Electrical Engineering Technologist with over 7 years’ progressive experience in EPC and brownfield project environments within the petrochemical and industrial sectors.. Proven capability in leading and coordinating electrical design and execution activities across multi-disciplinary projects, including delegation, review, and technical approval of deliverables produced by assistant engineers and technologists. Strong experience across the full project lifecycle—from feasibility and basic engineering through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and close-out—with accountability for cost estimates, risk identification, safety compliance, and client interface.
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SITHEMBISO BRIAN MATHE
Electrical Engineering Technologist - ECSA Candidate Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng Application In Progress)
Durban,KZN
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
PROCONICSDurban
Electrical Technologist
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for leading and coordinating electrical engineering activities on multi-disciplinary EPC and brownfield projects
- Key Responsibilities & Achievements: - Lead the electrical discipline during feasibility, basic, and detailed engineering phases, ensuring alignment with project objectives and client requirements. - Act as electrical design authority for assigned scopes, reviewing electrical calculations, drawings, specifications, and engineering reports prior to issue. - Plan, delegate, manage, and technically review electrical deliverables produced by assistant engineers and technologists. - Coordinate electrical engineering interfaces with civil, mechanical, control & instrumentation, procurement, and construction teams. - Conduct and review electrical system studies including load flow, short-circuit, motor starting, and protection coordination using ETAP and DIgSILENT. - Compile electrical scopes of work, bills of quantities, and cost estimates for EPC execution, including management of variations and compensation orders. - Lead and supervise MV/LV switchgear FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover activities. - Supervise and review protection relay testing activities, including secondary injection testing and CT testing, and approve test reports. - Perform hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA) and ensure compliance with the OHS Act and applicable safety legislation. - Act as the electrical interface with clients, vendors, and contractors, including participation in design reviews, progress meetings, and FAT defect resolution. - Provide technical mentorship, coaching, and supervision to assistant engineers and technologists.
PROCONICSDurban
Assistant Electrical Technologist
01.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Contributed to electrical engineering design and execution activities across EPC and brownfield projects.
- Developed electrical design deliverables including single-line diagrams, layouts, cable schedules, and calculations.
- Conducted electrical system studies and contributed to protection coordination and grading analyses.
- Performed commissioning and testing of MV/LV switchgear and protection relays.
- Conducted lightning protection risk assessments and earthing system designs.
- Assisted with cost estimating, scope development, and construction support activities.
- Compiled engineering reports and contributed to basic and detailed engineering packages.
PROCONICSDurban
Assistant Electrical Designer
01.2018 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Assisted with electrical design and drafting activities for industrial projects.
- Produced electrical drawings using EPLAN and MicroStation.
- Conducted site inspections and as-built surveys of existing electrical systems.
- Supported commissioning and site installation activities.
- Compiled engineering documentation and technical reports.
ESKOM
Assistant Electrical Technician
01.2012 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Assisted with substation maintenance, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Performed protection relay programming, testing, and fault finding.
- Supported commissioning of protection systems and associated secondary equipment.
Education
Durban University of Technology
Bachelor of Technology from Electrical Engineering
01.2020
University Overview
Cum Laude
Durban University of Technology
National Diploma from Electrical Engineering
01.2013
University Overview
Skills
Electrical engineering team management
Technical review facilitation
MV/LV Switchgear Design, FAT, SAT & Commissioning
Electrical System Studies (Load Flow, Short Circuit, Motor Starting, Protection Grading)
Lightning Protection & Earthing Design
Protection Relay Configuration, Testing & Supervision
EPC Scope Definition, Cost Estimation & Variations
Construction Supervision & Commissioning Leadership
References
References
Available on requestTimeline
Electrical Technologist
PROCONICS
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Electrical Technologist
PROCONICS
01.2021 - 01.2023
Assistant Electrical Designer
PROCONICS
01.2018 - 01.2021
Assistant Electrical Technician
ESKOM
01.2012 - 01.2013
Durban University of Technology
National Diploma from Electrical Engineering
Durban University of Technology
Bachelor of Technology from Electrical Engineering