Sabelo Mazibuko
Manufacturing Systems Manager
Dawnpark
Summary
Experienced Control & Automation Engineer with over 15 years of expertise in industrial automation, instrumentation, and manufacturing systems within large-scale environments (SAB & Sasol). Skilled in PLC programming, SCADA systems, process control, and network communication systems. Proven ability to improve operational efficiency, perform advanced fault-finding, and lead system optimization initiatives. Strong background in project execution, process safety (HAZOP/SIL), and continuous improvement.
Overview
3
3
Languages
14
14
Certifications
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Systems Manager
SAB(AB-INBEV)
10.2024 - Current
- Key Responsibilities.
- Firewalls and network security.
- Access control and identity management.
- Patch management for industrial systems.
- Vendor selection(Systems intergrators).
- Manage System configuration.
- Testing and commissioning.
- Manage System uptime KPI.
- Manage Production efficiency KPI.
- Mnange MTTR & MTBF KPI.
- Manage OT\IT Asset .
- Maintenance insights.
- Industry standards and regulations.
- Manage Health & safety requirements in the System department.
- Manage the C&A Capex .
Control & Automation Engineer
SAB Brewery (AB InBev)
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Configure and maintain Schneider Modicon PLC systems and batch processes
- industrail Network Protocols.
- Cyber Security OT\IT.
- Manufacturing execution system.
- VLANs,DNS & DHCP.
- SQL Database Management.
- Develop trends and perform loop tuning using SCADA (Wonderware / Siemens)
- Conduct RCA, MOC, PDA, SAT and FAT processes
- Analyse and maintain Profibus DP and AS-i networks
- Manage backup systems (PLC & Zenon SCADA)
- Support artisans and technicians during operations and standby
- Configure recipes and PLC-to-batch integrations
- Interpret P&IDs and participate in HAZOP/SIL reviews
- Lead team time management and technical coaching
Process Control Technician
SAB Brewery
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Fault finding on flow, level, pressure, temperature, and control valves
- Instrument calibration and maintenance
- Batch system troubleshooting and recipe releases
- AS-i network configuration and troubleshooting
- Conduct MOC, RCA, and job card reviews (5 WHY analysis)
- SAP drawings and BOM management
- PLC configuration and system support
Instrumentation Technician
Sasol Synfuels
09.2007 - 01.2017
- Worked on Honeywell DCS systems (TDC2000, TDC3000, Experion, FSC)
- Performed system backups and maintenance
- PLC programming (ladder logic)
- Loop tuning, trend analysis, and reporting
- Supported major project (CF2 Refinery MT7)
- Instrumentation fault finding and calibration
- Participated in HAZOP and process safety reviews
Education
B-Tech Electrical Engineering - Process Instrumentation
Tshwane University of Technology
National Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Light Current / Instrumentation
Central University of Technology
Free StateSkills
PLC Programming (Schneider Modicon, Siemens),SCADA Systems (Wonderware, WinCC, Zenon) DCS Systems (Honeywell TDC2000, TDC3000, Experion)
Industrial Networks (Profibus DP/PA, AS-I, Modbus, Ethernet),Batch Control Systems, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), MOC, HAZOP, SIL, SAP (Notifications, BOM, Documentation)
Process Optimization & Troubleshooting, Team Leadership & Coaching
PLC: Schneider Modicon, Siemens
SCADA: Wonderware, WinCC, Zenon
Certification
ECSA Candidate Engineering Technician (Registration Pending)
Timeline
Manufacturing Systems Manager
SAB(AB-INBEV)
10.2024 - Current
Control & Automation Engineer
SAB Brewery (AB InBev)
09.2021 - 09.2024
Process Control Technician
SAB Brewery
05.2017 - 01.2019
Instrumentation Technician
Sasol Synfuels
09.2007 - 01.2017
National Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Light Current / Instrumentation
Central University of Technology
B-Tech Electrical Engineering - Process Instrumentation
Tshwane University of Technology
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Self-motivated and hardworking
- Strong decision-making ability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Team player with ability to work independently
- Adaptable and quick learner