Nokwazi Pretty Nkabinde
Installation Electrician
Johannesburg
Summary
Highly driven and skilled Electrician with experience of installing, repairing and maintaining low voltage electrical systems. Posses a Installation Electrician License.Good interpersonal skills, able to interface with clients,project managers, and team members Dependable Electrician skilled in performing preventive and regular maintenance work on electrical systems. Adapts to new technology and concepts. In-depth knowledge of generators, transformers and circuit breakers. Punctual and hardworking individual dedicated to cultivating excellent relationships with clients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
27
27
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Junior Electrician
SepcoIII Construction Engineering Company
Postmasburg, NC
07.2022 - Current
- Analyzed blueprints to diagnose potential electrical hazards and carry out risk assessments prior to starting new jobs.
- Enhanced quality control by inspecting condition of equipment and tools.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
- Provided cost estimates for materials and services.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Issuing of COC's
- Managing contractor of 20 people for Earthing work and cathodic Protection system
- Optimized work readiness with organized tools and spaces
- Checked compatibility and safety of newly installed electrical systems and launched inspections and tests to confirm functionality
- Used various measuring and testing instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters and testing lamps to complete installations and repairs
ELECTRICIAN
Musi Electrical
Johannesburg
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Installation of electrical pre-paid meters
- Fault Finding
- Electric meter audits
- Cut-offs of illegal connections
- Street lights repair
- Single and 3phase meter installation
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Launched troubleshooting and tests on equipment post-installation to confirm compatibility and safety of electrical systems.
- Visited client sites to confirm space and layout restrictions for equipment installations.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
Electrician
Rivisi Electrical
Johannesburg
12.2018 - 11.2020
- Installation of single and three phase pre-paid meters
- Disconnection of illegal connections on poles
- Pre-paid electric meter audits
- Fault finding
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Analyzed blueprints to diagnose potential electrical hazards and carry out risk assessments prior to starting new jobs.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
- Visited client sites to confirm space and layout restrictions for equipment installations.
Technician
Nespresso
Johannesburg
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Complete repair of all machines assigned with required turnaround time
- Investigate and report on machines escalated for advanced care and return to customer
- Prioritized tasks and planned workflows to meet operational targets.
- Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
- Completed job reports and logs immediately following service calls.
- Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
- Participate in stock take and prepare machine for installation or trade partners.
Apprenticeship Trainee Electrician
West End Clay Bricks
Johannesburg
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement or repair.
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Perform general electrical maintenance and troubleshooting
- Responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing electrical control wiring and lighting systems
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
Sales Executive
Cash Crusaders
Johannesburg
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Selling of brand new and second hand products
- Provide best customer service
- Follow up on lay-bye customer
- Canvassing
- Utilized internal lead referral tools to solicit new business opportunities and contacts.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Evaluated costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions
Education
Wireman's License - Electrical Engineering
Tim Brown Electrical
Pretoria, South Africa 07.2021 - 11.2021
Trade Certificate - Electrical
Artisan Training Institute
Roodepoort, South Africa 10.2016 - 06.2018
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering
South West Gauteng College
Roodepoort, South Africa 01.2015 - 08.2022
N3 Certificate - Electrical Engineering
South West Gauteng College
Johannesburg, South Africa 05.2014 - 08.2022
N2 Certificate - Electrical
South West Gauteng College
Roodepoort, South Africa 01.2014 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Malvern High School
Johannesburg 01.2011 - 12.2011
Skills
Troubleshooting skills
Electrical repair
Commercial construction
Domestic Installation
Hand and power tools
Communication
Team Work
Time Management
Certification
Wireman's License
Timeline
Junior Electrician
SepcoIII Construction Engineering Company
07.2022 - Current
Wireman's License
03-2022
Wireman's License - Electrical Engineering
Tim Brown Electrical
07.2021 - 11.2021
ELECTRICIAN
Musi Electrical
02.2021 - 03.2021
Electrician
Rivisi Electrical
12.2018 - 11.2020
Technician
Nespresso
09.2018 - 12.2018
Trade Certificate
08-2018
Trade Certificate - Electrical
Artisan Training Institute
10.2016 - 06.2018
Apprenticeship Trainee Electrician
West End Clay Bricks
09.2016 - 08.2018
Sales Executive
Cash Crusaders
08.2015 - 01.2016
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering
South West Gauteng College
01.2015 - 08.2022
N3 Certificate - Electrical Engineering
South West Gauteng College
05.2014 - 08.2022
N2 Certificate - Electrical
South West Gauteng College
01.2014 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Malvern High School
01.2011 - 12.2011
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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