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
Durban, KwaZulu Natal
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
Durban, South Africa
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