Peleka Mbita
Contracts Manager
Summary
Accomplished Contracts Manager with a proven track record at Enel Green Power, adept in legal compliance and procurement management. Excelled in enhancing contract performance and security, driving process optimizations that resulted in efficiency gains. Skilled in cost control and fostering professional growth, demonstrating a keen ability to mitigate risks and improve operational margins.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Contracts Manager
Enel Green Power
02.2019 - Current
- Support the Development Team during the bidding phase to prepare term sheets and other relevant documentation linked to EPC - Engineering, Procurement & Construction and O&M Contractors
- Negotiate contracts with Contractors after project award
- Lead and direct all contractual aspects of executing the project including legal risk assessment
- Having detail knowledge of the Power Purchase Agreement, EPC Contract, O&M Agreement and various Project Agreements/permits/consents and manage the stakeholders effectively in line with the contract
- Be effective in responding to the correspondences from various counter parties and ensure the interest of the Company is protected
- Interfaces with senior management team, finance and legal personnel to meet overall project deliverables
- Monitors and manages the Company's various registration documents, certifications, construction permits, project related permits and work actively to ensure timely renewals
- Identify risks (legal and contractual but also operational, commercial, financial, etc.) and propose corrective measures in compliance with the contract
- Analyze the evolutions of the project and the contractual incidences, identify the commercial levers allowing in particular the improvement of the margin of the operation
- Assess opportunities to improve contract performance and security
Project Management Support
Enel Green Power
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Leveraged data-driven insights to identify areas for process optimization, driving efficiency gains across all aspects of project management operations.
- Provided ongoing support to team members by offering guidance, resources, and mentorship to promote professional growth and development.
- Monitored project progress, ensuring milestones were met while maintaining high standards of quality control.
- Reduced project risks by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation strategies.
Project Co Ordinator
Eskom Holdings SOC
09.2012 - 01.2019
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
Engineering Technician
Eskom Holdings SOC
01.2007 - 08.2012
- Streamlined workflow within the team through effective communication and collaboration with engineers, technicians, and management.
- Assisted in training new team members on company procedures, policies, and technical skills necessary for their roles as Engineering Technicians.
- Consistently met high-quality standards for all completed work while adhering to established timelines, ensuring client satisfaction with final results.
- Mitigated potential project risks by proactively identifying and addressing areas of concern before they developed into significant issues.
Education
B Tech - Project Management
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Cost Control
Legal Compliance
Procurement Management
Contract drafting
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional
References
1. Name: Akhona Magazi
Position: Head of Contract Management Sub Saharan Africa (Enel Green Power RSA)
Contacts: 0719209022
2. Name: Rebecca Letsoso
Position: Head of Maintenance Services (Enel Green Power RSA)
Contacts: 076 675 1815
3. Name: Sonwabile Lawrence April
Position: Project Manager (Transnet)
Contacts: 082 225 2583
Timeline
Contracts Manager
Enel Green Power
02.2019 - Current
Project Management Support
Enel Green Power
02.2019 - 04.2021
Project Co Ordinator
Eskom Holdings SOC
09.2012 - 01.2019
Engineering Technician
Eskom Holdings SOC
01.2007 - 08.2012
B Tech - Project Management
Tshwane University of Technology
04.2001 -
Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
04.2001 -
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