Siyabonga Dywili Detailed CV

1. Curriculum Vitae of
Siyabonga Dywili
ID No.: 850521 5441 080
Profile:
I have a Bachelor’s of Science Honors Degree: Technology Management through University of
Pretoria and a Bachelor’s Degree: Electrical Engineering through Central University of
Technology. I am registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technologist. I am a
qualified installation electrician with single and three phase wireman’s license.
I have nine years electrical engineering experience whereby I worked for Richard Nzuza &
Associates Consultant Electrical and Mechanical Engineers for two years, I was a Design Technician
responsible for electrical designs of building services projects. I am currently working for ESKOM
Research Testing and Development as a Senior Advisor responsible for Power Systems designs,
planning, scheduling of projects. I am also an assessor, interviewer and moderator for candidates
who apply to register professionally with ECSA. I was a moderator for Power Electronics at Central
University of Technology.
I am an Electrical Engineer who is keen to find a position in your company reliable, trustworthy and
numerate. I am able to work on my own initiative or as part of a team. I can meet deadlines and work
under pressure. I can interact well with people with excellent communication skills.
Skills:
Power Systems Design; Project Management; Power System Protection & Metering; Electrical
Building Services Projects; Substations; Project Planning; Project Design; Project Execution;
Research; scheduling, CAD Drawings; Computer Skills; Microsoft office; MS projects; ACNAC;
Microstation; Auto CAD; Hyperwave; SharePoint; Power Office; SAP.
Personality:
I am a Safety conscious, goal driven, systematic engineer who is always willing to learn when the
opportunity arises. I make sure I play my part in a team. I am optimistic and analytic. I strive to find
the positive even in negative situations.
Career Goals:
To complete my Masters of Science Degree: Technology Management by the end of 2017 that I am
currently enrolled for at the University of Pretoria. Also complete my Masters of Business
Administration (MBA) by year 2020.
Title: Mr.
Fist Name: Siyabonga
Last Name: Dywili
Date of Birth: 21 May 1985
Nationality: South African
Health conditions: Excellent
Relationship Status: Married with two kids
Driving License: Code 10 issued June 2008
Contact details: 071 886 3921 or 018 464 6890
Residential Address: 38 Soetdoring Avenue
Doringkruin
Klerksdorp
2571
E-mail: Dywilis@eskom.co.za
Dywilisi@gmail.com

2. Curriculum Vitae of
Siyabonga Dywili
ID No.: 850521 5441 080
Work Experience
1) May 2017 – To Date: Eskom Sustainability (Research Testing & Development – Rosherville
in Johannesburg ), Senior Advisor Smart Grids:
Responsible for:
• Providing designs, planning, scheduling of projects in the PLCM process.
• Performing Smart Grid project execution and implementation.
• Managing relevant project information databases and code repositories.
• Coordinating roll out of developed and tested technologies and methods into the line divisions.
• Mentoring and coach new system developers and researchers.
• Complying with all Eskom and site related governance and safety, health, environment, risk and
quality (SHERQ) requirements.
2) March 2010 – April 2017: Eskom Distribution (North West OU & FREE STATE OU), Power
System Design Engineer (Secondary Plant):
Responsible for:
• Developing and producing preliminary and detail designs for Protection and Metering of the
project.
• Examining site and existing equipment configuration, producing design packages that include
drawings, standards, specification, BOM (Bill of Material), records, labour requirements and
commissioning procedures.
• Ensuring the content and quality of the design packages are met by project execution and
construction resources.
• Ensuring that the plant/asset is acceptable and accordance to specifications prior to handing over
to Plant Management.
• Ensuring that the customer requirements and technical standards are met by all functional areas
from the initial stage of the project, throughout the design phase, construction phase and a
retention period after commissioning.
• Contracting out to external resources where internal resources are not available to undertake the
volume or content of the required designs.
Projects Completed:
• 88/22/11/6.6kV Welbedachtdam Substation Refurbishment Project: Refurbishment of old
protection and metering panels, Control Plant Cost: R4 258 544.91, Protection & Metering
Designs Cost: R349 600.00.
• 132/22/11kV Hennenman Rural Substation Strengthening Project: Installation of protection &
metering panels to new feeder bays, new 10MVA transformer and replacing old protection and
metering panels, Control Plant Cost: R4 866 685.47, Protection & Metering Designs Cost:
R448 400.00.
• 44/22/11kV Hoopstad Munic Substation Strengthening Project: Installation of new protection &
metering panels for a new 10MVA transformer and replacing old protection and metering panels,
Control Plant Cost: R5 190 530.42, Protection & Metering Designs Cost: R560 200.00

