Thandi Semosa
Project Manager
Johannesburg
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept in initiating, planning, organising, and directing the completion of specific projects for the organisation while ensuring projects are on time, on budget, and within scope. Applying innovative and analytical approach and continuous improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. Communicating effectively across all stakeholders, assessing and monitoring key deliverables.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager - Complex Projects
Eskom Transmission
10.2010 - Current
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in team''s ability to deliver results.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of projects.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring applicable laws and regulations within industry sector throughout each stage of project life cycle.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining positive work environment throughout project lifecycle.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout engagement process.
- Facilitated change management processes within organizations by effectively communicating benefits of new systems or processes being introduced during projects.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Senior Advisor Project - Complex Projects
Eskom Transmission
10.2007 - 09.2010
- Manage projects from the pre-concept to finalisation phase as per the business plan in alignment with Eskom's strategy
- Develop and implement project charter, project execution plan, and project governance
- Ensure all documents for Project Definition Readiness Evaluation are in place and the team is aligned and knows what is expected out of them
- SHE Management, Risk Management Plan, and Project Risk Assessments
- Management of contractors on site to ensure that projects are completed timeously
- Chairmanship of site meetings, design meetings, and client coordination meetings
- Facilitate the scope finalisation and scope management
- Financial control of projects to ensure that budgets are not exceeded
- Cost (Budgeting, control, variations, and forecasting)
- Ensure that contractors adhere to quality compliance via the Quality and Inspection test plan
- Schedule (control, progress, and monitoring)
- Ensure contractor compliant with EMP/EIA
- Contract and Procurement (NEC, RFQ)
- Project progress reporting and stakeholder engagement
- Manage contractors and project team.
- Advised on organizational structure and human resource management to promote efficient business operations.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Mentored junior advisors, fostering professional development and enhancing overall team performance.
- Built and maintained relationships with clients to provide ongoing support.
Performance Quality of Supply Technician
Eskom Distribution Central Region
10.2006 - 09.2007
- Conduct network, plant and QOS investigations
- Implement investigation process, maintain investigation Database and system, identify and initiate investigations on all abnormal incidents, quality of supply problems, customer complaints/claims, problem equipment and rogue networks
- Coordinate multidisciplinary feedback supporting investigations, monitor progress and action plans for all investigations, lease with QOS, Performance group and investigation steering committee, carry out site inspections
- Analyze Network and Equipment performance
- Extract and manipulate data from databases, install instruments, download data and ensure accurate QOS database, monitor and analyze KPI's and trends to identify problem equipment and rogue networks, analyze secondary plant information for possible malfunction and incorrect operation, identify abnormal incidents, verify incident detail in Performance databases, analyze Plant data to support investigations and other studies
- Provide input into content and format of QOS and Investigation reports, report on investigations in progress and completed, produce QOS reports for customers.
Reticulation Network Planner Technician
Eskom Distribution Northern Region
05.2004 - 09.2006
- Forecast loads on reticulation feeders, analyze load, fault levels and voltage levels on reticulation feeders, identify projects through the development of Network Development Plans, perform network studies for customer connections on major and minor reticulation, prepare customer's feasibility quotations, investigate customer complaints, provide solutions for electrical bulk supplies to electrification projects and major customers, identify and raise projects for strengthening existing networks, provide a five-year sub-regional reticulation network development plan, present projects at Planning Review forum for technical support, conduct stakeholders input meetings, compile network development plans using network planning tools and philosophies, prepare customer applications planning proposals, sub-regional prioritization and project release, prepare and present projects using the Network Assets Creation Value Chain process.
Pupil Technician
Eskom Distribution Northern Region
06.2003 - 04.2004
- Testing of protection relays and equipment, battery maintenance, fault finding, interpreting network diagrams, commissioning CTVT's, replacing defective meters, battery and charger maintenance, battery load test, line and substation inspection, fault finding, attending to power system network outages, power network equipment switching, applying of earth conductors, line repairs, electrification meter installations, panel wiring, power line construction.
- Enhanced equipment performance by conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Scheduled maintenance and repair tasks in alignment with production deadlines to reduce bottlenecks.
Electrical Apprentice
Eskom Distribution Northern Region
12.1998 - 12.2000
- Line and substation inspection, fault finding, attending to power system network outages, power network equipment switching, applying of earth conductors, line repairs, electrification meter installations, panel wiring, power line construction, battery maintenance.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
- Expanded knowledge within the field by staying up-to-date on industry trends and advancements in electrical technologies.
- Enhanced safety measures by diligently following electrical codes and regulations during installations.
- Installed new electrical components and fixtures safely and tested systems to enhance power flow.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Exceeded expectations for apprenticeship requirements, completing assigned tasks accurately and efficiently under minimal supervision.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Advanced technical understanding by regularly participating in continuing education courses, workshops, and seminars within the electrical field.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining professionalism and adhering to company policies at all times.
- Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Developed practical skills by actively participating in hands-on training sessions under the guidance of experienced electricians.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
Certificate - Management Development Programme
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 07.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Technology - Project Management
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 01.2017 - 12.2017
Certificate - Middle Management Programme
Henley Business School
Johannesburg, South Africa 10.2015 - 12.2015
Certificate - Essential of Project Management
Damelin
Klerksdorp, South Africa 07.2007 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa 06.2005 - 06.2007
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University OfTechnolog
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 01.2000 - 12.2003
Certificate - Electrician
Eskom College
Johannesburg 12.1998 - 12.2000
Certificate - Matric
SJ Van Der Merwe Technical High School
Lebowakgomo, South Africa 01.1996 - 12.1996
Skills
Negotiation, Expense Reports, Attention to Detail, Performance Improvements, Reliability, Detail Oriented, Procuring Funding
undefinedOther Courses
- Basic training for Power factory (Digsilent)
- Current transformer
- Voltage transformer
- ReticMaster
- Quotation process for major quotation
- Voltage regulation and apportionment
- Construction regulation
- ISO 9001
- Ms project XP
- Intensive negotiation skills
- Project management introduction to project life cycle model
- SAPMR1
- SAP Project Manager
- SAP PPM
- Technical writing
- Coaching and mentoring
- NEC
- Substation Engineering
- The planning, design and construction of overhead lines
- Finance for non- financial managers
- Transformer design and manufacturing
- Operating Regulation for High Voltage system
Preferred Languages
English
Work No
011 8004846
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 10
References
On request
Timeline
Certificate - Management Development Programme
University of Pretoria
07.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Technology - Project Management
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2017 - 12.2017
Certificate - Middle Management Programme
Henley Business School
10.2015 - 12.2015
Project Manager - Complex Projects
Eskom Transmission
10.2010 - Current
Senior Advisor Project - Complex Projects
Eskom Transmission
10.2007 - 09.2010
Certificate - Essential of Project Management
Damelin
07.2007 - 12.2007
Performance Quality of Supply Technician
Eskom Distribution Central Region
10.2006 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
06.2005 - 06.2007
Reticulation Network Planner Technician
Eskom Distribution Northern Region
05.2004 - 09.2006
Pupil Technician
Eskom Distribution Northern Region
06.2003 - 04.2004
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University OfTechnolog
01.2000 - 12.2003
Electrical Apprentice
Eskom Distribution Northern Region
12.1998 - 12.2000
Certificate - Electrician
Eskom College
12.1998 - 12.2000
Certificate - Matric
SJ Van Der Merwe Technical High School
01.1996 - 12.1996
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