KHAILE THABO AUGUSTINUS
Electrical Engineering (Technologist)
Secunda,MP
Summary
Qualified Electrical technologist in possession of 13 years of experience into electrical infrastructure Maintenance & Revenue Protection. With extensive knowledge in electrical systems design and implementation. Contributed to several key projects, ensuring safe and efficient power distribution. Demonstrated expertise in circuit analysis and troubleshooting complex electrical issues.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Electrical Engineering Technician
Govan Mbeki Municipality
12.2018 - Current
- Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
- Created, aligned, and optimized electrical instrumentation and testing equipment.
- Completed in-depth performance tests of parts and systems undergoing design optimization in simulated environments.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop and implement innovative solutions for complex electrical problems.
- Solving metering and protection related problems
- maintenance of both low, medium voltage electrical infrastructure up to 33kV level.
- developing of tender specifications for external services.
Acting Electrical Regional Snr Technician
Govan Mbeki Municipality
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Optimized system performance thorough testing and analysis.
Electrical Technician (Internship)
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Revenue projects co-ordinator. (Two smart metering projects of installing three phase bulk and residential single phase where successful).
- Designing and performing mini-sub, ring-sub and substation inspection.
- Substation battery maintenance and designing inspection and maintenance form thereof as per the standards.
- Network Analysis on both LV (Low Voltage) and MV (Medium Voltage), which includes designing.
- Analyse equipment efficiencies in a technical point of view and recommend for proper maintenance.
- Plan and implement maintenance of substations, ring-substations and minisubstations up to 33kV voltage level.
- Record keeping of departmental asserts.
- Planning and design of meter related to infrastructure. (Installation of three phase bulk, single phase pre-paid and conventional metering) and generating specifications thereof.
- Coordinating DOE (Department of Energy) electrification projects and energy saving projects.
- Initiating and implementation of network upgrades up to 33kV voltage level.
- Designing specifications for tenders.
- Part of team that assist on seeking funding for electrical projects of the municipality e.g. smart grid, energy efficiency, electrification and etc.
- Approving of electrical designs for new developments e.g. Complexes, Residential houses, Industrials etc.
- Electricity CUT-OFF Co-ordinator
Learner Electrical Engineering Technician (Work Intergrated Learning)
Department of Public Works & Transportation
11.2013 - 11.2014
- Performing substation, mini-sub inspection as well as its maintenance once a month.
- Performing OCB maintenance with authorised personnel once a year.
- Performing fault finding from 400V up to 33kV network with authorised personnel.
- Planning new connections for new customers.
- Involved on a one year project of upgrading a 33kV substation from 15MVA 6.6/33KV network to 20MVA, 11/33KV network, were I was exposed on installation of protection schemes, metering.
- Installing three phase meters and single phase metering.
- Attending safety talk daily before commencing with work.
- Maintaining main 20MVA transformers on substation.
- Substation battery maintenance.
Education
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering (H/CB)
Central University of Technology in Free State
01.2011 - 1 2014
National Senior Certificate - Grade 12
Lenyora La Thuto Technical High School
01.2007 - 1 2010
B-Tech Degree - Power Engineering
Vaal Central University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa04-2020
Skills
Ability to work as a team
Interpersonal skills
Leadership skills
Electrical troubleshooting
Electrical testing
Computer skills
Management skills
Organizing skills
Time management
Punctual
Effective communication skills
Listening skills
Problem solving skills
Circuit analysis
Schematic interpretation
Customer support
Energy management
Accomplishments
- Class representatives (2009)
- School Choir chairperson (2008-2010)
- Youth leader at church (2010)
- Awarded a leadership certificate for attending leadership seminar in 2014.
Academic Details
Central University of Technology in Free State, 08/01/11 - 12/31/14, National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (H/CB), Lenyora La Thuto Technical High School, 01/01/07 - 12/31/10, National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9003065306081
- Ethnicity: African
- Criminal Record: None
- Gender: Male
- Driving License: Code 10 (C1)
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Christian (Seventh Day Adventism)
Certification
Lighting (Professional & Solar)
Timeline
Lighting (Professional & Solar)
07-2025
Enhancing the Municipal Electricity Revenue Chain
06-2023
Substation Design, Operation and Maintenance
12-2021
Acting Electrical Regional Snr Technician
Govan Mbeki Municipality
02.2019 - 05.2019
Electrical Engineering Technician
Govan Mbeki Municipality
12.2018 - Current
Solar Trainning, Municipal Engineers
01-2018
Electrical Technician (Internship)
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA
05.2015 - 12.2015
Learner Electrical Engineering Technician (Work Intergrated Learning)
Department of Public Works & Transportation
11.2013 - 11.2014
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering (H/CB)
Central University of Technology in Free State
01.2011 - 1 2014
National Senior Certificate - Grade 12
Lenyora La Thuto Technical High School
01.2007 - 1 2010
B-Tech Degree - Power Engineering
Vaal Central University of Technology