Elton Mtimkulu
Springs
Summary
Highly focused and hard-working individual with a strong commitment to self-improvement. Fluent in isiZulu, English, and Afrikaans, bringing a robust linguistic skill set to the table. Professional automotive technician with expertise in fault finding, diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of vehicles. Known for reliability and possessing a thorough understanding of electrical systems, engine repair, and delivering exceptional customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Mechanic
Self Employed
01.2024 - Current
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Diagnostics, coding and programming.
- Electrical fault finding and wiring repair, electrical components repairs.
- Engine overhaul.
- Regular vehicle maintenance (service,brakes,suspension,timing).
- Attending vehicle breakdowns.
Mechanic
Scorpex auto
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Same tasks as at advanced automotive repairs.
- As well as the electrical and mechanical repairs of trucks and forklifts
- Attend truck breakdowns as far Limpopo
Parts Salesman
Sump Scrapyard
01.2016 - 10.2019
- Selling of new and used passenger vehicle parts
Mechanic
Self employed
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Run my own workshop
Mechanic
Advacened Automotive repairs
04.2013 - 01.2016
- Receiving of client vehicles in the morning
- Delegating the relevant repairs to the mechanics
- Performing diagnostics, programming, coding and reset
- Electrical and mechanical repairs
- Maintenace, engine overalls and breakdown attendance
- Ordering parts from spares over telephone
- Updating clients daily on work in progress
- Test driving vehicles
- Invoicing
- Vehicle hand over or delivery to clients
Workshop admin
Mercedez-Benz
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Receive customer phone calls to book an appointments
- Assist with advice or information concerning a product, vehicle information and service
- Gather and ensure accuracy of customer and vehicle details
- Document customers concerns / vehicle issues on job card and or pre-order
- Keep customer updated on vehicle repair progress Draft daily work in progress
- Create and print job cards and vehicle history / information Create and supply orders to suppliers Receive and sign off invoices
- Supply customers with quotes, receiving of cash for work done, handing over and explaining of invoice
- Conduct follow-up on customer satisfaction to ensure improvement in future customer service experience
Education
Study Program -
Springs Boys High
Springs, South Africa12.2005
Skills
- Skilled Guitar Performer
- Camel Belt Holder in Taekwondo
- High-Level Driving Proficiency
- Skilled in Digital Tools
Certification
Matric
Languages
English
Isizulu
Afrikaans
Organizations
- Janton engineering
- Element 6
- Mercedes Benz
- SUMP scrapyard
- Scorpex Auto
- Elton auto
Honor Awards
Best Musician, Liverpool music Festival, 09/01/09, 10/31/09
Supported Causes
SANBS
Hobbies and Interests
- Automotive
- Aviation
- Music
- Nature
- God
- Fitness
- Reading
Professional Title
Automotive Mechanic
Timeline
Automotive Mechanic
Self Employed
01.2024 - Current
Mechanic
Scorpex auto
02.2022 - 12.2023
Parts Salesman
Sump Scrapyard
01.2016 - 10.2019
Mechanic
Self employed
01.2014 - 01.2016
Mechanic
Advacened Automotive repairs
04.2013 - 01.2016
Workshop admin
Mercedez-Benz
01.2010 - 12.2013
Study Program -
Springs Boys High
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