Siphamandla Truth Mkhize
Ladysmith
Summary
Driven Electrical Engineering N6 holder with 24 months of hands-on experience. Expertise in electrical installations, cable termination, circuit interpretation, and load balancing. Certified in risk assessment, tool inspection, first aid, and computer literacy, with proficiency in Python programming. Committed to delivering value in engineering roles.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Assistant
Belsheza Projects (Pty)Ltd
Rustenburg
04.2024 - 04.2026
- Coordinated project schedules and tracked progress of engineering tasks.
- Monitored progress of ongoing Engineering projects and reported any delays or challenges encountered.
- Assisted engineers with project specifications and design documentation.
- Reviewed engineering designs for accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve technical issues promptly.
- Supported quality assurance processes by conducting routine inspections.
- Prepared and participated in project design reviews.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working on engineering tasks.
- Maintained inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies needed for Engineering tasks.
- Supported activities to maintain equipment in reliable condition.
- Tested components, assemblies and systems to diagnose problems.
Engineering Assistant
Belsheza Projects (Pty) Ltd
04.2024 - 04.2026
- Maintained and repaired MCCs, transformers, and distribution boards to ensure reliable electrical distribution.
- Performed cable termination, glanding, and load balancing to optimize system performance.
- Maintained and repaired MCCs, transformers, and distribution boards.
- Supported installation of overhead lines in various locations., trenching, and earthing systems.
- Ensured compliance with Mine Health & Safety Act.
Education
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
University of South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa 02.2024 - 09.2026
N4 - N6 - Electrical Engineering (Heavy)
Mnambithi TVET College
Ladysmith 03.2022 - 05.2023
Grade 12 -
Steadville Secondary School
Ladysmith 01.2017 - 12.2017
Skills
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy current & Industrial Systems)
- Cable termination
- Workflow Analysis & Load Balancing
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Problem resolution
- Instrumentation and Automation
- Engineering analysis
- Structural analysis
- Site surveying
- Data collection and analysis
- Simulation software
- CAD drafting
- Document control
- Equipment maintenance
- Fault finding
- Tool Inspection & Safety Compliance
- Risk Assessment & First Aid
- Project Support
- Circuit interpretation
- Computer Literacy (Word, Excel, Internet, Typing)
- Basic Programming
- Team collaboration
- Strong communication
- Leadership skills
- Audit reporting
- Safety Protocol Compliance
- Working at heights
- Equipment and tools handling
- Working at heights
SARS
3985952161
Languages
- IsiZulu
- English
- IsiXhosa
- Setswana
- SiSwati
Timeline
Engineering Assistant
Belsheza Projects (Pty)Ltd
04.2024 - 04.2026
Engineering Assistant
Belsheza Projects (Pty) Ltd
04.2024 - 04.2026
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
University of South Africa
02.2024 - 09.2026
N4 - N6 - Electrical Engineering (Heavy)
Mnambithi TVET College
03.2022 - 05.2023
Grade 12 -
Steadville Secondary School
01.2017 - 12.2017