Lenan Makhunga
Soweto
Summary
Dedicated Electrical Engineering Technologist and trade-tested Electrician with over five years in electrical construction, installation, commissioning, and maintenance. Led multidisciplinary teams and managed subcontractors to deliver projects safely and within budget. Skilled in site management, electrical testing, contractor coordination, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while executing complex electrical projects.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Supervisor
Winirex (Pty) Ltd
01.2024 - Current
- Led electrical construction teams, supervised subcontractors, coordinated site activities, ensured OHSA/SANS compliance, conducted risk assessments, and managed cable installation, drawings, reports, and material control.
- Led electrical installations, coordinated contractors, routed cables, conducted quality inspections, supported commissioning, and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Supervised and coordinated daily activities of electrical technicians to meet project deadlines efficiently.
- Followed safety practices and procedures during work activities to avoid accidents or damage to electrical components and wires.
- Supervised site access for electrical staff, operatives and equipment deliveries, maintaining site security.
Electrician
University of Johannesburg
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Maintained electrical infrastructure, UPS, and generators to ensure operational reliability; supervised contractors during inspections and fault finding; coordinated maintenance planning and project support to achieve statutory compliance and effective commissioning.
- Installed electrical wiring into commercial and residential buildings.
- Completed electrical work, including maintenance, installation and repairs within budgets.
- Cut and connected wires to terminals and connectors.
Service Technician Electrician
115 Electrical solutions
Midrand, South Africa
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Installed and commissioned electrical equipment; control panels; telemetry; MV/LV systems; AutoCAD as-builts; testing; fault diagnosis.
Education
Trade Test (Electrician - Red Seal) - Electrical
Olifantsfontein trade center
Johannesburg, GP2023
BEng Tech - Electrical Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, GP2020
National Senior Certificate (Matric) - Maths and Science
Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School
Johannesburg, GP2016
Skills
- Electrical Installation Supervision
- Electrical Project Execution
- Site Construction Management
- Testing & Commissioning
- Electrical Fault Finding
- Electrical Inspections
- Power distribution
- Backup power systems
- Generator Systems
- Contractor Management
- Construction Planning
- Project Scheduling
- Risk Assessments
- Method Statements
- QA/QC
- OHSA
- SANS 10142
- Client Liaison
- Team Leadership
- AutoCAD
Certification
- ECSA candidate certificate
- Schneider Electric - Fundamentals of Electrical Distribution
- KnowBe4 Cyber Security Awareness
- Organisational Communication
- Wireman's Licence (In Progress)
Availability
1 month
REFERENCES
Kulani Chauke
General Manager | Winirex (Pty) Ltd
Cell: 063 339 2773
Abraham Masilo
Line Manager | University of Johannesburg
Cell: 083 502 4244
Email: amasilo@uj.ac.za
Timeline
Electrical Supervisor
Winirex (Pty) Ltd
01.2024 - Current
Electrician
University of Johannesburg
01.2021 - 01.2024
Service Technician Electrician
115 Electrical solutions
01.2019 - 01.2021
Trade Test (Electrician - Red Seal) - Electrical
Olifantsfontein trade center
BEng Tech - Electrical Engineering
University of Johannesburg
National Senior Certificate (Matric) - Maths and Science
Tshepo Ya Rona Secondary School