PULE EDWIN GARESAPE
Summary
Facilities and Infrastructure Management professional experienced in leading engineering maintenance, technical operations, and facilities management within complex public-sector environments. Delivered effective maintenance strategies and improved operational efficiency by managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and infrastructure assets while ensuring statutory compliance and supporting uninterrupted service delivery in healthcare. Leveraged a strong engineering background as a qualified Red Seal Mechanical Fitter and advanced qualifications in Project Management to drive successful capital maintenance projects and foster productive stakeholder relationships.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Supervisor (Infrastructure Maintenance)
DOH WESKOPPIES HOSPITAL
Pretoria
09.2020 - Current
- Lead the planning, coordination and execution of facilities management and engineering maintenance activities across hospital infrastructure, ensuring the availability, safety and reliability of critical healthcare facilities.
- Develop and implement preventative, planned, predictive and corrective maintenance strategies for buildings, engineering services and associated infrastructure to optimise asset performance and minimise operational downtime.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary maintenance teams, artisans, maintenance assistants and external contractors to ensure the effective delivery of infrastructure maintenance programmes.
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, engineering standards, hospital regulations and relevant statutory requirements governing public infrastructure.
- Monitor contractor performance, service level agreements and statutory maintenance contracts to ensure quality workmanship, regulatory compliance and value for money.
- Provide technical leadership on infrastructure refurbishment, maintenance projects, engineering assessments and facility improvement initiatives.
- Conducted infrastructure condition assessments, risk evaluations and technical inspections to enhance maintenance planning and long-term asset management.
- Develop emergency response and business continuity plans relating to critical engineering services and building infrastructure.
- Developed and implemented maintenance budgets, operational expenditure plans and resource allocation strategies to ensure cost-effective service delivery.
- Produced executive reports, maintenance performance analyses, and technical recommendations to facilitate informed decision-making for management.
- Collaborate with executive management, clinical departments, finance, supply chain and external stakeholders to align infrastructure services with organisational objectives.
- Lead performance management, coaching and development of maintenance personnel while promoting a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
ARTISAN (FITTER MECHANICAL)
GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
Johannesburg
03.2017 - 08.2020
- Executed preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes on mechanical infrastructure and engineering assets.
- Planned engineering maintenance activities, developed maintenance schedules and coordinated work execution in accordance with operational priorities.
- Performed root cause failure analysis and technical investigations to improve equipment reliability and operational performance.
- Facilitated engineering planning, budgeting, procurement and technical specifications for maintenance projects to ensure alignment with operational goals.
- Ensured compliance with engineering standards, safety legislation and quality management systems.
- Supervised junior artisans and maintenance personnel, providing technical guidance and coaching to enhance skills and performance.
- Managed maintenance documentation, technical reports, work orders and engineering records to support effective asset management.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing maintenance efficiency, productivity and service delivery outcomes.
Education
BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION - Electrical engineering
TFE TRAINING
Johannesburg, GP11-2017
ADVANCED DIPLOMA - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
STADIO HIGHER EDUCATION
Johannesburg, GP07-2026
S4 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & RELATED ENGINEERING - 3D
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Pretoria, GP12-2011
GRADE 12 - Science and Mathematics
WALTER LETSIE HIGH SCHOOL
Taung, NW12-2005
DIPLOMA - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
STADIO HIGHER EDUCATION
Pretoria, GP06-2025
RED SEAL CERTIFICATE - FITTING & MACHINING: MECHANICAL
SIVOS TRAINING CENTRE
Kathu, NC05-2016
Skills
- Facilities Management
- Infrastructure Management
- Engineering Management
- Technical Services Management
- Facilities operations
- Asset management
- Preventive maintenance
- Planned maintenance
- Condition-based maintenance
- Building services
- Mechanical Engineering
- Infrastructure Planning
- Maintenance strategy
- SLA management
- Capital Projects
- Project Management
- Procurement Support
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Health and safety
- Emergency preparedness
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Equipment maintenance
- Technical liaison
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Risk assessment
- Quality assurance
- Material knowledge
- Quality Control
- Knowledge of safety procedures
- Material selection
- Attention to Detail
- Performance monitoring
- Time-management
- Staff supervision
- Persuasive communication
Languages
Afrikaans
Intermediate
B1
English
Proficient
C2
Leadership Roles Experience
Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development
Role: Acting Chief Artisan (Heidelberg Maintenance Facility)
Period in This Role: As and when the responsible manager (Chief Artisan) was on official/ sick leave (Proof of acting available on request)
For Reference: Please Contact: Senior HR Officer
Name: Dinah Mphahlele
Tel: 010 344 1678
Cell: 082 719 6366
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Gauteng Department of Health
Role: Acting Assistant Director (FMU: Weskoppies Hospital)
Period in This Role: As and when the Unit Manager (Assistant Director) is on official leave
(Proof of acting available on request)
For Reference: Please Contact: Assistant Director FMU
Name: Ms. Aa Mogane
Tel: 012 319 9644
Cell: 083 790 9136
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Certification
- INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT – NSG
- OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK – NSG
- INTRO. TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGETING – NSG
- INTRO. TO STRATEGIC PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT - NSG
- GRAP - NSG & NATIONAL TREASURY
- ETHICS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR – NSG
- COMPTIA PROJECT+ (EKASI IT - COMPTIA)
(NSG - National School of Government)
Personal Information
ID Number: 8801175550089
References
- Name : Mr. Machaka Machaba
Company/ Dep. : GDoH: Weskoppies Hospital
Position : Deputy Director
Contact Number : 012 319 9880/ 083 790 9059
Email : machaka.machaba@gauteng.gov.za
______________________________________________________
Name : Mr. Mokete Motaung
Company/ Dep. : GDoH: Weskoppies Hospital
Position : CEO
Contact Number : Tel. 012 319 9799
Cell. : 082 324 9743
Email :
Mokete.motaung@gauteng.gov.za
_____________________________________________________
Name : Mr Wimpie Nieman
Company/ Dep. : GDID
Position : Chief Artisan
Contact Number : 076 480 3152
Email : wimpie.nieman@gauteng.gov.za
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Timeline
Facilities Supervisor (Infrastructure Maintenance)
DOH WESKOPPIES HOSPITAL
09.2020 - Current
ARTISAN (FITTER MECHANICAL)
GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
03.2017 - 08.2020
BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION - Electrical engineering
TFE TRAINING
ADVANCED DIPLOMA - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
STADIO HIGHER EDUCATION
S4 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & RELATED ENGINEERING - 3D
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
GRADE 12 - Science and Mathematics
WALTER LETSIE HIGH SCHOOL
DIPLOMA - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
STADIO HIGHER EDUCATION
RED SEAL CERTIFICATE - FITTING & MACHINING: MECHANICAL
SIVOS TRAINING CENTRE