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FELLOWS

HERMANN BROSCHK __________________________________________________________________________ Qualifications/Professional: Completed a 4 year apprenticeship as an electrician. Obtained the National Diploma at the Witwatersrand Tech. During his employment with Brown Boveri now ABB, he completed the graduate examinations of the SAIEE B.Com degree. Experience/Positions held: Joined the Electricity Supply Commission and completed an engineering pupilage in their generation department. Completed pupilage offered a position by Brown Boveri, Two years he was delegated to Switzerland and Germany for specialist training on projects and products and specialized in High Voltage Switchgear. On his return to South Africa appointed project engineer. Involved in a number of large projects including Cahora Bassa, Ruacana interim hydro station, 400 & 275 kv substation equipment and protection and control, large diesel generator plant and industrial turbines. In 1975 he joined the AEG-Telefunken group as a department manager in the High Voltage Department and again spent time in Germany on a specialized course on GIS High Voltage Switchgear. Promoted to divisional Manager. Director of AEG Energy Control formally ANGCON Technologies, who locally designed and manufactured the first pre-payment meters in South Africa. Appointed Marketing Manager of the T&D Division when AEG & GEC Alstom merged. Currently a specialist consultant. SAIEE Participation: Fellow of SAIEE, Council member of SAIEE 13 years. Chairman of various committees which include Membership, Technology Leadership, Events, Publications/Journals and Marketing and Outreach, Chairman Bursary committee since 1991. 50 Year Member SAIEE 2011. General Information: Member to the International Council on Large Electrical Systems (CIGRE) and been the honorary treasurer and member of the executive committee since 1998-2011.

GEORGE DEBBO ________________________________________________________

Names & Surname: George Alfred Debbo Date of Birth: 1954/11/01

RSA Identity Number: 5411015020088

Professional Registration (ECSA &/or other): ECSA Reg. Number: 850024

Other Professional Affiliations: FSAIEE

Academic Qualifications and Year attained: BSc (Elec.Eng) – 1978, MSc (Elec.Eng) – 1984

Years Experience Post-qualification: 35 years

Professional Experience

I have over 40 years of experience within the telecommunications industry. Two-thirds of this was spent with Telkom South Africa, in which I served in a number of Senior Management and Executive positions. Major projects that I was responsible for managing included the provision of telecommunications infrastructure for the first democratic elections held in South

Africa in 1994, the provision of telecommunications infrastructure for the Rugby World Cup in 1995, and the management of the Million Line Project. I received the Telkom Managing Director’s Award for the work that I did on the provision of telecommunications infrastructure for the general election in August 1994.

In 1999 I joined the vendor community, first as Technical Director for Marconi South Africa, and in 2006 as Chief Technology Officer for the Major Accounts Business Unit within Ericsson Sub Saharan Africa. During this period I was involved in a number of major projects, including the roll out of ADSL technology in South Africa, and deploying the first fibre to the curb network in Africa.

Since June 2012, I have been involved with my own consultancy practice, which specializes in next generation transmission, fixed broadband access, mobile backhaul and WiFi Offload. I am also a sessional lecturer in the School of Electrical and Information Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand, presenting two post graduate courses.

Involvement in Professional Societies

I was co-opted to serve on Council for 2013/2014, and also served on both the Membership and Technology and Knowledge Leadership Committees during this period. I am a past Chairman of the Electronic and Software Section and previously served on Council during the 1996/97 period.

I am part of the team of Council members who are working closely with ECSA and the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), to address the skills requirement for the various Strategic Infrastructure Projects (SIPs) that form part of the Presidential Infrastructure Coordination Commission (PICC). I also represented the SAIEE at the Thought Leadership Forum which ECSA hosted in April 2013.

I am also currently leading the drive to get the Institute involved with the SIP 15 Group, who have the responsibility for enabling and coordinating the provision of broadband coverage in accordance with the requirements laid down within the National Development Plan (NDP) as well as the recently released Broadband Policy.

I was a judge for the National Student Competition, which was hosted by the University of Pretoria in November 2013.

Key Attributes/ Contributions offered by Nominee to Council

My main ambition is to contribute as a Council Member, and via the various Council Committees that I sit on, to increase the Institute’s involvement in the field of Telecommunications, and specifically to develop the Institute’s thought leadership capability in this area. It is my objective that the Institute in the future is in a strong position to make a meaningful and valuable contribution to the development of both policy pertaining to telecommunications in South Africa, as well as to the achievement of the targets laid down in such policy. The work that I have been involved with as a Council Member last year, which included meeting with the Convener of the SIP 15 Group and determining a role for the Institute in supporting this Group, is part of achieving this objective.

DRIES WOLMARANS __________________________________________________________

University: University of Witwatersrand, 1954-57, BSc. (Eng.)(Elec. Heavy Current) University of South Africa, MBL, 1975. University of Honorary Research Fellow GCC: Government Certificate of Competency, 1975. Pr.Eng.: Registered Professional Engineer in 1975.

SAIEE: Fellow and >50 year member Member of Council, 2013

Employment: Electricity Supply Commission, Witbank: 1957 to 1961 Council for Scientific and Industrial Research: 1961 to 1967 Electricity Supply Commission, Head Office: 1967 to 1970

SWA Water and Electricity Corporation, Windhoek: 1970 to 1979 Ash Brothers, Johannesburg, 1979 to 1982 Tettex Instruments SA Pty) Ltd/Xamax Electrical SA (Pty) Ltd: 1982 to date.

NOTE: The registered name of Tettex Instruments SA (Pty) Ltd was changed to Xamax Electrical SA (Pty) Ltd.

ICPADM ‘84: South African co-ordinator for International Conference on Properties and Application of Dielectric Materials (ICPADM), Brisbane, 1984

ISH ’09: Organising Committee for International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering (ISH), Cape Town, 2009

ICHVE ’10: Technical Committee for International Conference on High Voltage Engineering and Application (ICHVE), New Orleans, in 2010

IEEE PES: Organising Committee of IEEE PES, Power Africa Conference, Johannesburg, 2012

PUBLICATIONS:

Presented several papers locally including, but not limited to: South African Universities Power Engineering Conference. 2002

Authored and co-authored several papers internationally including: ICPADM 1991, Tokyo, Japan CIGRE 1992, Paris, France NETA: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Indianapolis, USA International Conference Power Transformers, Delhi, 2000 International Power Engineering Conference, Singapore. 2001 ICHVE, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2010

WILLIAM (BILL) BERGMAN (Lt.Col./MMM)

Qualifications/Professional: Professional Technologist (Engineering), ATC II, Registered electrical wireman. Experience/Positions held: Designation: Partner in the firm Bergman Fisher Associates, consulting engineers. Known as Bill, has over 50 years experience in the electrical industry of which 25 years was in the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) as Staff Officer Electrical Services, concerned with electrical installations throughout the Republic of SA for the SANDF. He also was involved in training newly graduated electrical engineers during their National Service. He has written a number of articles which were published. He was twice elected President of and was an Honory Fellow of the SA Institute of Electrical Technician Engineers (SAIETE) which has since been incorporated into the SAIEE. He is a Fellow of the SA Institute of Electrical Engineers. He is the holder of the Military Merit Medal (MMM) awarded to him by a State President’s warrant in 1994. On retiring from the SANDF he worked as a consultant and then in 2006 formed a partnership with Wayne Fisher MSAIEE. He has lectured at Wits University on Electrical Installations in Buildings. Bill was the recipient the SAIEE Engineer of the YEAR award in 2012 and has been a member of SAIEE Council for a number of years SAIEE Participation: Fellow of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers. Council member since 2008 SAIEE Engineer of the Year Award 2011. Member of various SAIEE Committee since 2007.

