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Sabelo Ngubeni

Sabelo Ngubeni

Manager Technical Services
Bloemfontein

Summary

Adapt at team management and leveraging Microsoft Office to enhance operational efficiency, I significantly improved service quality and customer satisfaction during my tenure at the Department of Correctional Services. My expertise in projects and technical services oversight, and problem-solving skills have consistently driven project completions within budget, showcasing a strong blend of technical and interpersonal abilities.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Manager Technical Services

Department of Correctional Services
01.2017 - Current
  • Managing the quality assessment of Correctional Services' Departmental facilities, the development and maintenance of building works standards in the Free State / Northern Cape Region, Assistance in the management of Capital Projects, Own Resource Projects, Maintenance Projects, building and maintenance equipment and, the management of Finances and Personnel in the Region.
  • The Management of Capital Projects in the Free State / Northern Cape Region between the years January 2017 till March 2019 and, as and when a need arises.
  • A member of DCS – FS&NC Regional Operational Centre (ROC), a committee responsible for Covid-19 in the region, from the year 2020 till 2022
  • An Acting DCS Facilities’ Regional Head / Director from 1st June 2020 till the 16th June 2020 and, 23rd June 2020 till the 30th June 2020
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify areas of improvement, resulting in enhanced customer satisfaction and service quality.
  • Executing tasks to the required standards, by ensuring that all policy prescripts are adhered to, when executing assigned tasks.
  • Supervising and motivating officials under Maintenance Sections at various Management areas in the Region, to successfully complete all projects under their care, on time and within the allocated budget.
  • A good communicator whether verbal or in writing, supported by quality of reports pertaining to Own Resource Projects being submitted on monthly basis to my Management, on updated about progress and any developments on projects.


Electrical Engineering Lecturer

Gert Sibande TVET College
08.2012 - 12.2016
  • Prepared lessons, taught classes, and assessed students on mastery of course content.
  • Supported students with questions about complex concepts during office hours.
  • Taught electrical engineering courses and conducted curriculum development, instruction and student needs assessment.
  • Delivered instruction in traditional, face-to-face classrooms.
  • Helping students with practicals at college workshops.
  • Supported electrical engineering students in lab work as well as classroom lessons to demonstrate connections between theoretical and practical concepts.

Field Work Coordinator

Statistics South Africa
08.2011 - 11.2011
  • Conducting trainings for Field-work Supervisors and Field-workers.
  • Coordinating assigned Field-work Supervisors and Field-workers.
  • Progress Monitoring and Quality Assurance.


Chief Works Manager-Intern

Department of Public Works
07.2008 - 07.2010
  • Review complaints received from clients through Help-Desk via administration office before work is done.
  • Do site inspections for compiling scope of work, then, submit to administration office for order form or forward to tender office for nomination of contractors.
  • Recommend contractor based on quotations.
  • Monitor progress and quality of works.
  • Do site inspections and monitor work carried out in comparison with tax invoices submitted by contractors and in line with specifications for quality control on services done through services contracts.
  • Submit required submissions such as Ratifications Submissions, to the Regional and Sub-Bid Committees.
  • Inspect and certify invoices for payments on work done within time frames, as per contract and the PFMA Act.
  • Do registering and tracking of invoices through administration office.
  • Ensure that all work done by contractors meets the minimum requirements of the applicable electrical standards.
  • Convene and chair all the necessary site meetings.


Electrical Inspector (Intern)

Department of Public Work
07.2007 - 07.2008
  • Electrical Testing and fault findings.
  • Maintenance and testing of generators and UPS.
  • Repairing and assembling of 7.5 kV generators.
  • House wiring and testing of relays.
  • Installation and Commissioning of overhead lines, Underground cables and distribution switchgears.


Bank Teller

First National Bank
10.2004 - 06.2007
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
  • Educated customers on banking products, enabling them to make informed decisions about their finances.
  • Cash allocation to clients for withdrawals, taking deposits and allocating changes.
  • Checking deposit slips, debit slips and cheques, and,
  • Cheques for clients’ collection identification for accuracy.
  • Issuing of cheque books, debit cards, pin codes to clients.

Trainee - Site Clerk

Group5 TransAfrica
04.1997 - 11.1997
  • Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
  • Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
  • Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
  • Conducting steel equipment control coming in and out of site through the control register.
  • Control of sales materials received and returned.
  • Records for materials received through requisition book, and materials returned.
  • Conducting a Site requirements for OSH Act, and Incidents reporting on an Incidents Reporting Register.
  • Supported departmental tasks to increase understanding of industry processes.
  • Time keeping records through time sheet for labour

allocations, on all employees working on site.







Education

National Diploma: Electrical Engineering - Engineering

Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
04.2001 -

Matric Certificate - Mathematics And Science

St. Lewis High School
Newcastle, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Team management

Good written and verbal communication skills

Good financial and budget skills

Problem solving skills

Microsoft word, excel, powerpoint and outlook

Project management

Additional Information

References:

Available on request.


Declaration:

I declare that all the information provided (including any attachments) is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false information provided will result in my application being disqualified or disciplinary action taken against me if I am appointed.




Signature: ______________ Date: _________________

Timeline

Manager Technical Services

Department of Correctional Services
01.2017 - Current

Electrical Engineering Lecturer

Gert Sibande TVET College
08.2012 - 12.2016

Field Work Coordinator

Statistics South Africa
08.2011 - 11.2011

Chief Works Manager-Intern

Department of Public Works
07.2008 - 07.2010

Electrical Inspector (Intern)

Department of Public Work
07.2007 - 07.2008

Bank Teller

First National Bank
10.2004 - 06.2007

National Diploma: Electrical Engineering - Engineering

Vaal University of Technology
04.2001 -

Matric Certificate - Mathematics And Science

St. Lewis High School
04.2001 -

Trainee - Site Clerk

Group5 TransAfrica
04.1997 - 11.1997
Sabelo NgubeniManager Technical Services