Siyavuya Ndlala
Electrical Technician
Cape Town
Summary
I am a Hard-working electrical technician with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation. I have 5 years of experience in medium and high voltage power systems working as a commissioning and maintenance technician. As my career progressing, I have worked in renewable sector as a commissioning technician.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Junior Electrical Technician
Eya Bantu Professional Services
Cape Town
02.2022 - Current
- Team Leader during maintenance and commisioning of High Voltage and Medium Voltage Substations.
- Standby, faults finding and troubleshooting.
- Diagnose equipment faults and complete minor repairs using manufacturer manuals.
- Collaborate with engineers on projects, providing technical input when needed.
- Upheld highest level of professionalism when dealing with clients, fostering strong business relationships.
- Testing of electrical systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Follow safety procedures
- Assist seniors on organising jobs during maintenance and commissioning.
- Produce reports after job completion.
Learner Technician
Eya Bantu
Cape Town
10.2020 - 10.2021
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Learn to use power tools.
- Current Transformers Testing.
- Voltage Transformers Testing.
- Powers Transformers Testing.
- Ring Main Units Testing.
- Substation Earth Matt Testing.
- Substation Earth Continuity Testing
- Circuit breaker Testing.
- Isolators and Earth Switch Testing.
- Protection Relays Testing.
- Improve safety with regular inspection of electrical systems and components.
Education
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering (H/C)
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 01.2017 - 12.2021
Certificate of Higher Education - Grade 12
Cangci Comprehensive Technical High School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 01.2011 - 11.2013
Skills
Problem solving
Fault finding
Electrical testing
Equipment maintenance
Medium voltage systems
High voltage systems
Team leadership
Safety procedures
Technical reporting
Customer relations
Time management
Communication skills
Team leadership and supervision
Electrical troubleshooting
Languages
English
Intermediate
Projects Involved:
2021 - Commissioning MV Switchgear at Amazon Cape Town (AWS).
2021 - Commissioning and protection settings on Ring Main Units at Karusa & Soetwater Windfarms.
2022 - Commissioning of MV Switchgear at Fisante Kraal, Eskom Lewis Substation.
2024 - Commissioning of 132kV substation at Amazon Cape Town.
2024 - Commissioning of 132kV substation at Terraco Data Center.
2025 - Commissioning of PV plant at Grootfontein in Ceres ( Ongoing)
References
1. Bongekile Sentane - Principal Technician at Stellenbosch Municipality
Contact: 0717713566
2. Lucky Mokuduwe - Senior Technician/Supervisor at Eya Bantu
Contact: 0781602756
3. Leeroy Beukes - Senior Technician/Supervisor at Eya Bantu
Contact: 0728096008
4. Fundile Ndisile - Senior Plant Technician at Infinity Power
Contact: 0733192208/0605490375
Timeline
Junior Electrical Technician
Eya Bantu Professional Services
02.2022 - Current
Learner Technician
Eya Bantu
10.2020 - 10.2021
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering (H/C)
Durban University of Technology
01.2017 - 12.2021
Certificate of Higher Education - Grade 12
Cangci Comprehensive Technical High School
01.2011 - 11.2013