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Salminah N. — Mid-Level Electrical Project Planner from South Africa

Salminah N.

Mid-Level Electrical Project Planner

South Africa 3-6 years
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Salminah M. is a seasoned professional in Electrical Engineering and Project Planning, possessing comprehensive experience in the power generation industry. With a strong educational background, including N3, N4, and N5 certificates in Electrical Engineering and an ongoing Practical Project Management Programme (NQF Level 6), Salminah has honed her skills in Oracle Primavera P6 for effective project scheduling and management. She has excelled as an Outage/Maintenance Planner with TT Thermal in Lephalale, where she is known for preparing efficient work packs, conducting schedule analyses, and ensuring adherence to budgets. Her role as Planner/Administrator at Kaefer Thermal Consulting further expands her capability in managing project schedules, budget compliance, and fostering team collaboration through cross-functional meetings. Salminah is adept at mitigating project risks and facilitating seamless delivery of project objectives, making her an asset in any engineering or project planning environment.

Experience

  • Planner/Administrator

    Kaefer Thermal Consulting · 2023 — 2025
    Oversaw project schedules through planning, monitoring, and control processes. Ensured budget adherence while tracking project progress. Coordinated onsite activities and supported work management processes. Updated project schedules using Primavera P6 to reflect current project status. Engaged in process reviews to enhance internal efficiencies and identified potential business opportunities. Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to align project objectives and strengthen interdepartmental collaboration. Conducted thorough risk assessments for prospective projects to proactively address potential challenges. Managed the handover process for completed projects to clients, responding to any concerns promptly. Attended pre-construction meetings with contractors and subcontractors, and documented departmental meeting minutes.
  • Outage/Maintenance Planner

    TT Thermal · 2012 — 2024
    Conducted detailed pre-planning to evaluate project scope, engineering drawings, technical specifications, and maintenance requirements. Compiled comprehensive work packs, including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), job plans, and resource requirements to facilitate effective project execution. Utilized Oracle Primavera P6 to create and maintain project and outage schedules, ensuring alignment with established scope and constraints. Established baseline schedules and monitored progress while analyzing schedule performance to ensure timely achievement of project milestones. Identified critical path activities, assessed schedule risks, and proposed recovery strategies to preserve schedule integrity. Collaborated with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Procurement, and Contractors to ensure preparedness for work execution. Confirmed availability of materials, equipment, permits, and manpower to avoid delays and adhere to schedules. Developed look-ahead schedules and progress reports to inform planning decisions and manage outages. Participated in outage planning discussions and execution meetings to ensure a safe and effective work sequence. Maintained planning documentation in accordance with company procedures, quality standards, and safety protocols.
  • Screening & Cleaning Personnel

    Mazwe High School · 2021 — 2022
    Ensured hygiene standards were met through regular cleaning activities. Conducted screening of students and visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic, including temperature checks, while managing the inventory of cleaning supplies.

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • High School Diploma
    J.E Malepe Secondary School
  • Electrical Engineering (N3)
    Tzaneen College
  • Electrical Engineering (N4)
    New College
  • Electrical Engineering (N5)
    New College
  • Practical Project Management Programme (NQF Level 6)
    Unisa

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