VIV COHEN

Names & Surname: Viv Cohen Date of Birth: 1934/04/14


Academic Qualifications and Year attained: BSc (Electrical Eng) 1957

Years Experience Post-qualification: 53 years at CBI/Fuchs Electrical Industries

Professional Experience Specialisation: Low Voltage Protection and Standardization

Key Experience: (Brief summary of most important work during career)

Original development of Earth Leakage protection circuit breakers. Design and development of Arc welding transformers. Design of Semi-conductor Power Rectifiers and Automatic Battery Charging equipment. Design and manufacture of small Distribution Transformers Chief Design Manager at Fuchs Electrical Industries – leading to Technical Director. Technical Manager at CBI Electric Technical Sales support at Fuchs Electrical and CBI Electrical. Numerous training courses for CPD accreditation mainly on Protection and Standardization Expert of Low Voltage Protection. Expert on Standardization (mainly Low Voltage Protection) Fuchs Electrical liaison to Westinghouse Electric and extensive travel to USA and many other Westinghouse companies in UK, Europe, Australia and South America.

The author of numerous technical papers as well as a book published by CBI and titled “Application guide for the protection of LV distribution systems”. Viv Cohen was also the designer and programmer of the original version of a computerised circuit breaker application software package known as (CBI)2. He holds several local and international patents and was the recipient of the 1980 Shell Design Award, the 1981 Telemecanique Design Award, the 2002 SABS Standards Development Award and the SAIEE 2009 “Engineer of the year” award as well as the Electrical Contractor’s Board “Testimonial of Service” award. He was widely acknowledged as the foremost authority on Low Voltage Circuit Protection in Southern Africa. Involvement in Professional Societies Contributions to Professional Associations, Societies and Councils:

Other Societies: EEAIE Industry delegate. EMASA Industry delegate. ECB (Electrical Contracting Board) IEC South African delegate from SABS on international IEC Standards including Technical Committees and all sub-committees and Working Groups of TC17, TC23, TC64 The longest term member of SANS 10142-1 Numerous SABS technical Working Groups, sub-committees and Technical Committees. Extensive International travel to IEC working groups and other committees over several decades.


Long standing SAIEE at SABS committees Long standing of SAIEE Council for approx 14 years. Former chairman of Power Section Long standing of Finance committee Long standing of SAIEE Membership committee Long standing of Technology Leadership & Knowledge committee Several CPD training courses for SAIEE

HENDRI GELDENHUYS (Dr)

General Information: Name: Hendrik Jacobus Geldenhuys Date of Birth: 1956/05/15


Academic Qualifications: B Ing (Electries) 1979, B Ing Honneurs 1982, M Ing 1986 UP, PhD WITS 1994

Years Experience Post-qualification: 34 years Professional Experience Hendri is currently employed by Eskom as Corporate Specialist in the Technology Division. He works across organisational boundaries on technical-business issues mostly related to the Distribution business of Eskom. This ranges from business processes and strategies for renewable energy integration, the evolution of smart grid especially with respect to engineering applications thereof, to hard technical issues such as insulation coordination design, MV system design, network safety issues and lightning protection. Cost effective technologies for electrification and off grid electrification solutions. Hendri focuses on technology innovation in this environment and most of his work involved the development of technologies and improving existing technologies.

Dr Geldenhuys started his career at the CSIR Institute for Electrical Engineering’s Electric Power group which did work on lighting phenomena as it affects engineering systems, lightning protection of power systems and high voltage air insulation issues.

His PhD is in the field of lightning protection of engineering systems.


Hendri currently serves and has served on numerous CIGRE, IEC and SANS committees. Current actives include IEC TC 14 Transformers (chair), SANS 10142-3 (Convener) and others. He is also involved with the Power Institute for Southern Africa. (PIESA)


Hendri currently serves as the vice chair of the Publications Committee of the SAIEE. Re-election to council will allow him to continue in progressing the publications work of the SAIEE.

PROFESSOR BODHASWAR TJ MAHARAJ – (SUNIL)

General Information: Names & Surname: BTJ (Sunil) MHARAJ Date of Birth: 1962/07/27

RSA Identity Number: 620727 5170 087

Professional Registration (ECSA &/or other): Pr.Eng Reg. Number: 20080195

Other Professional Affiliations: (i.e. FSAICE): FSAAE, MIEEE, FSAIEE

Academic Qualifications and Year attained: BScEng, MSc Eng, MSc Operational Telecoms, PhD (Electronic) in 2007.

Years Experience Post-qualification: 27 years (Industrial, Technikon and University) Professional Experience Specialisation:

• Wireless Communications Technology

• Broadband systems

• Signal processing Key Experience: Sunil Maharaj completed his BSc Eng. (Electronic) and then the MSc Eng (Electronic) at the University of Natal. He was the first person of color to win a prize for the best final year electronic engineering design project in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department at the University of Natal. In 1989, he then joined Electromagnetic Laboratory (EMLab) in Pretoria as a Microwave Design Engineer where he worked for almost 3 years. He then joined the then Transkei Technikon and was instrumental in establishing Electrical Engineering at the Techikon. In 1996, it was the first historically black Technikon in a homeland to get full ECSA accreditation for its National Diploma in Electrical Engineering programme.

In 2000, Sunil joined the University of Pretoria’s Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering. There he completed his PhD in the area of MIMO broadband wireless systems channel modeling. He developed in 2001, in conjunction with Motorola SA, the first of its kind, the Certificate Course in Wireless Telephony (CCWT), and also lectured undergraduate and postgraduate students. In 2005 he was instrumental in establishing the Sentech Chair in Broadband Wireless Multimedia Communications at the University of Pretoria. He has supervised and mentored many students from Honours, Masters, PhD to PostDoctoral level.

Since May 2011, Sunil has been the Head of Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering at the University of Pretoria and has served on various national and international technical committees related to the ICT arena. Involvement in Professional Societies

Contributions to Professional Associations, Societies and Councils:

• Member of SAIEE Council as Senior Member since 2012

• IEEE SA: Communications and Signal Processing Chapter Chair since 2009

• Fellow of South African Academy of Engineering

• Conference Operations Chair for IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC). Largest Communications Conference in the world to be held for the first time in Africa in 2010.

• Nominated to serve on the Department of Communications, National Broadband Council (NBC)


• My contribution would be to increase the ICT activity within the SAIEE as ICT is pervasive in all facets of Electrical Engineering

• Through the SAIEE I would work to enhance the visibility of career choices in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering and increase the participation of Women.

