SIPELELE KOTA
EAST LONDON
Summary
Results-driven technician with a versatile background in electronics and medical equipment maintenance. Recognized for attention to detail.
Detail-oriented technician skilled in maintenance and repair of medical equipment. Proven ability to optimize production processes and ensure safety compliance.
Dedicated technician with experience in the maintenance and calibration of life-saving medical devices. Known for strong problem-solving skills and rigorous adherence to safety protocols, contributing to a consistently safe work environment and optimized operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician/Intern
Frere Hospital {Clinical Engineering Department}
EAST LONDON, SOUTH AFRICA
01.2025 - Current
- Responded promptly to emergency call-outs, resolving issues to minimise impact on operations.
- Removed dirt, dust or other materials and cleaned internal components to enable smooth airflow, preventing overheating.
- Installed new technological equipment, following strict specifications and safety protocols.
- Inspected and tested machines, instruments and other electronic equipment to detect and fix faults.
- Installed, adjusted or repaired electrical and electronic components using hand or powered tools to remove or attach parts to circuit boards.
- Managed inventory of spare parts and tools, ensuring availability for urgent repairs.
- Repair calibrates, maintains, monitors, and evaluates the hundreds of life-saving machines that are in hospital.
Electronics Technician
Yekani Manufacturing Company
EAST LONDON, SOUTH AFRICA
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Monitored and tested equipment performance to diagnose and resolve problems.
- Increased overall efficiency by installing, testing, and maintaining electronic devices and systems.
- Assembled, tested and maintained components and systems for high-performing electronics.
- Soldered electronics to circuit boards, testing connections to verify power transfer or output.
WORKSHOP STUDENT
BUFFALO CITY COLLEGE
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Electrical installation and maintenance [Single phase]
- Fault finding
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics
- Power tools and workshop machinery operation
- Maintained balance of education, sports and volunteer activities as student.
Education
N6 Electrical Engineering - Electronics, Industrial Electronics, Digital Elecr
Buffalo City College
East London, South Africa12-2017
Level 4 Electrical Infrastructure Construction - Electrical Systems& Construction, Electrical Princ
Buffalo City College
East London, South Africa12-2013
Grade 12 - Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences,
Strategic High School
East London, South Africa11-2010
Skills
- Maintenance and repair of medical equipment
- Component replacement
- Power Tools and Equipment
- Service same of medical equipment
- Electrical repair
- Documentation and reporting
REFERENCES
NAME : MR XOLISA MANENGELA
COMPANY : FRERE HOSIPITAL
DESIGNATION : MANAGER
CONTACT DETAILS : 072 591390 6
NAME : MISS SISAMKELE SAPE
COMPANY : FRERE HOSPITAL
DESIGNATION: CLINICAL TECHNIAN
CONTACT DETAILS : 072 055722 7
NAME : MR T LYNCH
COMPANY: BUFFALO CITY COLLEGE
DESIGNATION : FACILITATOR
CONTACT DETAILS : 073 273165 5
Timeline
Technician/Intern
Frere Hospital {Clinical Engineering Department}
01.2025 - Current
Electronics Technician
Yekani Manufacturing Company
01.2019 - 12.2019
WORKSHOP STUDENT
BUFFALO CITY COLLEGE
01.2011 - 12.2013
N6 Electrical Engineering - Electronics, Industrial Electronics, Digital Elecr
Buffalo City College
Level 4 Electrical Infrastructure Construction - Electrical Systems& Construction, Electrical Princ
Buffalo City College
Grade 12 - Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences,
Strategic High School