Experience

SOLINK

• South Africa
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Development

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  SOLINK is a specialized renewable energy advisory and project facilitation firm. Our primary focus is empowering businesses to make well-informed choices in their renewable energy investments. We achieve this by conducting comprehensive feasibility analyses and skillfully crafting and disseminating detailed tender documents in the market. Our goal is to secure the most advantageous and cost-effective solutions for our clients.

• Head of Projects

  • Jul 2022 - Apr 2023

  The SOLINK's project construction oversight team plays a key role in overseeing the execution phase of solar PV projects on behalf of our clients. Our primary mission is to ensure that our clients' assets are constructed precisely in line with the approved design, with a focus on longevity ensuring the site meets its predicted energy yield output throughout their lifecycle. Our team manages all aspects of the construction phase, including in-depth design review, budget and cost management, contract administration, quality inspections, and commissioning oversight. Our aim is to guarantee that our clients receive a solar PV plant built to endure its design lifespan. Show less



New Southern Energy

• South Africa
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Solar PV Project Manager

  • May 2021 - Jul 2022

  Project Manager at New Southern Energy (NSE). Key responsibilities: • Project and Construction management. • BOQ generation from detailed designs. • Maintain and manage project financial budget. • Providing oversight to key subcontractor relationships including management of installations and financial arrangements. • Compiling and presenting project progress reports to the Client throughout project construction. • Overseeing of all material procurement and installation scheduling. • Ensuring and leading on project quality and final completion requirements. • Developing and leading project site plan logistics, construction scheduling, payment milestones and project close-out processes. • Assisting with any operations and maintenance issues post project handover. Show less



RINA

• Italy
• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Renewable Energy Consultant

  • Oct 2019 - Apr 2021

  Specialized as an Owner’s Engineer in the solar PV industry. Along with the Owner’s Engineering role, I was part of the RINA Renewable Performance Team which included a full array of energy assessments for both preliminary and operational plants in the ground-mounted and rooftop space for solar facilities around the world. Works included managing and performing energy yield and operational assessments, as well as independent technology reviews, design review, detailed design review, construction monitoring, design optimisation and contract management on projects ranging from 1 MW to 115 MW of installed capacity. Energy yield analysis and site layout designs for RMIPP and REIPPPP bidding rounds. Site Inspection punch list write ups for utility scale and rooftop projects verifying the installations are compliant with designs and standards and that the quality of the installation is in line with expectations of the Employer / Lender. Show less



Gaussian Engineering

• South Africa
• Business Consulting and Services

• Project Engineer

  • Nov 2017 - Feb 2019

  Project Engineer for a fixed asset verification and equipment management project in the power utility industry (Saudi Electricity Company). Responsibilities included managing the engineering aspects of site work at 18 generation power plants. This included the world largest fossil fuel power plant, Rabigh Power Plant (7.3 GW). Ensuring site data quality was up to clients standard. Managing multicultural teams consisting of +-20 personnel on ground whilst working directly with operation and maintenance engineers. Show less