3. Curriculum Vitae of
Siyabonga Dywili
ID No.: 850521 5441 080
• 132/22kV Paradys Rural Substation Strengthening Project: Installation of new protection &
metering panels for a new 10MVA transformer and replacing old protection and metering panels,
Control Plant Cost: R5 229 645.36, Protection & Metering Designs Cost: R380 800.00.
• 11kV Rammulotsi Switching Station: Building a new switching station for electrification of new low
cost houses, Installation of new protection & metering panels, Control Plant Cost: R3 137 333.24,
Protection & Metering Designs Cost: R315 800.00.
• 88/33/22/11kV Reitz Munic Substation New 10MVA Transformer for DOE (Department of Energy)
Project.
• 88/11kV Rhodes Rural Substation Refurbishment Project.
• 88/6.6kV RWB Lethabo Substation Direct Customer Project.
• 132/22kV Sannaspos Rural Substation Refurbishment Project.
• 88/11kV Sasol Chem Switching Station Emergency Project.
• 11kV Omnia Substation Emergency Project.
• 132/44/22kV Witpan DS Substation 10MVA Transformer Emergency Project.
• 22/11kV Smithfield Substation Refurbishment Project.
• 22/11kV Steynsrus Munic Substation Reliability Project.
• 132/22kV Steynsrus Rural Substation Strengthening Project.
• 132/11kV Thabong Bulk Substation 20MVA Transformer Upgrade Strengthening Project.
• 88/11kV Vaalpark Substation Direct Customer Project.
• 88/22/11kV Vrede Munic Substation 5MVA to 10MVA Transformer upgrade for DOE (Department
of Energy) Project.
• 88/22/11kV Vrede Munic Substation Strengthening Project.
• 88/22/11kV Warden Rural Substation Strengthening Project.
• 88/11kV Zamdela Substation Refurbishment Project.
• 88/11kV Coaldale Substation Refurbishment & Emergency Projects.
• Breaker Replacement projects for various substations in Free State Operating Unit.
• 88/11kV Vaalkop Pump Substation Refurbishment Project.
• 88/11kV Tharisa Substation Strengthening Project.
• 88/11kV Donaldsvale substation Visibility Project.
• 88/33kV Karee Plats substation 40MVA Transformer Replacement.
• 88/11kV Magopela S/S 11kV MV Feeder Splits.
• 88/11kV Shaft 15 S/S 88kV Feeder Bay Project.
• 88/11kV Wildeplats S/S 88kV Feeder Bay Project.
• North West Operating Unit Mobile 132/88/33/22/11kV Transformer Protection designs.
• 88/11kV Communition S/S MV Breaker Replacement Project.
• 88/11kV Frank S/S MV Breaker Replacement Project.
• 88/11kV Kroondal S/S MV Breaker Replacement Project.
• 88/22kV Lethabo S/S (New Substation Project).
• 88/11kV Rhombus S/S (New Substation Project).
• 88/11kV Magopela S/S Strengthening Project.
Achievements:
• Helping other departments such as Electrification with designs and earth mat testing.
• Training Engineers in training (EIT’s), Pupil technicians and new employees in our section.
• Moderator at Central University of Technology for Power Electronics 3.

