About me
Thabo Vilane is a seasoned Program/Project Management Professional with over 15 years of progressive experience across utility, petrochemical, mining, and government sectors. Currently pursuing an MBA, he combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise in managing complex EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects.
Skills
Education
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Eaton Business School 2024 - Present
MBA
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Wits Business School 2022 - 2022
Management Development Programme
Experience
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LSM Technical Solutions 2025 - Present
Operations and Projects Manager
• Responsible for the daily operation on the Secunda office • Manage key client projects including the coordination and completion of the projects • Preparation of scope of works for projects. Executing EPC projects. • Determine, coordinate and manage the design, procurement and installation programmes. • Monitor capacity and initiate the outsourcing of works should the need arise. • Facilitate communication between all internal departments to ensure the output meets clients’ specifications. • Managed projects, project co-ordination with customers, contractors or suppliers, supplier or contractor inspections to check standards. • Site liaison with customers • Ensure adherence to OHSAS 18000 & Mines, Health and Safety Act on the plant projects. • Ensure adherence to SHEQ standards • Responsible for overseeing capital, (budgeting, applications and cash flows). • Responsible for technical bids evaluation, recommendations and held service provider site meetings. • Business development • Escalate matters to the Director when necessary • Contribute ideas for making the Projects and deliverables release with better quality • Use project management methodologies to plan, track and monitor projects • Managed project scope, schedule, and costs through regular verification techniques resulting in a 10% decrease in overall project costs. • Utilized effective change management strategies to successfully implement changes to the project scope and schedule, resulting in a 15% improvement in project efficiency. • Implemented robust cost control measures that reduced project costs by 20%, ensuring the project remained within budget constraints • Perform risk management to minimize project risks • Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels • Leveraged team members' unique skill sets and experience levels to delegate project tasks, resulting in a 20% increase in overall efficiency. • Implemented a comprehensive assessment system to identify junior staff members' individual strengths, allowing for more targeted task delegation and leading to a 15% reduction in errors.
Expertise
Honors & awards
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Vacuum Replacement Project special recognition 2014
Vacuum Replacement Project special recognition
Got an award for exceptionally executingVacuum Replacement Project
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Runner-up for the best Project Manager Award 2019
Runner-up for the best Project Manager Award
Runner-up for the Best Project Manager Award
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Management Development Programme 2nd Place Top Achiever Award (WBS) 2022
Management Development Programme 2nd Place Top Achiever Award (WBS)
Management Development Programme 2nd Place Top Achiever Award (WBS)
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Exxaro Contractor Development Programme Top Achiever Award (GIBS) 2024
Exxaro Contractor Development Programme Top Achiever Award (GIBS)
Exxaro Contractor Development Programme Top Achiever Award (GIBS)