MARTIN SIBANDA
PRETORIA
Summary
Detail-oriented Photovoltaic Technician with extensive electrical expertise and a proven record in delivering high-quality solar installations. Developed and led teams while maintaining rigorous work standards, contributing to the successful design, implementation, repair, and maintenance of solar and electrical systems across various scales, from domestic to industrial applications. Demonstrated proficiency with diverse inverter types and battery banks, ensuring effective solutions for a range of power demands.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Vise supervisor
NKAD CORP
PRETORIA
01.2025 - 06.2026
- My duties included supervising the technical team in the absance of my supervisor, help the supervisour in decision makings, making sure that all the procured material is put to good use, helping in making material list before procurements, giving task to teams on a daily basis, making sure that all the tasks are performed to customers taste and are compliant, giving progress reports to the team
- Provided clear instructions to staff, facilitating achievement of production targets.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordering stock to prevent shortages.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Monitored worker behaviours and enforced standards for consistent safety protections.
- Fostered a positive working environment, encouraging teamwork and collaboration.
- Resolved conflicts between team members to maintain group harmony and productivity.
- Reviewed production work at each phase, ensuring adherence to quality standards for effective quality control.
Electrical Technician
MS ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTORS & PROJE4CTS SERVISES
PRETORIA
04.2016 - 12.2024
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, adhering to relevant codes and safety standards.
- Installed wiring, outlets and controls to coordinate lighting, heating and other systems.
- Conducted safety inspections and tests of electrical equipment.
- Repaired and maintained electrical systems to manage wear and tear, preserving functionality and reliability.
- Improved electrical installations by standardising procedures for production and field personnel.
- Upgraded electrical panels and circuit breakers, enhancing system capacity and safety in residential and commercial buildings.
- Examined on-site electrical systems and equipment to identify faults and devise design corrections.
- Perform preventative maintenance measures to minimise delays and lags, testing power of equipment.
- Participated in emergency response teams, providing swift electrical repairs during unplanned outages or incidents.
- Utilised screwdrivers, saws and drills to repair and replace wiring and equipment, following safety measures.
- Planned electrical wiring layout and installation based on job specifications.
- Conducted PV energy audits, designed systems, and connected installations to ensure optimal performance..
Electrical Technician
MAX`S ELECTRICAL
RUSTENBURG
02.2009 - 12.2009
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, adhering to relevant codes and safety standards.
- Upgraded electrical panels and circuit breakers, enhancing system capacity and safety in residential and commercial buildings.
- Installed wiring, outlets and controls to coordinate lighting, heating and other systems.
- Responded rapidly to service requests and prioritised urgent matters to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems.
- Improved electrical installations by standardising procedures for production and field personnel.
Education
Qualification certificate - photovoltaic
lilovattech
Pretoria, GP01-2021
Certificate of Higher Education - ELECTRICAL POWER EGNEERING
MASVINGO TECHNICAL COLLEDGE
MASVINGO ZIMBABWE01-2006
Skills
- Compliance monitoring
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Operational efficiency
- Performance evaluation
- Production target setting
- Equipment maintenance oversight
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Conflict resolution
- Workplace mediation
- Team leadership
- Team motivation
- Delegating effectively
- Communication
- Effective communication
- Written and verbal communication
- Active listening
- Decision making
- Task prioritisation
- Time-management
- Attention to Detail
- Negotiation
- Creative thinking
- Strategic execution
- Continuous improvement
- Ethical standards
- Risk Assessment
- Safety protocols
- Technical communication
- Physical stamina
- Customer satisfaction
- Public speaking
- Leadership
- Leadership competence
- Problem analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Control panel repairs
- Transformers and generators oversight
- Project support
- Meeting coordination
- Wiring techniques
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Panel wiring
- Inverter drives
- Earthing and bonding systems
- Project oversight
- Critical analysis
- Stakeholder relations
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
TSWANA
Upper Intermediate
B2
ZULU
Intermediate
B1
Northen Sotho
Intermediate
B1
IsiNdebele
Intermediate
B1
Shona
Proficient
C2
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Vise supervisor
NKAD CORP
01.2025 - 06.2026
Electrical Technician
MS ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTORS & PROJE4CTS SERVISES
04.2016 - 12.2024
Electrical Technician
MAX`S ELECTRICAL
02.2009 - 12.2009
Qualification certificate - photovoltaic
lilovattech
Certificate of Higher Education - ELECTRICAL POWER EGNEERING
MASVINGO TECHNICAL COLLEDGE