Hi, I’m
Thabani Bernard Mkhize
Electrician
Inanda,KZN
Summary
Experienced Red Seal Electrician with 6+ years in electrical installation, maintenance, and repair. Specialized skills in MV cable jointing and terminating, contributing to successful project completions. Proven track record of diagnosing and resolving electrical faults effectively. Strong focus on safety and quality in all electrical work.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
2
Languages
Work History
Industrial Control & Automation (ICA)
Electrician (Electrical/Instrumentation)
02.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Conducted installations, maintenance, and repairs of electrical systems at various production plants
- Performed electrical infrastructure construction
- Conducted electrical equipment/tools repairs
- Mr. N. Mhlophe
- 0728208577
Nqabele Projects and Investments Cc
Maintenance Assistant
01.2018 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Conducted general electrical maintenance work
- Performed erection of gum and concrete poles
- Performed switching on mini substations
- Conducted short circuiting of overhead lines for tree cutting
- Resigned
- Ms. N. Nyoka- Supervisor
- 0833060055
Apollo Tyres Durban (PTY) Ltd
Instrument Technician Apprentice
04.2012 - 04.2014
Job overview
- Performed various industrial instruments calibration
- Assisted in instrumentation projects
- Un-installed, repaired and calibrated process instruments
- Monitored and maintained silo level probes
- Maintained mills temperature probes
- Company Liquidated
- Mr S.M. Dube-Artisan
- 084 443 4251
Dunlop Tyres International (Pty) Ltd
Plant Operator
03.2002 - 03.2012
Job overview
- Production planning
- Performed routine machine checks
- Performed autonomous maintenance (Electrical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation)
- Tyre making components design
- Drawing of production trends
- Stock taking
- Uploaded completed job cards on SAP system
- Joined Apprenticeship Programme
- Mr D Karlsen-Maintenance Manager
- 082 900 9518
Education
Tank Industries Cape Town, South Africa
Joint And Terminate Medium Voltage Cables from Electrical Engineering
04-2026
Ekurhuleni Artisans & Skills Training CentreKempton Park
Certificate of Competence from Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
02-2016
University Overview
- Safety
- Hand Tools
- Tool & Pipe Identification
- Flairing/Swaging of Copper Pipes
- Domestic Fridge Repairs
- Aircon Repairs
- Aircon Servicing
- Aircon Installation
- Basic Industrial Refrigeration
- Basic Electric on Industrial Refrigeration
- Gas Welding
Shukela Training CentreMount Edgecombe
Instrument Technician Apprentice from Phases Completed
01-2013
University Overview
- Phase 1 and Phase 2
- Identify and Test Electronic Components Certificate
- Construct and Test Electronic Components Certificate
- Install and program PLC's Certificate
- Design and Fault-Find on Electro-Pneumatic Circuits Certificate
- Design and Fault-Find on Pneumatic Circuits Certificate
Ntuzuma Technical College & Training Centre
Domestic Electrical Installation Certificate from Domestic Electrical Installation
01-2001
Swinton Road Technical College
National N1-N4 Certificates from Engineering Studies (Electrical)
01-2000
Sabuyaze High
Grade 12
01-1998
Skills
Wiring installation
Electrical repairs
Electrical equipment maintenance
Electrical installation
MV Cable jointing and termination
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7811195460087
- Health Status: Excellent
- Criminal Record: None
- Date of Birth: 19 November 1978
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South Africa
- Driving License: Code 10 (C-1)
- ID Type: South African ID
- ID Number: 7811195460087
Timeline
Electrician (Electrical/Instrumentation)
Industrial Control & Automation (ICA)
02.2024 - Current
Maintenance Assistant
Nqabele Projects and Investments Cc
01.2018 - 01.2024
Instrument Technician Apprentice
Apollo Tyres Durban (PTY) Ltd
04.2012 - 04.2014
Plant Operator
Dunlop Tyres International (Pty) Ltd
03.2002 - 03.2012
Shukela Training Centre
Instrument Technician Apprentice from Phases Completed
Ntuzuma Technical College & Training Centre
Domestic Electrical Installation Certificate from Domestic Electrical Installation
Swinton Road Technical College
National N1-N4 Certificates from Engineering Studies (Electrical)
Sabuyaze High
Grade 12
Tank Industries
Joint And Terminate Medium Voltage Cables from Electrical Engineering
Ekurhuleni Artisans & Skills Training Centre
Certificate of Competence from Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning