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
Quality Assurance (ISO 9001:2015)
Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 45001:2018)
Health & Safety Compliance
Change Management (Prosci Certified)
Integrating Agile and Change Management (Prosci Certified)
Management of change
Change management implementation
Adapting to change
Championship contending
Tooling changes
Change management actions
Behavioral change
Change management support
Change management processes
Change and release management
Change management oversight
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