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Bhekisipho Mpofu

Bhekisipho Mpofu

Engineering Trainee

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Mechanical Engineer | Beit Scholar

  • Education

    • Anderson High School

      2010 - 2011
      Advanced Level Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry AAAB

      Activities and Societies: Volleyball, Basketball, Interact Club

    • John Tallach High School

      2006 - 2009
      Ordinary Level Sciences and Arts

      Activities and Societies: Volleyball, Basketball, School Choir

    • University of Leeds

      2022 - 2023
      Master of Science - MSc (Eng) Advanced Mechanical Engineering Distinction

    • University of Zimbabwe

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering First Class

      Activities and Societies: UZ Adventist Students Association, Health Promotion

  • Experience

    • ZIMBABWE POWER COMPANY

      Dec 2014 - Aug 2015
      Engineering Trainee

    • ZIMBABWE POWER COMPANY

      Nov 2016 - Aug 2022

      Was part of the project owner’s engineering team which was responsible for the delivery of the steam turbine system, generator auxiliary system, condensate and feedwater system and cooling water system ,from design to commissioning, for 2 x 335 MW subcritical thermal power plant units. Was part of the engineering team responsible for mechanical maintenance and plant improvement projects in the turbine, boiler, water treatment, coal handling and ash handling plants. Two-year structured graduate training programme in mechanical engineering

      • Mechanical Engineer

        Mar 2019 - Aug 2022

      • Mechanical Engineer

        Nov 2018 - Feb 2019

      • Graduate Mechanical Engineer

        Nov 2016 - Oct 2018

    • Framatome

      Oct 2023 - now
      Lead Mechanical Engineer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ITEC International Training Programme on Solar Energy Technologies and Applications

      National Institute of Solar Energy - India
      Feb 2019

    • 33kV Switching Certificate

      ZESA Holdings
      Apr 2018

    • PRINCE2® Practitioner

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
      Mar 2021

    • Cable Jointing Certificate

      ZESA Holdings
      Jun 2017

    • Substation and Transformer Maintenance Certificate

      ZESA Holdings
      Aug 2018

    • PRINCE2® Foundation

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
      Dec 2020

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Bhekisipho Mpofu
      Beit Trust Scholarship The Beit Trust May 2022 International postgraduate scholarship awarded to young professionals who have demonstrated a capacity to become leaders in their field.
    • Awarded to Bhekisipho Mpofu
      Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Scholarship Government of India Feb 2019 International scholarship for a short course in solar energy engineering at National Institute of Solar Energy in India
    • Awarded to Bhekisipho Mpofu
      ZIE-UZ Student Paperette Competition Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers Jun 2015 Presentation of the best final year projects in the University of Zimbabwe Faculty of Engineering
    • Awarded to Bhekisipho Mpofu
      Zimbabwe Power Company Scholarship Zimbabwe Power Company July 1, 2013 A scholarship awarded at national level to engineering students based on academic merit and leadership potential.