Mandisi Mngxekeza
Sandton
Summary
Dynamic engineering professional with a proven track record in the petroleum, mining, pulp and paper, generation, automotive and manufacturing industries, adept in leveraging AutoCAD and exceptional communication skills to deliver technical solutions and drive sales growth. Excelled in project management and customer relations, significantly enhancing product understanding and application across diverse industries.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lubricants Technical Advisor
Total Petroleum South Africa
06.2017 - Current
- - Recommend the right lubricant for the right application for Automotive and Industrial
- - Lubrication Survey Projects
- - Marketing Total products by stating the reimbursements of using the products
- - Assist the sales team to deliver new products and services to maintain competitive edge
- - Interpretation of laboratory results of lubes contamination
- - Communication on product range changes
- - Trouble shooting and product recommendations
- - Promoting Total products at exhibitions
- - Collaborate with Marketing team to write leaflets/ brochures to be Technically sound
- - Working with sales team to pursue new business opportunities
- - Working with sales team to analyze the suitable product and services for the customer based on the information given by the potential customer
- - To assist our sales team to understand customer needs and to educate on them our product ranges and applications
- - Provide Training to CSC, Sales Rep, Marketing Assistants, Customers and Potential Customers
- - Deal with projects for various departments within the business e.g., Import of relevant products to African Market) and be the link of communication between Global team and affiliates
- - Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders (Global Team)
- - Identify potential risks and develop a way in dealing with the risks
- - Tendering process of a new supplier (when we want to introduce a new product), working with Procurement Department
- - Conduct project evaluations and assess results in the Mining, Automotive, Industrial and Construction space
- - Provide Technical Support to the Sales Stream ensuring commercial growth in sales and to make sure right lubricant is used for right application
- - Handle customer complaints and do investigations such as conducting product investigation, equipment failure investigation
- - Product Rationalization
- - Responsible for the incoming calls
- - Responding to email enquiries and must respond within SLA (Service Level Agreement)
- - Converting competitor’s products into Engen products
- - Providing Total staff and Total customers with Technical Data Sheet and Material Safety Data Sheet and assist them to understand the information/ specification in the sheets
- - Successfully maintain, develop and enhance the profitable sales of Total’s lubricants to customers by providing technical and engineering advice and service
Technical Advisor
Engen Petroleum (South Africa)
11.2012 - 05.2017
- - Recommend the right lubricant for the right application for Automotive, Industrial
- - Lubrication Survey Projects
- - Marketing Engen products by stating the reimbursements of using the products
- - Handle Fuel queries and give advice if its minor, and if major refer the customer to Fuel Technical Advisors
- - Interpretation of laboratory results of fuel contamination
- - Oil Analysis
- - Updating EAL Program
- - Trouble shooting and product recommendations
- - Promoting Engen products at exhibitions
- - Collaborate with Marketing team to write leaflets/ brochures to be Technically sound
- - Working with sales team to pursue new business opportunities
- - Conduct equipment/product failure investigations (Confirm if the problem is mechanical or the lubricant)
- - Provide Training to CSC, Sales Rep, Marketing Assistants, Customers and Potential Customers
- - Provide Technical Support to the Sales Stream ensuring commercial growth in sales and to make sure right lubricant is used for right application
- - Handle customer complaints and do investigations such as conducting product investigation, equipment failure investigation
- - Product Rationalization
- - Responsible for the incoming calls
- - Responding to email enquiries and must respond within SLA (Service Level Agreement)
- - Converting competitor’s products into Engen products
- - Providing Engen staff and Engen customers with Technical Data Sheet and Material Safety Data Sheet and assist them to understand the information/ specification in the sheets
- - Successfully maintain, develop and enhance the profitable sales of Engen’s products to customers by providing technical and engineering advice and service
Project Engineer (Contract)
Amanzi Engineering
04.2012 - 09.2012
- - Project Planning and Scheduling
- - Conducting and coordinating the technical and management aspects of project
- - Controls project costs by approving expenditures, administering contractor contracts
- - Attend brief meetings of tenders
- - Fill in tender documents
- - Successfully implemented the project to remove the butterfly valve in Eskom power station and installed the new one
Maintenance Engineer (Graduate Program)
Pioneer Foods
03.2010 - 09.2011
- - Project Planning
- - Compiling design specification
- - Evaluation of supplier quotations
- - Check supplier SANS compliance
- - Municipality Servitude enquiry
- - Presentation of Projects to suppliers, management, and operations
- - Writing of a Project Technical Report
- - Preventive Maintenance
- - Machine lubricants
- - Parts replacement schedule
- - Successfully implemented the project to convert oil boiler to gas boiler, and Pipe installation
Trainee in Piping Design
Fluor
09.2008 - 12.2008
- - Design equipment plans e.g
- Equipment/Nozzle elevations
- - Instrumentation placement and control stations
- - Read and translate specifications
- - Understand placement of support structures
