RENDANI SHADRACK MAEMU
Centurion/Pretoria
Summary
A seasoned Maintenance Engineering Manager with a proven track record at Transnet Freight Rail, I excel in leveraging budgeting and cost control alongside leadership to drive strategic project delivery and maintenance excellence. My expertise in asset management and interpersonal skills have significantly enhanced operational efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. I excel at leadership, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring successful project delivery and team collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Maintenance Engineering Manager
Transnet Freight Rail
09.2024 - Current
- Exhibited extensive knowledge of maintenance processes, resource management, and project management.
- Handled maintenance parameters to ensure optimal performance metrics.
- Executed preventative maintenance strategies.
- Evaluated development and implementation of generic Life Cycle Plans.
- Oversee staging and disposal processes of wagons based on operational needs.
- Directed project delivery with attention to planning, budget management, and scope adherence.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align engineering solutions with company goals.
- Conducted periodic reviews after developing a comprehensive risk register and analyzing potential risks.
- Quality Compliance: Being accountable for the development of processes and systems to implement the maintenance philosophy
- Developed and managed a National wagon budget exceeding R 5,000,000,000.
- Efficiently managed personnel and ensured compliance with safety, performance, and environmental standards.
- Technical Support: Providing technical support to various stakeholders
Director - Chairman of the Board
Thatchhill Estate (HOA)
11.2022 - Current
- Upheld principles of effective corporate governance.
- Led strategic initiatives through critical decision-making and robust governance.
- Maintained ethical standards essential for fiduciary duty.
- Engaged with and resolved concerns of key stakeholders.
- Engaged in selection process for Estate Manager.
- Ensured sound financial management of estate.
Maintenance Engineer: Technical Asset Owner
Transnet Freight Rail
01.2018 - 08.2024
- Demonstrated expertise in maintenance processes.
- Tracked maintenance metrics to detect improvement opportunities and executed corrective actions.
- Created and carried out programs to ensure reliable wagon operations.
- Identified wagons in need of disposal based on their condition.
- Led projects focused on maintenance and compliance.
- Led projects to enhance meantime between failures and operational efficiency.
- Ensured quality compliance through diligent evaluation.
- Contributed to the compilation and stewardship of the National wagon budget.
- Managed COPEX and CAPEX budgets for maintenance activities.
- Effectively managed personnel and facilitated transitions.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to align engineering solutions with company goals and standards.
Acting Senior Fleet Manager
Transnet Freight Rail
PRETORIA
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Demonstrated strong understanding of maintenance, resources, and projects.
- Oversaw maintenance parameters and performance metrics for availability and reliability.
- Formulated effective preventative programs for maintenance.
- Approving and overseeing the execution of generic Life Cycle Plans.
- Overseeing staging and disposal of wagons based on operational needs, business demand, and condition.
- Coordinated with diverse stakeholders to deliver projects within scope and budget.
- Ensured engineering outputs met organizational standards through effective stakeholder management.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations on identified risks in the department.
- Accountable for developing processes and systems to execute the maintenance philosophy.
- Developed and managed national wagon budget (CAPEX and COPEX) exceeding R 5 billion.
- Led team management with a focus on safety, performance, and environmental monitoring.
- Delivered tech support for multiple stakeholder groups.
Acting Senior Fleet Manager
Transnet Freight Rail
PRETORIA
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Demonstrated strong understanding of maintenance, resources, and projects.
- Oversaw maintenance parameters and performance metrics for availability and reliability.
- Formulated effective preventative programs for maintenance.
- Approving and overseeing the execution of generic Life Cycle Plans.
- Overseeing staging and disposal of wagons based on operational needs, business demand, and condition.
- Coordinated with diverse stakeholders to deliver projects within scope and budget.
- Ensured engineering outputs met organizational standards through effective stakeholder management.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations on identified risks in the department.
- Accountable for developing processes and systems to execute the maintenance philosophy.
- Developed and managed national wagon budget (CAPEX and COPEX) exceeding R 5 billion.
- Led team management with a focus on safety, performance, and environmental monitoring.
- Delivered tech support for multiple stakeholder groups.
