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Overview
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Lindokuhle Galada

Lindokuhle Galada

ICT Specialist
Mooi Nooi

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Operator

Thakadu (Lonix)
08.2022 - Current
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
  • Increased plant efficiency by monitoring and adjusting equipment settings as needed.
  • Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
  • Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
  • Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively.
  • Assisted in the training of new operators to ensure smooth integration into the work environment and consistent operational excellence.
  • Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
  • Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Optimized production processes by collaborating with engineers to implement process improvements.
  • Conducted thorough root cause analyses resulting in identification of areas requiring improvement in plant operations.
  • Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels, and water quality indicators.
  • Handled preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain proper equipment safety and functionality.
  • Enhanced team communication by providing clear instructions on tasks, goals, and expectations to fellow operators.
  • Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions between departments contributing to standardizing best practices across the organization.
  • Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
  • Improved overall plant performance through proactive maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
  • Exceeded quality control standards by maintaining strict attention to detail during production processes and final product testing.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly identifying and resolving equipment malfunctions or failures.

Teacher Assistant

Magoba junior secondary school
11.2020 - 05.2022
  • Adhered to classroom protocols to keep areas clean, neat, and organized.
  • Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
  • Supported teacher in monitoring students during lunch periods, recess, and other non-instructional times to maintain safety and orderliness.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Aided students with special needs by adapting instructional materials and providing personalized guidance throughout lessons.
  • Prepared classrooms daily for optimal learning conditions including clean spaces, organized supplies, and appropriate technology setup.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between activities by providing clear instructions and maintaining routines.
  • Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and group assignments.
  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks, and supplemental activities.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by effectively managing classroom behavior and addressing individual needs.
  • Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.

IT Support Technician

Hirt and Carter, Durban
05.2019 - 10.2020
  • Managed IT asset inventory efficiently, ensuring accurate tracking and timely replacement or upgrades as needed.
  • Provided input during technology refresh cycles to ensure alignment between business needs and IT capabilities going forward.
  • Reduced support tickets through proactive maintenance of hardware, software, and systems.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement IT solutions.
  • Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise, and probing questions.
  • Generated reports to track performance and analyze trends.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Helped streamline repair processes and update procedures for support action consistency.
  • Tested new software and hardware prior to deployment.
  • Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
  • Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
  • Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
  • Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
  • Configured and tested new software and hardware.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
  • Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.

Education

National Diploma - Information and Communication Technology

Durban University of Technology

Timeline

Plant Operator - Thakadu (Lonix)
08.2022 - Current
Teacher Assistant - Magoba junior secondary school
11.2020 - 05.2022
IT Support Technician - Hirt and Carter, Durban
05.2019 - 10.2020
Durban University of Technology - National Diploma, Information and Communication Technology

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