Mthobisi Maphumulo
Umlazi M, Umlazi
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician in Training
Eskom Holdings
Kimberley
03.2026 - Current
- Owned DC supply learning under CPM within Eskom protection systems.
- Managed battery knowledge for nickel cadmium and lead acid distribution units.
- Coordinated charger understanding across thyristor controlled and high frequency switched mode types.
- Delivered competent training outcomes across workplace health, safety, and quality standards.
- Owned pre-task planning and risk assessment decisions for safe task delivery.
- Coordinated supervision for electrically hazardous locations, including equipotential zone compliance.
Work Integrated Learning
Theshani Trading
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Coordinated understanding of substation apparatus by reviewing operations and critical component functions, ensuring effective maintenance.
- Prioritised billing and metering processes to ensure accurate tracking of electrical power systems, supporting operational integrity.
- Drove protection-focused knowledge by mapping components' vitality to apparatus protection.
- Demonstrated safe handling of hand and power tools across assigned tasks.
- Owned daily workspace cleanliness, supporting compliance and minimising accident risk exposure.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Electrical Engineering (heavy current)
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KZN01-2023
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Risk assessment
- Technical liaison
Languages
English
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Technician in Training
Eskom Holdings
03.2026 - Current
Work Integrated Learning
Theshani Trading
07.2017 - 12.2018
Higher National Diploma - Electrical Engineering (heavy current)
Durban University of Technology