Cape Town Traffic Signal
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PERSONAL DETAILS
NAME Abdul - Azeez Adams
ADDRESS ** ***** ***** ****.
Ruyterwacht
7460
TELEPHONE NUMBERS 061-***-****
DATE OF BIRTH 11 March 1986
IDENTITY NUMBER 860**********
DRIVERS LICENCE Code – C
NATIONALITY South African
LANGUAGES English and Afrikaans
INTERESTS Badminton, Nature, Swimming, Fishing, Reading HEALTH Excellent
MARITUAL STATUS Married
DEPENDANTS 2
AVAILABILITY Able to start immediately (One month notice) EDUCATIONAL DETAILS
HIGH SCOOL ATTENDED Rylands High School
HIGHEST GRADE ACHIEVED Grade 12
YEAR OBTAINED 2004
SUBJECTS English HG Physical Science SG
Afrikaans HG Mathematics SG
Biology HG
Geography HG
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TECHNICAL EDUCATION DETAILS
1. INSTITUTE ATTENDED College of Cape Town
LEVEL ACHIEVED N6 National N Diploma Electrical ENG H.C - (2012) SANS 10142 L.V Installation Rules P1 and P2 – (2013) 2. INSTITUTE ATTENDED Westlake False Bay College
LEVEL ACHIEVED Trade Test (Electrician) –Passed (May 2011) MERSETA 3. INSTITUTE ATTENDED Western Cape Approved Electrical Inspection Authority COURSE OBTAINED Single Phase Tester- (May 2014)
ADDITIONAL COURSES OBTAINED
1. INSTITUTE ATTENDED Zest Electrical Motors
COURSE/S OBTAINED Zest VSD Training Course - (Oct 2009) Zest Soft Starter Training Course - (Oct 2009)
2. INSTITUTE ATTENDED Action Training Academy
COURSE OBTAINED First Aid Level 1 & 2 - (2016)
3. INSTITUTE ATTENDED SAFMA
COURSE OBTAINED Basic Fire Fighting - (2010)
4. INSTITUTE ATTENDED Syntell
COURSE OBTAINED M4 Traffic controller operation and maintenance - (Feb 2014) UPS operation and maintenance - (Sep 2013)
MX Traffic controller operation and maintenance - (Oct 2013) Magnetometer Installation, operation and maintenance- (2015) 5. INSTITUTE ATTENDED Work Skills Resources
COURSE OBTAINED Data Management Programme - (Oct 2013) 6. INSTITUTE ATTENDED City of Cape Town
COURSE OBTAINED Excel, Word L1
SAP Work Orders and PM Notification- (Sep 2014)
SHE Rep training course (Aug 2015)
SAP MM Requisition and Reservation - (Oct 2016)
Aerial Platform Cherry Picker – Novice (27-29 Mar 2019) Introduction to Project Management
Supervisory Skills (24-26 April 2023)
C3PM City of Cape Town Project Management Competencies- Training (05-08 Jun 2023)
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EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
1. EMPLOYED BY Brand Engineering SA
NATURE OF BUSINESS Electrical Contractors- Construction POSITION HELD Trainee Electrician
REASON FOR LEAVING Study Full Time
2. EMPLOYED BY Goddard’s Electrical
NATURE OF BUSINESS Electrical Contractors - Construction POSITION HELD Assistant Electrician
REASON FOR LEAVING Better Prospects (Jul 2008)
3. EMPLOYED BY Jungle Oats Tiger Brands
NATURE OF BUSINESS Oats Milling (FMCG, Food/Bev)
POSITION HELD Apprentice Electrician
REASON FOR LEAVING Contract Expired (Jul 2008 - Feb 2011) REFERRENCES Shaun O’Neill (021-***-****)
4. EMPLOYED BY Petrel Engineering
NATURE OF BUSINESS Manufacturing, Engineering (Mechanical-Marine) POSITION HELD Maintenance Electrician
REASON FOR LEAVING Contract Expired (02 Aug 2011- 23 Aug 2012) REFERRENCES Trevor Sasman (021-***-**** or Cell: 082-***-****) Johan Van Wyk (021-***-**** or Cell: 084-***-****) 5. EMPLOYED BY Caudwell Marine
NATURE OF BUSINESS Research and Development (Boat Manufacturing, Engineering) POSITION HELD Engineering Artisan
REASON FOR LEAVING Better Prospects (28 Aug 2012- 01 Nov 2012) REFERRENCES Johnathan Barnes (C.F.O)
6. EMPLOYED BY City of Cape Town - (Current Employment)
(Start date: 02 Nov 2012)
NATURE OF BUSINESS Traffic Signals (Transport for Cape Town) POSITION HELD Specialist Engineering Artisan (Traffic Signal Technician) REFERRENCES Sabelo Ntwasa - (w): 021-***-**** or (cell): 084-***-**** CURRICULUM VITAE
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DUTIES / KEY PERFORMANCE AREA
City of Cape Town – Traffic Signals (Current Duties)
I started my employment at the city on the 2nd November 2012, as an engineering artisan in the traffic signals department, doing Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) maintenance, repairs and installations
Employed as Specialist Engineering Artisan on the 1st September 2019 I carried out the following duties:
KPA FREQUENCY TASKS
POLICY IMPLEMENTATION
Adhere to implementation of policies, procedures, systems and processes in the Branch, by: Daily POLICY IMPLEMENTATION