4. Curriculum Vitae of
Siyabonga Dywili
ID No.: 850521 5441 080
3) December 2016 – To Date: Engineering Council of South Africa, Assessor / Interviewer &
Moderator:
Responsible for:
• Assessing, interviewing and moderating engineering reports of candidates who apply to register
as professional candidates.
4) January 2012 – July 2015: Central University of Technology, Moderator for Power
Electronics 3:
Responsible for:
• I was an external Moderator for Power Electronics 3, assisting the lecture in preparing and
marking examination question paper.
5) January 2008 – February 2010: Richard Nzuza & Associates Consulting Electrical
Engineers, Design Technician:
Responsible for:
• Gathering data on site concerning electricity supply for each project and ensured site is clear of
restrictions such as servitudes and way leaves for power lines and cable routes and I submitted
the information to a Project Director.
• Liaising with electricity supply authorities (Eskom and Local Municipalities) and Telkom regarding
access to the sites and planning routes for incoming electricity connection point and telephone
services.
• Submitted applications on behalf of our clients to electricity supply authorities and Telkom for
electricity and telephone services.
• Designed and drawn electrical installations using SABS 10142 Wiring Code, which were checked
by the Project Engineer, the activities I performed comprised designing of lighting and small
power installation, earthing and lightning protection systems, telephone and data reticulation
networks and standby power supplies.
• Investigations and inspections on site of existing electrical services.
• Preparing electrical and mechanical works budgets and submitted them to Quantity Surveyor on
behalf of the project engineer.
• Prepared professional fees budget for electrical and mechanical engineering services based on
the relevant Gazetted ECSA Fees on behalf of the project engineer.
• Prepared electrical specification documents and invitations of electrical contractors to quote for
works based on the clients Policy on behalf of the project engineer.
• Arranged and attended pre tender site inspections to explain in detail scope and extent of works
to contractors.
• Evaluated received tender documents and appointment successful electrical contractors to
execute the works on behalf of the project engineer.
• Monitored progress and coordinated with mechanical and building works to ensure project runs
according to schedule and unnecessary delays do not occur.
• Arranged outage scheduling to ensure disruptions do not occur and affect the operations of the
client during construction.
• Witnessed testing and commissioning of the complete electrical installations.

5. Curriculum Vitae of
Siyabonga Dywili
ID No.: 850521 5441 080
Projects Completed:
• IDT Schools Building Programme for Department of Education, Eastern Cape Government
(Mokhesi & Khayamnandi school) {Service: Electrical, Contract Value: R239 724.93, Contract
Period: 12 months}.
• Clinic Revamping Programme for Department of Health, Eastern Cape Government (Mkhemane
Clinic in mount frere, Mangolonang clinic & bathuli clinic in mount fletcher, Mqokolweni in
cofimvaba, Sinqumeni Clinic Egcobo {Service: Electrical, Contract Value: R 1 164 980.19,
Contract Period: 10 months}
• CPA Library in Aliwal North for Provincial Department of Public Works North, Eastern Cape
Government, {Service: Electrical & Mechanical, Contract Value: R 417 487,38, Contract Period: 4
months}
• Dining and Conference Facilities Building for Walter Sisulu University, Eastern Cape, {Service:
Electrical, Contract Value: R 139 217.56, Contract Period: 6 months}
• Hospitality Tourism Unit in Aliwal North for Ikhala FET College, Eastern Cape, {Service: Electrical
& Mechanical, Contract Value: R 1 110 796.76, Contract Period: 11 months}
• Silindini Thusong Service Centre in Engcobo for Independent Development Trust (IDT), Eastern
Cape, {Service: Solar/Electrical, Contract Value: R 397 606.21, Contract Period: 8 months}
• Hofmeyer SAPS in Hofmeyer for National Department of Public Works, Eastern Cape, {Service:
Electrical, Contract Value: R 367 067.88, Contract Period: 8 months}
• Recapatalisation Programme for Ikhala FET College, Eastern Cape, {Service: Electrical, Contract
Value: R 498 300.74, Contract Period: 5 months}
Achievements:
• Acting as an Office Manager when Manager on leave.
• Responsible of different projects.
6) January 2007 – June 2007: Buffalo City Municipality, Trainee Technician (Practical
Training 2):
Responsible for:
• Overhead Mains
• Testing and Metering
• Underground Mains (Low & High voltage)
• Installations
• Substations
• Underground Mains (Low & High voltage)
Achievements:
During this period I was doing practical training 2. I was working under full supervision. My role and
responsibility was to make sure I learn as much as possible with every electrician, technician and engineer
I was working with because I was only allocated one month with each section.

