Kgalape France Diale
Pretoria
Summary
Accomplished Electrical Engineering professional and senior municipal executive with a robust history in energy systems, infrastructure management, and public sector governance over 26 years. Achieved operational excellence through strategic leadership, project management, and financial oversight. Committed to advancing engineering research and innovation for sustainable infrastructure and energy systems. Seeking admission to a PhD programme to contribute to research and innovation Leadership in engineering, infrastructure sustainability, energy systems and public sector development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Energy and Electricity
City of Tshwane
Pretoria
01.2013 - I currently work here
- Strategic leadership of regional services, infrastructure, energy and electricity services, transport infrastructure, planning, governance and financial management.
- Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Led team by example to align objectives with overall organisational strategy.
- Managed client relationships to boost retention and maximise revenue.
- Managed annual budgeting and financial planning processes, optimising resource allocation and cost control.
- Planned training programme to expand team skills and drive performance.
- Developed and maintained strategic partnerships with key industry players, enhancing business networking and collaboration.
- Developed successful strategies and policies, meeting organisational needs and implementing improvements.
- Kept organisation in compliance with regulations and internal requirements.
- Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and employee performance.
- Monitored operations to keep processes aligned with targets and matching forecasts.
- Oversaw recruitment, training, and development of staff, fostering a high-performance organisational culture.
- Controlled expenses and allocated financial resources to reach budget goals.
- Determined performance goals, providing crucial feedback on methods to reach milestones.
Manager: Electrical Services
Kungwini Local Municipality
Pretoria
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Managed electrical network maintenance, construction projects, budgeting, policy implementation and stakeholder engagement.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programmes, improving team skills and performance.
- Advised senior management on facilities needs and delivered ongoing operational support.
- Managed organisational resources to meet administrative and operational needs whilst adhering to budgetary guidelines and meeting quality and schedule demands.
- Set accurate budgets based on historical data and forecasted trends to keep operations financially sound.
- Directed crisis management efforts during unforeseen events, minimising disruption to operations.
- Spearheaded community engagement initiatives, enhancing company reputation locally.
Senior Engineering Technician
City of Tshwane
Pretoria
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Led Low and medium-voltage network planning, design, project implementation and infrastructure upgrades.
- Conducted routine inspections of propulsion systems, identifying and rectifying potential issues using Sap and powermap promptly
- Calculated costs, materials, labour and time required for each project.
- Maintained strict adherence to all safety precautions, keeping up-to-date knowledge of relevant safety regulations and legislation.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programmes, significantly reducing machinery downtime.
- Presented clear layouts and engineering designs to clients and team members for analysis and feedback.
Electrician / Electrician Trainee
City of Tshwane
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Electrical installation, maintenance, fault finding, switching operations and network protection.
- Completed electrical work, including maintenance, installation and repairs within budgets.
- Planned electrical wiring layout and installation based on job specifications.
- Installed, tested, and maintained electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings, adhering to safety standards and regulations.
- Troubleshot electrical issues using specialist testing devices.
- Coordinated with other tradespeople to ensure electrical work was completed efficiently and without delay.
Education
M-Tech - Industrial Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
06-2026
B-Tech - Electrical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
National N Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Pretoria West College of Engineering
Matric -
Lekoko High School
Skills
- Research and Data Analysis
- Engineering Management
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Management
- Infrastructure Development
- Project and Programme Management
- Technical Reporting
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Leadership
- Communication and Presentation Skills
- Client engagement
- Strategic planning
- Performance monitoring
- Staff training
Custom Section
- Energy Systems
- Sustainable Infrastructure
- Smart Grids
- Engineering Management
- Asset Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Public Sector Service Delivery
- Project and Programme Management
- Operations Optimisation
Timeline
Director Energy and Electricity
City of Tshwane
01.2013 - I currently work here
Manager: Electrical Services
Kungwini Local Municipality
01.2008 - 01.2013
Senior Engineering Technician
City of Tshwane
01.2004 - 01.2008
Electrician / Electrician Trainee
City of Tshwane
01.1998 - 01.2004
M-Tech - Industrial Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
B-Tech - Electrical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
National N Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Pretoria West College of Engineering
Matric -
Lekoko High School