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
undefinedLanguages
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
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