Sibusiso Vincent Mbatha
Eskhawini
Summary
Dynamic Chief Artisan/ Maintenance manager with extensive experience at the Department of Health - KZN, excelling in facility, projects management and maintenance. Proven leadership in supervising teams and implementing effective maintenance schedules, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Strong analytical skills and a commitment to quality assurance drive operational excellence and enhance equipment longevity.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
CHIEF ARTISAN (Maintenance/facility Manager)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - KZN
06.2008 - 02.2024
- Manage the maintenance and service functions in coordination with artisans to ensure that equipment, facilities, and buildings are always operational and compliant at all times.
- Responsible for Projects management (Minor and capital) Clinics construction, Mechanical and electrical equipment installations and commissioning.
- Ensure effective co-ordination, management and quality of work in all the functional components (Electrical, Mechanical and Civil) of the systems department within the facilities.
- Responsible for Budget control and Plant, facility Maintenance.
- Supervise all maintenance staff reporting to team leader (Artisans, technicians and external contractors).
- Ensure the smooth operation of contract management.
- Drafting maintenance reports (daily, weekly and Monthly).
- Contribute towards Development of Strategic, Annual Performance & Business Plans of the Institutions.
- Develop and implement maintenance schedules and procedures to ensure the proper functioning and longevity of equipment.
- Drawing up of specifications and preparing of the tender documents for all the maintenance work including project management.
- Ensure the effective and efficient management quality of work for Maintenance and engineering services.
- Ensure compliance with prescribed Quality Assurance norms and standards.
- Manage and maintain all equipment and machinery, including but not limited to, Facilities, Utilities, and physical infrastructure, responsible for the monitoring of building new clinics by the relevant contractors.
- Develop risk management plan/s for the division.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors for repairs, upgrades, and maintenance services as needed.
- Responsible in health and safety (85 of 1993) as a competent person. Ensuring employee and machinery safety and lead 5S Strategy across the site. Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and protocols, identifying and addressing any potential hazards or non-compliant practices.
- Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program to minimize equipment downtime and reduce repair costs.
- Conduct regular inspections and assessments of equipment and facilities to identify any issues or potential risks.
- Ensuring the effective communication between the department and the stakeholders.
- Managing Stores Stock levels and Spares availability for responsible area.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices related to machinery & equipment and facility management, implementing new technologies or processes as appropriate.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LECTURER
MAJUBA FET COLLEGE (MTC CAMPUS)
10.2007 - 05.2008
- Teaching N2- N4 Maths, Engineering science, Engineering drawing & Trade including Health safety.
MAINTENANCE FITTER
DUNLOP TYRES LIMITED (LADYSMITH)
05.2007 - 09.2007
- Hydraulic equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Gearbox repairs and maintenance.
- Pumps repairs and maintenance.
- Tyre treading machine repairs and maintenance.
- REASON FOR LEAVING : STUDY FULL-TIME
MAINTENANCE FITTER
SAPPI SAICCOR (UMKOMAAS)
03.2005 - 04.2007
- Complete scheduled and planned maintenance activities.
- Perform plant inspections on a daily basis, checking and maintaining good plant conditions.
- Repair faulty equipment using suitable tools and equipment.
- Complete predictive maintenance activities i.e. vibration readings, oil samples.
- Participate in and execute proactive maintenance i.e. root cause analysis, laser alignment.
- Perform breakdown maintenance on equipment.
- Complete scheduled and planned maintenance during shutdown periods.
- Supervise contract fitters and general workers during shutdown periods.
- Rig up to 2.5T during standard maintenance activities.
- Perform equipment changes and overhauls of any piece of mechanical equipment in the plant.
- Work standby and overtime as and when required.
- Adhere to all safety and environmental policies and procedures.
- Diagnostic and fault finding.
- Predictive, proactive and preventative maintenance.
- Safety awareness 85 of 1993.
- Troubleshooting.
- REASON FOR LEAVING : COMING CLOSER HOME
MAINTENANCE FITTER (FONT END)
TONGAAT- HULETT SUGAR (DARNALL)
11.2003 - 03.2005
- MAINTENANCE ON MILLS, GEARBOXES, PUMPS AND CRANE, CONVEYORS, OVER HEAD CRANES, DO STAND-BY.
- REASON FOR LEAVING : COMPANY WAS THREATENING TO CLOSE DOWN.
MAINTENANCE FITTER
MADADENI PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL (KZN)
08.1999 - 10.2003
- Steam generator (boilers) maintenance.
- Steam patrolling & repair when needed.
- Do gas monitoring eg. (medical oxygen, nitrous oxide, medical air repairs of steam geysers also stand-by duties.
- Perform administration when needed.
- REASON FOR LEAVING : JOIN SUGAR INDUSTRY.
MAINTENANCE FITTER (MMD-Turbine)
ESKOM 'ARNOT POWER STATION'
01.1997 - 12.1998
- Company Overview: (MPUMALANGA)
- Pressure testing of vessels & repair them.
- Shaft alignment, gearbox repairs, pumps & valves.
- Assessing spares & do orders, do regular plant inspections attend health & safety meetings, stand-by coach apprentices.