• As Chapter Chair, I was instrumental in building the IEEE SA Section Communications and Signal Processing Chapter to be the largest in terms of membership within the IEEE SA Section. I bring this experience.

• I have the privilege of working in industry, training technicians, technologists and engineers; hence having the unique experience across the broad spectrum of Electrical Engineering.

• I would work to increase the joint ICT activities of the IEEE SA and SAIEE so that we live the MOU between the SAIEE and IEEE SA.

PROFESSOR JAN A DE KOCK (Pr. Eng, Ph.D., M. Eng., B. Eng, FSAIEE, MIEEE)

Jan de Kock received his B Eng, M Eng and PhD in electrical engineering from Stellenbosch University. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the South Africa. In 2001 he was appointed Professor in Electrical Engineering at North-West University. He is currently the director of the School of Electrical Engineering and has previously acted as dean for 14 months. He has taught power electronics, electrical machines and final year project to undergraduate students, and advanced protection and power system dynamics courses to postgraduate students. He has academic interests in electrical machines, power system dynamics, protection systems and high voltage engineering. He has published articles in scientific journals and prepared technical papers for local and international conferences. He was also a co-author of a book. A number masters students are currently completing their studies under his supervision and 13 engineers have received postgraduate qualifications under his guidance. He has also acted as reviewer of articles in local and international journals and as external examiner and moderator for other universities. Dr de Kock's professional training and experience encompasses the spectrum of electric power system technologies. He has been a project manager and / or technical contributor to a variety of analytical consulting, teaching, hardware, and software projects. His expertise in analysis of power systems includes steady state, dynamic and transient simulations and quality of supply investigations. He has developed or applied hardware and software models for a wide variety of power system equipment. He is also the holder of an international patent for a new pole-slip function to protect electrical generators from pole slipping by detecting pole-slipping before is actually occurs. Dr de Kock has been involved in the design, commissioning, and performance assessment of more than 30 generators and synchronous machines ranging from 1 MW to 60 MW, large medium voltage switchgear projects and protections systems. He often also involved in failure investigations on large power installations ranging from switchgear (up to 132 kV), to transformers (up to 750 MVA), to motors (up to 56 MW), overhead lines and power cables (up to 132 kV) for industrial clients and insurance companies. Previously Dr de Kock worked for Sasol for 4 years and for NETGroup for 6 years. He is also the managing director of Boston Consulting Service for 14 years. Dr de Kock has been an instructor and developer of a number of courses including power system design, protection, dynamics and generator performance. He has presented these courses in seven countries. Prof de Kock is a member of IEEE and a fellow of the SAIEE. He is actively involved in the SAIEE rotating machines working group for the past 14 years and was a member of the IEEE rotating machines committee for 3 years. In 2012 he was elected as a fellow of the SAIEE.

DEREK WOODBURN

General Information: Name: Derek Ronald Woodburn Date of Birth: 8 June 1938

RSA ID No: 380608 5027 08 1

Professional registration: ECSA No. 690324

Academic Qualifications:

National Senior Certificate 1955 National Diploma in Engineering 1960 BSc(eng) University of Natal 1964. Years of post qualification experience: 50 Government Certificate of Competency (Factories) No. 119, 1968-05-16

Professional Experience Iscor Steel Works Pretoria, Apprentice Millwright 1956 - 1958 South African Airways, Assistant Engineer 1963 - 1967 Samuel Osborn, Project Sales Engineer 1967 - 1968 Haggie Rand, Maintenance Engineer 1969 - 1970 Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa, Electrical Engineer 1970 - 1973 Standard Telephones & Cables (SA), Project Manager (Wholesale) 1973 - 1975 Mitchell Cotts Engineering, Divisional Manager 1976 - 1978 Atlas Aircraft Corporation of SA, Head of Combat Aircraft Programmes - Technical 1978 - 1982 Bonar Long NTC (SA), Plant Test & Maintenance Manager and Responsible Person i.t.o. Factories Act 1982 - 1985 Sigmaform (SA), Projects Engineer 1985 - 1986 Hendlers, Technical Manager 1986 - 1988 Thomson and van Eck Incorporated, Senior Electrical Engineer 1988 - 1990 Ove Arup Incorporated. Head Mechanical & Electrical (Industrial Division) 1990 - 1992 Consulting Electrical Engineer (4 months) 1992 - 1992 Randburg Town Council : Assistant Town Electrical Engineer (Test) 1992 - 1996 Incorporated into Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan Electricity : Manager Supply Development, Nov. 1996 Acting Manager System Operations April 1997 Various post-retirement positions Involvement in Professional Societies AMIEE (London) 1967 MSAIEE 1970 FEASA 1974 FSAIEE 1977 Member of SAIEE committees and Council 1997 through 2014 I was a member of an SABS specification committee on TV Antennas I have been an active contributing member of the SAIEE committees of the Power Section; Education and Training; Technical Committee; Membership and Publications. I am Honorary Editor of WattNow, the Journal of the SAIEE. I have presented technical papers to SAFUES, SAIEE and the AMEU I have published over twelve papers and articles, and contribute to WattNow I was President of the Engineers Toastmasters Club of Johannesburg I have completed fifteen open water swims, including four Midmar’s, and an ocean mile I keep fit, played tennis most of my life, and swim a kilometer almost every day I am an active Elder in the Presbyterian Church, and have been Session Clerk and a Commissioner to Presbytery and General Assembly I am passionate about helping people to improve their reading skills, and have presented free Speed Reading Courses over the past four years to almost 200 participants. I enjoy traveling, and have explored over 34 countries over many years and am a museum fanatic I am fluent in English and Afrikaans, and speak a little French and Sotho I have been a member of the ECSA interview panels for candidates

MEMBERS

WAYNE FISHER __________________________________________________________________________ General Information: Wayne Fisher Date of Birth: 19600309 RSA Identity Number: 6003095162002 Professional Registration (ECSA &/or other): Reg. Number: Other Professional Affiliations: (M.SAIEE, AM.CMVPSA, M.SAEE, AM. SANEA) Academic Qualifications and Year attained: NTC3 (1982) Years Experience Post-qualification: 16 YEARS Professional Experience Specialisation: Design, tender, adjudication, coordination, and site coordination of low voltage electrical installation to the commercial industry Key Experience: Posted to Dubai UAE as in house Electrical Consultant for Ster Kinekor. Setting up new consultancy for Rawlins Wales & Partners in Dubai and securing one of the most high profile shopping centre at the time in Jumairah for the family of the Ruler of Dubai. Latest high light is joining up with Bill Bergman and forming Bergman Fisher Associates. Involvement in Professional Societies Other Societies: Serving on the various committees and Council for the SAIEE, and attending the meetings and events of all the other voluntary associations whenever possible. Key Attributes/ Contributions offered by Nominee to Council (i.e. Why you should be appointed) Firstly I consider this nomination a honor and privilege. To be grouped with this vast amount of knowledge and experience is a great benefit to me. I believe that I can add positive input and I am always ready to serve the Institute and Council in any way required.

