Simphiwe Wiseman Mtshali
Network Planner (ECSA Registered Professional Engineering Technologist)
Johannesburg
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in electrical engineering and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Good at adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Planner
Eskom
2023.09 - Current
- Conduct network feasibility studies
- Provide a detailed engineering design solution for the implemantion of various telecommunications projects
- Estimate and allocate resources (labour, equipment and materials) for each project phase in the project life cycle
- Coordinate the project activities and liase with the project stakeholders
- Conduct all the technical investigations and evaluations
- Present the projects to the appointed Eskom Design Review Team for the project approval
Operations and fields services Technician
Eskom
2016.02 - 2023.08
- Install, commission and maintain the telecommunications network equipment, including optic fiber Networks
- Provide data services the Eskom business
- Commission and maintain teleprotection and telecontrol (SCADA) circuits for the power grid supervision and power system protection purpose
- Install microwave links on platforms such as SDH, PDH, VHF and UHF
- Install and commission Cisco routers and Cisco switching equipment
- Resolve the network faults
Transmission Grid Planning Intern
Eskom
2014.01 - 2016.01
- Use PSSE software to conduct load flow studies
- Use PSSE software to conduct power systems modeling
- Provide engineering reports for the new generation connection and make recommendations for the connection of the new generation to the Eskom power grid.
- Attend and resolve the matters concerning the customers and stakeholders
- Prepare case files
- Issue the project indicative cost estimates
Trainee Technician
Eskom
2012.01 - 2014.01
- Commission Power Systems equipment including Transmission power lines, HV current and voltage transformers, HV transformers, HV breakers etc.
- Read and analyze Engineering technical drawings
- Perform planned and breakdown maintenance on HV aparatus
- Respond to equipment failure and perform necessary repairs
- Perform tests and verification of the optimum performance of the installed protection relays
- Secondery Plant Student Representative
Education
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
2005.01 - 2012.01
B-Tech - Electrical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
2015.01 - 2019.01
Post Graduate Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Wits University
2023.01 - 2024.01
Skills
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Innovative and a Team Player
- Engineering Project Planning
- Project Material Acquisation
- Power Transmission and Protection Philosophy
- Substation and High Voltage Engineering
- Telecommunications and Power Systems Data Transport Networks
- Grid Code
Awards
2012, Trainee Technician of the year award, Eskom Transmission Central Grid
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: 1
Timeline
Project Planner
Eskom
2023.09 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Wits University
2023.01 - 2024.01
Operations and fields services Technician
Eskom
2016.02 - 2023.08
B-Tech - Electrical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
2015.01 - 2019.01
Transmission Grid Planning Intern
Eskom
2014.01 - 2016.01
Trainee Technician
Eskom
2012.01 - 2014.01
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
2005.01 - 2012.01