Viki Phelandaba
Bulawayo
Summary
Dynamic Mechanical Engineering educator with a rich 12-year tenure at BCL Mine's Training Department and 8 years within the Tertiary education sector. I've honed my skills in curriculum development and student mentorship, consistently enhancing learning outcomes. My strength lies in my effective communication skills, and well-structured training sessions. I'm adept at critical problem-solving and fostering teamwork, creating a positive, engaging educational environment. My goal is to inspire and guide the next generation of mechanical engineers.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lecturer/ Instructor
UMgungundlovu TVET
05.2018 - 10.2024
- Taught serveral modules including; Mechanical Fitting and Machining N1-N2, Power Machines N5 & N6, Strength of Materials N6 and Mechano-technics N6, Engineering Drawing N1-N3.
- Developed curriculum materials that aligned with educational standards and objectives.
- Facilitated interactive discussions to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Assessed student performance through assignments and examinations effectively.
- Organized workshops and seminars to enrich the learning experience for students.
- Mentored students by providing academic guidance and support throughout their studies.
GCC Mechanical Subjects Facilitator
Nafco Engineering
Witbank
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Developed training materials to enhance employee understanding of operational procedures.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices and company policies.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback and participant engagement assessments.
- Organized materials and resources required for each session in advance.
Mechanical Subjects Lecturer
Sandton Technical College-Witbank Campus
Witbank
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Taught serval modules including; Fitting and Machining N1-N2, Power Machines N5 & N6, Strength of Materials N6 and Mechano-technics N6, Engineering Drawing N1-N3 And Diesel and Motor Trade Theory subjects.
- Delivered engaging lectures to enhance student understanding.
- Provided guidance to students during academic advising sessions.
- Assessed student performance through examinations and assignments.
- Created a positive learning environment by actively engaging with all students during class time.
Lecturer
Crane International Academy
Witbank
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Modules taught inluded; Power Machines N5 & N6, Strength of Materials N6, Engineering Drawing N1-N3.
- Diesel and Motor Trade Theory subjects.
Engineering Training Superintendent
BCL Mine Engineering Training Centre
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Oversaw daily operations at mining engineering training facility.
- Managed staff scheduling and resource allocation for training sessions.
- Set annual goals, validating job expectations, and performance.
- Conducting informal progress reviews with training officers, comparing their performance against standards and expectations.
- Facilitated training workshops to improve instructor delivery methods.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify emerging industry needs and trends.
- Development and Implementation of Timetables.
- Departmental Induction and Safety: Enforced full compliance with OHS, SHEQ, NOSA, and site-specific health and safety.
- Sharing an understanding of job expectations and conducting safety induction within the Training Center.
- Spelling out the company code of conduct (company policy on training).
- Conducted regular safety inspections and hazard assessments.
- Actioned follow-ups in collaboration with the safety department.
- Skills gap identification: Identified gaps within the workforce, created targeted training programs to address those gaps, and drew up a succession plan based on both skill-based and traditional methods.
- Provided relevant and specialized technical/professional support to relevant stakeholders to ensure the achievement of objectives.
- Class visit: monitoring the program delivery or presentation by staff, lecture room arrangement and safety and checking availability of teaching aids resources.
Head of Section Mechanical Engineering/Training Officer
BCL Mine Engineering Training Centre
09.2004 - 01.2014
- Liaised with and identified training service providers, and ensured their availability.
- Conducted tailor made courses in line with company requirements
- Efficiently set up of training work stations and ensuring availability of training aids prior to startup of training
- Developed training modules and unit standards
- Developed training programs for in-house training for engineering employees from low level to high level (semi-skilled to Graduate Trainees)
- Conducting training to trainees
- Managed the Technical training process, including managing apprentices
- Ensured legislative compliance, including producing the Workplace Skills plan and training reports
- Trained, evaluated and assessed of learners and conducting of on-the-job training
- SHE adherence and alignment to ensure that safety targets are achieved
- Researched, Designed & Developed training material as per Botswana Training Authority requirements
- Carried out Assessments & Moderations on developed outcomes based assessments
- Coordinated the RPL process and trade tests.
Head of Section Mechanical Engineering/Lecturer
Selebi-Phikwe Technical College
Selebi-Phikwe
05.1999 - 08.2004
- Managing the Technical training process, including managing students.