NICHOLAS WEST

General Information: Names & Surname: Nicholas John West Date of Birth: 1981/04/29


Professional Registration (ECSA &/or other): N/A Reg. Number: N/A

Other Professional Affiliations: (i.e. FSAICE) MSAIEE, Cigré (WG D1.44)

Academic Qualifications and Year attained: BSc(Eng)Elec (2003) University of the Witwatersrand MSc Eng (Eletrical) (2005) University of the Witwatersrand PhD (2009) University of the Witwatersrand Years Experience Post-qualification: 11

Professional Experience Specialisation: High Voltage Engineering Key Experience: Currently I am a lecturer and researched at the School of Electrical and Information Engineering of the University of the Witwatersrand. Since graduating with my BSc in Electrical Engineering, I have been involved within the School of Electrical and Information Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand. During this time, I completed my MSc and PhD degrees. My postgraduate research involved investigating the effects of tightly focused and high-powered laser beams on air breakdown of spark gaps. As a lecturer I have taught and coordinated a number of courses ranging from undergraduate to postgraduate level As a member of staff at the School of Electrical and Information Engineering from 2003 onwards I was involved in a number of consulting projects for various clients under the supervision of my mentor, Prof. Ian Jandrell. These projects ranged from laboratory testing of surge arrestors and insulators to design projects. From 2006 I was placed in charge of the operation and running of the high voltage laboratory. I was responsible for maintenance of equipment and the scheduling of operations and experiments within the laboratory. I have also been involved through Wits University, the SAIEE and the Bergville Community Builders in various educational activities and programmes (teaching, career’s days, National Science Week) held in the Bergville community. Involvement in Professional Societies Contributions to Professional Associations, Societies and Councils:

(Local & International)

I have been a student member of the SAIEE since 2003 and a member of the SAIEE since 2006 and I am also involved in the Power Section committee. In 2010, I joined Cigré and became a member of working group WG C4.303 and I was a contributing author in the brochure ‘Outdoor Insulation in Polluted Conditions: Guidelines for Selection and Dimensioning Part 2: The DC Case’ which was published in December 2012. I am currently acting as secretary of the Cigré working group WG D1.44.

Other Societies: N/A


(i.e. Why you should be appointed)

I am passionate about my profession and I believe that being a member of council will provide me with the opportunity to develop further as a young engineer. I hope to be able to help make a contribution by attending committee meetings and being an active member of the institute. Through networking, I hope to meet and interact with other engineers and professionals in the field. I am passionate about teaching and learning, and I enjoy being able to put back into the community by being involved in educational programmes.

GARY VENTER

General Information:

Names & Surname: Gary Venter Date of Birth: 1968/08/05 RSA Identity Number: 6808055468086

Professional Registration (ECSA &/or other) Reg. Number: ECSA 200430078

SAIEE 9695

Academic Qualifications and Year attained: T4 NHD Electrical Eng H/C & MSc MOTI Years’ Experience Post-qualification: 20 years for NHD and 3 years since MSc


January 2013 to Present

MAIN DUTIES

March 2010 to December 2012 MAIN DUTIES

:

:

Powertech - GM: Business Development Renewables

• To identify, market, specify, sell and capture Powertech product business opportunities that arise from renewable energy generation projects.

Branch Manager – Western Cape Region

• Achieve sales and admin budgets for the branch as per

the MSD strategic plan.

• Market share of Top 10/20 customers.

• Customer care and retention.

• Cost management.

• Inventory management

• Human capital development

• Be responsible for the daily function of the branch which

includes the management and supervision of all the staff

in their duties and the control of stock.

• Collect market information and intelligence in order to

assist with the formation of sales strategies for the region.

• Prepare and submit relevant reports i.e. monthly sales

forecasts, management reports etc.

• Prepare, submit and manage annual expense

Sales/Admin budgets and forecasts.

August 2007 to February 2010 : Aberdare Cables - Promotion to Business Development / Market Intelligence Manager

MAIN DUTIES • Maintain duties as per Capital Projects Manager

• Develop and maintain a major capital projects schedule

identifying capital projects throughout the country in

different market sectors

February 2007 – July 2007 : Aberdare Cables – Capital Projects Manager

MAIN DUTIES • Identify and capture business opportunities that arise out

of Capital investments in all Market sectors

o Energy

o Infrastructure & Mining

o Building

o Industry

March 2005 – February 2007 : Aberdare Cables - Export Manager Africa

MAIN DUTIES : • Responsible for cable sales in East, West & Central Africa

• Identify new markets & growth areas in Africa

• Establish agencies and business strategies in relevant

Countries

May 2002 – February 2005 : Aberdare Cables – Project Manager (Anglo Platinum

Account) R 100 Million MAIN DUTIES : • Liaise with Amplats project/procurement team and

consulting engineers on design, technical specifications

and technical queries on electrical power cables

June 2001 – March 2002 : Drake & Scull (SA) (Pty) Ltd

MAIN DUTIES : • Contracting to Drake & Scull

Perform Risk analysis and strategic reviews on properties

June 1999 – May 2001 : Drake & Scull (SA) (Pty) Ltd

MAIN DUTIES June 2000 – May 2001 Maintenance Manager at the Holiday Inn (Waterfront) in Cape Town

• Manage contracts with various suppliers in respect of, air-

conditioning, fire equipment, plumbing, access control and

landscape.

June 1999 – April 2001 Technical Manager of the Old Mutual Property Portfolio

• Management of corporate properties

March 1997 – May 1999 : Electrical Reticulation Co (ERC)

MAIN DUTIES Electrical Project Engineer (Ratanga Junction Theme Park & building refurbishments/upgrades in Cape Town)

April 1996 – February 1997 Traveled through Europe

October 1994 – March 1996 3M South Africa (Pty) Ltd

MAIN DUTIES • Responsible for the sales of Electrical products &

accessories in the Western Cape


I have been a member of ECSA since 23rd March 2004 and a member of the SAIEE since 13th October 2003.


One of my biggest strengths is interpersonal skills, primarily with customers and also with fellow employees, which I feel stems from my strong technical skill and previous working experience. I am presently registering with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Technologist. I am an honest and dedicated individual and these qualities emerged early on during my primary school days, forming a solid and sound foundation, which I have practised throughout my life. I have always been passionate and motivated in my approach to school,

sport, my work and career, and have always been complimented and commended as a result thereof. I feel that I have good leadership qualities and command respect, as well as practising these qualities and values towards my peers and colleagues. I believe in good communication and therefore feel that I am approachable and keep all channels of communication open at all times (including upward communication).

