SABELO MPANZA
Studying At TUT
Empangeni
Summary
Dynamic Lighting Technician with extensive experience at Virtual Production, excelling in lighting design and maintenance. Proven ability to enhance live events through effective teamwork and technical expertise in lighting control systems. Recognized for consistently delivering high-quality setups and fostering strong relationships with colleagues and clients alike.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Lighting Technician(freelance)
Virtual Production
09.2025 - Current
- Analyzed and interpreted lighting designer's plans as well as detailed notes from stage management.
- Performed proper maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety, and quality operations.
- Worked with other lighting technicians in set-up and operation of lighting equipment in television and film platforms.
- Programmed consoles and loaded automated color change systems prior to events.
Sales Associate(Part-time)
Piccadilly Clothing Store
04.2025 - Current
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
Sound Engineer(freelance)
Sound GP Academy
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Enhanced audio quality by properly setting up, testing, and adjusting sound equipment for various events.
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums.
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mgezeni Technical High School
Empangeni, South Africa 04.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Technical Theatre(Lighting Technician)
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Lighting maintenance
Electrical troubleshooting
Cable management
Lighting control systems
Live events
Outdoor lighting
Lighting consoles
Lighting technology
Lighting design
Wireless DMX
Lighting fixtures
Lighting rigging
Teamwork
Timeline
Lighting Technician(freelance)
Virtual Production
09.2025 - Current
Sound Engineer(freelance)
Sound GP Academy
07.2025 - 12.2025
Sales Associate(Part-time)
Piccadilly Clothing Store
04.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mgezeni Technical High School
04.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Technical Theatre(Lighting Technician)
Tshwane University of Technology
04.2001 -