Nicolaas Gerhardus Swanepoel
Electrician / Electrical Facilitator
Cape Town,WC
Summary
A highly motivated and successful Electrical Technical Trainer responsible for a large part of the operational activities of the organisation. Self motivated with the ability to achieve and exceed challenging targets and produce excellent work under pressure.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Electrical Technical Facilitator
Industries Education and Training Institute (IETI)
03.2024 - 10.2024
- I was contracted with IETI as facilitator in the Electrical Department.
Electrical Forman
Renov8it
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Employed as electrician for the quotations of new projects, overseeing all projects and doing installations where necessary.
- Doing inspection of installations & issue of COC for installations completed. Working in the construction & renovating industry.
Electrical Technical Facilitator
Industries Education and Training Institute (IETI)
11.2021 - 06.2023
- I was employed with IETI as facilitator in Electrical. Training all electrical aspects from house wiring to industrial installations.
Electrical Technical Trainer
TUV Rheinland Saudi Arabia
04.2016 - 03.2020
- I was employed at TUV Rheinland Saudi Arabia at the Eastern side Al-Hofuf as a technical industrial trainer electrical for NITI National Industrial Training Institution, Mubaraz Saudi Arabia for the past 4 years teaching electrical training to new Saudi students that have entered the oil and gas environment.
- Certified trainer and assessor by TUV. Training of Aramco, Al Haji, Meritime and Hyundai students.
- Contract ended. All training was monitored on weekly basis and advancement reports of students done weekly. All training had to be presented on PowerPoint.
Code 14 Driver
Eskom Distribution
01.1999 - 03.2016
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness within the vehicle''s interior/exterior appearance, providing a professional image for the company at all times.
- Enhanced vehicle longevity with regular maintenance checks and repairs as needed.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns and resolving issues promptly.
- Assisted in loading and unloading goods, ensuring they were securely fastened and undamaged upon arrival.
- Participated in safety training and workshops, applying learned techniques to daily driving practices.
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
Supervisor / Technician / PTO
Eskom South Africa
01.2000 - 03.2016
- Started as Principal Technical Official (PTO) 2000.
- Appointed as acting Supervisor at Technical Service Centre (TSC) from June 2013 to Nov 2015.
- Appointed as Technician from April 2012 to March 2016.
- Experience with Eskom from 1982 - 2016.
- Responsibilities health and safety, job observations, accident & incident investigations. (1990 – 2016)
- High Voltage switching from low to high voltage. (220v to 400kv) and operation of Control Centre for switching purpose, training of new appointed personnel. & apprentices (1990 – 2016)
- Maintenance, refurbishment, repairs and construction of substations, overhead lines, minisub stations and cable networks. (1990 – 2016)
- Execution of new projects to be delivered in time frame (1990 – 2016)
- Live work execution on medium and high voltage overhead lines and substations using gloving and stick and bare hand technique. (2001 – 2016)
- Driving heavy-duty vehicles (Code EC).
Education
PPM Project Management -
University of Pretoria
Electrical Certification - undefined
department of manpower
N2 Electrical - undefined
STD 8 - undefined
Single – Phase Wiring Inspection & COC - undefined
Skills
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/07/64
Rewards
Rewards for Safety performances at TSC. Preventing of accidents, incidents and training personnel to act with a safety culture in all what they do, working, driving and at home.
Timeline
Electrical Technical Facilitator
Industries Education and Training Institute (IETI)
03.2024 - 10.2024
Electrical Forman
Renov8it
07.2023 - 02.2024
Electrical Technical Facilitator
Industries Education and Training Institute (IETI)
11.2021 - 06.2023
Electrical Technical Trainer
TUV Rheinland Saudi Arabia
04.2016 - 03.2020
Supervisor / Technician / PTO
Eskom South Africa
01.2000 - 03.2016
Code 14 Driver
Eskom Distribution
01.1999 - 03.2016
Electrical Certification - undefined
department of manpower
N2 Electrical - undefined
STD 8 - undefined
Single – Phase Wiring Inspection & COC - undefined
PPM Project Management -
University of Pretoria
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