Sthembiso Nkosi
Johannesburg
Summary
Dedicated Maintenance Technician with expertise in installation, repair, and maintenance of building systems. Skilled in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, with a strong track record in troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. Focused on enhancing operational efficiency and upholding safety standards, while effectively collaborating within teams or working independently.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Operative
Betta
Johannesburg, South Africa
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Documented all maintenance activities, creating detailed reports for management review and future reference.
- Collaborated with external contractors on specialised repairs, overseeing work to guarantee adherence to specifications.
- Facilitated smooth handover of newly constructed areas by conducting thorough final inspections and addressing any defects.
- Followed work assignments while adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Placed and organised building materials and equipment strategically to prepare for upcoming tasks.
- Stored building materials and equipment efficiently to facilitate smooth workflow on construction site.
- Excavated trenches using hand tools and jackhammers to prepare ground for laying pipes efficiently.
Retail Worker
Kfc
Johannesburg, South Africa
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Greeted customers with warmth and enthusiasm, enhancing positive in-store experiences.
- Kept shelves neat, clean and organised through visual merchandising.
- Replenished items and organised displays to keep stock looking professional.
- Rotated stock on shelves, reducing stock waste and minimising store losses.
- Maintained a tidy and safe shopping environment, following health and safety guidelines.
- Maintained a clean and safe shopping environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines at all times.
- Wiped down surfaces, cleaned cookware and sanitised utensils to meet health and safety standards.
- Collaborated with various departments to handle diverse tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and organised workspace, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Checked food and ingredients for freshness and weighed, mixed and prepped materials before cooking meals.
- Oversaw work of kitchen team producing high volume of quality meal items.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies, reducing food waste whilst maintaining quality of dishes served.
Retail Merchandiser
Woolworths
Johannesburg, South Africa
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Organised in-store displays creatively to maximise visibility of key products and new arrivals.
- Advised customers on new product lines and displayed items to merchandising briefs for maximised interest.
- Engaged with customers on the shop floor, offering expert advice to guide their purchasing decisions.
- Checked stock levels to locate replenishments and meet customer demand for best-selling items.
- Replenished items from warehouse and stockroom environments to achieve well-stocked clothing displays.
- Removed and replaced stock to match visual diagrams of look and category layouts.
- Constructed display units securely to ensure stability and visual appeal.
- Utilised customer feedback to recommend product range adjustments, improving customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Implemented efficient stock rotation methods to reduce wastage and ensure freshness of perishable goods.
- Streamlined the supply chain process to cut down on delivery times and reduce stock shortages.
- Remained physically fit to meet safe manual lifting and stock transportation requirements.
Census Enumerator
Census Stats SA
Johannesburg, South Africa
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Conducted door-to-door visits to collect accurate census data from households within assigned areas.
- Utilised digital tools and paper forms to record demographic, economic, and social information from respondents.
- Adapted communication styles to engage with individuals from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Applied appropriate interview technique to draw out relevant, reliable information.
- Reviewed and validated collected data, ensuring completeness and accuracy before submission.
- Recorded daily outcomes on daily field logs and coordinated follow-ups for non-responsive households.
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute large-scale survey operations across multiple locations.
- Collaborated with team members to review daily objectives and share best practices for data collection.
Warehouse Worker
Take alot
Johannesburg, South Africa
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Picked and packed customer orders with accuracy, meeting daily productivity targets.
- Picked customer orders accurately, ensuring timely dispatch and customer satisfaction.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from delivery vehicles, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Carried out day-to-day warehouse duties with care and attention, maintaining compliance with safety standards.
- Scanned, sorted and diverted packages to appropriate warehouse departments for ease of access and accurate tracking.
- Assisted team members with picking, packing and processing tasks to increase overall warehouse efficiency.
- Identified and removed damaged products, quickly replacing items with quality stock to minimise customer delays.
- Collaborated with team members to optimise warehouse space and streamline operations.
- Responded to customer enquiries regarding order status, providing accurate and timely information.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure the best prices for warehouse supplies and equipment.
- Picked orders to meet productivity targets.
Housekeeping Supervisor
Mafahla Fresh Breeze
Johannesburg, South Africa
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Briefed housekeepers on daily duties, maintaining smooth team operations.
- Motivated team members to deliver optimum results, leading by example through positive interactions with guests and staff.
- Examined rooms, lounge areas and stairways to determine cleaning requirements and maintain safe and aesthetically appealing appearance and standards.
- Trained and guided housekeepers to use brooms, mops and disinfectant products, performing proper cleaning and maintenance tasks.
- Responded to queries and resolved issues to maintain smooth communications and professional track record.
- Provided comprehensive training to new employees on proper cleaning techniques and the use of cleaning equipment.
- Organised shifts to manage schedule of housekeepers, achieve consistency and fairness and manage smooth operations.
- Evaluated housekeepers' performance, providing constructive feedback to improve efficiency.
- Tracked absences and punctuality to determine timekeeping records and find replacements for cleaning tasks.
- Organised team-building activities to foster a positive work environment and improve staff morale.
Education
NQFL 3 - Counter Balance Lift Truck
Numfield Trading Entreprises
Johannesburg, GP01-2026
Diploma of Higher Education - Tourism and Events Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, WC01-2023
NVQ Level 2 - Public Management
Technisa SWGC
Johannesburg, GP01-2020
NVQ Level 2 - Electrical engineering
Westcol Tvet College
Johannesburg, GP01-2019
Skills
- Maintenance repairs
- Preventive maintenance
- Facilities maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Electrical wiring
- Electrical repair
- Plumbing maintenance
- Technical documentation
- Cleaning methods
- Machinery operation
- Time management
- Project management
- Data collection
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Communication
- Active listening
- Training development
- Problem solving
- Organised reliability
- Multitasking
- Stock control
- Organised
- Self-motivation
- Valid driving licence
- Organised
- Computer literacy
- Machinery operation
- Valid driving licence
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Xhosa
Advanced
C1
Certification
- Fork lift Licence
- Numfield Trading Enterprises certified
Timeline
Maintenance Operative
Betta
09.2025 - 12.2025
Retail Worker
Kfc
08.2025 - 09.2025
Retail Merchandiser
Woolworths
07.2022 - 02.2023
Census Enumerator
Census Stats SA
02.2021 - 04.2021
Warehouse Worker
Take alot
07.2020 - 02.2021
Housekeeping Supervisor
Mafahla Fresh Breeze
11.2018 - 01.2020
NQFL 3 - Counter Balance Lift Truck
Numfield Trading Entreprises
Diploma of Higher Education - Tourism and Events Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
NVQ Level 2 - Public Management
Technisa SWGC
NVQ Level 2 - Electrical engineering
Westcol Tvet College