- Ensuring compliance as it relates to all current policies and procedures
- Providing feedback on the effectiveness of policies
- Upholding high standards of ethical conduct
In order to ensure compliance to City's policies and regulatory requirements so as to maximize intelligent service delivery.
FUNCTIONAL
Monitors the health of traffic signal and other intelligent transport systems, by: Daily Monitoring of Systems
- Running queries on JSENT or other monitoring systems to identify faults
- Analysing periodic site inspection reports
- Checking C3 or other system notifications
In order to proactively identify faults and fault trends. Scheduling of Works
Controls the performance of maintenance and construction works, by:
- Drafting schedules of re-active and pro-active maintenance works
- Scheduling construction works
- Monitoring completion of works in terms of the schedule In order to ensure that works are planned and completed in terms of a predictable work programme. Intelligent Transport Systems Maintenance
Oversees and undertakes maintenance on intelligent transport systems, by:
- Conducting minor and major type inspections and completing and filing inspection and inventory forms in traffic signal controllers and at the depot
- Effecting minor repairs during inspections
- Noting major repairs for scheduling
- Ordering materials
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- Arranging for law enforcement coverage during maintenance work
- Repairing or replacing equipment
In order to maintain intelligent transport systems in good working condition. Intelligent Transport Systems Construction
Oversees or undertakes intelligent transport systems construction works, by:
- Ordering materials
- Appointing contractors on the period tender for the supply of labour
- Executing planned works of a complex nature or overseeing the execution of less complex works by depot artisans or contractors
- Inspecting works for completeness and accuracy
- Assembling traffic signal controllers and other equipment in the depot
- Preparing traffic signal controllers and other equipment for soak testing
- Assisting intelligent transport systems project managers to prepare installations for commissioning In order to ensure that construction works are completed to specification and according to schedule.
Supervision and Training
Supervises and trains staff in the depot, by:
- Supervises staff at the depot and on site
- Substituting for the depot senior superintendent when he/she is absent
- Overseeing the use of vehicles, radios, standby cell phones, laptops and other equipment
- Familiarising him/herself with new and changing technologies
- Training staff in the execution of maintenance and construction works, both in the depot and on site In order to ensure accurate and timeous completion of daily tasks, responsible use of equipment and adequate training of staff.
GENERIC
Communicate with relevant internal and external role players, by: Daily Communication
- Sharing information on functional tasks, problems and constraints
- Participating in various internal meetings and providing feedback on matters concerning service delivery
In order to ensure that a uniform interpretation is acquired by management as it relates to decision- making.
Intelligent Service Delivery
Participate in the implementation of projects and service improvement initiatives within the Branch, by:
- Providing information required for tracking and reporting of service improvement initiatives and projects
- Adhering to standards, procedures and methodologies In order to ensure: the maintenance of good governance, best practice and continuous improvement for the maximization of service delivery. CURRICULUM VITAE
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GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
To implement functional Administrative arrangements by: Daily Administration
- Ensuring compliance to appropriate Administrative Policies and Processes
- Responding to queries and requests for services from clients
- Safe keeping of documentation, results of research, investigations and correspondence In order to ensure all correspondence is dealt with timeously and all Administrative documentation
(e.g. Reports) are accessible (to Authorized persons) and safely secured i.e. compliant with the Archive Act and Record Management policy and procedures. Operational Administration
Undertakes or oversees technical administration in the depot, by:
- Completing maintenance log sheets.
