Sihle Hastings Khanyeza
Durban
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Electrical Engineering professional with a strong academic foundation and hands-on experience in electrical design, project management, and technical sales. Adept at building client relationships, executing sales strategies, and delivering tailored solutions across diverse industries. A team player with excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, committed to driving business success while ensuring customer satisfaction. Customer-focused professional with practiced expertise selling technical solutions in business-to-business environments. Researches and understands complex and system-wide customer needs and proposes and explains optimum solutions. Builds lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with key customers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Engineer
Varispeed
12.2023 - Current
- Analyze the current marketplace and identify potential clients
- Execute sales strategies and respond to customer inquiries
- Provide after-sales technical support and resolve issues with installed equipment
- Program Variable Speed Drives for customers
- Prepare quotations and maintain customer accounts
- Technical presentations to clients
Key Account Associate
ACDC
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Planned and executed sales strategies
- Built and maintained relationships with key clients
- Trained clients on product usage
- Generated quotations and managed customer accounts
- Participated in sales meetings and submitted weekly reports
Sales Engineer (HVAC)
Severon
Durban
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided sales solutions for new HVAC units, spare parts, and design services.
- Priced requests for quotations and managed client relationships.
- Performed administrative tasks and front-office sales duties.
- Delivered technical support to contractors and engineers.
Electrical Project Technician
Mekan Engineering Services
Durban
06.2016 - 03.2022
Mekan Engineering Services
Engineering Consulting
Electrical Project Technician
June 2016 – March 2022
- Designed electrical installations using SANS standards and AutoCAD.
- Compiled project budgets, concept designs, and bill of quantities.
- Managed site visits, client meetings, and contractor claims.
- Drafted detailed design reports and ensured adherence to quality management systems.
NOTABLE PROJECTS
- P1130 Point Branch Court (R4,000,000): Electrical installation and project management.
- P1002 Umgeni Water COC (R1,200,000): Lighting and power systems design.
- P1110 Phoenix Centre Refurbishment (R6,307,856): Comprehensive electrical renovation.
- P1187 Adams Mission Shopping Centre (R7,611,600): Electrical systems design and supervision.
- P1070 Conversion of Workshop to Dining Hall (R8,799,642): Project execution and client liaison.
Education
BTech - Electrical Engineering (H/C)
Durban University of Technology
01.2021
National Senior Certificate -
Sparks Estate Secondary School
01.2010
Skills
- Technical sales and customer relationship management
- Negotiating
- Cold calling
- Forecasting
- Electrical designs (SANS standards)
- Project management
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Proficient in Redux Suite
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Strong verbal communication
- Strong written communication
- Team collaboration
- Leadership
- Sales closing
- Consultative sales techniques
- Competitor research
- Pipeline management
- Product demonstration
- CRM software
- Competitive analysis
- Customer advocacy
- Microsoft Office Suite
Vaccinationstatus
Fully vaccinated
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/28/92
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 10/C10
Languages
- IsiZulu
- English
References
Available upon request.
Professionalregistrations
ECSA Candidate Technician, 2018701089
Notableprojects
- P1130 Point Branch Court, R4,000,000, Electrical installation and project management.
- P1002 Umgeni Water COC, R1,200,000, Lighting and power systems design.
- P1110 Phoenix Centre Refurbishment, R6,307,856, Comprehensive electrical renovation.
- P1187 Adams Mission Shopping Centre, R7,611,600, Electrical systems design and supervision.
- P1070 Conversion of Workshop to Dining Hall, R8,799,642, Project execution and client liaison.
Accomplishments
- Golden Key International Society Certificate
Languages
iSiZulu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Sales Engineer
Varispeed
12.2023 - Current
Key Account Associate
ACDC
03.2023 - 11.2023
Sales Engineer (HVAC)
Severon
09.2022 - 03.2023
Electrical Project Technician
Mekan Engineering Services
06.2016 - 03.2022
BTech - Electrical Engineering (H/C)
Durban University of Technology
National Senior Certificate -
Sparks Estate Secondary School
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