- (MPUMALANGA)
- REASON FOR LEAVING : FURTHER MY STUDIES.
MAINTENANCE FITTER
AMCOAL KRIEL DIVISION
01.1996 - 12.1997
- Company Overview: (MPUMALANGA)
- DOING MAINTENANCE ON THE COAL PROCESSING PLANT EQUIPMENT.
- GEARBOXES REPAIRS.
- PUMPS REPAIRS.
- COMPRESSORS MAINTENANCE.
- CONVEYOR BELTS MAINTENANCE.
- COACHING -TRAINING APPRENTICES AS PER TRAINING SCHEDULE.
- (MPUMALANGA)
- REASON FOR LEAVING : WANTED POWER PLANT EXPERIENCE.
APPRENTICE FITTER
AMCOAL KRIEL DIVISION
01.1994 - 12.1997
- Company Overview: (MPUMALANGA)
- DOING ALL BREAKDOWNS FOR UNDERGROUND, OPEN CAST SURFACE ENGINEERING.
- DOING MAINTENANCE ON CONVEYORS, GEARBOXES & COMPRESSORS, PLANT MAINTENANCE AFTER INSPECTION.
- (MPUMALANGA)
- REASON FOR LEAVING : QUALIFIED.
Education
ARTISAN FITTER' (MIETTB) Replacement (QCTO) -
COLLIERY TRAINING COLLEGE
01.1996
MATRIC (TECHNICAL) - Maths, Engineering science, Mechanotechnology, Engineering drawing, English & Zulu
ST. OSWALD TECHNICAL COLLEGE
BTech Degree - Management, Managerial finance, Research Methodology, Operations Management
DUT
National N Diploma - Engineering science N 4, Machines and Properties of metals N4, Electro technics N4, N 5, N6, Mechanotechnics N 4, N 5, N6, Power machines N5, N 6, Supervisory management N4, N5, N 6, Maths N 4, N 5, Strengths of material and structures N5, Industrial electronics N 4
MTHASHANA FET COLLEGE
Skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Projects management
- Excellent attention to detail
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders
- Knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair procedures
- Familiarity with safety regulations and health & safety protocols
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to motivate and guide a team
- Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation principles
- Well-versed in technical/engineering operations
- Equipment management best practices
- Gas testing
- Flame proof
- Computer Knowledge of MS Office
- Strong Analytical & Problem Solving Skills
- Osh Act (NOSA)
- Introduction to SAMTRAC (NOSA)
Knowledge Skills Training
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair procedures.
- Familiarity with safety regulations and health & safety protocols.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation principles.
- Well-versed in technical/engineering operations.
- Gas testing and flame proof.
- Computer Knowledge of MS Office.
- Strong Analytical & Problem Solving Skills.
- Osh Act (NOSA).
- Introduction to SAMTRAC (NOSA).
Contacts
082 477 4023, 081 244 6215, sibusisombatha069@gmail.com
References
- Mr. Zakhele Mahaye, District manager, Department of public works, 072 098 6372
- Mr. Sulani Dladla, Maintenance Manager, King Edward Hospital, 031 360 3467
- Dr. Hlengiwe Hlela, Medical Manager, Madadeni Hospital, 082 469 3165
Languages
English
Professional Registration
In progress, Professional Engineering Technologist (Reports)
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7010085420083
- Health Status: Excellent
- Date of Birth: 10/08/70
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: EC1
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
CHIEF ARTISAN (Maintenance/facility Manager)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - KZN
06.2008 - 02.2024
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LECTURER
MAJUBA FET COLLEGE (MTC CAMPUS)
10.2007 - 05.2008
MAINTENANCE FITTER
DUNLOP TYRES LIMITED (LADYSMITH)
05.2007 - 09.2007
MAINTENANCE FITTER
SAPPI SAICCOR (UMKOMAAS)
03.2005 - 04.2007
MAINTENANCE FITTER (FONT END)
TONGAAT- HULETT SUGAR (DARNALL)
11.2003 - 03.2005
MAINTENANCE FITTER
MADADENI PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL (KZN)
08.1999 - 10.2003
MAINTENANCE FITTER (MMD-Turbine)
ESKOM 'ARNOT POWER STATION'
01.1997 - 12.1998
MAINTENANCE FITTER
AMCOAL KRIEL DIVISION
01.1996 - 12.1997
APPRENTICE FITTER
AMCOAL KRIEL DIVISION
01.1994 - 12.1997
ARTISAN FITTER' (MIETTB) Replacement (QCTO) -
COLLIERY TRAINING COLLEGE
MATRIC (TECHNICAL) - Maths, Engineering science, Mechanotechnology, Engineering drawing, English & Zulu
ST. OSWALD TECHNICAL COLLEGE
BTech Degree - Management, Managerial finance, Research Methodology, Operations Management
DUT
National N Diploma - Engineering science N 4, Machines and Properties of metals N4, Electro technics N4, N 5, N6, Mechanotechnics N 4, N 5, N6, Power machines N5, N 6, Supervisory management N4, N5, N 6, Maths N 4, N 5, Strengths of material and structures N5, Industrial electronics N 4
MTHASHANA FET COLLEGE
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