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Thembekile Manjiya

Trichardt,South Africa

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in project management, specialising in construction site management and client relationship management. Demonstrates strong capabilities in project scheduling, quality control, and technical reporting. Proficient in AutoCAD and mechanical design understanding, ensuring seamless integration of technical solutions. Committed to delivering high-quality projects on time and fostering long-term client partnerships.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Project Engineer Renewables (Solar PV)

Aurex Constructors
Grootspruit Welkom, South Africa
10.2024 - Current
  • Identified potential risks for proactive mitigation and avoidance of project delays.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution.
  • Established robust quality controls for improved product durability.
  • Liaised with clients to identify their requirements, leading to customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Mentored junior engineers to facilitate their professional development and growth.
  • Drove process improvements by adopting latest engineering techniques and technologies.
  • Implemented strict safety regulations, securing safe working environment for all staff members.
  • Managed teams to deliver high-quality outputs within tight deadlines.
  • Allocated resources effectively, ensuring maximum utilisation without any wastage or shortages.
  • Completed projects within stipulated timelines whilst maintaining rigorous quality standards.
  • Reviewed designs, plans and reports to ensure constant compliance with project specifications.
  • Coordinated project resources, goals and activities, facilitating successful closure and handover.
  • Enforced health and safety protocols to minimize accidents and injury.
  • Covered various phases and sub-tasks to enable timely, under budget project completion.
  • Identified and rectified quality issues, minimising operational disruption by 10%.

Project Engineer Oil and Gas

Aurex Constructors
Secunda, Mpumalanga
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Allocated resources effectively, ensuring maximum utilisation without any wastage or shortages.
  • Drove process improvements by adopting latest engineering techniques and technologies.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution.
  • Collaborated with suppliers for procurement of high-quality materials at cost-effective rates.
  • Participated in regular training programmes to stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in technology.
  • Liaised with clients to identify their requirements, leading to customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Optimised project performance by more than 10% by implementing efficient engineering solutions.
  • Implemented strict safety regulations, securing a safe working environment for all staff members.
  • Visited sites to check project progress and eliminate bottlenecks.
  • Scheduled projects and resources to meet deadlines whilst achieving target spends.
  • Coordinated project resources, goals and activities, facilitating successful closure and handover.
  • Optimised workplace procedures for safety, developing and updating processes based on latest research.

Field Engineer Oil and Gas

Aurex Constructors
Secunda, Mpumalanga
02.2018 - 12.2023
  • Optimised operational efficiency by streamlining processes where necessary.
  • Trained junior engineers to enhance their field knowledge and skills.
  • Troubleshot hardware problems, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management skills.
  • Improved system efficiency by conducting thorough on-site inspections.
  • Conducted detailed site surveys for accurate project planning.
  • Coordinated with project managers for smooth project execution.
  • Enhanced team communication with regular status updates and briefings.
  • Resolved technical issues swiftly, minimising downtime.
  • Developed comprehensive technical reports for upper management review.
  • Performed onsite installation, modification and maintenance of systems and equipment.
  • Supported management decision-making with expert-level technical guidance.
  • Analysed performance reports to determine root cause of defects and developed action plans.
  • Performed preventive maintenance to decrease unplanned defects and increase equipment longevity.
  • Monitored equipment status, ensured prompt fault detection and correction.
  • Managed team of technicians for smoother workflow.
  • Enforced health and safety requirements for worker protection, keeping accidents and company liability at minimum.

Junior engineer

Aurex Constructors
Secunda, Mpumalanga
06.2015 - 12.2017
  • Enhanced team productivity with clear communication and coordination of tasks.
  • Streamlined operational processes for improved workflow efficiency.
  • Performed routine checks on equipment, enhancing longevity and reliability.
  • Drafted accurate blueprints using CAD software, aiding in efficient manufacturing processes.
  • Undertook regular maintenance checks on machinery, minimising downtime.
  • Implemented safety procedures, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
  • Adapted quickly to new technologies for streamlined project execution.
  • Assisted with planning and execution of diverse engineering projects, managing scope and milestones to support completion.
  • Estimated costs, scheduling requirements and labor needs to produce engineering designs.

Education

National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
01.2011 - 12.2013

Certificate of Higher Education - Project Management Fundamentals

PM Ideas
Johannesburg, Gauteng
06.2024 - 08.2024

Skills

  • Project scheduling
  • Quality control
  • Technical reporting
  • Mechanical design understanding
  • Construction site management
  • Client relationship management
  • AutoCAD
  • Project management

Timeline

Project Engineer Renewables (Solar PV)

Aurex Constructors
10.2024 - Current

Certificate of Higher Education - Project Management Fundamentals

PM Ideas
06.2024 - 08.2024

Project Engineer Oil and Gas

Aurex Constructors
01.2024 - 10.2024

Field Engineer Oil and Gas

Aurex Constructors
02.2018 - 12.2023

Junior engineer

Aurex Constructors
06.2015 - 12.2017

National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Vaal University of Technology
01.2011 - 12.2013
Thembekile Manjiya