Louis Nel, Head of department Smart Mobilty

Louis Nel

Head of department Smart Mobilty

Johannesburg Roads Agency

Location
South Africa
Education
Bachelor's degree, IT, Mechatronics
Experience
21 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :21 years, 4 Months

Head of department Smart Mobilty at Johannesburg Roads Agency
  • South Africa - Johannesburg
  • My current job since June 2021

HEAD the Mobility & Freight department, lead a team of 100 in the delivery of traffic control and Intelligent Transport System (ITS) infrastructure.

Notably, was appointed Acting CEO for the period Nov 2022 - June 2023, leading the 8 departments, a 1, 700+ headcount, and providing leadership of the city of Johannesburg’s Road, Traffic System, and Stormwater infrastructure.

Project manager Build at Teti Traffic
  • South Africa
  • May 2018 to May 2021

National Build Project Manager
1. Design of ITS(Intelligent transport System)
2. Building of ITS(Intelligent transport System)

Research and Development Manager at Africom Agri (BPI)
  • South Africa
  • November 2016 to January 2018

As R&D Manager at the BPI factory I am responsible for the Development of new implements that is currently manufactured in the factory. The design team consists of mechanical and electronic engineers which reports to me.
Task summary:
• Writing of equipment design specification
• Design review and design changes (Solid Works)
• Testing of new machine to specification

Director Technical at Africom Agr i(Haevic)
  • South Africa
  • July 2014 to November 2016

As the Technical Director at Haevic my responsibilities are:
Developing UAV’s (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) for the use in the agricultural sector
To investigate new technologies with the aim to integrate them onto our UAV’s
Intelligent Systems integration such as long range video, data links for ground control and autonomous flight

National Projects Manager at HVC Technologies
  • South Africa
  • September 2007 to June 2014

As the National project manager at HVC I have managed the projects as listed below.

Project detail: Client SANRAL
PROCUREMENT OF A NATIONAL INTELLEGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND INTEGRATED SUPPORTING SYSTEM SOFTWARE AND THE DEVELOPMENT THEREOFF IN GAUTENG, KWAZULU-NATAL AND THE WESTERN CAPE
CONTRACT NRA N.001-201-2010/1
Project status Currently in Progress
• Tender and Bid Management;
• Tender and Bid clarification and negotiation;
• Establishment of National footprint for HVC in KZN, Western Cape and Gauteng;
• Project planning;
• Solutions development;
• Intelligent systems design;
• Budget and BOQ planning;
• Solutions implementations;
• Roll-out, milestone management and project sign off

Project detail: Client SANRAL
FREEWAY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (FMS)PROJECT
CONTRACT A2: MAIN CONTRACT FOR CIVIL, ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS WORKS TO: EASTERN BOULEVARD & SETTLERS WAY (N2)(Foreshore Freeway to Black River P/Way i/C)
THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY LIMITED
CONTRACT NRA N.001010-2008/3/A2
Project status Complete
• Tender and Bid Management;
• Tender and Bid clarification and negotiation;
• Establishment of Western Cape HVC regional office;
• Project planning;
• Solutions development;
• Budget and Bill of Quantity planning;
• Solutions implementation
• Roll-out, milestone management and project sign off

Project detail: Client SANRAL
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS) PROJECT: CONTRACT G: MAIN CONTRACT FOR FREEWAY SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM INCLUDING 2G/3G COMMUNICATIONS AND SOLAR POWER POWER SUPPLIES
ALBERTINA SISULU FREEWAY (R21) - Elephant Road to Rietfontein Interchange
Contract No: NRA R.021-012-2008/1
Project status Complete
• Tender and Bid Management;
• Project planning;
• Solutions development;
• Budget and Bill of Quantity Planning;
• Solution’s implementations

Project detail: Efkon, Tollink
Contract: Contractor to Efkon on the Brandfort toll plaza communication and electrons systems installation.
Project status Complete

Project scope:
Installation of
• Digital communications, Network equipment,
• Voice over IP telephony;
• Building security and CCTV systems;
• Overhead VMS display boards;
• Installation of Tolling electronic lane control systems;
• On-site project management;
• Project planning;
• Budget and bill of quantity’s planning;
• Solution’s implementations;

Project detail: UPS Backup systems 1Mil
Project status Complete

Project scope:
Installation of
• 200KVA UPS;
• Test and Commissioning of UPS after installation

Business Unit Manager at Mpumalang
  • South Africa
  • May 2005 to August 2007

at Gijima
•Mpumalanga Business Unit Manager;
•Product Specialist Wincor Nixdorf at the Centre of Excellence of Gijima;
•International Supplier liaison Gijima to Wincor Nixdorf;
•Product support to all Gijima Banking clients;
•Project roll-out support and development

Managing Director at Thenga Computer Technologies
  • South Africa
  • November 2002 to May 2005

• Capitalized on industry changes to maximise company revenue;
• Day-to-day operational management;
• Business development;

Education

Bachelor's degree, IT, Mechatronics
  • at Open Univercity
  • December 2001

Bsc(Hons)IT 1. Mechatronics 2. Artificial Intelligence 3. Digital Communications

Higher diploma, Electronic Engineering
  • at Tshwane University of Technology
  • July 1996

National Higher Diploma Electrical engineering light current

Diploma, Electronic engineering
  • at TUT
  • July 1994

National Diploma Electrical engineering Light Current

Specialties & Skills

Management
Engineering
Project Control
Project Work
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
BANKING
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
BUSINESS PROCESS
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
MECHANICAL
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Memberships

IEEE
  • Member
  • January 2018

Training and Certifications

ECSA regestration (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2019
UAV Pilot Licence (Training)
Training Institute:
Pro Wings
Date Attended:
June 2015
Duration:
240 hours

Hobbies

  • Aerial Photography
    Photographing of farms in the DRC