Agreepa Neduvhuledza
Chief Executive Officer - Tefla Energy (Dzuvha Solar) at TEFLA Group- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Pr Eng
Engineering Council of South AfricaJan, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
SAIEE Member
The South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE)Jun, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
ENERGYSTUDIO PRO: User Training
BaxEnergyAug, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Leadership and Management Principles & Practice
SAIEEJun, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Best Engineering Manager
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd -
Professional Mentor
Mentorship
Experience
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TEFLA Group
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South Africa
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Civil Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer - Tefla Energy (Dzuvha Solar)
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Jun 2023 - Present
CEO of Tefla Energy (Dzuvha Solar) with over 16 years of working experience in the energy space (both thermal and renewable). I hold 3 masters degrees, one in Engineering Management, another in Electrical Engineering, and MBA. I manage all solar renewable energy activities in the group including all advisory and consultancy services, business development, project development, sales and marketing, partnership support, manufacturing and customized projects. Main Responsibilities: leading the group’s establishment of the largest solar (PV) manufacturing Plant in South Africa. Full responsibility and accountability of the renewable energy division in executing all C&I and Utility-Scale Solar Projects in the Southern Africa Region. Show less
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BIRD OF PARADISE AFRICA
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South Africa
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Hospitality
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Executive Chairman
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Jan 2019 - Present
Chairing bi-annual meetings with Bird of Paradise Africa Resorts and Parks members. I also provide leadership and business advisory to the resorts and parks in Limpopo Province. Chairing bi-annual meetings with Bird of Paradise Africa Resorts and Parks members. I also provide leadership and business advisory to the resorts and parks in Limpopo Province.
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Enel Green Power
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Italy
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of Strategy (OMI & Asset Management)
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Oct 2021 - May 2023
An industry leader in the renewable energy space with 8 years in both wind and solar energy and managed over 1200 MW.My responsibilities included heading departments namely; Industrial Control, Energy Management, Local Control Room, Material Management & Logistics Contract Management, Industrial Risk & Cross Technology Improvement, Industrial Facility, and Asset Management, and indirectly solar and wind technical teams. I manage full P&L for 7 wind and 6 solar project companies with a total installed capacity of over 1200 MW in South Africa and Zambia. Show less
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Head of Operations and Improvement
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May 2017 - Oct 2021
As Head of Operations and Performance Improvement at Enel Green Power Southern Africa, I was responsible for the full P&L under Planning & Control. This means managing a renewable energy portfolio cash cost with P&L for 6 Solar plants and 3 wind plants with installed capacity of just over 700 MW. I was also responsible for Operational Efficiency of 5 solar plants and 3 wind plants in South Africa totaling around 700MW. The portfolio extends to an extra 34 MW plant in Zambia. By the end of 2021, total installed portfolio is anticipated to be over 1120 MW. Show less
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Head of Monitoring and Control Room
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Nov 2015 - Apr 2017
I was heading the South Africa Local Control Room for Enel Green Power RSA. I planned, project managed, and constructed the control room. I then operated the control room, drafting the processes and procedures. Managed the live monitoring and the historian of the control room.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Provincial Network Engineering and Design Manager
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Aug 2015 - Oct 2015
I was the Network Engineering and Design Manager at Eskom Distribution for Mpumalanga Operating Unit managing the entire Disign and Network Engineering structure for the province.During my tenure at Eskom, I became a member of the national protection study committee, a member of the national medium voltage group, Chairperson of the disciplinary hearing, chairperson of the provincial technical evaluation forum, member of the investment committee. I was also awarded the best managers’ award in the province. Show less
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Engineering Design Manager
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2015
Engineering Design MANAGER for Mpumalanga Operating Unit. I was responsible for managing the entire design team for the Province.
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Head of Control Plant
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Aug 2010 - Jul 2012
I was Head of Control Plant and Acting EDNS Manager within the EDNS Department. I was responsible for the design of all secondary plant designs and engineering drawings for the province.
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Settings Engineer & Protection Technology Specialist
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Jan 2009 - Jul 2010
I was a Protection Settings Engineer and Acting as the Senior Technology Specialist
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Engineer in Training
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Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
I was an Engineer in Training within Eskom Dx.
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Education
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2019 - 2020
Regenesys
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General -
2012 - 2014
University of the Witwatersrand
Master's degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering -
2017 - 2017
Wits Business School
Finance for Non-Financial Managers, Business Administration, Management and Operations -
2009 - 2010
University of Johannesburg
Master of Engineering (MEng), Engineering/Industrial Management -
2004 - 2007
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Electrical and Electronics Engineering -
2021 - 2023
Learning Italy - A Study Program by Dante Alighieri Siena
Basic Italian, Italian Language and Literature -
2018 - 2020
Raizcorp
Fast Forward Business-Acceleration Programme, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
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