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Aphelele Tobo

Engineering Technician
Cape Town

Summary

Dynamic Engineering Technician with a proven track record in effective planning and execution of work. Enhanced network stability through proactive maintenance and risk mitigation, while fostering collaboration with stakeholders. Strong decision-making skills complemented by a commitment to safety and quality, ensuring operational excellence and minimized downtime.I am always willing to learn so that allows me to adapt easily to a change

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Technician

Transnet Freight Rail
10.2018 - Current

Responsible for planning, coordinate , and perform all required network maintenance activities to ensure the stability, safety, and availability of the organization’s network infrastructure. Enhance delivering cost-effective maintenance solutions that minimize downtime and directly support the achievement of business objectives.

  • Contributed to a safer working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols, guidelines, and regulations.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to improve component quality, negotiating specifications that met stringent engineering requirements.
  • Mitigated potential project risks by proactively identifying and addressing areas of concern before they developed into significant issues.
  • Improved equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance and calibrations.
  • Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures.

Production Manager

Transnet Freight Rail
05.2025 - 10.2025
  • Ensuring quicker response to callout's and no long outstanding faults .
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Standardized production procedures and submission of required paper work for maintenance records and productivity measurement
  • Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in better collaboration and alignment on project objectives.
  • Sourced materials to keep up with production goals
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Collaborated with planning team to develop and implement successful corrective plans.

Inservice Training

Transnet Engineering
07.2014 - 08.2015
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Fault finding and Rout cause analysis
  • Sound engineering decision
  • Practiced critical thinking

Lab Assistant

Walter Sisulu University
04.2013 - 12.2013

Preparing and maintaining the laboratory for the practical tasks execution:

· Housekeeping.

· Report writing.

· Fault finding.

· Measuring instrument maintenance.

· Planning tasks and assembling different circuits.

Education

B-Tech Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering

Walter Sisulu University
East London, South Africa
04.2001 -

National Diploma : Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering

Walter Sisulu University
Butterworth, South Africa
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Sithembele Matiso High School
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Technical specifications

Troubleshooting

SharePoint

Technical analysis

Timeline

Production Manager

Transnet Freight Rail
05.2025 - 10.2025

Engineering Technician

Transnet Freight Rail
10.2018 - Current

Inservice Training

Transnet Engineering
07.2014 - 08.2015

Lab Assistant

Walter Sisulu University
04.2013 - 12.2013

B-Tech Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering

Walter Sisulu University
04.2001 -

National Diploma : Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering

Walter Sisulu University
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Sithembele Matiso High School
04.2001 -
Aphelele ToboEngineering Technician