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Destiny Sibanyoni

@destinysibanyoni

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Mechanical engineer focused on energy efficiency and plant performance in regulated manufacturing environments.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking an Energy Engineer role where I can drive efficiency and sustainability, work within compliant operations, lead technical projects, and grow in a collaborative, improvement-focused environment.

I am a Mechanical Engineering Honours graduate with hands-on experience as a Senior Plant Operator in a GMP-compliant cannabis pharmaceutical facility, where I led teams, authored the facility's first Plant Operator Manual, and improved operational performance through energy-focused problem solving.

I seek to apply my technical skills in energy optimisation, maintenance, CMMS, and project management to an Energy Engineer role that values compliance, continuous improvement, and sustainable solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Junior Mechanical Engineer

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Safri Canna

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Promoted to Junior Mechanical Engineer/Junior Manager overseeing plant operations and compliance in a GMP cannabis pharmaceutical facility; authored the facility's first Plant Operator Manual and led recruitment, training, and performance of plant operators to maintain product quality and operational stability.

Plant Operations GMP Compliance CMMS Maintenance Management Team Leadership CAD Technical Documentation

Plant Operator

Safri Canna

Apr 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Operated and maintained mechanical systems in a pharmaceutical cannabis production facility, ensuring compliance, product quality, and efficient plant performance while supporting maintenance and CMMS activities.

Mechanical Maintenance CMMS Quality & Compliance Energy Reporting Problem Solving SOPs

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours), Mechanical Engineering

2019 - 2024

Activities and societies: Courses in Thermodynamics, Refrigeration, Fluid Mechanics, Control, Battery Energy Storage; interests in renewable energy and aircraft engineering.

Completed Mechanical Engineering BEngTech (Honours) studies with coursework in thermofluids, solid mechanics, engineering mathematics, and energy systems; authored a Plant Operator Manual used for operator training.