANCE WITH DEFINED STANDARDS.
- CONDUCT FAULT-FINDING, PREVENTIVE, AND CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE ON ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS.
- INTERPRET AND IMPLEMENT TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND WORK INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROJECTS, ALTERATIONS, AND INSTALLATIONS.
- APPLY NATIONAL STANDARDS TO ENSURE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY(ISO 45001:2018), AND QUALITY COMPLIANCE (ISO 9001:2015).
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- OVERSEE AND ASSESS EXTERNAL SERVICE PROVIDERS' WORK TO ENSURE ADHERENCE TO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS.
- ENGAGE PROACTIVELY WITH CLIENTS AND INTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS, ENSURING HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE DELIVERY AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.
- CHAMPION SUSTAINABILITY AND QUALITY INITIATIVES, INCLUDING THE ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45000 CERTIFICATION, AND CARBON NET ZERO FOOTPRINT PROJECT.
Senior Electrical Artisan
SARB
2025 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
- N6 certificates:
- - electrotechnics
- - engineering science
- - power machines
- - mathematics
- - supervisory management
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
11-2027
Skills
Electrical Systems & Maintenance
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of 20 in the development of ISO 9001:2015 Certification.
- Delivered Arbor Day initiatives across the Head Office and all Cash Centres by providing effective support to the Net Zero sustainability project.
- Contributed to the planning phase of the Integrated Building Management System (ARCHIBUS) under the leadership of Itumeleng Masitha.
- Contributed to the development and drafting of the C20 policy framework for the G20.
Certification
Prosci certified change management practitioner
Timeline
Electrical Senior Artisan - South African Reserve Bank
01.2005 - Current
Change Champion - SARB
Senior Electrical Artisan - SARB
2025 - Current
- National Diploma, Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
South African College of Applied Psychology - Bachelor of Science, Social Sciences