Thembi Maseko

Results-driven PMP-certified Project Manager with 14+ years at Eskom delivering complex multidisciplinary engineering projects. Proven track record managing multimillion-rand programmes across civil, mechanical and electrical disciplines with full lifecycle accountability.

Project Manager (multidisciplinary Engineering projects, Civil, mechanical and electrical) - ESKOM HOLDINGS (KENDAL POWER STATION) - Kendal Power Station

(2019-10 - 2026-05)

My responsibilities include delivering every project on time within budget and scope. To render an effective and efficient project management service according to the organization procedures and standards.

• Led multimillion-rand multidisciplinary engineering projects (civil, mechanical, electrical) across full lifecycle — initiation through closeout
• Secured project funding by presenting business cases to finance investment board committees; managed budgets via SAP and schedules via MS Project
• Drove environmental compliance across water licences, DoL permits and DFFE approvals while enforcing SHEQ standards and NEC contract management

Project leader (multidisciplinary Engineering, Civil, mechanical and electrical) - ESKOM HOLDINGS (KENDAL POWER STATION) - Kendal Power Station

(2016-10 - 2019-09)

My responsibility is to take care of the life of plant plan for the Power station, coordinating the project according to the approach outlined Project Life Cycle

• Coordinated construction project management services across full project lifecycle, managing site contractors, cost, time and quality controls
• Managed procurement and material supply chain on SAP; led cross-functional site teams and contractors to meet project milestones
• Delivered SHEQ compliance, contract management and effective project reporting across multiple concurrent engineering projects

Contract management officer (Contract management office) - ESKOM HOLDINGS (Sunninghill) - Sunninghill

(2015-01 - 2016-09)

• Administered NEC contracts and managed variations, compensation events and payment certificates across multiple capital projects
• Formulated and implemented contract management policies, procedures and best practices aligned to public finance requirements
• Collaborated with Project Management, Legal, Commercial and Insurance teams during tendering and project lifecycle phases

Electrical Engineering Technician - ESKOM HOLDINGS (Eskom Distribution) - Eskom Distribution

(2011-02 - 2014-12)

My responsibilities were to maintain metering points for consumers within Eskom Distribution

• Installed, commissioned and maintained LPU high-voltage metering points (up to 132 kV), ensuring accurate consumer billing and resolving quality-of-supply queries

Electrical Engineering in Service Training - Eskom Kendal Power Station - Kendal Power Station

(2010-02 - 2011-01)

• Built foundational electrical engineering experience testing transformers, protection relays, cables and switchgear at Kendal Power Station

Postgraduate in Project Management - Project Management - MANCOSA (2023-07 - 2024-07)

Advanced Diploma in Business Management - Business Management - MANCOSA (2022-07 - 2023-07)

B-T Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering - TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (2018 - 2018)

Program in Project Management - Project Management - UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA (2017-07 - 2017-12)

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) - Electrical Engineering - TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (2005-07 - 2010-12)

Metric Certificate - General Education - Amogelang secondary School (2004-01 - 2004-12)