Thamsanqa Gad Matshoba
Engineering Technician: Electrical
De Aar
Summary
Analytical Industrial Technician well-versed in installing, maintaining and repairing machinery, equipment and electrical systems while leading teams in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical problems. Experienced in isolating root causes of maintenance problems to develop expedient solutions. Working knowledge of electronic and electrical concepts and operating safety to promote maximum efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Industrial Technician
South African Police Service
12.2007 - 09.2017
- 1.Programme, test, install and maintain two way radio, repeaters (UHF;FM) and other related equipment in Emergency control centres (Base stations, Head sets, Foot PTT Switches, Microphones and Voice loggers).
- Key performance areas: make sure that all operational buildings, repeater hi-sites, operational vehicles and personnel are equipped with serviceable radio equipment.
- Identify workmanship challenges, compile and maintain an asset register for all technical inventory (Serialised.Report writing to management (Quarterly reports, challenges and improvement suggestions.
- Faulty tools/test equipment replacement requests, spares shortages, PPE and general workshop safety equipment)
- Coordinated with other departments on cross-functional projects that required industrial technician input or assistance.
- Dismantled electrical machinery to replace faulty switches and electrical and mechanical system elements.
- Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components.
- Provide basic workshop and office management
- Provide mentorship to junior technicians and keep a safe and risk free workshop standard and environment, observe OHS
- Installed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, equipment and machinery to maintain proper functionality.
Artisan
South African Air Force
01.2001 - 04.2006
- 1.Installation and maintenance of ground based telecommunication equipment (Radio: HF, VHF,UHF, and AM, FM).
- Work with professionals and experts in the maintenance, repair, installation and calibration of ground based navigation system.
- Instrument landing system components namely; Localizer, Glide slope, Direction finder, Inner, middle and outer markers, VOR and meteorological equipment.) Service air traffic controller consoles.
- Install, maintain and repair telephone lines [(create, route from PABX, MDF, IDF, DB to the end user point.), data lines e.g (LAN points), Intercom systems and alarms)], also setup a wireless network for a closed user group for operations
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
National N Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Tshwane South College FET
Pretoria 04.2001 - 05.2004
N3 (Matric)-N4 - Electrical Engineering
Northern Cape Technical College
Kimberley 04.1999 - 05.2001
Radio, Radar, Data Communications, Fiber Optics, Test Equipment, Occupational Health And Safety
South African Air Force
Centurion 08.2001 - 11.2002
Wind Turbine Service Technician (GWO)
SARETEC (CPUT)
Cape Town, Bellville 08.2024 - 04.2025
Electrical
Artisan Training Institute
Kimberley 04.2022 - 12.2025
Skills
Hand tool proficiency
Machine operation
System installation
Confined space entry
Power tool proficiency
Lockout and tagout procedures
Electrical systems
Hydraulic systems
Equipment maintenance
Electrical Schematics
Personal protective equipment
Environmental awareness
First Names
Thamsanqa Gad
Contacts
0729213906
Training
- Tshwane South College FET, Electrical I, Computer Based Electronic Training (CBET), 05/01/01 - 08/31/01
- South African Air Force, Radio theory, Radar theory, Data communications, Fibre Optics, Test equipment, Occupational Health and Safety, 08/01/01 - 11/30/02
- South African Police Service, Frequency Modulation Principles, Radio Installation, 02/01/12 - 05/31/12
Personal Information
- ID Number: 791013 5302 08 4
- Date of Birth: 10/13/79
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code B
Work Preference
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Timeline
Wind Turbine Service Technician (GWO)
SARETEC (CPUT)
08.2024 - 04.2025
Electrical
Artisan Training Institute
04.2022 - 12.2025
Senior Industrial Technician
South African Police Service
12.2007 - 09.2017
Radio, Radar, Data Communications, Fiber Optics, Test Equipment, Occupational Health And Safety
South African Air Force
08.2001 - 11.2002
National N Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Tshwane South College FET
04.2001 - 05.2004
Artisan
South African Air Force
01.2001 - 04.2006
N3 (Matric)-N4 - Electrical Engineering
Northern Cape Technical College
04.1999 - 05.2001