Velaphi Msimang
Pretoria
Summary
Transdisciplinary researcher with background at the Department of Science and Technology. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Drives competitive growth through proactive relationship building and pursuit of business opportunities .
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
Waste Management Bureau
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Project management
- Developed business models for SMMEs
- Participated in executive meetings
- Developed Bureau’s framework on circular economy
- Developed Bureau’s stakeholder management framework
- Stimulated Research and Development within waste sector
consultant
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Assessed municipal capacity to respond to climate change
- Assisted municipalities to develop low emission development plans
- Helped municipalities include low emission development principles into their long term strategic planning
- Facilitated municipal Council discussions on low emission projects
Faculty Head
Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Author, lead and supervise research projects
- Raise funds for Institute
- Mentor and coach junior researchers
- Participate in executive meetings
- Represented MISTRA in various joint climate mitigation projects(nationally and abroad), including with Mayor of Johannesburg
CHIEF DIRECTOR
Department of science and technology (DST)
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Provided strategic guidance and leadership in the energy policy environment
- DST representative on Steering Committee of Energy at the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
- DST Representative on the Board of the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation(Necsa)
- DST Representative on the Board of the South African National Energy Research Institute (SANEDI)
- DST Representative on Inter-Ministerial Task Team on the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR)
- DST Representative on Department of Public Enterprise-led Inter-Ministerial Task Team on Energy
- Ad-hoc member: Secretariat to National Planning Commission (NPC) “Material Condition” Thematic Working group
- Mentor and coach junior researchers
- Participate in executive meetings
- Development of Partnerships with Strategic Departments, agencies, private sector players both locally (at provincial and national level) and internationally
SPECIALIST
Department of science and technology (DST)
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Provision of strategic guidance and leadership in the energy policy environment
- Ad-hoc member: Secretariat to National Planning Commission (NPC) “Material Condition” Thematic Working group
- Conceptualized NPC position on “technological innovation”
- DST Representative on Steering Committee on Energy at the
- DST Representative on the Board of the South African National Energy Research Institute (SANEDI)
- DST Representative on Inter-Ministerial Task Team on the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR)
- Member: Steering Committee on Working for Energy
- Member: Steering Committee on Department of Energy-led Integrated Energy Planning Task Team
- Ad-hoc member: Secretariat to National Planning Commission (NPC) “Material Condition” Thematic Working group
- Conceptualized NPC position on “technological innovation”
- Stimulation of innovation in the South African energy sector
- Conceptualization and Development of Strategy and Implementation Framework for the Energy Grand Challenge component of the Ten Year Innovation Plan for South Africa
- Design, management and leadership of Directorates to champion DST endeavors within the energy sector
- Development of Strategic Research and Development Platforms
- Conceptualization and development of Energy Centres of Competence
- Conceptualization and development of University-based Research Chairs on energy
- Development of Partnerships with Strategic Departments, agencies, private sector players both locally (at provincial and national level) and internationally
SENIOR RESEARCHER
CENTRE FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (CSIR)
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Leadership of a team of researchers
- Design of a hollow fiber membrane bioreactor
- Project Management of mine water treatment plants pilot projects
PROCESS ENGINEER
SASOL SYNFUELS
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Design and mark-up of process flow diagrams
- Process integration
- Mentoring and coaching of junior engineers
- Troubleshooting
CHEMICAL ENGINEER
CENTRE FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Development of a concept document for micro chemical process reactor systems
- Design of projects on micro chemical reaction engineering
- Project management of contract work
VISITING RESEARCHER
LULEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (Sweden)
01.2004 - 01.2004
- Development of supported zeolite films
- Construction and commissioning of a zeolite film testing rig
- Testing of catalytic activity of supported thin zeolite films
TRAINEE METALLURGIST
WESTONARIA GOLD MINE
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Troubleshooting
- Draw process and instrumentation diagrams
Education
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
University of Cape Town
Rondebosch, South Africa06.2005
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
Texas A&M University
Texas12.2000
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Peninsula Technikon
Bellville, South Africa12.1996
Skills
- Business Planning
- Communication
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Presentation
- Coaching
- Team management
Publications
South Africa and the global hydrogen economy-The strategic role of Platinum Group Metals, 2013, Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection Earth wind and fire- unpacking the political, economic and security implications of discourse on the green economy, 2015, Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection
References
- Mr J Netshitenzhe, Executive Director, Mapungube Institute, Khathun@mistra.org.za
- Dr M Molefe, Executive Manager, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Mapitso@gmail.com
- Mr T Dlamini, Chief Executive Officer, Performance Arts Center of the Free State, maidim@me.com
Timeline
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
Waste Management Bureau
01.2018 - 01.2023
consultant
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
01.2016 - 01.2017
Faculty Head
Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)
01.2012 - 01.2016
CHIEF DIRECTOR
Department of science and technology (DST)
01.2009 - 01.2012
SPECIALIST
Department of science and technology (DST)
01.2007 - 01.2009
SENIOR RESEARCHER
CENTRE FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (CSIR)
01.2006 - 01.2007
PROCESS ENGINEER
SASOL SYNFUELS
01.2005 - 01.2006
VISITING RESEARCHER
LULEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (Sweden)
01.2004 - 01.2004
CHEMICAL ENGINEER
CENTRE FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
01.2002 - 01.2005
TRAINEE METALLURGIST
WESTONARIA GOLD MINE
01.1993 - 01.1994
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
University of Cape Town
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Peninsula Technikon
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