Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
TRADE EXPERIENCE
Timeline
Doctor Thokozani Banda

Doctor Thokozani Banda

Qualified Diesel Mechanic
Lydenburg

Summary

I have 10 years experience as Qualified Diesel Mechanic, I consider myself to be well knowledgeable hard working and dedicated in everything I do. I am well capable individually and with others/team as well I am always open to new challenges and capable in working as well medical fit

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Artisan Diesel Mechanic

GLENCORE Helena Mine
12.2022 - 01.2026
  • Machine maintenance
  • Services
  • Breakdowns and Repairs

Diesel Mechanic

Ts 5 Mining
02.2026 - Current
  • Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
  • Supported overall workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and adhering to safety guidelines.

Enhanced engine performance by conducting regular maintenance and repairs on diesel engines.

Artisan Diesel Mechanic

Sasol
01.2020 - 11.2022
  • Rebuilding engines and transmissions.
  • Maintaining equipment, servicing and monitoring machines, fault finding.

Artisan Diesel Mechanic

Rondebult (DD Equipment)
04.2018 - 12.2020
  • Rebuilding engines and transmissions.
  • Maintaining equipment, servicing and monitoring machines, fault finding.
  • Building machines
  • Reason for leaving: Uncomfortability

Artisan Diesel Mechanic

CML Equipment
01.2017 - 03.2018
  • Machinery test ramp monitor, machinery maintainer, fault finding.
  • Servicing machinery and water bowsers.
  • Conducting service schedule.
  • Ensuring all equipment are running and in good condition.
  • Authorizing a go-ahead machine.
  • Identifying problems and managing them.
  • Reason for leaving: mine contract ended closed

Artisan Mechanic

Mahlwele Trucks & Equipment
02.2016 - 12.2016
  • ZF differential, Turbo charger and injectors fitment.
  • Electrical system & battery inspection and repair.
  • Air brakes & system repair and fault finding.
  • Engine repairs and fault finding.
  • Cylinder head strip and fault finding.
  • Suspension and wheel alignment.
  • Gearbox removal and fitment.
  • Clutch overhaul & installation (ZF).
  • Service, maintain & minor repairs on; Front End Loaders, Excavators & TLB’s.
  • Maintain and service truck trailers, LHD, Dumpers, Hydraulic pumps.
  • Reason for leaving: End of Contract

Mechanical apprenticeship

SG Coal Equipment
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Machinery and truck maintenance.
  • Servicing and procedures.
  • Onside workshop performances.
  • Fault finding, timesheet compiling.
  • Ensuring safe working conditions.
  • Ensuring workshop, tools, machines, trucks are clean after use or working on.
  • Machinery and truck good condition analysis.
  • Reason for leaving: End of Contract

Education

Diesel Mechanic Trade test - Section 13/26D

VTA Artisan Training, Middelburg
01.2015

Mechanical Engineering - N2

Mpondozankomo College
01.2014

Mechanical Engineering - N4

Shepherd College
01.2013

Mechanical Engineering - N3

Thibela College
01.2013

Matric - undefined

Marhagi FET School
01.2012

Skills

Computer Literate: MS Office Suite

Effective Communication (Written & Verbal)

Able to work in a team and independently

Hardworking and able to work under pressure

Attention to Detail

Task Management Skills

I’m able to meet Engineering installations constructed, repaired and maintained according to agreed standards, policies and procedures

Continuously analyse and identify opportunities to minimise wastage

Ensure that safety regulations are adhered to

Ability to work extra if required

References

  • Muzi, Ndlovu, Foreman, 082 769 8815, SG Coal
  • Mpho, Mahlwele, Owner, 072 298 1852, Mahlwele Trucks
  • GT, Thokozani, 017 610 4080, Sasol

TRADE EXPERIENCE

  • 10 Years’ Experience in the following:
  • Understanding of TMM machines
  • Understanding of earthmoving equipment.
  • Dealing with diesel equipment and machinery.
  • Understanding of all diesel mechanic earthmoving equipment.
  • Technical knowledge on earthmoving & HDV.
  • Engine rebuilding experience.
  • Proactive machinery experience.
  • Understanding of DOKING MACHINES & DOZERS
  • Excellent fault finding experience.
  • Hydraulic fault finding experience.
  • Diesel equipment good condition analysis.
  • Learners/apprentice improvement and teaching
  • Equipments worked on
  • TMM,s LHD&LDV
  • Rham
  • Sandvik
  • CAT machines - excavators ,front end loaders,dozers, dump trucks/adts and TLBs
  • Komatsu
  • Volvo
  • Bell equipment
  • Rondebult machines
  • Forklifts Cherry pickers
  • Crushers
  • Trucks worked on
  • MAN
  • Mbenz
  • Scania
  • FAW
  • ISUZU

Timeline

Diesel Mechanic - Ts 5 Mining
02.2026 - Current
Artisan Diesel Mechanic - GLENCORE Helena Mine
12.2022 - 01.2026
Artisan Diesel Mechanic - Sasol
01.2020 - 11.2022
Artisan Diesel Mechanic - Rondebult (DD Equipment)
04.2018 - 12.2020
Artisan Diesel Mechanic - CML Equipment
01.2017 - 03.2018
Artisan Mechanic - Mahlwele Trucks & Equipment
02.2016 - 12.2016
Mechanical apprenticeship - SG Coal Equipment
01.2014 - 12.2015
Mpondozankomo College - Mechanical Engineering, N2
Shepherd College - Mechanical Engineering, N4
Thibela College - Mechanical Engineering, N3
Marhagi FET School - Matric,
VTA Artisan Training - Diesel Mechanic Trade test, Section 13/26D
Doctor Thokozani BandaQualified Diesel Mechanic