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Tradequalification
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Thokozani Khumalo

Electrician
Newcastle

Summary

Specializing in management and supervision of electrical projects with extensive experience since obtaining trade test certificate as an electrician from Newcastle Training Centre. Strong background in project management with expertise in reading electrical diagrams, PLC programming, DC drives, and new construction and maintenance projects. Honed skills and knowledge through various projects over the past six years, excelling in asset verification while working with esteemed companies such as Pawacons Consultants and Bonakude Consulting. Thrives in dynamic environments within this field whether working independently or as part of a team.

Hardworking [Electrical] Field Agent highly effective at managing high caseload while accomplishing productivity, quality and service standards. Excellent communicator and conflict manager with strong work ethic and self-confident approach. Highly adaptable and efficient with 8 years of related experience.

Seasoned Electrical Field Agent well-versed in maintaining tight schedules, preparing documents and generating status reports. Successful at operating effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environments with demanding benchmarks. Over 8 years of experience.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Field Agent (Technician)

Pawacons Engineering Consultants
Newcastle
2 2017 - 09.2024
  • Asset Verification on all Infrastructure ( Movables and immovable).
  • Visual inspection and Writing of engineers report
  • Newcastle Local Municipality and Greater kokstad Local Municipality - 2017
  • Alfred JS Moroko Municipality and Mkhanyakude District- 2018
  • Alfred JS Moroko Municipality and UGU Municipal District- 2019
  • UGU Municipal District and Umzimvubu Local Municipality – 2019-2023
  • UThukela District, Kouga Local Municipality and Msinga Local Municipality
  • Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality – August 2023 (Bonakude Consultants)
  • Delivered detailed reports summarizing findings from fieldwork that helped inform decision-making for key stakeholders.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to overcome obstacles encountered in the field, resulting in improved efficiency.
  • Organized and maintained accurate records of field data, ensuring easy access for future analysis and decision making.
  • Visual inspection of infrastructural assets – Movable assets
  • Reporting back to Asset mananger, CFO and working hand in hand with technical team
  • Writing of Engineers report
  • Assistant with new infrastructure development

Electrician Trainee

Umgeni Water
Durban
11.2014 - 06.2016
  • Carrying out of prevention maintenance
  • Fault finding on DC drives and single and three phase motor panels, pulsator and actuator starters
  • Check, inspect and repair other electrical equipment e.g., a generator, electrical alarms, ups units, extractor fans and compressors
  • Provided exceptional customer service by discussing project requirements, explaining procedures, and answering questions thoroughly.
  • Supported team members with the preparation of job sites, ensuring a clean and safe working environment.
  • Applied knowledge of trade tools and reads and follows blueprints and wiring plans to projects.
  • Contributed to client satisfaction by providing timely responses to service calls and delivering high-quality workmanship.
  • Planned motor starter and control installations using codes and specs.
  • Gained hands-on experience under the guidance of skilled electricians, assisting with various tasks such as wire pulling, conduit bending, and circuit testing.
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating with colleagues on complex electrical installations and repairs.

3th Year Apprentice Electrician

Newcastle Local Municipality
Newcastle
03.2011 - 06.2014
  • Company Overview: (Electrical department)
  • Maintenance check ups
  • Inspect, replace and repair electrical equipment
  • Work on transformers, extractor fans
  • Work on live single phase and three phase panels
  • Cable joining of HT and LT cables
  • Fault finding on street lights
  • Installation of meter kiosks and mini-substations
  • Kept tools and materials organized, contributing to a clean and safe work area for all team members throughout each project''s duration.
  • Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.
  • Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
  • Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
  • Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.
  • Implemented proper grounding techniques during installations, reducing potential risks associated with power surges or faults in the system.
  • Repaired systems, replaced malfunctioning parts, and supported electrical installations.
  • Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.

Education

No Degree - Electrical Engineering

Majuba Technical College
Newcastle, South Africa
01.2005 - 04.2005

National certificate N2 -

Majuba Technology Centre
Madadeni, South Africa
01.2006 - 04.2006

Trade test - Electrician-26D

Newcastle Training Center
Newcastle, South Africa
03.2011 - 06.2014

Skills

  • First Aid Training

  • Stress Tolerance

  • Crisis Management

  • Geographical knowledge

  • Teamwork and Collaboration

  • Problem-Solving

  • Data Entry

  • Team Leadership

  • Decision-Making

  • Self Motivation

  • Organizational Skills

  • Adaptability

  • Analytical Thinking

  • Networking skills

Employmentrecords

  • Newcastle Local Municipality, 03/01/10, 05/31/14
  • Umgeni Water (Durban side), 11/01/14, 06/30/16
  • Pawacons Engineering Consultants, 02/01/17, 12/31/22

Experiencerecords

  • Pawacons Engineering Consultant, Field agent (Technician), 02/01/17, 09/30/23, Visual inspection and writing of engineers report, Newcastle Local Municipality and Greater Kokstad Local Municipality - 2017, Alfred JS Moroko Municipality and Mkanyakude District - 2018, Alfred JS Moroko Municipality and UGU Municipal District - 2019, UGU Municipal District and Umzimvubu Local Municipality – 2019-2023, Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality – 08/01/23 (Bonakude Consultants), Visual inspection of infrastructural assets – Movable assets, Reporting back to MM and CFO, Writing of Engineers report, Assistance with new infrastructure development
  • Umgeni Water (Durban side), Electrician trainee, 11/01/14, 06/30/16, Carrying out of prevention maintenance, Fault finding on DC drives and single and three phase motor panels, pulsators and actuator starters., Check, inspect and repair other electrical equipment e.g., a generator, electrical alarms, UPS units, extractor fans and compressors., Contract ended
  • Newcastle Local Municipality (Electrical department), Apprentice electrician, 03/01/11, 06/30/14, Maintenance check ups, Inspect, replace and repair electrical equipment, Work on transformers, extractor fans, Work on live single phase and three phase panels, Cable joining of HT and LT cables, Fault finding on street lights, Installation of meter kiosks and mini-substations, Apprentice ended

Tradequalification

Electrician

Timeexperience

Post trade 8 years

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/05/85
  • Driving License: Code EC1
  • Marital Status: Single

References

  • Maxwell Pawandiwa, 0765005781, Pawacons, CEO
  • Innocent Ngwazi, 0849888002, Umgeni Water, Foreman
  • Zakhele Dube, 0722163878, Newcastle Municipality, Director

Keyperformances

  • Specializing in the management and supervision of electrical projects.
  • Solid experience in project management skills.
  • Experience in reading electrical diagrams, PLC programming, DC drives, and new construction and maintenance of projects.
  • Gained experience and management skills in asset verification working for companies like Pawacons Consultants and Bonakude Consulting.

Timeline

Electrician Trainee

Umgeni Water
11.2014 - 06.2016

Trade test - Electrician-26D

Newcastle Training Center
03.2011 - 06.2014

3th Year Apprentice Electrician

Newcastle Local Municipality
03.2011 - 06.2014

National certificate N2 -

Majuba Technology Centre
01.2006 - 04.2006

No Degree - Electrical Engineering

Majuba Technical College
01.2005 - 04.2005

Field Agent (Technician)

Pawacons Engineering Consultants
2 2017 - 09.2024
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