Summary
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Education
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Sikhusele  ZEMBE

Sikhusele ZEMBE

Summary

Skilled Mechanical Fitter with extensive training in mechanical fitting, power tools, welding, hydraulics, and pneumatics. Four years of experience as an Assistant Fitter, focusing on machinery maintenance, alignment, and repair. Adept at troubleshooting mechanical systems to enhance operational efficiency while upholding high safety standards and optimising equipment performance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintainace Fitter

Transpaco
Johannesburg, South Africa
09.2025 - Current
  • Perform routine maintenance on machinery, equipment, and mechanical systems.
  • Diagnose mechanical faults and identify causes of equipment breakdowns.
  • Repaired or replaced defective parts, bearings, shafts, seals, pumps, valves, and other mechanical components to ensure optimal machinery operation.
  • Install, align, and commission new machinery and equipment.
  • Conducted preventative and predictive maintenance to minimise downtime.
  • Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and precision measuring instruments.
  • Monitored equipment performance and recommended improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with workplace health, safety, and environmental regulation.

Machine Operator

Detpak
Johannesburg, South Africa
03.2022 - 08.2025
  • Operated and monitored machinery, ensuring production processes ran efficiently and met quality standards.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks, including lubrication, cleaning, and minor repairs, to maintain optimal machine performance.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Conducted quality checks on finished products and identified defects.
  • Documented production data, including machine performance, output and any issues encountered during shifts.
  • Operated a variety of machinery, adhering strictly to safety protocols and operational guidelines to maintain workplace safety.
  • Maintained a safe and clean working environment.

Assistant Fitter

Detpak
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2018 - 02.2022

Assisted in installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical machinery and equipment to ensure operational reliability.

  • Conducted routine inspection to identify mechanical faults and ensure optimal functioning of machines.
  • Assist in aligning and fitting components such as couplings, chains and sprockets.
  • Dismantled, inspected, and reassembled mechanical components to maintain functionality and safety standards.
  • Assisted in fault finding and troubleshooting mechanical problems to minimise downtime and enhance machine performance.
  • Perform routine inspections of machinery under supervision.
  • Completed maintenance records and reports to document machinery upkeep.
  • Maintain a clean and organised work area.

Education

N3 - Mechanical Engineering (Nated Courses)

Westcol College
Johannesburg, GP
01-2016

Matric Certificate - Secondary Education

Phefeni Senoir Secondary School
Johannesburg, GP
01-2013

Skills

  • Proficient at machine maintenance and repair
  • Skilled in mechanical fitting and assembly
  • Proficient in handling power tools and hand tools
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Proficient in welding and oxyacetylene cutting
  • Safety policies and procedures
  • Problem-Solving and attention to detail
  • Analytical & Logical Reasoning
  • Teamwork & Collaboration

References

Aubrey Mnda

Detpak

083 536 3222 / 011 077 0800

Admin@westcol.co.za

Westcol College

011 693 3608

Ekurhuleni Artisans & Skills Training College (PTY) Ltd

011 349 1488 / 011 970 3028

Timeline

Maintainace Fitter

Transpaco
09.2025 - Current

Machine Operator

Detpak
03.2022 - 08.2025

Assistant Fitter

Detpak
01.2018 - 02.2022

N3 - Mechanical Engineering (Nated Courses)

Westcol College

Matric Certificate - Secondary Education

Phefeni Senoir Secondary School
Sikhusele ZEMBE