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Work History
Education
Skills
References
Interests
Accomplishments
Training
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Thembinkosi Sydney Nkosi

Chief Artisan (Electrical)
Brakpan

Summary

Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 15 years of experience. Highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work loss days. Broad skills in maintenance and bench builds.

Technical professional with background in system maintenance and repair, ready to contribute to dynamic team. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and deliver reliable results. Highly skilled in technical diagnostics and collaborative problem-solving.

Experienced with technical diagnostics and system maintenance. Utilizes problem-solving skills to ensure optimal equipment functionality. Strong understanding of collaborative teamwork and efficiency improvements.

Professional technician with extensive hands-on experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of complex systems. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable with adaptable skill set in diagnostics, electrical systems, and mechanical repairs. Known for effective problem-solving and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages

Work History

Electrical Artisan/ Technician

Moswanyane Nkosi Electrical & General Trading cc
Ekurhuleni
09.2015 - Current
  • Oversee and supervise all work under construction
  • Review electrical engineering drawings and refer issues requiring changes
  • Assign job and tasks and as per electrical projects schedules
  • Plan and prepare work and equipment usage schedules
  • Train and inform employees about new work procedures
  • Recruit guide and train, monitor and terminate assigned employees as required
  • Ensure training and development of artisans to promote knowledge and skills transfer
  • Mounting new panels, DB’s and wired, installation of cable, cable ladders and connecting electrical motors
  • Access the potential hazards to the Health and Safety of the employees within my area of designation before work can commence
  • Attending contractor’s meetings
  • Inspect and register all the tools
  • Request and collect required materials
  • Delivering materials to the plant
  • Doing scope of work
  • Check for water leaks and ensure that all water pumps are functional
  • Fault finding on motors
  • Request Permit to execute work in designated areas
  • Monitor and ensure that all electrical projects are done according to the standards and code of practice as well as per project specification.
  • Reason for Leaving: Currently in employment.

Maintenance Supervisor (Electrical)

Gold Reef City Casino (Akani)
Gauteng
04.2007 - 08.2015
  • Attend to weekly and monthly operational Meetings.
  • Take minutes for the meetings.
  • Initiate and encourage Preventative maintenance
  • Provide feedback and progress report on projects
  • Assist with the drafting and compilation of Specifications
  • Ensure that projects are carried out timeously and deadlines are met, etc.
  • Ensure that all areas of the Casino are running effectively always
  • Ensure that the power backup generators are serviced and tested on weekly basis
  • Reason for leaving: Growth and Development

Foreman

Department of Transport, Road & Works
Gauteng
05.2002 - 07.2015
  • Ensure that subordinates and contractors adhere to OHS act at all times
  • Supervising subordinates
  • Ensure that adequate steam is supplied to the facility on daily basis
  • Monitor and inspection on all plantrooms on daily basis
  • Do fault-finding on HT and LT cables as well as cable joints
  • Connect Power cables to newly installed Pumps, Generators, Motors etc.
  • Liase with all relevant stakeholder regarding ongoing Projects and Day to day maintenance
  • Reason for leaving: To get more exposure on the electrical industry and new challenges, to also grow my career for future development.

Education

Grade 12 - IsiZulu, Afrikaans, English, Physical Science, Biology, Mathematics

Masisebenze Comprehensive School
Gauteng, South Africa
01.1990

Skills

Maintenance and repairs

References

Ms Anna, Maake, Director, Moswanyane Nkosi Electrical & General Trading cc, 0781986025

Mr. Ernest Moraka, Deputy Director, Department of Infrastructure Development , 0798781146

Interests

Playing soccer, browser on the internet, reading books (bible, engineering)

Accomplishments

  • Electrical Trade Test – Indlela Trade Test Centre (1998)
  • Wireman’s License – Installation Electrician (IE) P & T Technology (Pty)Ltd (2009)
  • Electrical Engineering N6 – (2018)
  • National ‘N’ Diploma Electrical Engineering – (2019)
  • Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) – (2024)
  • Candidate Certified Engineer with ECSA – (2024)
  • Generator Specialist Course - (2024)
  • Pre-Entry SMS Certificate - (2025)

Training

  • Apprenticeship – Modderfontein AECI – (1996)
  • Comprehensive Project Management (Programme for Built Environment) – University of Pretoria (2004)
  • High Voltage Switching Theory – The Conference Zone (2015)
  • Technical Report Writing Skill – (2022)
  • Power Transformer Theory – Bassie Global (2008), etc

Timeline

Electrical Artisan/ Technician

Moswanyane Nkosi Electrical & General Trading cc
09.2015 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor (Electrical)

Gold Reef City Casino (Akani)
04.2007 - 08.2015

Foreman

Department of Transport, Road & Works
05.2002 - 07.2015

Grade 12 - IsiZulu, Afrikaans, English, Physical Science, Biology, Mathematics

Masisebenze Comprehensive School
Thembinkosi Sydney NkosiChief Artisan (Electrical)