Electrical Engineer with Project Leadership Experience

Location:

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Posted:

June 08, 2026

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COMPUTER SKILLS

• Microsoft Office

• AutoCAD

• Revit

SOPHIE LONDIWE MOTLANA

*** *** ****** ********** **** *******.*******@*****.*** 079******* EDUCATION

•Tshwane University of

Technology: B -Tech Electrical

Engineering (Power) – 2019

•Tshwane University of

Technology: National Diploma

- Electrical Engineering

(Power) – 2015

•Grade 12 Chief Jerry High

School – 2005

GENERAL

INFORMATION

•Marital Status – Married

•Driver’s License – C1

•Date of Birth – 10 May 1989

•Availability – Immediately

EXPERIENCE

CAREER ACHIVEMENTS:

• Designed several systems for fire detection, CCTV, access control, power and lighting

• Supervised several projects, did Bills of quantities and tender documentations, budget strategies for

• several projects, good record in ensuring business success and ensuring customer satisfaction

• Possess a strong technical knowledge of electronics\ electrical system design and calculations.

• Able to perform electronics\ electrical engineering calculation, analysis and prepare specifications.

• A collaborative team player and energising communicator.

• Very punctual, delivering of required quality work on time.

• Able to lead and manage staff and have strong communication skills.

• Ability to interact with other disciplines, project support groups, construction contractors, vendors and client representatives.

• Advanced level of understanding the electronics\ electrical discipline and equipment.

• Strong understanding of sustainable design practices POSITION HELD: Electrical Engineer (May 2023 – Sep 2023) at DFR KWAKUDI REASON FOR LEAVING: Contract expired

DUTIES:

• Attend and/or chair site inspection

• Negotiate pricing with contractors

• Check office procedures being implemented and adhered to by all personnel

• Resolving site problems and emergency meetings

• Chair site meetings, site inspections, meetings with professional team and client

• Calculations – to be approved by manager

• Resolving disputes with contractors

• Reticulation

• Building services

• Compile complete specifications and drawings

• Final accounts

• Implement client proposals

• Road and street lighting

• Office admin as instructed by manager

• Electronic reticulation services

POSITION HELD: Electrical / Electronic Engineer at Mnjiya Consulting Engineers

(Jan 2015 – Jun 2022)

REASON FOR LEAVING: Retrenchment due to covid

DUTIES:

• Design & development of electrical and electronic systems. Design of several reticulation systems for Fire Detection, CCTV, Access Control, P.A Voice Evacuation, Nurse Call, Power and Lighting. Supervised several projects under the lead Consultant engineer.

• Doing Bills of quantities and tender documentations

• Successful record in design of residential and small scale commercial buildings. Monitored work for compliance to applicable codes and accepted engineering practices.

• Monitoring day to day progress by visiting sites.

• Directing the technical design and documentation process.

• Ensuring that design and documentation meet the specified standards.

• Working directly with customers to ensure customer satisfaction. Complete detailed design, budget estimate and tender documents. Feasibility study and report writing.

• Preparation of scope of works, site supervisions on progress and quality of work.

• Interact with all engineering disciplines and construction managers. Prepare monthly projects progress reports for submission to the divisional senior engineer.

• Work within company policy.

• Assist in the preparation of engineering proposals.

• Apply design knowledge in electrical/electronic services, equipment, specification & selection.

POSITION HELD: Electrical / Electronic Trainee at Department of Public Works

(Jan 2014 – Dec 2014)

REASON FOR LEAVING: Deployed to a permanent post

DUTIES:

• Assisting the Company in their day-to-day work, including administration, documentation and correspondence work.

• Learning SANS manuals, Quality, Health and Safety manuals on how to follow the regulation when applying engineering knowledge to practical work.

• Go to site walkabouts and meetings with senior engineer. Take minutes and notes under supervision of the senior engineer. POSITION HELD: Vocational Student at Eskom (Hendina) (Nov 2008 – Jan 2009)

REASON FOR LEAVING: Contract ended

DUTIES:

• Assisting Engineers in material inventory

References

Name of company : Mnjiya Consulting Engineers

Duties : Senior Electronics Engineer

Contact person : Dave Sharp

Contact number : 011-***-****

: 082-***-****

Name of company : Mnjiya Consulting Engineers

Duties : Electrical Engineer

Contact person : Sammy Mpenyana