RAMAESELA PRUDENCE MADIBA

General Information: Names & Surname: Ramaesela Prudence Madiba Date of Birth: 1977/10/29

RSA Identity Number: 7710290317087 Professional Registration (ECSA &/or other): Pr. Eng Reg. Number:20070069 Academic Qualifications and Year attained: BSc Electronic Engineering (UKZN) - 2001, PGD Business Management (UKZN) - 2004, GDE Industrial Engineering (WITS) - 2007, Masters in Engineering Management (UP)-2013



• Led the review of the Eskom Transmission Substation Automation Strategy with KEMA in 2005 (seconded to KEMA- Nederland for three months)

• Providing training and support to transmission grids on substation control systems (2006-8)

• Lead Discipline Engineer in the rollout of the new Tele-control infrastructure for the whole of Eskom Transmission Grids in 2007

• Led the Transmission technology team in the initiative to have long-term secondary plant contracts strategy approved( 10 years contract strategy) -2010

• Member of the development team for Eskom metering Strategy in 2011-12

• Member of the team developing the secondary plant technology strategy in 2011-12

• Chairman of the Tele-control Steering Committee for Technology in Eskom Power delivery Unit (2011-2012)

• Member of the Board of the Steering committee of Technology(SCOT) in Eskom Group Technology – Current

• Creating awareness of technology governance processes by SCOT across the technology and Generation Plant – Current

• Technical negotiations on contracts with suppliers – 2008 to date

• Technical manager in both technology management and Operation environment: o Control and Instrumentation Engineering Manager - Hendrina Power Station(2006-

2008) o Metering, Tele-control and DC Technology & Support Manager (2008-2012) o Senior Manager: Electrical & Control and Instrumentation (2012 to date)

3. Involvement in Professional Societies



Mentorship and coaching to Electrical engineers, Reviewing of Standards and program of work directly or indirectly through organizations affiliated with Eskom e.g. Contributing to the B5 Cigre RAG Member of the SAIEE Power and Energy Committee.

Other Societies: Member of the Cigre B5 RAG, nominated for ECSA PAC (submitted for the

March 2014 Council Meeting)

4. Key Attributes/ Contributions offered by Nominee to Council

As a woman in senior technical position, I believe in the development and advancement of the electrical profession and growing the engineering skills base in South Africa, particularly in motivating and attracting woman into engineering fields. I am a determined, self-driven and goal drive individual. I also have the ability to work with diverse people on a wide range of issues. I participate in Cigre structures for reviewing of technical work of national and international interest. As a professional engineer, I would like to contribute to the solving current skills shortages and emerging challenges within the Electrical Engineering field. I mentor and coach engineer at different level. I have presented and published my master’s thesis at the Paper presented at the PICMET 13 (Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology) Conference. I am interested in publishing more papers, thus adding to the body of knowledge. I am passionate about technical governance and support structures for the development, maintenance and management of technology.

HOLOVISA AMELIA MTSHALI


Names & Surname: Amelia Mtshali Date of Birth: 1977/04/01

RSA Identity Number: 7704010374080 Professional Registration (ECSA): Professional Technologist Reg. Number: 200770046

Other Professional Affiliations: MSAIEE

Academic Qualifications and Year attained: National Diploma (2000) & B-Tech (2003) electrical engineering Years’ Experience Post-qualification:14 years

Professional Experience Specialization: I am a chief technologist in Protection, Telecommunications Measurements and Control Department and my key functional outputs are as follows:

• Develop secondary plant technology vision, strategy and direction.

• Develop and approve secondary plant philosophies, technical standards and procedures

• Produce and integrate complex engineering solutions and designs for asset creation

• Plan and control secondary plant research into new technologies

• Present papers National and International technical forums

• Manages and conduct complex product equipment and change impact evaluations.

• Provide complex technical consulting and investigation service to customers

• Provide professional technical leadership to young professionals. I am also currently acting middle manager for Metering, DC and Security Technologies and I am accountable to provide operational and strategic leadership that will ensure the effective compilation and implementation PTMC strategies for:

• Manage Long term technology plan and Technical direction

• Provide Design & Application engineering solutions:

• Technical support functions:

• Resource management:

Key Experience: I have been heavily involved in Technology planning and Management for secondary plant equipment, specifications and enquiry documentation preparation, tender adjudication and tenders report presentation to divisional tender committees. I am mostly responsible and accountable for Shunt capacitor bank secondary plant designs and support of the series capacitor banks and static vars compensators (SVC’s) Involvement in Professional Societies


I am a member of the following:

• ECSA (Professional engineering technologist),

• M6+ for SAIEE and Power Section Committee

• Cigre Workgroup B5-49: Protection and automation of shunt capacitor. I was a group leader for shunt capacitor and filter bank protection application.

• Chaired a 2013 Cigre Regional Conference session in Cape Town.

• Led the Eskom organizing team for the 8th Eskom Protection Workshop in 2013 which took place at the Eskom Convention Centre.

Other Societies:None



Being a council member, I will facilitate new and innovative strategies together with the Power Section team to assist in the rollout plan for reach out programs that will clearly symbolizes the SAIEE’s objectives to young professionals. I will provide technical leadership by mentoring and coaching junior and senior professionals and bring awareness on the importance and benefits for joining the SAIEE organization. I will facilitate clear programs to effectively promote exceptional skills and knowledge transfer in engineering utilities. Alternatives will be investigated to ensure that SAIEE boundaries are stretched to reach every individual that will benefit from the organization.

MLULEKI CYRIL HLATSHWAYO


Names & Surname: Mluleki Hlatshwayo Date of Birth: 1986/05/06

RSA Identity Number: 860506 5417 08 9 Professional Registration (ECSA &/or other): Professional Engineer Reg. Number: 20130086

Other Professional Affiliations: (i.e. FSAICE)

Member of IEEE Member of SAIMC Academic Qualifications and Year attained: Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MScEng), (with distinction): 02-2013 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BScEng) : 12-2008 Years Experience Post-qualification:

I have 5 years of experience from Powertech transformers in different roles, current being Development and Support Manager, from November 2013.

2. Professional Experience (summarized and not to exceed 200 words) Specialisation: (1) management of research and development (R&D) and technology

(2) Design, diagnostics and research and development of power transformers

Key Experience: (Brief summary of most important work during career)

Provide oversight on transformer development and research projects-electrical.

Preside over the execution and management of externally funded projects, which

included tracking of expenditure and progress.

Coordinate the collaboration of the company with external institutions such as

universities and consulting companies.

Review and approve research reports, technical instructions and research proposals.

Prepare and plan the development team training needs.

Collate the team budget requirements for the following financial (CAPEX,

consumables and training needs).

Mentor and motivate young Engineers.

Conduct performance appraisals.

Prepare monthly management reports for the Senior Manager.

Coordinate and act as a custodian for the SAIEE approved “Transformer

Manufacturing Training” offered to Customers, departmental contribution.

Conduct design reviews of intricate transformer designs.

Perform investigations and diagnoses of test failures.

Conduct research for development work of leakage flux problems in power

transformers.




IEEE Gold Northern region (Industry Relations Chair) November 2012 to June 2013: I was responsible for building relationships with the industry on the humanitarian project that was executed by the Society.



The objective is to help shape the future of the industry, in part playing an active role

in developing programmes that are aimed at advancing the electrical engineering and

related science activities. I pledge to commit in the execution of work of the council,

which may include many administrative and leadership tasks. I bring youthful

experience that is in line with the technological developments of the industry and

society. This to me is an opportunity to give back to the society. It will thus further

contribute to my continuing development and equip me with a broader understanding

of problems within the engineering community.

