Mbali Nompumelelo Cele
Durban
Summary
Mbali Nompumelelo Cele is a trade-tested Diesel Fitter with over seven years of combined experience in mechanical fitting, fleet maintenance, and technical administration. She holds N2–N5 Certificates in Mechanical Engineering Studies and a Diesel Fitter Red Seal Trade Certificate.
Her experience spans both industrial and fleet environments, with proven expertise in engine overhauls, system diagnostics, process improvement, and client relationship management. Mbali is a self-motivated and detail-oriented professional dedicated to delivering efficient, cost-effective maintenance solutions while continuously developing her technical and leadership capabilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrator: Nedfleet
Nedbank
03.2022 - Current
- Coordinated and actioned stakeholder requests for the Eskom Fleet account by capturing and processing administrative transactions on relevant Nedbank systems.
- Processed and verified vendor invoice payments accurately through data capturing, validation, and reconciliation procedures.
- Performed reconciliations between supplier invoices and general ledger accounts, ensuring consistency with supporting documents and Management Information Systems (MIS).
- Compiled and maintained a catalogue of fleet services, allocating costs per product to support accurate cost recovery and reporting.
- Ensured cost recovery for services rendered by maintaining and monitoring the transfer pricing system for the Eskom fleet.
- Contributed to cost optimisation by using MIS data as input for vendor engagement meetings aimed at improving service value and reducing expenses.
- Generated and distributed reports and MIS outputs to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and timely feedback.
- Delivered exceptional client service by responding promptly to queries and fulfilling requests within defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Verified and authenticated financial and operational data by extracting, checking, and reconciling system-generated reports.
- Verified and updated client and vehicle information in line with Nedbank policies, FICA regulations, and Eskom fleet management standards.
- Maintained and updated all administrative files and legal documents, ensuring secure electronic and physical record keeping in compliance with company data management protocols.
Diesel Fitter
Man Energy Solution
02.2017 - 02.2021
- Planned and coordinated scheduled service maintenance and breakdown repairs for various industrial plants and marine vessels.
- Performed scheduled maintenance and repair work on pumps, pan filters, and drive systems.
- Conducted daily inspections and operational testing of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment to ensure reliability and safety.
- Developed, improved, and maintained standard procedures for the execution of maintenance and repair tasks.
- Ensured efficient completion of all breakdown, service, and call-out work within set timeframes and quality standards.
- Carried out complete stripping, inspection, and reassembly of MAN B&W four-stroke and two-stroke diesel engines according to manufacturer standards and technical guidelines.
- Disassembled, serviced, and assembled fuel pumps, oil pumps, cooling systems, lubricators, and MAN B&W injectors.
- Stripped, serviced, and reassembled turbochargers, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with OEM specifications.
Education
N6 in Engineering (Nated) - Mechanical Engineering
Thekwini TVET College
Durban, KwaZulu Natal06-2026
N2-N5 Certificate (Nated) - Mechanical Engineering
Thekwini TVET College
Durban, KwaZulu Natal12-2024
Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) - Diesel Fitter
AA Technical College
Durban, KwaZulu Natal01-2021
High School Diploma -
Umlazi Comprehensive Technical High School
Umlazi, KwaZulu Natal12-2016
Skills
- Competent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and SAP
- Enthusiastic Mechanical Fitter with good technical knowledge
- Excellent in management skills and managing critical skills
- High levels of accuracy by keeping attention to detail and correctness
- Technical proficiency in Mechanical engineering skills
- Possess good innovation and initiative skills in engineering
- Always maintain a proactive approach in the working environment for ease in taking ownership and accountability
- Data analysis skills and good in promoting participation for projects
- Ability to accurately track inventory and compile reports
- Troubleshooting systems using the knowledge of how systems were designed to perform
- Problem solving and strong attention to details
- Good managerial and interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure
- Time management, Organizational and planning skills
- Great team player and can work well independently
- I have high level of leadership and decision-making skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Accomplishments
- Rigging skill
- Overhead crane operator
- Basic first aid
- Working at height
- Working at confined spaces
- Forklift driver
- Firefighter
Timeline
Administrator: Nedfleet
Nedbank
03.2022 - Current
Diesel Fitter
Man Energy Solution
02.2017 - 02.2021
N6 in Engineering (Nated) - Mechanical Engineering
Thekwini TVET College
N2-N5 Certificate (Nated) - Mechanical Engineering
Thekwini TVET College
Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) - Diesel Fitter
AA Technical College
High School Diploma -
Umlazi Comprehensive Technical High School