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NELISIWE NOKUKHANYA MBHELE

Summary

Dynamic Production Team Leader with strong team management and operational oversight. Drives production efficiency by planning tasks and coordinating workflows, fostering collaboration to achieve set targets. Utilises conflict resolution and communication skills to enhance team harmony and maintain high-quality standards.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Technician

Hensoldt SA
09.2023 - 03.2026
  • In my role, I integrated and tested systems, and installed software on boards.
  • I tested PCBs using various test jigs and performed component and system tests to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
  • I troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues on a variety of devices, and have created preventative maintenance schedules to ensure equipment longevity.
  • I was responsible for compiling build history files for all units, and providing remote support to customers.
  • I collaborated with team members and engineers on large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion, and developing solutions for complex technical problems.
  • I also trained junior technicians on proper procedures and safety protocols, and am responsible for updating all documentation related to equipment performance, maintenance, and repairs.
  • I always follow safety and performance protocols to ensure full compliance.
  • I assisted ESS technician with daily technical tasks
  • I completed women in leadership training program.

Technician

Hensoldt SA
Cape Town
01.2021 - 09.2023
  • During this time, I maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to all established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • I ensured compliance with all regulatory standards and trained new technicians on standard operating procedures.
  • I was also responsible for organising my work to meet demanding production goals.

Junior Technician

Tellumat
09.2016 - 09.2020
  • Carried out basic assembly, wiring, crimping, soldering, and rework of electronic and electromechanical components under supervision, following detailed procedures, drawings, and work instructions.
  • Assisted with testing and basic troubleshooting of equipment, while helping to identify and log defects or non-conformances for follow-up by senior technicians.

Production Team Leader

Hensoldt SA
Cape Town, South Africa
03.2026 - Current

I currently work as a Production Team Leader, where I plan and communicate daily production tasks and targets for electronics assembly, coordinate workflow across workstations, and assign responsibilities to ensure efficient execution, and on-time delivery. I lead a production team in achieving set targets, maintaining high-quality standards in electronic and electro-mechanical builds, and meeting strict deadlines in a complex, high-precision environment. I resolve conflicts between team members to maintain group harmony, encourage collaboration, and sustain productivity, while closely monitoring worker behaviours and enforcing ESD, safety, and quality standards to protect sensitive components and ensure compliance. I record daily production activities, compile build and test data, and prepare performance reports for management to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement, and I lead regular team meetings to review progress, address technical concerns, and operational issues. I am responsible for managing the incident log system to ensure all quality procedures are followed.

Education

Diploma in Operations Management -

University of South Africa (UNISA)
10-2026

Diploma in Electrical Engineering (LC) -

Durban University of Technology
09-2017

High School -

Lewis Combined School
01-2012

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Production planning
  • Communication skills
  • Safety protocols
  • Creative thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Operations management
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Time efficiency
  • First Aid certification
  • Public speaking
  • Production management
  • 5S
  • Production target setting

Languages

English

Custom Section

  • Digital Multimeter (DDM)
  • System Power Supply
  • Microwave Frequency Counter
  • Vector Network Analyzer
  • Spectrum Analyzer
  • EPM Series Power Meter
  • Audio Analyzer

References

References will be rendered upon request.

Personal Information

Timeline

Production Team Leader

Hensoldt SA
03.2026 - Current

Senior Technician

Hensoldt SA
09.2023 - 03.2026

Technician

Hensoldt SA
01.2021 - 09.2023

Junior Technician

Tellumat
09.2016 - 09.2020

Diploma in Operations Management -

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Diploma in Electrical Engineering (LC) -

Durban University of Technology

High School -

Lewis Combined School
NELISIWE NOKUKHANYA MBHELE