THAVENESEN GOVENDER

General Information: Names & Surname: Thavenesen Govender

Date of Birth: 1982/01/23

RSA Identity Number: 8201235047087 Professional Registration (ECSA &/or other): Pr Eng – ECSA Reg. Number: 20120342

Other Professional Affiliations: MSAIEE, MIET

Academic Qualifications and Year attained:

BSc(Eng)Electrical (Witwatersrand)- 2004 MSc(Eng)Electrical (Witwatersrand)- 2011



Specialisation: High Voltage Engineering Key Experience:

Between 2005 and 2010 I held the posts of Research Fellow and Lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand where I undertook applied research, contract research and teaching in the field of high voltage engineering. I joined Eskom in 2010 as a Senior Engineer in the Research, Test and Development business unit focusing on insulation research and transmission line performance improvement. As of April 2013 I hold the post of Chief Engineer- Insulation in the HV Plant Engineering Department in Eskom. My current responsibilities covers the areas of air insulation and insulation coordination within the department and includes the development of technical documentation and equipment standards; insulation assessments and failure investigations; as well as providing support to Operating Units, Research Activities, Group Commercial and Projects. In addition to the above, I was a member of the local organising committees for two international conferences, IEEE PowerAfrica 2007 and the International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering 2009, as well as the local South African Universities Power Engineering Conference in 2010. I have also performed the duties of external examiner for final year and postgraduate engineering courses at the University and of the Witwatersrand and the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Involvement in Professional Societies Contributions to Professional Associations, Societies and Councils:


During 2012 and 2013 I was a council member in the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers where I participated in the Marketing, Membership and Professional Development sub-committees.



If successful, I offer the following skills/attributes to my duties at council:

• High level of enthusiasm and motivation for the development of the engineering profession and engineering education in South Africa.

• Passion for high voltage engineering and product/performance advancement.

• Benefit of my experience and relationships at academia and industry.

• Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills.

• Strong desire to contribute to the success of council and subcommittee functions.

MFANASIBILI STANLEY NKONYANE

General Information: Names & Surname: Mfanasibili Stanley Nkonyane

Date of Birth: 1978/06/02


Professional Registration (ECSA &/or other):Prof Tech Reg. Number: 201170219 Member of the ECSA Technologist Registration committee

Other Professional Affiliations: MIEEE

Academic Qualifications and Year attained: N.D 2003 &B-Tech Elect Eng (HC) 2007

Years Experience Post-qualification: 6 years Professional Experience

Specialisation: ABB drilling drives system Key Experience: I have worked as a senior commissioning engineer in Samsung Heavy Industry (SHI) shipyard in South Korea commissioning the ABB drilling drives system. I have an extensive training in Singapore in connection with the ABB drilling drives system which consist of liquid cooled multi-drives system (ACS800) and the ABB AC800M PLC. I have been involved in project upgrades on the drilling drives system in countries like Nigeria, Tanzania and Turkey. Involvement in Professional Societies (75 words) Contributions to Professional Associations, Societies and Councils: Member of the ECSA Technologist Registration committee

Other Societies: Reviewer for EPE Journal


I have gained valuable experience and knowledge working in countries like South Korea and Singapore, and working with other experts from around the globe. I have been involved on projects, upgrades and maintenance and I’m always willing to learn and upgrade myself, so

serving in the Council will empower me to continue to serve well in the electrical field and engineering in general. I’m always willing to volunteer and serve for the good of my country.

KIERON WILLIAM DAVID LEEBURN _______________________________________________________

General Information: Names & Surname: Kieron William David Leeburn Date of Birth: 1961/03/25


Professional Registration (ECSA &/or other): Reg. Number: ECSA 20070249

Other Professional Affiliations:

Academic Qualifications and Year attained: BSc Engineering (Elec) 1984

Years Experience Post-qualification: 29 years Professional Experience Specialisation: Electric Cable Engineering. Key Experience: (Brief summary of most important work during career)

Design of electric cables and their application for 28 years. Design of cable making machinery ( eg payoff systems: Filler applicator) Mentoring young engineers in the application of their theoretical knowledge to electric cables. Investigation into root cause of cable failures. Managed SHEQ and Test Departments for a number of years. Active participation in National and International committees on the writing and amendment of standards. Keeping abreast if international electric cable trends by participating in Cigre as a working group member or convener. Involvement in Professional Societies Contributions to Professional Associations, Societies and Councils:


SAIEE PES (Power Engineering Section) AECMSA (Assoc of Electric Cable Manufacturers of SA): Held position of chairman of the Technical Subcommittee for a few two year terms over the last 20 years. SABS TC 66 (Electric Cables) IEC TC 20 WG 16 (HV Cables) Cigre SC B1 (electric Cables): Other Societies: Member of Meccano Club of South Africa



At 53 years of age I bring not just engineering but committee experience as well. I occasionally play devil’s advocate and express viewpoints which others are often too

reserved to voice. I strive for consensus rather than majority vote. As a member of the Power Engineering Section of the SAIEE, I am somewhat already familiar with the Council activities.

DANIEL SIBUSISO THABANI MTHIYANE

General Information: Names & Surname: Daniel S. T. Mthiyane Date of Birth: 1969/11/26

RSA Identity Number: 691126 5356 08 1


Other Professional Affiliations: SAIEE Reg. Number: 6367

IoDSA Reg. 47413

Academic Qualifications and Year attained: MBA, May 2014 BEng (Hon) Mech, 2005 BSc Eng Electrical, 1998 NDipl Electronic, 1994

Years Experience Post-qualification: 20 years accumulative. Professional Experience Specialization: High Voltage Engineering, Telecommunications, Aviation management, Project Management, Cybersecurity. Key Experience: (Brief summary of most important work during career)

• Headed the NERSA investigation team to the 2005 Cape Town power outages.

• Was appointed by Minister of Transport to serve on the Air Services Licensing Council as the engineering and technical expect. I resigned on appointment as CEO of ATNS.



Chairman of the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) for Africa Regions as well as well as member of the global Executive Committee



I am a well experienced leader who has background in a number of key engineering areas such as electrical, electronic, mechanical and aviation. I bring in a unique global experience in heading a global company as well as being head of a global association. I will bring in the rare aviation take to the South African engineering chapter. I have been recently studying cybersecurity which is an area I believe is the next frontier for communication engineers.

EVIAS KUFA

General Information: Names & Surname: Evias Kufa Date of Birth: 1969/04/03



Other Professional Affiliations: MSAIEE

Academic Qualifications and Year attained: BSc(Hons) Electrical Engineering-1992 Program in Business Leadership -2001 Project Management Professional-2008 Masters in Business Leadership-2009 GCC(Factories)-2010 Years Experience Post-qualification: 20 Yrs Professional Experience Specialisation: Consultancy, maintenance and project management. Key Experience: Twenty years experience in engineering projects design and execution, engineering operations management and staff development spanning the following industries: consultancy firms, power stations, mining and factories. Work included training and coaching of artisans, technicians and engineers as mentor or supervisor in Project Management, maintenance management, operations management, business management and human resources management. In the mining sector the scope covered legal appointment as the responsible engineer for underground nickel mines and refinery in charge of both underground and surface mechanical and electrical equipment safe and optimal operations and management of the necessary replacement and upgrade through capital projects execution. In the consultancy field the work design of building services electrical reticulation systems, beverages manufacturing plants, cold-rooms, smart electricity meters, power station racking and cabling in private and public sectors and following through the entire project management process up to hand-over and close-out. During this period I held various titles namely Resident Engineer, Engineering Manager, project Engineer and Lead Engineer and in all cases staff development and mentoring staff and seeking ways to improve provision of cutting edge electrical engineering services was the goal. Involvement in Professional Societies Local: Active member of SAIEE and professionally registered with ECSA.

