SIMPHIWE JOSIAH KHOSA
Cape Town
Summary
Reliable and motivated individual with hands-on Electrical Engineering and Technical experience, supported by logistics and customer service exposure. Experienced in fault finding, DB wiring, wiring plugs, replacing and installing lights, basic maintenance, and health and safety inspections. Holds a valid PSIRA Grade C certificate with no security experience, but disciplined, alert, and willing to learn. Also experienced in loading and offloading, truck assistance, scanning, packing, deliveries, and customer service. Able to work day/night shifts, weekends, and overtime.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Trainee Technician
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
02.2024 - 02.2026
- Assisting with maintenance tasks, conducting health and safety inspections, fault finding and replacing/installing lights, basic PLC exposure (Siemens & Phoenix), participating in fire drills, monitoring systems, and assisting students.
Logistics Assistant
DCB Logistics
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Loading and offloading goods, assisting drivers, scanning parcels and stock, packing goods for dispatch, deliveries to customers, and providing basic customer service.
Assistant Electrician
NMEC Electrical
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisting with fault finding, DB wiring and wiring plugs, replacing and installing lights, supporting qualified electricians, and following workplace safety procedures.
Multi-Skilled Cashier
Ackermans
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Customer service, operating cash register, handling payments, packing stock, assisting with store security and loss prevention, and maintaining store cleanliness.
Education
N6 Engineering Studies - Electrical Engineering
College of Cape Town
Cape TownMechanical Engineering (N1–N4) - undefined
Central Johannesburg College
JohannesburgNational Senior Certificate - Matric
Qalabotjha Secondary School
Skills
Fault Finding (Basic) & Electrical Installation Support
DB Wiring, Plug Wiring & Lighting Installation
Health & Safety Compliance
Loading & Offloading, Truck assistant
Electrical system
PLC programming
Equipment maintenance
Team collaboration
Equipment troubleshooting
Excess control
Truck assistant
General worker
Customer service
Packing boxes
Cashier
Certification
Security Certificate: Grade C
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Willing to work shifts (day/night), able to work under pressure, physically fit and disciplined, available immediately.
Timeline
Logistics Assistant
DCB Logistics
11.2025 - 12.2025
Trainee Technician
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
02.2024 - 02.2026
Assistant Electrician
NMEC Electrical
10.2023 - 11.2023
Multi-Skilled Cashier
Ackermans
09.2019 - 03.2021
Mechanical Engineering (N1–N4) - undefined
Central Johannesburg College
National Senior Certificate - Matric
Qalabotjha Secondary School
N6 Engineering Studies - Electrical Engineering
College of Cape Town