6. Curriculum Vitae of
Siyabonga Dywili
ID No.: 850521 5441 080
7) January 2005 – June 2005: Spoornet Electrical Training Centre, Trainee Technician
(Practical Training 1):
Responsible for:
• Conductors, Insulators and Soldering.
• Electrical Safety and Isolation.
• AC&DC Generation.
• Contactors and Relays.
• Lighting and Heating Circuits.
• Wireways and Low Tension Cables.
• Installation, Earthing and Wiring (regulations).
• AC&DC Motors and Single & Three Phase Motors.
• Automatic Switching and Braking.
• Schematics and Fault Finding.
Achievements:
During this period I was doing practical training 1. I was working under full supervision. My role and
responsibility was to make sure I complete all my electrical modules (both theory and practical). I did
complete all my electrical modules and I left out only one mechanical module because of time constrains.
Academic: Post Graduate Study
• I am completing Masters of Science Degree: Technology Management at the University
of Pretoria November 2017.
Institution: University of Pretoria.
Qualification: Bachelors of Science Honors Degree in Technology
Management.
Major Subjects: Engineering Economics; Project Management; Operations
Management; Organization and Innovation; Technological
Entrepreneurship; Engineering Logistics; Quality
Management; Systems Engineering.
Period of study: 2013 – 2014
Institution: Central University of Technology
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical engineering
Major Subjects: Protection Technology IV; Electrical Machines IV; High
Voltage Engineering IV; Engineering Mathematics IV;
Power Electronics IV; Power Systems IV; Industrial Project
IV; Electrical Protection IV
Period of study: 2010 – 2012

7. Curriculum Vitae of
Siyabonga Dywili
ID No.: 850521 5441 080
Academic: Tertiary Qualifications
Institution: Walter Sisulu University (former Border Technikon)
Qualification: National Diploma in Electrical engineering
Major Subjects: Communication skills 1; Computer skills 1; Programming I
Projects I; Electrical Engineering I,II &III; Digital Systems
I,II &III; Mathematics I,II&III; Electronics I,ⅈ Industrial
electronics II; Electrical Machines II&III; Electrical
Distribution III; Electrical Protection III; Control systems II;
Design projects III; Electrical Engineering practice I;
Electrical Engineering practice 2
Period of study: 2004 – 2007
Institution: Motheo FET College
Qualification: Wireman’s License
Major Subjects: Installation Rules Paper 1 & 2
Period of study: 2014 – 2014
Education: Training
Engineering Training:
Name Course Provider Dates Attended Duration CPD Points
Power Cable Testing The Conference Zone 30 & 31 July 2012 16 hrs.
4TC5100/5200 Tap Changer Scheme Powertech IST Energy 1 & 2 Nov 2012 16 hrs.
DX319 High Impedance Buszone
Scheme
Powertech IST Energy 29 – 31 Oct 2012 24 hrs.
ORHVS for responsible person
(Module 1;2;3;4&7).
Eskom 17 – 21 May 2010 40 hrs.
Basic Telecomms and Control Eskom 16 – 20 April 2012 40 hrs.
14th Omicron South Africa User
Conference
Omicron 10 & 11 Nov 2014 16 hrs. 2 CPD
HV Engineering & Insulation Co-
Ordination Course
Eskom 10 – 14 Oct 2011 40 hrs. 4 CPD
Substation Planning, Layout,
Maintenance, Testing & Earthing
Pamodzi Consulting
Solutions
3 – 5 July 2012 24 hrs. 3 CPD
Substation Design, Layout,
Maintenance, Control & Protection
workshop
Secolo Consulting
Training Services
15 – 17 Feb 2012 24 hrs. 3 CPD
Low Voltage Switchgear & Circuit
Breaker conference
Secolo Consulting
Training Services
05 – 06 Dec 2011 16 hrs. 2 CPD
Morden Substation Protection &
Control Seminar
Kurt Joshua &
Associates
07 – 08 May 2012 16 hrs. 2 CPD
Engineering & Construction Short
Contract
TCQ 26 – 28 July 2011 24 hrs. 2 CPD
Basic Power System Protection Eskom Collage 13 – 17 Sept 2010 40 hrs.