International: Official recognition by Engineers Australia as eligible for professional registration in Australia.

Other Societies: Member of Board of Elders of a church organization for six years.


The nominee’s vast experience in project and general leadership will be able to assist council in identifying ways of assisting practicing electrical engineers acquire project management and leadership skills. Apart from this, the nominee’s experience in developing engineering technicians and professionals will be able to assist council in improving awareness to upcoming youngsters to understand the prerequisites to study electrical engineering, the impact of this profession on society’s social and economic development. The nominee will also be able to contribute to ECSA through the SAIEE the changes that may be required in the engineering curricula and postgraduate development programs for aspiring engineers.

NHLANHLA MAPHALALA

Nhlanhla Maphalala epitomises a new generation of leaders in South Africa. Intelligent, ethical, successful, driven and compassionate, his reputation as one of the engineering industry’s most innovative young entrepreneurs has solid foundations in more than a decade of experience in the demanding petrochemical and nuclear technology industries. As a respected, ambitious and highly qualified electrical engineer, he has worked his way across a number of multinational companies, gaining invaluable experience and interdisciplinary skills that include strategic and project management, financial management, marketing, and asset and technology management. Seeing each role as an opportunity to learn and excel, Nhlanhla’s particular expertise has been developed and tested in a range of environments, where he has held several strategic management positions. Not only has each position strengthened his leadership skills, Nhlanhla has also developed finely honed diplomatic, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. These have evolved through continuous interfacing with suppliers, contractors and international companies. In particular, managing a complex multi-disciplinary R500 million waste recycling project during his time at Sasol provided unparalleled opportunities for professional growth; which in turn enabled him to go on to play a key leadership and managerial role in the development of new nuclear technologies while working for PBMR. As testament to his professional and interpersonal abilities, Nhlanhla received international exposure early on in his career. Sasol sent him to Brazil and New York where, as the youngest senior engineering ambassador, he took the complex factory testing in his stride, exceeding the company’s expectations at all levels. He played a similar role at PBMR, when he travelled on fact finding missions in Germany, China, South Korea, Vienna, the United States of America and many other countries, interfacing with multinationals and managing complex, multi-stakeholder international collaborations. This global experience has enabled him to fearlessly tackle his recent role as vice-president of Strategic Accounts at ABB, where he worked with companies in over 100 countries. During his time with ABB he also developed into a passionate supporter of South African localisation; a passion that in part inspired him to start his own business called ISIVUVU Technical Solutions where he provides consulting services in engineering, strategy and business optimisation in South Africa. Realising that personal and profession growth entail more than just material successes; Nhlanhla remains well-grounded and grateful for his opportunities. That’s why in 2003 he founded a non-profit organisation called Bergville Community Builders, which serves 32 high schools in the Bergville and surrounding areas. The organisation helps grade 9, 10, 11 and 12 learners by broadening their horizons and enhancing their ability to make informed choices about their tertiary career options, including how to access tertiary funding. This commitment to helping young people realise their potential is complemented by Nhlanhla’s interest in employment equity, continuous learning and development and the people that are the heart of any successful organisation. He has played an active role in public life; from his student days; right through his period as lead engineer on various projects, mentoring young engineers and participating on number of professional platforms.

Being as committed to innovation as he is to excellence, Nhlanhla is inspired by South Africa’s engineering capabilities. Through ISIVUVU Technical Solutions, he is excited to be part of an industry that is waking up to its true potential. A desire to fully utilize his skills and experience to drive development through technology remains his fundamental goal.

SILAS MOLOKO

Technology Integrated Solutions (TIS) Powertech General Manager - Energy 01/08/08 To 2013 Brief descriptions of work done and responsibilities Energy: - Responsible for R120m turnover. - Product range development strategy. Representing Powertech on various national bodies i.e. SAIEE (Power Section), SABS & NRS - Customer relations. - Managing sales team and supporting functions including technical department. - Financial management of the division. - Technical support – Overhead line Technology Integrated Solutions (TIS) Powertech Product Manager for Overhead Lines 01/02/08 - 31/07/08 Energy: - Product Roadmap - Technical support - Product technical approvals - Tenders - Product Development - Work Instructions - Sales - Training sales team on products Projects: - Network Development Plan (Piet Retief) - Transmission Line (765kV) tender ESKOM Senior Engineer 01/02/07 - 31/01/08 Generation: Division Client Management - New power station projects (Medupi & Bravo) contributed to the user requirements specification - Contributed to compilation of works information for refurbishment projects - Compiled the IT/IM user requirement for the new power stations - Member of configuration management (document management) workgroup - Mentored Engineers in Training Developmental courses: - Power Station Systems (Generators, Turbines, Boilers, Coal System, Ash systems, Power Station Reticulation, Environmental management) - Management development courses (Project Management, Self Management, Contract Management, Communication and Quality Management)

ESKOM Engineer 01/03/04 - 31/01/07 Distribution Technology - Serve as a member of the Distribution Insulators Workgroup - Technology research, investigations and development - Compile equipment & systems standards and specification - Technical Evaluation of tenders - Provide specialist support to Eskom Distribution Regions Developmental courses: - Vision E – Eskom Management and Leadership Course - Innovation Management – DaVici Institute in collaboration with Eskom - General – Ethics, PFMA, Fire fighting & safety ESKOM EIT 01/03/03 - 29/02/04 Central Region: - Protection: work exposure to power systems protection - Field Services (Cables): work exposure to

Professional bodies and sociaties Member of south african institude of electrical engineers (saiee) Chairman of the power section of the saiee. Registered professional engineer (pr. Eng.) Awards Protec student of the year Jet nteo student of the year Final year electrical engineering best project poster 2002

GAVIN STRELEC

ESKOM RESEARCH TEST AND DEVELOPMENT AS CHIEF ENGINEER 1. Registered for MSc at WITS university full research into Lightning Protection for

HVDC Transmission Lines 2. Chairman of NRS Industry workgroup to develop standard for copper theft mitigation.

