Thapelo Ramabodu
Cape Town
Summary
Qualified Installation Electrician with 16 years of comprehensive experience in electrical fault finding, repairs, project management, and maintenance management. Proficient in working with power generators, switchboards, diesel engines, UPS systems, HVAC, PLCs, and monitoring systems. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record in team management and project execution.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Electrician
SAS Mendi
Cape Town
03.2021 - Current
- Led electricians in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Inspected and tested wiring regularly to ensure safe and proper functioning, reducing potential hazards.
- Conducted routine maintenance and testing on commercial and domestic electrical systems, ensuring systems worked safely and within electrical guidelines.
- Managed installation of electrical systems according to customer specifications, delivering projects that met client requirements and industry standards.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements.
Chief Electrican
Fleet Maintenance Unit
Cape Town
06.2012 - 03.2021
- Coordinated daily activities of electrical technicians, ensuring project deadlines were met efficiently.
- Installed electrical wiring into commercial and residential buildings.
- Checked electrical components, labels and wiring against specifications to ensure compliance with drawings.
- Maintained electrical wiring safety by completing maintenance, upgrades and repairs.
- Designed electrical wiring layout and installation plans to meet job specifications.
Electrician
SAS Spioenkop
Cape Town
01.2009 - 06.2012
- Installed, tested, and maintained electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings, adhering to safety standards and regulations.
- Installed conduit, wiring and motor controls to support efficient electrical systems.
- Troubleshot electrical issues using specialist testing devices.
- Inspected and tested wiring regularly to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Built and installed control panels operating electrical systems in buildings, protecting electrical, instrumentation and control devices.
- Coordinated with tradespeople to complete electrical work on schedule, minimising project delays.
Education
3 phase wireman's License - Installation Rules
Department of Labour
National01-2014
N6 Certificate - Electrical Engineering
Northlink College
Goodwood, WC01-2012
Electrician Trade Test - Electrical Trade
Indlela Trade test centre
Olifantsfontein, GP01-2012
Electrical fitter Trade test - Electrical Trade
Wingfield Training Centre
Goodwood, WC01-2008
Skills
- Electrical rewiring
- Wiring installation
- Electrical fitting
- Electrical maintenance
- Electrical safety standards
- Troubleshooting electrical systems
- Project management
- Team leadership
Timeline
Senior Electrician
SAS Mendi
03.2021 - Current
Chief Electrican
Fleet Maintenance Unit
06.2012 - 03.2021
Electrician
SAS Spioenkop
01.2009 - 06.2012
3 phase wireman's License - Installation Rules
Department of Labour
N6 Certificate - Electrical Engineering
Northlink College
Electrician Trade Test - Electrical Trade
Indlela Trade test centre
Electrical fitter Trade test - Electrical Trade
Wingfield Training Centre