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Palesa Moji

Palesa Moji

Process Technician

location of Palesa MojiPretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Water Solutions Consultant|Nuclear Scientist|Petroleum&Gas Engineer|Engineering Professional Registration Advisor|Asset Management Consultant|SurplusWater2025 and Inspyre World Wide Brand Ambassador

  • Education

    • North West University, Potchefstroom

      2009 - 2011
      BSc Hons, post graduate diploma Nuclear Engineering

    • O

      2003 - 2004
      Bachelor's of Technology Chemical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: SCF

    • North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit

      2012 - 2015
      Master's degree Chemical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Alumni

  • Experience

    • MERISOL

      Aug 2001 - Jan 2003
      Process Technician

      • Conducting plant equipment optimisation.• Conducting Hazop (Hazard and Operability) studies.• Conducting and implementing Risk assessment and PDA study (Potential Deviation Analysis).• Trouble-shooting and problem solving• Process controlling and operations experience.• Commissioning and decommissioning experience• Shifts experience

    • Sasol Synthetic Fuels

      Aug 2004 - May 2007
      Process Operator

      • Conducting plant equipment optimisation.• Conducting Hazop (Hazard and Operability) studies.• Conducting and implementing Risk assessment and PDA study (Potential Deviation Analysis).• Trouble-shooting and problem solving• Process controlling and operations experience.• Commissioning and decommissioning experience• Shifts experience

    • Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd

      Jun 2007 - May 2012

      • Reviewing and updating Koeberg Power Station’s SAR (Safety Analysis Report) document: addressing gaps on all modifications and designs to avoid nuclear licensing violation.• Plant modifications• Reviewing SAR• Review Site Specific Readiness (SSR)• Prepare work for Safety Case and drafting of a new SAR for the vendor plant• Assist on management of the Safety Case Review• Conducting a study/research on new nuclear reactors available in the market for the new build project. Show less

      • Process Engineer

        Sept 2010 - May 2012

      • Nuclear Engineer

        Jun 2007 - Aug 2010

    • Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd

      Oct 2014 - Feb 2021
      Senior Chemical Engineer

    • Motheo Construction Group

      Jun 2017 - Apr 2020

      Providing strategic advice, governance and compliance to business processes and transactions at Motheo Construction Group. Bringing into the team a neutral voice of reason as an outsider ensuring continuos improvement and performance of the business.Providing support to community initiatives through Motheo Construction Group.

      • Non Executive Board Member

        Jun 2017 - Apr 2020

      • Non Executive Board Member

        Jun 2017 - Apr 2019

    • Aqua Air Africa (Pty) Ltd

      Apr 2020 - May 2022
      Chief Operating Officer

      - Oversight of all operations within the water production and bottling operations, manage and lead all teams supporting operations such as operating, maintenance, finance, SHERQ, logistics and general workers- Manage the Procurement of stock and producing to the required quality standard and within the Finance budget of the Company- Warehousing, stock control (incoming and outgoing) and despatch- Management of all site staff, including training and development, recruitment, matters of discipline and dismissal and performance management in conjunction with the CEO - Participate, contribute and as required lead initiatives for the expansion of the Production facility, including the development of other production facilities- Other ad-hoc requirements related to Production and improvements thereof-People, Plant, Cost, Quality, Safety continuous management and improvement Show less

    • Zutari

      May 2022 - Aug 2022
      Senior Consultant, Asset Management

      Creating value proposition for clients on water solutions at a time of water crisis in the world. The earth is warming up at an excessive rate with global warming effects already being visible. Water, earth and air operates as an ecosystem, Palesa brings forth solutions to assist Africa to play its part in combating climate change challenges for all water users to save the little water available; re-use, recycle and treat sustainably!She further provides solutions for longevity of water infrastructure through asset management strategies that involve risk and mitigation systems. Safety and quality standards are at the heart of all her deliverables through 20 years of experience of a combination of petroleum, energy, utilities and food. Show less

    • Inspyre WorldWide

      Aug 2022 - Feb 2024
      Non Executive Technical Board Member

      Providing technical support to the creating and making of all products; providing research on possible water opportunities to be using when making products. Overseeing governance and ensuring compliance in operational and technical processes. Brand ambassador of all Inspyre World Wide products.

    • Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd

      Nov 2022 - Feb 2024

      • Senior Engineer

        Nov 2022 - Feb 2024

      • Senior Engineer

        Nov 2022 - Feb 2024

      • Senior Engineer

        Nov 2022 - Feb 2024

    • North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit

      Jan 2024 - Feb 2024
      Student

    • AQUAffection (Pty) Ltd

      Feb 2024 - now
      Director Strategy Business Development

      Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, vendors, and internal teams.Manage and grow key client accounts.Lead negotiations and close deals.Foster an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture within the organisation.Develop and nurture talent within the team.Participate in trade shows, conferences, and industry events.Prepare proposals and presentations.Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices.Provide recommendations for product development and distribution strategies.Grow Skills Development partnershipsContribute to water awareness training and educational contentBrand Ambassador to #SurplusWater2025 Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Palesa Moji
      1st Runner Up, Three Minute Thesis North West University and Queensland University Aug 2021 Palesa won a three minute thesis (3MT) as a first runner up in engineering faculty at North West University, whereby she presented a study in 3 minutes and ensures that everyone; academic and non-academia understood the study and the solutions that it brings to the world challenges today. It is founded and hosted by university of Queensland.
    • Awarded to Palesa Moji
      Engineer of the year, Manager's Award Eskom Generation 2018 Palesa won Engineer of the year award under Manager's Award which is the highest named award at Eskom during her time at Kriel power station.
    • Awarded to Palesa Moji
      Minister of Water and Sanitation's Budget Speech parliamentary honorary invitiation Parliamentary Monitoring Group May 2017 Palesa was invited as Minister Nomvula Mokonyane's very important guest in parliament for her budget speech for 2016/2017 financial year for water and sanitation department in South Africa. She was named as part of women that will add value into the country's water challenges through her expertise in supporting women in water initiative launched by the minister.
    • Awarded to Palesa Moji
      Women in Water Program Nominee Department of Water and Sanitation 2017 Nominated for Women in Water incubation program by Minister of Water and Sanitation which is a partnership of the department and private sector to groom women in small business to empower them to add value economically in water solutions through projects and initiatives in South Africa.
    • Awarded to Palesa Moji
      Eskom's 90 years celebration tell a story nomination Succeed Magazine 2012 Palesa was nominated amongst thousands of Eskom employees to tell her journey with Eskom as an employee and what Eskom mean to her on her career and beyond, including the value Eskom adds into the country's economy.
    • Awarded to Palesa Moji
      Excellence at Company Level Award Nominee Women in Engineering and Built Environment (WiEBE) awards 2010 Palesa was nominated for her excellent deliverables as process engineer at Eskom for WIEBE awards.
    • Awarded to Palesa Moji
      Eskom's first Women Advancement Program selection Eskom Koeberg Power Station 2008 Palesa was selected for Eskom's first Women Advancement Program (WAP) launched at Koeberg power station which incubates women for leadership and management.