Lomile Modiselle
Certificate Engineer
Pretoria
Summary
I am a Qualified Certificate Engineer and a dynamic and results-driven professional with a highly successful background in the technical environment. Committed to achieving and exceeding demanding targets and Organisational objectives while remaining focused on providing an exceptional standard of service to our community. Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, the ability to influence decisions and to develop positive internal and external relationships. Enjoys being part of, as well as managing and motivating, a successful and productive team and thrives in highly pressurised and challenging working environments.
To work in a technically simulating and professionally satisfying environment and be a useful employee to the organization, thus fuelling my growth towards an excellent managerial role.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
DIRECTOR
City of Tshwane Energy and Electricity
11.2019 - Current
- Manage and control activities of Network Operations and Control Management at Voltage levels of 275 000 Volts down to 11 000 Volts, by monitoring the capacity and the demands of the City of Tshwane’s Electricity network.
- Manages the overall implementation of the City’s load, Load Reduction, Load Shedding in conjunction with System Operator National Control Eskom.
- Manage and control the application of resources and expertise used in the Technical Services Section to ensure the key performance areas of position are adequately met and performed according to legal requirements as well as standards set by NERSA and other standard generating bodies applicable to field of responsibility.
- Responsible for safe and effective Control of the High and Medium Voltage systems, being the supply networks at voltage levels ranging from 275 000 Volts, 132 000 Volts, 33 000 Volts and including 11 000 Volts and 6 600 Volts outgoing circuits at Substations with the Primary Voltage in High Voltage system range.
- Ensure service delivery, network switching for all customers connected to the High Voltage networks.
- Managing and evaluating the feasibility and safety connections of Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) systems to the City of Tshwane’s electrical network, including giving guidance and communicating the technical requirements to the applicants of SSEG systems, for a successful application.
- Managing the operational and project related expenditure against the budget allocations of Technical Services Section.
- Manage the Protection systems, Secondary and Primary Testing and Substation Technical Audits, to ensure effective quality of service and quality of supply of both the High Voltage and the Medium Voltage Electricity supply.
- Ensure safe working environment for Technical Services teams in accordance with Occupational health and safety act (Act 85 of 1993), and General Machinery Regulation (GMR)
- Coordinates the specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and results indicators of the functionality.
- Continually measuring outputs against agreed laid down norms and standards and implementing changes where necessary to conform.
- Oversee the execution of Capital projects to ensure the long-term provision of electricity.
- Adhere to statutory regulations by ensuring compliance to OHS act; NRS 047 and NRS 048 standards; Electricity Act; SABS 1098 & 0142; Electricity By-Laws and the Licensing conditions.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
City of Tshwane
11.2014 - 11.2016
- Processing of applications for the supply of electricity which includes an application for a new electricity supply or for the increase in the capacity of an existing electricity supply.
- Planning and design for the supply of electricity in accordance with Council Standards and Electricity bylaws such that a prepayment arrangement be made in writing by the prospective consumer on the prescribed form obtainable at the Municipality, and the size (load) of the installation must be stated in the application. And ensure that the correct Notified maximum demand is calculated per each application and by ensuring that wayleave and servitudes permission authorize the laying or erection of an electricity service connection.
- Managing and verifying quotations are in accordance with the approved tariffs.
- Project management of the development of new township
CHIEF ENGINEER
Power Systems Information Management
04.2014 - 10.2014
- I was responsible for supporting the regional depots with the electricity software solutions to be utilized in their working space by updating Smallworld program which assisted the teams with the schematic diagrams of their surrounding Electrical Network
- I was the project manager for implementation of all software programmes to assist the maintenance and Capital Project teams.
- I was also responsible to update the electrical network diagrams on the small world software packages.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Soshanguve Electricity Depot
01.2007 - 03.2014
- I was responsible for the Maintenance planning of all electrical distribution Network for the depot, including unplanned/planned work and projects of the following:
- Medium and Low voltage network (Overhead Lines, Underground Cables) by creating Jobcards to operational teams using SAP Plant maintenance tool and Smallworld & Powermap for the network schematic diagrams, and arranging switching, Testing and excavation requests and permits via electricity control room. Also arranging materials for the maintenance team using SAP reservation.
- Secondary Substations & Mini-Substations by creating a Proactive Maintenance Plan for operational teams to inspect substation equipment’s including the substation Breaker Maintenance which was scheduled for three years or within minimum trips of about three to five times.
- Streetlights and High mast lights maintenance by creating scouting list of all streetlights in Main routes and a schedule for all streetlights of the whole area including pole testing and luminaire replacements.
- Meter Boxes and pole Mounted Boxes by creating a scheduled inspection list per meter box on a monthly basis.
- I was the HIRA team leader for Soshanguve Electricity depot and developed the Hazardous Identification and Risk Assessment Plan for Region 1 Energy and Electricity Services in 2013.
