Katleho Arthur Makhetha
Boksburg
Summary
Secondary Plant Protection Technician with over 16 years of experience in testing, configuration, and commissioning of protection relays and control circuit within high voltage (HV) and extra high voltage (EHV) substations and industrial power networks. Extensive hands-on expertise with leading relay technologies including Siemens SIPROTEC, ABB Relion, Schneider MiCOM, SEL, and GE Multilin.
Highly skilled in secondary injection testing, primary plant such as CVT's & VT's, CT's, Reactors, Transformers and Capacitor Banks, fault analysis, and ensuring strict compliance with Eskom standards and grid code requirements. Proven ability to deliver safe, precise, and on-schedule commissioning for projects up to 400kV.
Demonstrated success working within multidisciplinary teams, collaborating closely with SCADA technicians, primary plant personnel, control center operators, and onsite contractors to ensure seamless system integration, operational reliability, and network stability.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Protection Senior Technician
Eskom Transmission
Eskom Simmerpan
2012.09 - Current
- Led commissioning of protection and control circuits, ensuring full compliance with prescribed Eskom standards, procedures, and project specifications.
- Developed and implemented commissioning programmes document focused on minimizing network risk and ensuring the safety of personnel and plant.
- Managed documentation, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful project delivery within constraints.
- Directed coordination across multidisciplinary teams to achieve efficient and integrated commissioning outcomes.
- Led fault investigations and root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions to enhance system performance and reliability.
- Ensured all drawings were updated, marked up with revisions, and submitted to the application department in line with documentation control requirements.
- Completed all administrative duties related to work orders, standards, and legal compliance requirements.
Technician in EDFS
Eskom Distribution
Bloemfontein
2009.04 - 2012.08
- Installed, commissioned, and refurbished both primary and secondary plant equipment across new and existing projects.
- Performed scheduled maintenance on secondary equipment as allocated by the Works Management Centre , in accordance with Eskom policies and standards.
- Diagnosed and repaired faults on secondary systems through structured fault-finding techniques and analytical problem-solving approaches.
- Performed standby duties and responded to equipment failures dispatched by WMC, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid system restoration.
- Applied innovative and logical troubleshooting methods to identify root causes of failures and implement effective corrective actions.
Education
Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State
Bloemfontein2013-01
Skills
- Communication skills
- Computer / operational (OT) skills
- Technical knowledge and analytical skills to diagnose problems in electrical protection, metering, measurement, QOS and develop appropriate solutions
- Negotiation skills
- Leadership skills
- Interpersonal relations
COMPETENCIES
- Commissioning
- Planned Maintenance
- Breakdown Maintenance
- Secondary Plant Performance Enhancement and Fault Investigations
- Administration
- Audits
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Financial Management
- Safety & Risk Management
Certification
- Secondary Plant Protection - Intermediate
- Secondary Plant Metering, Measurements and Quality of supply - Intermediate
Achievements
- Awarded Certificate of Excellence for outstanding performance and contribution during Medupi Power Station project execution.
- Recognized for delivering high-quality commissioning work under demanding project timelines.
- Consistently maintained strong safety and quality standards across all projects.
Timeline
Protection Senior Technician
Eskom Transmission
2012.09 - Current
Technician in EDFS
Eskom Distribution
2009.04 - 2012.08
Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State