S'lindile Mhlongo
GIS Professional Practitioner PGP1228
Midrand
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven leader with over 22 years of experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) within the Electricity utility sector. Served and is currently serving in various GIS industry councils and committees contributing towards the transformation and advancement of GIS application in South Africa. An exceptional communicator and project manager who excel in optimizing processes and supporting team objectives through a detail-oriented and proactive approach. Has effectively managed multiple tasks in fast-paced environments while actively contributing to team success. Committed to tackling new challenges, and eager to leverage extensive expertise in GIS application, contract management, spatial data management, and strategy development to advance organizational goals with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Advisor GIS
Eskom Distribution, Planning & GIS Department
5 2017 - Current
- Development and support of suitable technology strategies, processes, standards, specifications and designs for Geospatial data and business applications
- Placement and management of the following contracts; lightning & weather data, Advanced Fire Information Systems (AFIS), Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing services
- Management of complex Geo-scientific products, equipment, service and change impact evaluations and risk procedures
- Development, approval & provision of complex geoscience solutions for asset creation and nation projects (design)
- Provision of discipline-specific geospatial data and applications vision as well as strategy direction setting
- Establishment and work within Geoscience and geotechnical governance requirements for the GIS Centre of Excellence
- Representation of Eskom on statutory bodies that develop national strategies, policies and collaboration agreements for the geospatial business
- Facilitation of the establishment of professional and technical geoscience resource
- Provision of support with regards to geospatial solutions and datasets for the management of Land & rights, Network planning, Electrification planning, Renewable energy recourses, customer services....etc
- Provision of Mentorship to professionals in training
- Management of technical GIS resources
- Quality management representative for the department.
GIS Advisor & Snr GIS Advisor
Eskom Corporate Services Division – (ESI-GIS)
05.2006 - 04.2017
- Carrying out and managing GIS Projects, Major services and Adhoc requests as per the IARC management system requirements (compiling Service Level Agreements SLA's, project charters, project reports and Invoices)
- Providing input in the research and development of GIS related standards
- Obtaining, integrating and maintaining spatial data
- Providing required Geographical Information Systems expertise to clients
- Disseminating spatial data to various customers (internal & external)
- Analyzing and modelling spatial data for clients and providing a suitable platform for the viewing and manipulation of the provided data
- Working with clients from all divisions of Eskom and organs of States to fast track GIS projects and to form workable data sharing consortiums
- GIS Marketing and awareness
- Keeping abreast with the statutory requirements of the GIS industry.
Geographic Mapping Producer
Eskom Distribution – Mkondeni
08.2003 - 04.2006
- Drawing and updating Maps, Drawing survey drawings i.e
- Detail sheets, Drawing route-plans, preparing PDF Files, Updating Drawings of Networks, Updating the networks on Small world (GIS) & maintenance in Small world
- Data capturing, data manipulation and data management
- Capturing, validating and maintaining spatial & electric data using CAD software and GIS
- Producing engineering plans, maps, cadastral diagrams and electrical network system diagrams
- Finding, integrating, analyzing and providing spatial, electrical data and information
- Coordinating and providing feedback on the progress of data projects or contracts
- Verifying the metadata for various datasets in compliance with the Eskom Distribution standards.
Education
Empangeni High School (1999)
Master Business Administration - undefined
UNISA (SBL)
Postgraduate Diploma: Business Administration - undefined
UNISA (SBL)
Certificate GIS Professional Practice - undefined
University Of Pretoria (Continuing Education)
Certificate: Advanced Geographic Information Systems - undefined
University Of Pretoria (Continuing Education)
BTech Cartography - undefined
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
ND Cartography - undefined
Cape Technikon
Skills
Leadership & Mentorship
Professional Registration Affiliation
SAGC as a GISc Professional (PGP1228),
Chairperson of GISSA Gauteng (2013-2015),
SAGC Alternate member (03/2021-02/2025),
CSI Alternate member (2021-2026)
Industry Initiatives Participation
ICC2023 LOC Member (2021- 2023),
GISSA (2020 – Current),
Geoinformatics Development Foundation (2021-current)
HerGIS 2021 - Current
Short Courses Completed
- Induction workshop for Boards of Public Entities
- Climate Change: Adaptation, Mitigation and Resilience
- Presentation Skills
- Financial Management for non-financial managers
- PFMA
- Ethics
- Risk Management
- Project Management
- Quality Management systems
- Introduction to Land Cover Mapping
- Technical Report Writing
- Introduction to Python
- First Aid L1
- Fire Fighting
Driverlicense
Code 8
Telwork
+2711 651 6921
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8301260542083
- Gender: Female
References
- Mr. AJG De La Rey, GIS Manager (Retired), +27 83 316 6986
- Mr S. Malaparmal, Chief Engineer: Planning, +27 31 240 7812
- Mr A Roos, Chairperson GISSA Gauteng (Past), +27 82 800 2880
Languages
Zulu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Xhosa
Intermediate (B1)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Accomplishments
- Prefect (Matric 1999)
- Eskom Bursary (2000)
- Special Award for GIS project that contributed towards Eskom’s 2010 MW Project (2010)
- Manager’s Award, Excellence category (2011)
- Geo-Information Society of South Africa (GISSA) award for strategic Leadership (2019)
- GISSA award for SAGC examination workshops (2019)
- Founded HerGIS - 2021- a non profit organization that provides a platform for women in GIS a platform to support and elevate each other.
Software
ArcGIS
Microsoft, Word, Excel, Access, PowerBI, Powerpoint
Erdas Imagine
Envi
Smallworld
QGIS
Global Mapper
Microstation
MapWindow
Interests
Women Advancement
Geographic Information Systems
Cartography
Mentorship
Conference Planning
Hobbies
I enjoy spending time outdoors, hiking and adventure travel.
Timeline
GIS Advisor & Snr GIS Advisor
Eskom Corporate Services Division – (ESI-GIS)
05.2006 - 04.2017
Geographic Mapping Producer
Eskom Distribution – Mkondeni
08.2003 - 04.2006
Chief Advisor GIS
Eskom Distribution, Planning & GIS Department
5 2017 - Current
Empangeni High School (1999)
Master Business Administration - undefined
UNISA (SBL)
Postgraduate Diploma: Business Administration - undefined
UNISA (SBL)
Certificate GIS Professional Practice - undefined
University Of Pretoria (Continuing Education)
Certificate: Advanced Geographic Information Systems - undefined
University Of Pretoria (Continuing Education)
BTech Cartography - undefined
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
ND Cartography - undefined
Cape Technikon
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