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Abongile Richard Nobumba

Abongile Richard Nobumba

Wind Turbine Service Technician Trainee
Queenstown

Summary

Motivated and safety conscious Wind turbine Service Technician Trainee with a strong Electrical and Mechanical aptitude. Passionate about renewable energy and eager to gain hand-on experience in wind turbine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. Committed to following safety protocols and learning industry best practices.I would like to work in an environment which encourages me to succeed and grow professionally where I can utilize my skills and knowledge appropriately.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

South African Wind Turbine Service Trainee

Saretec Cape Town
05.2025 - 01.2026
  • Assisting on yearly maintenance
  • Conducted schedule annual servicing 2.1MW wind turbines including lubrication, filter changes, safety inspections and functional testing of key systems (pitch, yaw, brake, gearbox and generator)
  • Assisting on torqueing
  • Performed critical bolt torque and tensioning operations on wind turbine components. (Nacelle, hub and blade connections)
  • Assisting on fault finding in breakdowns
  • Diagnosed mechanical, hydraulic and electrical issues using SCADA alerts, handheld diagnostic tools and physical inspection.

Electrical Module 0-6 Induction to the workplace

Public works Aptcod student
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Installing of electrical wireways and components
  • Installing cable circuits
  • Wiring and Connecting Transformer connecting
  • Alternating current motors
  • Electrical testing of installations
  • PLC's

Education

Wind Turbine Service Technician -

SARETEC (Cape Peninsula University of Technology)
Cape Town
01.2026

Trade Test Certificate - undefined

Olifantsfontein Academy
Johannesburg

Electrical Engineering N3 - undefined

Motheo Tvet College
Bloemfontein
11.2017

National Senior Certificate 12 - undefined

Zwelixolile SSS
Eastern Cape
01.2015

Skills

Good technical knowledge

References

  • Henk, Volschenk, Training Supervisor, 0722822601, South African Renewable Energy Technology Centre (SARETEC)
  • N, Fihlani, Mentor, 0737398576, Public works (Mentor)
  • Khwezi Myataza 0734989984, Public Works (Colleague)

Timeline

South African Wind Turbine Service Trainee

Saretec Cape Town
05.2025 - 01.2026

Electrical Module 0-6 Induction to the workplace

Public works Aptcod student
05.2022 - 05.2023

Trade Test Certificate - undefined

Olifantsfontein Academy

Electrical Engineering N3 - undefined

Motheo Tvet College

National Senior Certificate 12 - undefined

Zwelixolile SSS

Wind Turbine Service Technician -

SARETEC (Cape Peninsula University of Technology)
Abongile Richard NobumbaWind Turbine Service Technician Trainee