Simnikiwe Mlondolozi Gulwa
Engineering Technitian
Cape Town
Summary
Highly motivated and ambitious individual dedicated to working hard and achieving success. Strong determination and enthusiasm drive me to excel in all that I do. Valuable team member with excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration. Academically motivated, constantly seeking opportunities to expand knowledge and skill set.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Engineer
CRSES, Stellenbosch University
01.2023 - Current
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Reduced project timelines with proactive planning and close monitoring of progress.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals.
Junior Engineer
CRSES
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies
- Schools program facilitator: Developing the learning material and facilitating teacher workshops on renewable energy
- Research on bio energy fuels
- Assisting in managing different projects at the Centre, including the National solar research center and commercialization projects
- Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies
Intern
CRSES
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies
- Research on different renewable sources
- Ie Bioenergy and Solar Energy
- Specializing more on bioenergy
- Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies
Technician Trainee
Eskom
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: Eskom (Distribution, Control Plant Maintenance)
- Maintenance of re-closers and sub-station RTU
- Commissioning of new Re-closer and Sub-station RTU
- Faults finding in the RTUs
- Testing of RTU Cards (Analogue, Digital, Control, Multi input Output)
- Doing Maintenance on all Metering Points (LPUs and SPUs)
- Commissioning Of metering points and doing Verifications on the metering points
- Eskom (Distribution, Control Plant Maintenance)
Educator (Contract)
King Senzangakhona High School
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Offering Physical Science from Grade 8 to Grade 12
Educator
Idutywa School of Excellence
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Offering Mathematics Grade 11 to Grade 12
Education
National Diploma: Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering (Industrial Stream)
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
01.2014 - 01.2017
National Diploma: Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering Technology
University of Johannesburg
01.2004 - 01.2008
Metric - undefined
J.S Skenjana Senior Secondary School
Dutywa, Eastern Cape 01.2001 - 01.2003
Skills
Microsoft Soft Office
Software Design (Visual Studio)
PLC Programming(Omron)
Computer Literacy
Driving license C1 (Code 10)
People management
Secondary Qualification
Metric Completed, J.S Skenjana Senior Secondary School, Dutywa, Eastern Cape, 01/01/01, 12/31/03
Contact Numbers - Mobile
- 0733159514
- 0718723076
Email Addresses
- Gulwa@sun.ac.za
- Simnikiwegulwa@gmail.com
Home Postal Address
Unit 601 Parkhill Place, Parklands Main Rd &, Sandown Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7441
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information in this document is correct and true.
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8611245890088
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
Timeline
Project Engineer
CRSES, Stellenbosch University
01.2023 - Current
Junior Engineer
CRSES
07.2019 - 12.2022
Intern
CRSES
07.2018 - 06.2019
Technician Trainee
Eskom
03.2016 - 08.2017
National Diploma: Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering (Industrial Stream)
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
01.2014 - 01.2017
Educator (Contract)
King Senzangakhona High School
01.2011 - 12.2011
Educator
Idutywa School of Excellence
01.2009 - 12.2010
National Diploma: Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering Technology
University of Johannesburg
01.2004 - 01.2008
Metric - undefined
J.S Skenjana Senior Secondary School
01.2001 - 01.2003