Investigation into mitigation of copper theft in substations considering the following: Life cycle cost, corrosion, power frequency ratings, surge impedance safety aspects, practicality of installation

3. HV Switchgear - Leading investigation into new technology for substation switchgear to compact

4. Research into HVAC Transmission line design, including compact structures, multicircuit structures

ESKOM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION RESOURCE CENTRE AS CHIEF ENGINEER

Responsible for the following products as subject matter expert 1. All substation insulation products up to 765kV 2. MV and HV Line insulators up to 132kV 3. Fibre optic systems for OH lines 4. Current transformers and Inductive Voltage transformers up to 132kV 5. Mobile substations up to 40MVA, 132kV

Acting as consultant to Distribution and Transmission Engineering on the following areas: 1. Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and Mixed Technology Switchgear (MTS) and

switchgear in general 2. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and Earthing for Substation and HV Line

applications

Revision of Eskom national standards and specifications: 1. Distribution substation design standard 2. Specifications for insulator products (various, including substation post insulators up

to 765kV) 3. Specifications for instrument transformers (including National Rationalized

Specifications NRS029 and NRS030 for current and voltage transformers respectively)

Presentation of training to Eskom distribution regions 1. Substation design on substation layout and equipment selection (3 days – 50

delegates) 2. Switchgear selection and specification including GIS 3. Earthing and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in substations 4. Overhead line design – earthing and insulation coordination

TECHNOLOGY AND QUALITY ENVIRONMENT AS TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING SPECIALIST

National Workgroups (significant contributions to the following): 1. National Substation Study Committee 2. National Substation Workgroup (HV/MV Workgroup) 3. National Substation Earthing Workgroup - Significant contribution to updating

standards 4. National Power Transformer Workgroup - Represent Central Region in all feedback to

Distribution Technology. Includes two overseas trips: Specialised training for two wks in Austria and Germany, Brazil 1 wk for design reviews and mobile substation investigation

5. National Overhead Lines Study Committee 6. Regional Overhead Lines Workgroup – Chairman

National Technical Custodian - Instrument Transformers – on behalf of IARC - Industry Association Resource Centre (Distribution Technology) 1. Responsible for updating Instrument Transformer specifications (CT's and VT's) 2. Technical Specialist on upcoming National Contracts for Distribution 3. Represent Eskom Distribution Division on NRS Industry Workgroup (Chairman)

Participation in National Enquiries (Technical Evaluations) 1. Significant participant in National Contract for metal-clad switchgear (clarification

meeting, supplier evaluation, technical adjudication). 2. Workgroup for review of specification (Internal Arc Classification etc) 3. Insulator Evaluations for National Contract

National Technology Initiatives 1. Mobile Substation Specification and national support on this product (adjudication

and clarification for contracts) 2. New standard for ACSR shield-wires (proposal already accepted by National Lines

Study committee)

Regional Technical Evaluation Forum (TEF) and Regional Project Review Forum (PFR) for Projects 1. Quorum Member of Regional TEF 2. As per the above, Quorum Member of Regional PRF

Regional Change Control Committee 1. Custodian of Substation and Major Lines documents for Central Region i.e.

specifications, standards, technical instructions and bulletins. 2. Documents for Comment – collate comments from the region for feedback at the

change control committee 3. Draw up implementation plans for documents to be implemented in the region

Technical Adjudication Technical Adjudication of tenders and regional contracts

Supplier Evaluation Technical evaluation of material suppliers and design consultants e.g. Primary technical adjudicator for design contract for Lulamisa-Lepini Network rebuild (R500m).

Regional consultant on technical challenges Investigations and consultation in respect of substation and sub-transmission line technology challenges

Additional work In Project Engineering Environment as acting Project Engineering Specialist for Substations and Sub-transmission Lines

Sole Technical Support on several significant project under construction (main projects listed) 1. Dalkeith Substation R12m 2. Fourways Lulamisa Lines Rebuild R8m

Checking and Approval of Sub-transmission Line Designs 1. Obtain all pertinent information from stakeholders in order to interrogate design. 2. Arrange for design review meeting between surveyor and project engineer 3. Evaluate design issues from first principles where software is inadequate

Checking and Approval of Substation Designs 1. Significant input added to and verification of design philosophy

Checking and Approval of all substation and major line material enquiries 1. Checking of design requirements, specification

Consultant in respect of Design and Technology Issues 1. Assist external consultants on design issues (Stewart Scott on Gautrain projects,

Netgroup on Lulamisa-Lepini Network rebuild) 2. Frequently assist Project Engineers on design issues in the role of Project

Engineering Specialist

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AS APPOINTED PROJECT ENGINEER in Eskom Distribution, Central Region:

Functions performed in Project Engineering section: • Initiation of projects and compilation of preliminary design and feasibility quotation.

• Presentation at Planning Review Forum for approval.

• Liaison with customers and other Internal Eskom Departments

• Compilation of detailed designs, including Sequence of Events, Bill of Material and Budget Quotations.

• Presentation for technical and financial approval.

The incumbent frequently functions on the level and posses technical expertise of senior engineer or technical specialist. Often assistance is given to less experienced project engineers.

Projects: The incumbent has completed numerous projects in the substation and sub-transmission line design environments. Frequently, theoretical knowledge and first principles are applied in the optimization of designs.

Line Design: Complex Line Rearrangement:

1. Integration of new substations into existing networks – Lulamisa (approximately 10 lines involved and 8 substations involved)

2. Alteration of existing network for improved load flow and protection performance - Lulamisa Rearrangement for 2

nd Transformer - involving approximately 7 substations.

Significant new line projects: 1. 60km Watershed-Mmabatho 88kV Chikadee Line 2. 18km Lulamisa-Dalkeith Double Circuit Twin Tern

Line rebuild projects: 1. 4km Lulamisa- Fourways Double Circuit Twin Tern 2. 8km Lulamisa- Olivedale Double Circuit Twin Tern

Line designs include extensive use of non-standard materials.

Substation Design:

• Strengthening projects - installation of new transformer capacity 1. Extension of substation yards, including cut and fill, retaining structures

• Refurbishment and Normalisation: 1. Replacement of equipment using modified existing foundations and supports

National Distribution Workgroup Involvement: Significant involvement in the following Eskom national workgroups:

1. Power Transformer Workgroup including 2 weeks specialized training in Austria and Germany 2. Substation Optimization Workgroup 3. Substation Security Workgroup – Revision of Distribution standards for substation security

including fencing, alarm systems and closed circuit camera systems

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AS ASSISTANT ENGINEER IN Eskom Distribution, Central Region:

GENERAL: Commenced practical training with Eskom Distribution as Assistant Engineer in January 1998.

FIELD SERVICES: Exposure to general maintenance and repair of network major power plant apparatus including HV and MV power cables, circuit breakers and power transformers.

TRANSFORMER REFURBISHMENT: Exposure at Rotek works on the general refurbishment of power transformers including de-tanking procedures, rewinding and repairs to cellulose insulation, testing and refurbishment of bushings and tap-changers.

METERING: Design and construction of simulators for pre-paid energy dispensers (4 Manufacturers) for the demonstration of normal and faulty operational modes to field trainees. The abnormal operational modes were either inherent faults or consumer induced modes including bypass of the meter.

BASIC AND ADVANCED PROTECTION COURSE: Successfully completed courses on general protection considerations, various types of protection schemes and interface with power plant etc

NETWORK OPTIMISATION: Developed software (C++, Visual Basic) for the real-time utilization of power lines by the modeling of the conductor considering the ambient conditions and conductor parameters. PROJECT ENGINEERING: Execution of responsibilities of Project Engineer for approximately six months for substation design, MV reticulation and sub-transmission line projects prior to subsequent appointment in the Project Engineering Section in Jan 2000.