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Sigqibo Mdingi
Senior Engineer
Alberton
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and willingness to learn. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Spearheaded maintenance projects, enhancing efficiency and safety standards. Excelled in risk analysis and quality control, mentoring teams towards achieving sustainable results. Skilled in management and technical presentations, consistently delivering projects within budget and timelines.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Engineer
City of Ekurhuleni
11.2021 - Current
- Managed, controlled, and coordinated the maintenance of streetlights and high mast lights, while providing adequate public lighting, safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
- Created an asset register for streetlights and high mast lights for Brakpan DBU.
- Created and maintained a preventive maintenance plan to reduce downtime.
- Controlled project costs by approving expenditures.
- Contributed to the preparation of relevant budget and financial reports in accordance with statutory and council requirements.
- Monitored employee's performance to keep projects on task and meet service level agreement timelines for service delivery expectations.
- Ensured teams adhere to specified standards, policies, and SOPs to prevent and reduce wastage on financial resources and escalating associated risk.
Electrical Engineering Technologist
MPAMOT Africa (Pty) Ltd
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Provided technical support to colleagues on complex issues, assisting them in finding efficient solutions to problems.
Electrical Engineering Technologist
Mott MacDonald Africa
07.2013 - 06.2020
- Collaborated closely with architects, civil engineers, and construction managers to achieve seamless integration of electrical systems into the overall project scope.
- Provided guidance to junior engineers through mentoring and knowledge-sharing sessions, contributing to their professional growth and skill development.
- Conducted specialized testing procedures to validate the performance of installed electrical systems before final handover.
- Established and maintained effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and contractors.
- Performed contract administration (including financial management), by chairing site briefing, site progress, technical, and stakeholder's meetings.
- Performed full time site supervision.
- Produced asset register (Electrical, C&I, Mechanical, and Civil), as-built drawings, and project close-out report.
Electrical Engineering Technologist
PDNA Consulting
01.2007 - 06.2013
- Performed work under the approved budget, time allocated with little supervision and technical coordination with authorities for approvals.
- Produced preliminary, and detailed designs, single line diagrams, lighting simulations, fire detection system layout, cable sizing, using Auto CAD, MicroStation, Power Office, Dialux, and Relux Suite).
- Prepared cost estimates, tender drawings, tender documents, and tender adjudication reports.
- Performed contract administration (including financial management), by chairing site briefing, site progress, technical, and stakeholder's meetings.
- Performed full time site supervision.
- Produced asset register for Electrical, C&I, Mechanical, and Civil
- Produced As-built drawings, and project close-out report.
Design Technician
Sazi Consulting Engineers
06.2005 - 12.2006
- Produced preliminary and detailed designs, project, and technical specifications.
- Generated accurate technical drawings using Auto Cad, MicroStation, and Relux programs, ensuring precise execution during construction phases.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for seamless integration of design elements in complex projects.
- Evaluated information provided by architects and system subcontractors and created accurate drawings according to measurements and specifications.
- Performing contract administration during construction stage up to close out report.
Junior Project Engineer
Lebone Enginering
04.2003 - 05.2005
- Audited electrification projects for INEP to confirm compliance with specification.
- Conducted energy audits for Demand Side Management programme.
- Designed electrical and power reticulation building services.
- Conducted site supervision.
Education
B. Tech Degree - Power Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
Soshanguve, South Africa 04.2001 -
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Walter Sisulu University
Butterworth, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Management skills
Quality control
Technical reporting
Risk analysis
Project management
Technical presentation
Coaching and mentoring
Problem-solving
Software
Revit MEP
MicroStation
Certification
ECSA - Pr. Tech. Eng
Timeline
Senior Engineer
City of Ekurhuleni
11.2021 - Current
Electrical Engineering Technologist
MPAMOT Africa (Pty) Ltd
06.2020 - 10.2021
ECSA - Pr. Tech. Eng
06-2016
Electrical Engineering Technologist
Mott MacDonald Africa
07.2013 - 06.2020
Electrical Engineering Technologist
PDNA Consulting
01.2007 - 06.2013
Design Technician
Sazi Consulting Engineers
06.2005 - 12.2006
Junior Project Engineer
Lebone Enginering
04.2003 - 05.2005
B. Tech Degree - Power Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
04.2001 -
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Walter Sisulu University
04.2001 -
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