William Molefi Tlali
South Hills
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Work History
Senior Technician
University of Johannesburg
- Completed preventive maintenance on set schedules.
- Diagnosed problems with machines by applying technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
- Installed new systems and parts with efficient approach.
- Conducted tests of components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Recorded all project costs and expenses and aligned with project budget.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Gathered project requirements through interactions, meetings and walk throughs with potential application users and to develop business requirements documents (BRD), functional requirements documents (FRD) and user mockups.
- Oversaw internal and external projects by reviewing activities, maximizing efficiency and increasing collaboration and communication transparency.
- Finalized project financial records while collaborating with financial controllers and executives.
Project Assistant
Product Development Technology Station
07.2012 - 12.2014
- Worked with senior leadership to complete complex projects on time and under-budget.
- Performed work according to project schedules and established quality standards.
- Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.
- Managed quality and client deadlines by working closely with staff to maintain adherence with project requirements.
- Compiled reports and recorded activities for projects as part of comprehensive, compliance-driven recordkeeping strategies.
Trainee
Much Asphalt (PTY) LTD
01.2009 - 06.2011
- Manufacturing of Asphalt
- Plant Operating
- Repairing the mechanical and electrical equipment of the Asphalt plant
- Finding faults and making preventative maintenance
- Health and Safety Representative
- Project planning and financial management
- Monitor overall equipment efficiency losses and implement improvement
- Maintain and update engineering policies and procedures
- Handling job cards and daily, weekly, and monthly reports Grinding, Welding, Filing, Cutting, and Drilling
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
University of South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa03.2023
National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical - Mechanical Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa09.2013
High School Diploma -
Mpatleng Secondary School
Botshabelo, South Africa12.2003
Skills
- Effective Project Completion
- Supervising Technicians
- Safety Awareness
- Safety Protocols
- Project Management
- Project Drawings
- Subcontractor Relations
- Project Planning
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Staff Training
- Multi-Unit Operations Management
- Budget Administration
- Methodology Implementation
- Timely Project Completion
- Value Engineering
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Technical Project Management
- Performance Improvement
- Project Scope Analysis
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Project Development
- Certified Project Management professional
Certification
1. Certified Project management Professional (PMP)
2. South African Institute for Mechanical Engineers (SAIMECH)
3. ECSA: Candidate for Engineering Technology (In progress)
4. Government Certificate of Competency (GCC Factories): Waiting for exam results.
Hobbies
Playing chess and running.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Project Assistant
Product Development Technology Station
07.2012 - 12.2014
Trainee
Much Asphalt (PTY) LTD
01.2009 - 06.2011
Senior Technician
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
University of South Africa
National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical - Mechanical Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State
High School Diploma -
Mpatleng Secondary School
1. Certified Project management Professional (PMP)
2. South African Institute for Mechanical Engineers (SAIMECH)
3. ECSA: Candidate for Engineering Technology (In progress)
4. Government Certificate of Competency (GCC Factories): Waiting for exam results.
References
Prof. Mashinini (H.O.D Mechanical Engineering) mmashinini@uj.ac.za : 011 559 6652
Dr. Anghel (Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering) canghel@uj.ac.za : 011 559 6916
Mr. Bakaya (Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering) ebakaya@uj.ac.za : 011 559 6017
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