SENIOR FOREMAN; TEAM LEADER & ELECTRICAL FITTER
Transnet
11.2002 - 12.2006
- Supervise Technical Teams, People management, manage production plan, organize material for the teams, manage work in process, utilize Resources
- Ensuring that the teams are working according to specifications for quality Purposes.
- Meet sales Targets and customer requirements.
- Performing High Voltage Testing on 6e1 & 5m2 of Direct Current (DC) Motor Alternators and 5m2 Motor Generators e.g., Hi-Pot & Comparison Test
- Investigation on Failure of Motor, Analysing root causes for NCR (Non-Conformance Report)
- Compiling Non-Conformance Reports for investigations
- Preparing The Sales Order Book for the Selling of motors
- Ensuring that the team is working according to specifications for quality purposes.
Apprentice (Electrician); Electrician
City of Tshwane
01.1998 - 10.2002
- Jointing of LV and MV cables.
- Maintenance and construction of electrical infrastructure operating at all voltages (up to 11kV).
- Maintenance of switchgear of electrical infrastructure operating at all voltages (up to 11kV)
- Installation and maintenance of underground and overhead distribution networks (up to 11kV)
- Maintenance of Mini/Secondary/Communal substations.
- Installation and maintenance of public lighting.
Education
Candidate Master of Energy Leadership - undefined
Wits University
02-2026
Green Transition and the Triple Planetary Crisis Certificate - undefined
Danida fellowship Centre
Denmark01-2025
Master of Public Administration (MPA) - undefined
University of Pretoria
01-2021
MMDP (Municipal Management Development Program) - undefined
University of Pretoria
01-2017
Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) for Electrical Engineers (Factories) - undefined
01-2016
B-Tech Degree in Electrical Engineering - undefined
Unisa
01-2013
National Diploma Electrical Engineering - undefined
Unisa
01-2011
National N6 Diploma Electrical Engineering - undefined
Tshwane South College
01-2004
Management Principles for First Line Managers - undefined
Unisa
01-2004
Qualified Electrician Certificate - undefined
01-2001
Matric - undefined
Thalabodiba Senior Secondary
Qwa-Qwa01-1995
Skills
IT Proficiency: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and Email
SAP: SAP (PM) Plant Maintenance, SAP CRM, Reservation & Requisition, Cost Centre Owner, Enquiry Handler, Project Systems, SAP EHS
Certification
Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)- Candidate Engineering Technologist (Reg No. 201480023)
References
- Sy, Gourrah, Senior General Manager, Sygourrah@gmail.com, 0833215526, Actom, Mentor
- Frans, Manganye, Divisional Head Electricity Planning and Development, fransma@tshwane.gov.za, 012 358 4213, 0828499798, Energy and Electricity Department, City of Tshwane
Accomplishments
- Immediate past Chairperson of the Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities’ Women in Electricity (WiE). A pragmatic program which is designed to create an enabling environment for women to participate in the electricity Industry.
- Member of the AMEU National Executive Committee
- Engineer Representative, AMEU Gauteng Branch
- Member of Council, South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE)
- Member of Management Committee for National Regulations Standards (NRS) Association
- 2025 Advisory Board Member for Enlit Africa Municipal Forum
- Mentor: Global Women’s Network in Energy Transition (GWNET)
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
2022 Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities (AMEU) Best Performing Woman in Electricity recognition, 2024 South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) Presidential Award Recipient
INTERNAL COURSES
- Municipal Management Development Programme (MMDP), UP 2017
- Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), 116364 (Budget Reporting); 116345 (Budgeting); 116353 (SCM)
- Principles of Change Leadership for the Public Sector (UP)
- Introduction Course in Environmental Management
- Hazardous Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
- Small world Program
- Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS)
- LV Switching
- Disgisilent Power Factory Basic training (Software)
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Driving Licence: Code C1
- Health: Excellent; non-smoker
- Disability: Hearing Impairment
Timeline
DIRECTOR
City of Tshwane Energy and Electricity
11.2019 - Current
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
City of Tshwane
11.2014 - 11.2016
CHIEF ENGINEER
Power Systems Information Management
04.2014 - 10.2014
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Soshanguve Electricity Depot
01.2007 - 03.2014
SENIOR FOREMAN; TEAM LEADER & ELECTRICAL FITTER
Transnet
11.2002 - 12.2006
Apprentice (Electrician); Electrician
City of Tshwane
01.1998 - 10.2002
Candidate Master of Energy Leadership - undefined
Wits University
Green Transition and the Triple Planetary Crisis Certificate - undefined
Danida fellowship Centre
Master of Public Administration (MPA) - undefined
University of Pretoria
MMDP (Municipal Management Development Program) - undefined
University of Pretoria
Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) for Electrical Engineers (Factories) - undefined
B-Tech Degree in Electrical Engineering - undefined
Unisa
National Diploma Electrical Engineering - undefined
Unisa
National N6 Diploma Electrical Engineering - undefined
Tshwane South College
Management Principles for First Line Managers - undefined
Unisa
Qualified Electrician Certificate - undefined
Matric - undefined
Thalabodiba Senior Secondary