- - Micro station (Isometric and Plan drawings)
- - Convert flow diagrams into drawings/plan diagram, Read and understand Utility and Mechanical diagrams
- - Consultation of different engineering disciplines when designing e.g
- Structures, Civil, Instrumentation, Stress and Mechanical
Trainee Project Engineer
Hyflo
07.2007 - 08.2008
- - Design of hydraulic circuits, manifold blocks and various mechanical items
- - Preparation of technical specifications for subcontractors
- - Selection of materials and equipment
- - Management of projects from initial orders through to invoicing
- - Assisting workshop and sales staff with trouble shooting of hydraulic systems
- - Completing job cards of the jobs they are responsible for
- - Improving and upgrading existing internal structures and designs
- - Carrying out all work according to ISO 9001 procedures and instructions
- - Drawing up draft copies of maintenance operation and quotation manuals
- - Job invoicing
- - Manage Customer Relationship
- - Engaged in preventative maintenance of valves, pumps, pistons & cylinder blocks for the clients
Sales Engineer
Motor Turbine Union (MTU) South Africa (Daimler Chrysler)
03.2004 - 02.2005
- - Maintenance of Marine Engines
- - Designing Engine Stands
- - Design of engine water tank
- - Design water level sensor notification system
- - Technical Report Writing
- - Presentation of the Projects to management, and clients
- - Job invoicing
- - Manage Customer Relationship
- - Designed the cooling system for the diesel marine engine for the client
Education
Certificate -
The South African Institute of Tribology (SAIT)
07.2018
Marketing Management -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
06.2015
Oil Analysis Certificate -
WearCheck
08.2014
Hydraulic Maintenance Certificate -
Garnett Cross
03.2014
Grease Genius Certificate -
Axel Christiernssons
11.2013
Fuels Training Certificate -
Engen Petroleum
09.2013
Certificate - Lubrication Engineering
The South African Institute of Tribology (SAIT)
08.2013
CMA Diploma Course - Design and Operation of Belt Conveyors
CMA
03.2012
B-Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
11.2008
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
11.2005
Basic Bearing Maintenance -
SKF South Africa
Skills
- AutoCAD (3D and 2D Solid R14)
- CNC Program
- Micro station
- Solid Works
- Drilling and Grinding machines
- Welding
- Use of Lathe
- Use of Hand tools
- Microsoft Word
- Ms PowerPoint
- Ms Excel
- Ms Project
- Communication and Cognitive
- Technical Report Writing
- SAP CRM
- SAP Production
Certification
- CMA, CMA Diploma Course in the Design and Operation of Belt Conveyors, 03/05/12, 03/12/12
- The South African Institute of Tribology (SAIT), Certificate in Lubrication Engineering, 08/19/13, 08/23/13, 07/23/18, 07/27/18
- Engen Petroleum, Fuels Training Certificate, 09/09/13, 09/12/13
- Axel Christiernssons, Grease Genius Certificate, 11/27/13, 11/28/13
- WearCheck, Oil Analysis Certificate, 08/19/14, 08/21/14
- Garnett Cross, Hydraulic Maintenance Certificate, 11/10/14, 03/13/14
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Marketing Management (NQF Level 5), 02/01/15, 06/30/15
- SKF South Africa, Basic Bearing Maintenance, 07/11/16, 07/12/16
- SKF South Africa, Bearing Maintenance and Technology, 07/13/16, 07/15/16
Languages
- Xhosa
- Zulu
- English
References
- Prof. G. Oliver, Project Supervisor, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, P.O Box 1906, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7535, 021-959 6539, 079 528 1197
- Mr. A. Kabeya, Mechanical Engineer, Hyflo South Africa, 50 Neptune Street, Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, 7405, 021-525 1395, 073 525 7161
- Mr. J. Jonathan, Maintenance Supervisor, Pioneer Foods (Ceres Beverages), No 1 Guthrie Road, Wadeville, Gauteng, 1401, 011-874 2900, 076 589 0368
Alternativenumber
083 383 8074
Personal Information
- ID Number: 841008 5571 080
- Ethnicity: Black
- Gender: Male
- Driving License: Code B (valid)
Languages
Xhosa
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Zulu
Advanced (C1)
C1
Affiliations
- Play tennis
- Play rugby
- Going to the gym
Timeline
Lubricants Technical Advisor
Total Petroleum South Africa
06.2017 - Current
Technical Advisor
Engen Petroleum (South Africa)
11.2012 - 05.2017
Project Engineer (Contract)
Amanzi Engineering
04.2012 - 09.2012
Maintenance Engineer (Graduate Program)
Pioneer Foods
03.2010 - 09.2011
Trainee in Piping Design
Fluor
09.2008 - 12.2008
Trainee Project Engineer
Hyflo
07.2007 - 08.2008
Sales Engineer
Motor Turbine Union (MTU) South Africa (Daimler Chrysler)
03.2004 - 02.2005
- CMA, CMA Diploma Course in the Design and Operation of Belt Conveyors, 03/05/12, 03/12/12
- The South African Institute of Tribology (SAIT), Certificate in Lubrication Engineering, 08/19/13, 08/23/13, 07/23/18, 07/27/18
- Engen Petroleum, Fuels Training Certificate, 09/09/13, 09/12/13
- Axel Christiernssons, Grease Genius Certificate, 11/27/13, 11/28/13
- WearCheck, Oil Analysis Certificate, 08/19/14, 08/21/14
- Garnett Cross, Hydraulic Maintenance Certificate, 11/10/14, 03/13/14
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Marketing Management (NQF Level 5), 02/01/15, 06/30/15
- SKF South Africa, Basic Bearing Maintenance, 07/11/16, 07/12/16
- SKF South Africa, Bearing Maintenance and Technology, 07/13/16, 07/15/16
Certificate -
The South African Institute of Tribology (SAIT)
Marketing Management -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Oil Analysis Certificate -
WearCheck
Hydraulic Maintenance Certificate -
Garnett Cross
Grease Genius Certificate -
Axel Christiernssons
Fuels Training Certificate -
Engen Petroleum
Certificate - Lubrication Engineering
The South African Institute of Tribology (SAIT)
CMA Diploma Course - Design and Operation of Belt Conveyors
CMA
B-Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Basic Bearing Maintenance -
SKF South Africa
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