Handswell Mathebula
Pretoria
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in instrument calibration and maintenance of control room SCADA systems, complemented by comprehensive PCS7 system knowledge. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities, effective time management, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Known for maintaining composure under pressure while delivering high-quality results. Career aspirations include advancing technical skills and contributing to innovative projects within the industry.
Overview
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1
Language
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Instrument Technician
Power Of 8
03.2026 - Current
- I am responsible for the maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of all instrumentation and control equipment in accordance with Samancor Western Chrome Mine policies and procedures and to International Standards, particularly in classified hazardous locations and potentially explosive atmospheres.
- I performed weekly and monthly cluster maintenance in accordance with SAP generated schedules.
- My area of responsibility include intergration of underground conveyors,pump station,booster fans,water dams ,balsting gates and wieghtometer to PCS7 system
- Underground working with network and Fiber cables, cameras, missing persons sensors, noise detections and fire supression system
- Installing DPM (Diesel particulate matter monitor)
Instrument Technician
Risana Business Enterprise
07.2025 - 02.2026
- I am responsible for the comprehensive maintenance of critical municipal infrastructure, including reservoirs, towers, pump stations, and sewer pump stations.
- A core part of my role is the installation, maintenance, and calibration of level sensors, transmitters, and gauges across these sites.
- I ensure the functionality and reliability of the telemetry system, which is vital for remote monitoring.
- I proactively troubleshoot and maintain the PLC and SCADA system, ensuring continuous operation and accurate control of all processes.
- Furthermore, I maintain accurate logs and documentation of all instrument activities, ensuring compliance.
- I provide essential support to the site manager in achieving project timelines and ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations on site.
Instrument Mechanician
Gold Field South Deep
02.2023 - 12.2024
- I was responsible for the maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of all instrumentation and control equipment in accordance with Gold Field South Deep policies and procedures and to International Standards, particularly in classified hazardous locations and potentially explosive atmospheres.
- I performed weekly and monthly cluster maintenance in accordance with SAP generated schedules on Metallurgy plant equipment.
- My technical duties included troubleshooting field instruments, control room equipment, Scada (Factory-Talk View) PLC Allen Bradley, and HMI systems.
- I maintained calibration equipment, including Weightometers, PH Probes, Densitometers, Level transmitters, Gas detectors, Pressure transmitters, and Temperature transmitters.
- I performed fault finding on Pneumatic Valves and executed flow verification on flow meters.
- I reported on maintenance work done, including fault reporting and generating job cards.
- I performed call outs and stand by when required.
- My administrative tasks involved retrieval of job cards, defects, and maintenance schedules from SAP PM, entering relevant information or close outs into SAP PM, and requesting items from stores according to procedures, processing requisitions via SAP.
Instrumentation Maintenance and Compliance
Transnet Pipelines
01.2008 - 10.2022
- My primary responsibility was ensuring the operational integrity of all critical systems.
- I performed weekly and monthly cluster maintenance in accordance with SAP generated schedules and retrieved job cards, defects, and maintenance schedules from SAP PM.
- I was responsible for troubleshooting field instruments, control room equipment, and flow meters.
- My work involved maintaining calibration equipment, including gauges, volume switches, density meters, flow meters, temperature transmitters, and level transmitters.
- Crucially, I performed fault finding on complex systems such as SCADA, PCS7, UPS, FLOBOSS S600, and PLC.
- Transnet Pipelines in Alrode, South Africa
Undercover Constable
01.2006 - 12.2007
- I assisted detectives with complex investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and conducting surveillance operations.
- I responded quickly to emergency calls for service, accurately assessing situations while prioritizing resources accordingly.
- I maintained public order during large events, effectively coordinating with other law enforcement agencies.
- I filed cases in court with supporting evidence and monitored drug trafficking, human trafficking, and police corruption activities.
Instrument Mechanician
Bokoni Platinum Mines
Polokwane
05.2003 - 08.2005
- I was responsible for maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of all instrumentation, metering, and control equipment in accordance with Bokoni Platinum Mines policies and procedures.
- I scheduled maintenance within the cluster in accordance with SAP generated schedules and according to procedure on a weekly and monthly basis.
- I executed fault finding and maintenance of field instruments, control room equipment, and flow meters.
- I ensured calibration equipment was maintained as required, including the calibration of gauges, volume switches, density meters, flow meters, temperature transmitters, and level transmitters.
Apprenticeship (Instrumentation)
PMC (Palabora Mining Company)
Phalaborwa
09.1999 - 03.2002
- As an apprentice, I was responsible for equipping myself with knowledge in the field of instrumentation.
- During my training, I obtained knowledge on how to calibrate instruments and maintain them, including solving problems related to SCADA and troubleshooting.
- I was exposed to different sections of the mine, including open cast, refinery, concentrator, smelter, floatation, and acid plants.
- I was responsible for maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of all instrumentation, metering, and control equipment in accordance with PMC policies and procedures and to International Standards, in classified hazardous locations and potentially explosive atmospheres.
- Phalaborwa, South Africa
Apprenticeship (Electrical)
Foskor Pty Ltd
Phalaborwa
11.1996 - 12.1997
- I completed my first-year electrical modules and wrote the plant maintenance test.
- Phalaborwa, South Africa
Education
NVQ Level 4 -
PHALABORWA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Phalaborwa 01-1996
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (N5) - Electrical Engineering
WITBANK TECHNICAL COLLEGE
09-1997
Skills
- Instrument Calibration
- Maintenance of control room SCADA
- PCS7 system knowledge
- Siemens S7 PLC
- LSX Scada and WinCC Scada
- Allen bradley PLC
- Factorytalk-view Scada
- Camera and Network maintenance
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Calm under pressure
Languages
English
Custom Section
- Instrument Calibration
- Maintenance of control room SCADA
- PCS7 system knowledge
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong adaptability and flexibility
Professional Development
- Instrument Calibration
- Maintenance of control room SCADA
- PCS7 system knowledge
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong adaptability and flexibility
References
References will be rendered upon request.
Accomplishments
Recently busy with integrating underground conveyor belts into PCS7 system which was normal operated manually. Implementing missing persons locators on the system
Timeline
Maintenance Instrument Technician
Power Of 8
03.2026 - Current
Instrument Technician
Risana Business Enterprise
07.2025 - 02.2026
Instrument Mechanician
Gold Field South Deep
02.2023 - 12.2024
Instrumentation Maintenance and Compliance
Transnet Pipelines
01.2008 - 10.2022
Undercover Constable
01.2006 - 12.2007
Instrument Mechanician
Bokoni Platinum Mines
05.2003 - 08.2005
Apprenticeship (Instrumentation)
PMC (Palabora Mining Company)
09.1999 - 03.2002
Apprenticeship (Electrical)
Foskor Pty Ltd
11.1996 - 12.1997
NVQ Level 4 -
PHALABORWA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (N5) - Electrical Engineering
WITBANK TECHNICAL COLLEGE