Director - Trustees
Thatchhill Estate (HOA)
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Fiduciary Duty: Same as above
- Financial Management: Same as above
- Compliance with Laws and Regulations: Maintenance and Repairs: I was responsible for managing maintenance, and major works
Acting Senior Fleet Manager
Transnet Freight Rail
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Demonstrated strong understanding of maintenance, resources, and projects.
- Oversaw maintenance parameters and performance metrics for availability and reliability.
- Formulated effective preventative programs for maintenance.
- Approving and overseeing the execution of generic Life Cycle Plans.
- Overseeing staging and disposal of wagons based on operational needs, business demand, and condition.
- Coordinated with diverse stakeholders to deliver projects within scope and budget.
- Ensured engineering outputs met organizational standards through effective stakeholder management.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations on identified risks in the department.
- Accountable for developing processes and systems to execute the maintenance philosophy.
- Developed and managed national wagon budget (CAPEX and COPEX) exceeding R 5 billion.
- Led team management with a focus on safety, performance, and environmental monitoring.
- Delivered tech support for multiple stakeholder groups.
Engineer in Training
Transnet Group Capital
03.2015 - 12.2018
- This role was structured to create a link between academic studies and professional employment, offering a platform as a graduates to utilize my knowledge and skills in a practical work environment
- Manganese Project: Conducted conveyor design analysis
- Cape Town Firefighting Project: Involved in the design of the pipeline system
- Security Facility Upgrade Project: Handled project management responsibilities
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Johannesburg
12.2014
Matric (Grade 12) -
Mphalaleni Secondary School
12.2008
Skills
- Budgeting and cost control
- Computer-aided design
- Finite element analysis
- Asset management
- Procurement and sourcing
- Conveyor systems
- Material handling systems
- HVAC systems
- Project Management
- Predictive maintenance
- Financial Management
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Emotional Intelligent
- Customer Focused
- Influential
- Self-driven
Languages
Tshivenda
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Zulu
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Sotho
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tsonga
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Timeline
Maintenance Engineering Manager
Transnet Freight Rail
09.2024 - Current
Acting Senior Fleet Manager
Transnet Freight Rail
11.2023 - 04.2024
Acting Senior Fleet Manager
Transnet Freight Rail
11.2022 - 04.2023
Director - Chairman of the Board
Thatchhill Estate (HOA)
11.2022 - Current
Director - Trustees
Thatchhill Estate (HOA)
11.2021 - 11.2022
Acting Senior Fleet Manager
Transnet Freight Rail
11.2021 - 04.2022
Maintenance Engineer: Technical Asset Owner
Transnet Freight Rail
01.2018 - 08.2024
Engineer in Training
Transnet Group Capital
03.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Matric (Grade 12) -
Mphalaleni Secondary School
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.
Richard Branson
Professional Associations
2024
- Project Management Institute
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
2015
- Engineering Council of South Africa
- Candidate Mechanical Engineer
Awards
Transnet Freight Rail
2023
- Recognition of Outstanding Performance in the category of Best Employee
2018
- General Manager Excellence Award
References
Mr. D Marais
- Colleague, 083 380 5151
Mr. T. Thizwilondi,
- Colleague, 081 030 0991
Mr. A Jagarnath
- Manager, 083 459 0763
Ms. R. Makoloi
- Colleague, 082 517 7102
Goals
Short term Goals
- Achieve professional registration with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) in 6 months.
- Obtain GCC (Government Certificate of Competency) certification within the next 12 months.
Long term Goals
- Complete a Master's Degree in Engineering within the next 3-5 years.
Personal Information
- Criminal Record: None
- Date of Birth: 21/12/1990
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code C1
Professional Associations
2024
- Project Management Institute
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
2015
- Engineering Council of South Africa
- Candidate Mechanical Engineer
Awards
Transnet Freight Rail
2023
- Recognition of Outstanding Performance in the category of Best Employee
2018
- General Manager Excellence Award
References
Mr. D Marais
- Colleague, 083 380 5151
Mr. T. Thizwilondi,
- Colleague, 081 030 0991
Mr. A Jagarnath
- Manager, 083 459 0763
Ms. R. Makoloi
- Colleague, 082 517 7102
Goals
Short term Goals
- Achieve professional registration with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) in 6 months.
- Obtain GCC (Government Certificate of Competency) certification within the next 12 months.
Long term Goals
- Complete a Master's Degree in Engineering within the next 3-5 years.
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