Victoria Mantle

Experienced in developing and interpreting schedule policies, Tender schedule development, standards and reporting guidelines; providing schedule guidance and oversight to planning teams, contractors and subcontractors; and directing schedule analysis, forensic delay (Time Impact Analysis). Skilled in milestone schedule implementation, EPC closeout monitoring, contract notice and reporting requirements, and maintaining planning interfaces across multi-contractor, multi-discipline and client/employer teams to manage scope change, risk and control reporting

● Led development of gas-sourcing strategies with the Project Manager to support Gourikwa’s potential conversion from diesel-fired to natural-gas-fueled operations, as proposed in Eskom's RFI. ● Coordinated with Petrosa’s project control team (incumbent diesel supplier) and prospective gas providers to secure long-term fuel agreements, evaluating storage, delivery and regasification logistics. ● Created and maintained detailed project timelines for gas infrastructure upgrades (pipelines, storage facilities) aligned with Eskom's planned outages for conversion, including milestones for permitting, financing and construction. ● Integrated contingency plans for delays (regulatory approvals, supply-chain disruptions) and performed resource assessments (solar irradiance, wind speed) for Sere Wind Farm and other renewable assets to inform design and technology selection. ● Senior Advisor in charge of outage and testing/commissioning-window planning, scheduling, stakeholder reporting, risk, cost and change management across Komati Power Station and Rietfontein PV/BESS.