- Completing or inspecting vehicle log sheets.
- Recording the details of crash damage to traffic signals and other intelligent transport systems, and feeding this information into loss recovery processes.
- Updating intersection inventories.
- Managing wayleave application inventories.
- Managing wayleave application processes.
- Drafting letters to external parties.
- Attending site meetings and system commissioning events on behalf of the depot senior superintendent.
- Performing various transactions on the SAP Plant Maintenance and other modules.
- Creating C3 notifications, checking that work has been performed and closing notifications. In order to maintain a high standard of record keeping and efficient administration of wayleave, commissioning and notification processes.
Supporting Information On Duties Performed
Attend to queries and complaints from public, councillors and contractors relating to traffic signal faults. Maintenance of traffic signals and its devices including inspections ensuring that the intersection complies to SARTISM standards.
Scheduling Inspections and maintenance of controllers, fault finding and diagnostics.
Scheduling Preventative. Planned maintenance and standby duties.
Supervise staff and appointed contractors, organising daily tasks for staff and contractors in relation to the nature and priority of the tasks and ordering of materials required for jobs, scope of work, doing estimates for labour and material for the work or project, ensuring specifications, regulations, safety and By-laws are adhered to.
Scheduling and Managing Projects pertaining to traffic signal maintenance, upgrades and repairs of traffic signals and its components and monitoring the relevant budgets of these projects, as listed below:
o Pole painting
o Stubby Kiosk replacement
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o Faulty Cable replacement
o Pole top replacement
o New detection (Magnetometer) installations
o Magnetometer detection repair or replacement project o Loop re-cutting and repair
o UPS repairs, battery and unit replacement
o New UPS installations
o Controller changes and upgrades
o Overhead pole replacement and more.
Arranging and attending site meetings during the different phase of the projects, site inspections, commissioning and handing over upon completion of project. Update inventory lists on SharePoint project info, record and file project documents.
Ensuring safety procedures are implemented and a standard of good quality work is maintained as per specifications, regulations and standards.
Drafting and updating reports, spreadsheets and progress reports.
Administrative task which include, I.O.D’s, vehicles accidents and incidents and OH&S requirements.
SAP tasks, Ordering Material, creating work orders, reservations and notifications.
Participating and assisting construction superintendent with the design and construction of new signalised intersections.
Acting as the depot senior superintendent in his absence.
I managed the maintenance depot and staff during the Covid lockdown from Aug 2020 – Aug 2021 in the absence of my Senior Superintendent, since he was at high risk and mainly worked from home during this period.
I deal with staff conflict on a regular basis and consult to reach a mutual resolution. I was part of the team that won awards, under the innovation category. I was the project manager for the installation for these projects and the success thereof.
City Award 2022 – Innovation – Thermal Cameras for Pedestrian detection.
Urban Mobility Award 2024 – Innovation – Speed Calming Signs
City Award 2024 – Innovation – MyCiti Bus – Dual Direction Bus Lane Work Done Outside Job Description
Since Transport Department does not have a Facilities Management section and no building maintenance GL accounts, I took on the responsibility of being the Facilities project manager for our CURRICULUM VITAE
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depot. Our office building has been deteriorating and water damaged (2018-22), forced us to vacate the building.
I managed roof repair project using transversal tender 264Q/2019/20 in Oct 2022 at the cost of, R395 692.61. Completed within project timeframe on 23 Feb 2023.
I managed the ceiling repair project using transversal tender 084Q/2019/20 in Apr 2023 at the cost of, R165 455.77. Completed within project timeframe on 03 May 2023.
I have recently managed the Ndabeni depot office building repair project using transversal tender 144Q/2020/21 on 01 Mar 2024 at the cost of, approx. R3.5M (R3 440 827.56), Boshard Construction were the appointed contractor. Projected completion date on 27 Jun 2024. Actual completion date 27 Jun 2024. Collectively the entire building repairs cost was just over R4.2M
I am the in-house project manager for Roads department’s electrical maintenance and upgrades on the Roads department depots.
Ndabeni Roads Depot – Rafeeq Abrahams – 082-***-****.
Ebenezer Roads Depot – Stephen Bee – 082-***-****.
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