- Teaching fitting and machining all subjects (Workshop Technology, Workshop Practice, Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science and Engineering Drawing).
- Conducting practical’s to students.
- Liaising with stakeholders in terms of attachment placements.
- Site visits to conduct on the job assessment for students.
- Co-coordinating the trade tests.
- Generating assessment instruments.
- Assessing students, generating of evidence assessments results.
- Conducting Internal Assessment Verification/Moderation to make sure assessment is valid, reliable, practicable and cost-effective.
- Attendance register management.
Mechanical Engineering Training Lecturer
Harare Institute of Technology
Harare
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Developed course materials for engineering and technology programs.
- Guided student research projects and academic inquiries.
Mechanical Apprentice/ Artisan Fitter and Turner
Weinecks Engineering
01.1992 - 01.1998
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure proper working condition and safety.
- Conducted routine inspections on mechanical systems to identify potential issues.
Education
SAQA Evaluation Certificate - N6-Phase in Mechanical Engineering, N3-Phase in Fitting And Machining, Level 5 Technical Education
SAQA
12-2019
National Diploma - Technical And Vocational Education
Gweru Polytechic College
12-1999
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Gweru Polytechnic College
12-1997
National Certificate - Fitting And Machining Engineering
Gweru Polytechnic College
12-1995
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Classroom management
- Student support services
- Critical & strategic problem-solving
- Inter-personal Skills
- Conflict Management
- Organized
- Teamwork
- Computer Skills
Affiliations
Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
Certification
- Pump Reliability and Efficiency, Salvo, 2011
- Pumps: Types, Selection and Performance Techniques, IIR Training South Africa, 2006
- Basic Hydraulic Systems: Design, Install and Test, Festo South Africa, 2013
- Electro/Advanced Hydraulics Systems, Festo South Africa, 2015
- Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Manchi Innovations South Africa, 2014
- Symons and Gyratory Crushers, Metso South Africa, 2013
- Laser Shaft Alignment, Engineering Dynamics, 2013
- Hydraulic Maintenance and Repair on Karock Stationary Rock Breaker and Hydraulic Hammer, JDS Industries South Africa, 2011
References
- Ntombela, Senior Lecturer, UMgungundlovu Tvet- Plessis Lear Campus, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, ntombelaz@ufetc.edu.za, 0027722789512
- Manabela, Principal, Crane International Academy (FET), Witbank, South Africa, 0136562614, 0829675282
- Tsie Sybrayn, Deputy Executive Director, Construction Industry Trust Fund, 00267 71321792
Permit Number
A8900925
Accomplishments
- Awarded Best Lecturer at a nationwide workshop as a lecturer at Umngundundlovu TVET
- Improved the pass rate of two subjects (Structural and Strength of Materials and Power Machines/Thermo-Dynamics) from below 30% to over 80%
- Started an artisan improver program at BCL mine, which was aimed at closing the practical gap for college students joining the company
- Furthermore, at BCL, I also developed some workstations for individuals with specific skill shortages in the company to have the opportunity to enhance them at the relevant workstations, covering those gaps
Timeline
Lecturer/ Instructor
UMgungundlovu TVET
05.2018 - 10.2024
GCC Mechanical Subjects Facilitator
Nafco Engineering
02.2018 - 05.2018
Mechanical Subjects Lecturer
Sandton Technical College-Witbank Campus
02.2018 - 05.2018
Lecturer
Crane International Academy
02.2017 - 12.2017
Engineering Training Superintendent
BCL Mine Engineering Training Centre
01.2015 - 12.2016
Head of Section Mechanical Engineering/Training Officer
BCL Mine Engineering Training Centre
09.2004 - 01.2014
Head of Section Mechanical Engineering/Lecturer
Selebi-Phikwe Technical College
05.1999 - 08.2004
Mechanical Engineering Training Lecturer
Harare Institute of Technology
01.1998 - 01.1999
Mechanical Apprentice/ Artisan Fitter and Turner
Weinecks Engineering
01.1992 - 01.1998
SAQA Evaluation Certificate - N6-Phase in Mechanical Engineering, N3-Phase in Fitting And Machining, Level 5 Technical Education
SAQA
National Diploma - Technical And Vocational Education
Gweru Polytechic College
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Gweru Polytechnic College
National Certificate - Fitting And Machining Engineering
Gweru Polytechnic College
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