8. Curriculum Vitae of
Siyabonga Dywili
ID No.: 850521 5441 080
2014 Southern African Power System
Protection Conference
Eskom 12 – 14 Nov 2014 24 hrs. 3 CPD
Equipotential Earthing Eskom 9 – 11 April 2014 24 hrs.
Substation Conference IDC Technology 23 & 24 Nov 2011 16 hrs.
Current Transformers Eskom Collage 30 Oct - 01 Nov
2013
20 hrs.
Voltage Transformers Eskom Collage 28 – 30 Oct 2013 20 hrs.
Impedance Relays Eskom Collage 5 – 7 June 2013 24 hrs.
Mathematics & Fault Calculations Eskom Collage 9 – 13 June 2014 40 hrs.
Reticulation Protection Course Eskom Collage 06 – 10 Oct 2014 40 hrs.
Teleprotection Eskom Collage 17 – 19 Nov 2014 24 hrs.
2017 SEL Technical Seminar Centlec Bloemfontein 19 April 2017
Management Training:
Name Course Provider Dates Attended Duration CPD Points
Supplemental Instruction Leaders
Training Program
Walter Sisulu
University
25 & 26 Jan 2007 16 hrs.
Environmental Law Eskom 21 – 24 June 2010 32 hrs.
9th Eskom Project Management
Information Forum
Eskom Collage 17 & 18 Oct 2012 16 hrs. 1 CPD
Conflict Management Eskom 24 Aug 2010 8 hrs.
Demand Side Management Eskom 03 June 2010 8 hrs.
Eskom Orientation / Induction Eskom 04 – 08 Oct 2010 40 hrs.
ISO 14001 Eskom 16 Sept 2014 8 hrs.
PCM Awareness Eskom 04 Dec 2014 8 hrs.
Computer Training:
Name Course Provider Dates Attended Duration
AutoCAD 2008 Beginners Nelson Mandela Metro University 24 – 27 March 2008 32 hrs.
MS Projects XP Global Prospectus 04 – 06 Feb 2013 24 hrs.
Sap MR1 (Material requestor) Eskom Collage 10 – 13 May 2010 32 hrs.
K2 Executive_ACNAC Workflow
Principles
Eskom 15 – 16 April 2010 16 hrs.
Microsoft Outlook 2010 one Eskom 28 June 2011 8 hrs.
Microstation Eskom 28 Nov–02 Dec 2011 40 hrs.
Hyperwave Document Controller Eskom 05 Dec 2013 8 hrs.
SharePoint (Khoro) Site Contributor Eskom 18 Aug 2014 8 hrs.
Safety & Driving Training:
Name Course Provider Dates Attended Duration
Defensive Driving Training STS Specialized Training Service 21 – 23 June 2010 24 hrs.
Fire Fighting Basic Impact Emergency Technologies 22 April 2011 8 hrs.
First Aid Level 2 St John 9 – 12 July 2013 32 hrs.
1 Day Emergency Planning and
Training
Haslac 04 Oct 2011 8 hrs.

9. Curriculum Vitae of
Siyabonga Dywili
ID No.: 850521 5441 080
1 Day COID Act Haslac 15 Feb 2013 8 hrs.
Job Safety Analysis workshop IRCA Global 15 Oct 2013 8 hrs.
Emergency Preparedness and
Response Workshop
IRCA Global 29 Sep 2013 8 hrs.
Gravel Road Driving STS Specialized Training Service 07 – 08 March 2011 16 hrs.
Hazard Identification and Risk
Assessment (HIRA) workshop
IRCA Global 02 Oct 2013 8 hrs.
Risk Management Standards &
Procedures Workshop
IRCA Global 03 Oct 2013 8 hrs.
1 Day SHE Representatives Training HASLAC 13 Feb 2013 8 hrs.
Anti-Hijack STS Specialized Training Service 22 – 23 July 2010 16 hrs.
4 x 4 Driver Training STS Specialized Training Service 08 – 09 Nov 2010 16 hrs.
Academic: High School
High School Attended: W.B. Rubusana Senior Secondary School
(Queenstown)
Highest Standard Passed: Grade 12
Subjects: English
Xhosa
Mathematics
Physical Science
Geography
Biology
Year of matriculated: 2003

10. Curriculum Vitae of
Siyabonga Dywili
ID No.: 850521 5441 080
References
The following people have agreed to act as my Reference:
Company Richard Nzuza & Associates Electrical & Mechanical Consultant Engineers
Contact person Mr. M Nyikana
Position Project Manager
Phone Number 061 437 4257
Company Eskom
Contact person Mr. Mzi Ngcakani
Position Project Manager
Phone Number 053 830 5609 – 082 890 9248
Company Eskom
Contact person Mr. Peter West
Position Asset Design Manager
Phone Number 051 404 2411 & 083 391 8321
Company Eskom
Contact person Mr. Herman Van Wyk
Position Project Engineer
Phone Number 051 404 2382 or 083 400 1750
Company Eskom
Contact person Mr. Frans Ratau
Position Mr. Frans Ratau – Asset Design Manager
Phone Number 014 565 1154 or 082 490 6949