Ishmael Khalaki

Experience

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  Actaris Metering Systems

  Feb 2001 - Jan 2004

  Electrical Technician

  Installing Small power and large power users meteringCable joint and TestingInstalling Ready boardTesting electrical (energy) meters and repairing faults on the meterDrawing electrical lines (old lines) and doing extensions where necessary and removing all illegal linesTaking electricity meter readingsInspect (in accordance with the specification and Occupational Health and Safety Act) the work of contractors and subcontractorsChecking for illegal reconnection and tamper of electricity in the fieldOrdering electrical meters and other electrical materialsControlling of stockVending: Capturing electrical consumer data on the vending machine and selling of electricity tokens.Standing in for customer service manager when he is on leave, busy or unavailablePerforming call center dutiesProject management (in depth tasks or projects) Show less

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  Ngwathe Local Municipality

  Jan 2004 - Nov 2009

  Ensure planning designing and costing of all electrical projects.Budget assistance and control of electrical projects.Ensure maintenance of all electrical assets resources infrastructure of the council, including but not limited to: Community facilities, Boreholes, Electrical network, substation, switching station and transformers.Report on all elements of management information such as statistics as required.Ensure that stock levels are always maintained.Controlling of tools including vehicles of the council.Liaise with management and contractors on all elements of electrical projects or assignments conducted.Manage discipline of subordinates.Ensure that overtimes, standby and time keeping of subordinate is well managed.Perform any other duties as assigned by immediate superior.Ensure that occupational health and safety standards are adhered to. Show less Develop, implement and monitor immediate, short and long terms plans regarding service delivery including, refuse, removal, parks, cemeteries, stores, all municipal facilities, and night-soilDirect and monitor the implementation of the IDP (Integrated Development Programme)Direct and control outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of employees within the regionMaintain and control over fleetManage and control the flow of income and expenditureCo-ordinate and monitor the implementation of council resolutionsCo-ordinate specific administrative and reporting requirements Show less Supervising subordinatesMeter management and stock controlStreet light repairs and maintenanceMaintenance of low and medium voltage infrastructure of the municipalityHandle inquires of all network investigation and repairsPerforming disconnections and reconnections of electricityMake and present report on the utilization of all resources to the Regional Manager weekly and monthly basisApplication of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulationsEnsure maintenance of all equipmentTaking water and electricity readingsRepair and maintenance of the electrical equipment on the water pump (i.e. Starters, motors, etc.)Switching of low and medium voltage and aspects pertaining thereofParticipate in the management teamMake and schedule work to be done (Maintenance programme plan) Show less

  • Senior Technician

    Oct 2007 - Nov 2009

  • Acting Regional Manager

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  • Electrician

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2007
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  Sekankoe Engineering

  Sept 2008 - now

  Director
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  Steve Tshwete Local Municipality

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2019

  General Management- Performance management- Management of the Electrical Engineering Services Department- Compilation of Budget (OPEX and CAPEX)- Financial Management- Asset management- People Management- Training and Mentoring of personnel- Risk management- Resource allocation- Attending and Participating in Management Committee (MANCO) meetingsMembership- Full-time member of Bid Specification CommitteeProject Management (Construction and non-construction)- Stage 1: Project initiation and briefing- Stage 2: Concept and feasibility- Stage 3: Design development- Stage 4: Tender documentation and procurement- Stage 5: Construction documentation and management- Stage 6: Project close out Project leader for including but not limited to the following Projects: Electrification, Construction and Upgrade of substation and switching station, installation and upgrade of the wiring of premises etc.Electrical Engineering work- Carry out functions of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS) 16.2 and General Machinery Regulation (GMR) 2.1 appointee- Maintenance of Electrical Equipment- Small and Bulk user electrical connections- Management of Large and Small Power users meters and connections- Management of Electrical Protection Schemes- Quality of Supply monitoring and Management- Preparation and approval of Electrical Designs- Management of Pre-paid meter system- Initiating, Implementing and Reviewing Revenue Enhancement Programmes i.e. Engineering Contribution policy, Energy Efficiency Demand Side Management Baseline study and Business plan etc. Show less General Management- Performance management- Management of the Planning and Bulk Connection section- Compilation of Budget (OPEX and CAPEX)- Financial Management- Asset management- People Management- Mentoring of personnel- Risk ManagementProject Management- Stage 1: Project initiation and briefing- Stage 2: Concept and feasibility- Stage 3: Design development- Stage 4: Tender documentation and procurement- Stage 5: Construction documentation and management- Stage 6: Project close out Project leader for including but not limited to the following Projects: Electrification, Construction and Upgrade of substation and switching station, installation and upgrade of the wiring of premises, Electricity Masterplan, Grading study etc.Electrical Engineering work- Management of Electrical Protection Schemes (Grading study, protection settings etc)- Quality of Supply monitoring and Management- Performing and approving of Electrical Designs- Network Planning- Management of SCADA and Telemetry systems- Compiling Project Specification- Evaluation of Bid documents- Management of the Planning and Bulk Connection Section- Management of Large Power users meters and connections- Reviewing and Implementing Electricity Masterplan- Initiating, Implementing and Reviewing Revenue Enhancement Programmes i.e. Engineering Contribution policy, Energy Efficiency Demand Side Management Baseline study and Business plan etc. Show less General Management - Performance management- Management of the Planning and Bulk Connection section- Compilation of Budget (OPEX and CAPEX)- Financial Management- Asset management- People Management- Risk Management- Training and Mentoring of personnel- Management of standby dutiesProject Management - Stage 1: Project initiation and briefing- Stage 2: Concept and feasibility- Stage 3: Design development- Stage 4: Tender documentation and procurement- Stage 5: Construction documentation and management- Stage 6: Project close out Project leader for including but not limited to the following Projects: Upgrade of electrical network equipment, Upgrade of substation and switching station, installation and upgrade of the wiring of premises etc.Electrical Engineering work- Compiling Project Specification- Evaluation of Bid documents- Maintenance of Electrical Equipment - Performing Electrical Inspection- Power outage management- Cable fault location and identification- Streetlight and highmast lights maintenance- Construction of Medium and Low Voltage equipment Show less

  • Director: Electrical Engineering Services

    Jul 2016 - Aug 2019

  • Assistant Director: Planning And Bulk Connection (Assistant Town Electrical Engineer)

    Jan 2012 - Jun 2016

  • Assistant Director: Distribution (Assistant Town Electrical Engineer)

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2012