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Manuel Ngwenya
Electrician
Morewag
Summary
I am a man aged 49 years old, of Zimbabwean nationality. I did my electrical apprenticeship in ZISCOSTEEL from 1997 and qualified in 2001 in ZIMASCO (Zimbabwe Mining and Smelting Company)
ZISCOSTEEL is an Iron and Smelting Company whilst ZIMASCO specializes in Ferrochrome mining and smelting of which I was based on the Smelting division. I came to South Africa in 2005 and worked mainly in the construction industry with various companies as an Electrician holding different positions which includes Projects Manager, Team Leader, Supervisor
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Electrician
Benyera Consulting and Contracting Engineers
01.2022 - Current
- Electrical installation and maintenance on Industrial, commercial and infrastructure development projects, domestic installations
- Did projects for Telcom, Eskom, University of Johannesburg campuses, and students’ residences, Vaal University of Technology campuses and students’ residences, Witwatersrand University maintenance and projects
- Installation and maintenance of standby generators
- Installation of general and emergency lighting
- Installation of cable trays, cable ladders, wire mesh and cable trunking for HT, LT, and data cables
- Installation of streetlights
- Installation of power skirting
- Three phase and single phase Panel and DB wiring
- Scheduling of work orders for artisans and apprentices
- Installation and maintenance of 3 and 1 phase motors and motor starters
- Installation and connecting of standby generators
- Installation and connecting of UPS and invertors
- Cable termination, glanding and jointing
- Electrical Reticulation
- General earthing
- High mast Apollo lights maintenance
- General construction maintenance
- Commercial and Domestic electrical revamps
- Power tools and Appliance repairs
- Three Phase and Single-phase COC inspections and Remedial work
- Vast experience in Government Primary and High School electrical installations
- Water and Sanitation Electrical work for Moqhaka Municipality doing pump motors and motor starter installations and maintenance, panel wiring for MCCs, float switches, clarifiers, submersible pumps, borehole installations and repairs, screw pumps and grease pump installations and maintenance
- Good communication skills
Electrician
MV and LV Electrical
08.2019 - 12.2021
Electrical Team Leader
Presto Electrical
01.2017 - 02.2019
Electrician
KIT Electrical
03.2014 - 12.2016
Electrical Projects Manager
UmziKantu Electrical Technologies
01.2008 - 03.2014
Electrician
ZIMASCO
10.2001 - 12.2004
- Company Overview: (Zimbabwe Mining and Smelting Company)
- (Zimbabwe Mining and Smelting Company)
Apprentice Electrician
ZISCOSTEEL
10.1997 - 12.2001
- Company Overview: (Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company)
- (Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company)
Education
General Certificate - Education (Ordinary Level)
National Certificate - Electrical Engineering
SAQA - Electrical NQF Level 4
Skills
Blueprint fluency
Electrical equipment maintenance
Safety procedures and regulations
Software Name database software use
Excellent interpersonal skills
Valid State driver's license
Pipe installation expertise
Mechanical aptitude
Electrical provisions installation
Sub-panel installation
Understanding of client business requirements
Commercial construction
Field installation
Windows Version
State and local electrical codes
Strong customer focus
Time management
AC/DC control circuitry
Diagnostics
Residential construction
Project estimation and bidding
Electrical panel upgrades
Voltmeter use
Control circuit troubleshooting
Relays and pressure switches
Project Management
Staff Management
Works well in a team environment
Exceptionally detail-oriented
Inhouse Training
- Advanced Defensive Driving Certificate (Presto Electrical)
- Hazardous and Chemical work in filling stations (Presto Electrical)
- St Johns First Aid Course (ZIMASCO)
- SKF Bearings Course (ZIMASCO)
- Hydraulic and Pneumatics Certificate (ZIMASCO)
Previous Work Experience
- 10/01/01, 12/31/04, ZIMASCO (Zimbabwe Mining Smelting Company), Electrician
- 10/01/97, 12/31/01, ZISCOSTEEL (Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company), Apprentice Electrician
Areas Covered
- Electrical circuits designing, panel wiring for motor starters
- Plant installation, maintenance and repairs
- Basic welding
- Basic mechanical fitting and turning
- Basic refrigeration and air condition mechanics
Health
Good
Personal Information
- Passport Number: DN 653917 (with work permit)
- Date of Birth: 02/13/76
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
- Driving License: Code 10
Interests
Timeline
Electrician
Benyera Consulting and Contracting Engineers
01.2022 - Current
Electrician
MV and LV Electrical
08.2019 - 12.2021
Electrical Team Leader
Presto Electrical
01.2017 - 02.2019
Electrician
KIT Electrical
03.2014 - 12.2016
Electrical Projects Manager
UmziKantu Electrical Technologies
01.2008 - 03.2014
Electrician
ZIMASCO
10.2001 - 12.2004
Apprentice Electrician
ZISCOSTEEL
10.1997 - 12.2001