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Simphiwe Wiseman Mtshali

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
09.2023 - 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
02.2016 - 08.2023
  • 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
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • 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
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • 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
01.2005 - 01.2012

B-Tech - Electrical Engineering

Vaal University of Technology
01.2015 - 01.2019

Post Graduate Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Wits University
01.2023 - 01.2024

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
09.2023 - Current

Post Graduate Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Wits University
01.2023 - 01.2024

Operations and fields services Technician

Eskom
02.2016 - 08.2023

B-Tech - Electrical Engineering

Vaal University of Technology
01.2015 - 01.2019

Transmission Grid Planning Intern

Eskom
01.2014 - 01.2016

Trainee Technician

Eskom
01.2012 - 01.2014

National Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Vaal University of Technology
01.2005 - 01.2012

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