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Colbert Shiburi

Colbert Shiburi

Electrical Foreman
Giyani

Summary

Hard working and goal oriented individual who requires less or no supervision to perform the task. I have good knowledge and experience in the electrical field. I also have good communication and problem solving skills since I have been managing people in my whole careers life. I know how to set reasonable time frame to archive the goal. In my years of supervision, I also know the PLOC system which means planning, leading , organizing and controlling the job abd the people. Cost and budgeting is the main objective to focus on in order for the organization to be profitable and sustainable. Am also having eager to learn more new things at the workplace. In this position, am also available to work standby and overtime where required. Am a team player who initiates, lead by an example , able to address the team, very safefy concious and adhere to safety and procedures of the company including reinforcement of those procedures to the junior staff members. Training and developing the junior staff members through planned task observations system.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Foreman

Stibium Mine
09.2025 - Current

1. Supervise 14 staff members

2. In charge of maintaining all relevant electrical repairs and maintenance of the gold plant, pump station, substations/ transfomers and underground pumps.

General Engineering Supervisor

Stibium Mine
01.2023 - 09.2025
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for team members, identifying strengths and areas for improvement to guide their ongoing professional development.
  • Facilitated strong teamwork among department members by fostering an inclusive culture that promoted open dialogue, feedback sharing, and mutual respect among colleagues.
  • Actively participated in recruitment efforts, interviewing candidates and making hiring recommendations based on technical skills and cultural fit within the department.
  • Mentored junior engineers, facilitating their professional growth and skills development.

Electrician

Stibium Mine
03.2014 - 04.2020
  • Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
  • Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.

Sales Branch Manager

Allergens Holding Limited
09.2001 - 10.2012
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members, identifying areas for improvement and creating actionable development plans.
  • Successfully managed complex customer complaints and resolved issues in a timely manner, resulting in higher levels of client satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop annual budgets, forecast revenue projections, and set sales goals.

Education

Supervisory Course 2.9.2 - Engineering

Phalaborwa Training Academy
Phalaborwa

Medium Voltage Certificate( MQA) - Engineering

Artisan Training Institutions
Gauteng

N5 Electrical Engineering Certificate - Engineering

Polokwane Technical College
Polokwane

Electrical Section 26D Trade Test - Electrical Engineering

Ekurhukeni Development Academy
Gauteng
04-2014

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Timeline

Electrical Foreman

Stibium Mine
09.2025 - Current

General Engineering Supervisor

Stibium Mine
01.2023 - 09.2025

Electrician

Stibium Mine
03.2014 - 04.2020

Sales Branch Manager

Allergens Holding Limited
09.2001 - 10.2012

Supervisory Course 2.9.2 - Engineering

Phalaborwa Training Academy

Medium Voltage Certificate( MQA) - Engineering

Artisan Training Institutions

N5 Electrical Engineering Certificate - Engineering

Polokwane Technical College

Electrical Section 26D Trade Test - Electrical Engineering

Ekurhukeni Development Academy
Colbert ShiburiElectrical Foreman