Sixolisiwe Mququ
Port Elizabeth
Summary
Dependable entry-level electrical professional versed in installations, repairs and system maintenance. Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills. Ambitious electrical technician adept at following directions, learning and applying skills to accomplish tasks in fast-paced environments
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Facilitator
EastCape Midlands College
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Facilitate mathematics.
- Facilitate and create learning material for Electronics
- Marked and graded homework, assignments, papers and tests, providing constructive feedback to improve learning development.
- Prepared and adapted teaching materials including handouts, booklets and assessment papers to foster and support learning progress.
- Used diverse teaching methods, including lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
- Designed, planned and taught lectures based on curriculum requirements and exams
- Panel wiring
- Installs conduits, wires, and cables
- House wiring
Solar Energy Panel Installer
All Solar Addo
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked safely and responsibly at height for reliable, compliant solar panel installations.
- Inspected, tested and maintained solar energy panels and systems for optimal function.
- Completed project work in line with contractual requirements for excellent customer satisfaction.
- Constructed and installed active systems using relevant racking systems, inverters and mounts.
Maintenance Technician
Lumotech (Pty) Ltd
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Assist with breakdowns and troubleshooting on production and robotic machines
- Provide machine improvements in order to increase quality/production levels and to reduce breakdowns
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance, repairs, inspections (assessing the functionality of production equipment and operational problems)
- Maintain a clean and orderly work environment (Production plant, equipment and workshop) for the safe performance of the work assignment
- Perform plant critical checks and record result
- Perform and complete maintenance work order request
- Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
Trainee Electrician
Volkswagen South Africa
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Hand skills Training: Correct use of tool, electrical hand and power tools
- Properly handle and maintains all tools and equipment, keep them in a clean and working condition
- Welding Training: Join metals using oxyacetylene and arc welding method, use of correct welding PPE
- Electronics: Design and construction of electronic circuits (e.g. Multivibrators), soldering components on Vero boards. Trained on using oscilloscopes, function generators and other electrical measuring equipment
- PLCs training on Siemens S7
- Wiring of installations
- Earthing and bonding
- Rotating electrical machinery – AC & DC motors
- Fault find and repair electrical control systems and electrical installations
- Faultfinding principles & techniques for electrical circuits
Solar Technician Trainee
SARETEC
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Knowledge on Components of Solar PV System
- Electricity Principles & Battery storage
- Understanding Standards & Regulation of PV system
- Planning, Sizing and Design a Solar PV System
- Working at Heights
- Installation and Mounting PV system
- Comply with the applicable HSE procedures, instructions, requirements, standards received from regulatory and statutory bodies
Assistant Technician
Nelson Mandela University
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Performed simple and semi-skilled work with minimal supervision.
- Completed thorough inspections, tests and diagnostic procedures to assess problems.
- Performed diagnostics and troubleshooting to evaluate equipment performance and increase reliability.
- Set up equipment to test and verify functionality and performance. Interpreted manuals and manufacturer instructions to assemble, install and troubleshoot devices.
- Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues and report problems for repair.
Technician Intern
Nelson Mandela University
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Set up equipment to test and verify functionality and performance.
- Performed diagnostics and troubleshooting to evaluate equipment performance and increase reliability.
- Interpreted manuals and manufacturer instructions to assemble, install and troubleshoot devices.
- Utilised screwdrivers, saws and drills to repair and replace wiring and equipment, following safety measures.
- Repaired and maintained electrical systems to manage wear and tear, preserving functionality and reliability.
Production Operator
Leyard TV Technology
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Conducted thorough quality inspections after project completion to confirm products were fault-free and safe.
- Cleaned and maintained machines, equipment and workspaces.
- Stayed in-line with health and safety standards by closely monitoring operations and wearing personal protective equipment.
- Kept in line with safety standards by wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as instructed in company manuals.
- Labelled any components rejected during assembly and placed in appropriate storage for easy retrieval.
Electrical Technician
Kumana Trading
01.2024 - Current
Education
Advanced Diploma - TVET
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth2020
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth2019
Matric -
Holy Cross Senior Secondary School
Mthatha, EC2013
Skills
- Electrical design
- Electrical codes understanding
- Technical diagram reading
- Equipment inspections
- Panel wiring
- Schematics interpretation
- Multimeter operating
- Electrical preventive maintenance
- ISO standards expertise
- Electrical and circuit installation
- Deadline-orientated
- Customer interaction
- Circuit board testing and inspecting
- Fault-finding / troubleshooting
- Technical manual reading Troubleshooting and maintaining electrical equipment
- Semi skilled PLC programming
- Power and hand tool operation
- Wiring diagrams and plans
- Safety protocols
- Standard power tool knowledge
- Computer Literacy
- Solar PV mounting
- Solar PV Installer
- Working in heights
- Fluent in English
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Student support
- Curriculum development
- Lecture planning
- Paper grading
- Course material preparation
- Classroom management
Certification
- First Aid Level 1 certified
- General Health and Safety certified
- Fire Safety Workshop certified
- Basic Fall Arrest Operator
- SACE certified
Timeline
Electrical Technician
Kumana Trading
01.2024 - Current
Solar Energy Panel Installer
All Solar Addo
08.2022 - 11.2022
Maintenance Technician
Lumotech (Pty) Ltd
04.2022 - 07.2022
Technical Facilitator
EastCape Midlands College
09.2021 - 06.2023
Trainee Electrician
Volkswagen South Africa
06.2021 - 09.2021
Solar Technician Trainee
SARETEC
02.2021 - 04.2021
Assistant Technician
Nelson Mandela University
02.2019 - 11.2019
Technician Intern
Nelson Mandela University
05.2018 - 12.2018
Production Operator
Leyard TV Technology
07.2017 - 01.2018
Advanced Diploma - TVET
Nelson Mandela University
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Nelson Mandela University
Matric -
Holy Cross Senior Secondary School
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