THOKOZANI MTSHALI
Electrician | Automation Maintenance Technician
Johannesburg
Summary
Experienced Electrician and Automation Maintenance Technician with over 8 years in food manufacturing and industrial environments. Strong background in electrical maintenance, fault finding, and supporting automated systems including PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs. Proven ability to reduce downtime, improve equipment reliability, and maintain continuous production operations. Seeking international opportunities in industrial electrical maintenance and automation support.
Overview
4
4
Languages
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Electrician
Paul’s Muesli
08.2024 - Current
- Perform maintenance and repairs on production machinery to ensure minimal downtime
- Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic faults efficiently
- Configure and troubleshoot AC/DC drives and support PLC/HMI-controlled systems
- Conduct routine inspections and identify areas for improvement
- Assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations
Maintenance Electrician
Dr Oetker SA
08.2020 - 07.2024
- Reduced equipment downtime through effective fault finding and maintenance
- Performed scheduled preventive maintenance
- Supported production teams with rapid troubleshooting
- Conducted daily start-ups to ensure consistent production performance
- Maintained accurate maintenance records
Electrical Apprentice
Educatory Electro Services
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Performed cable testing, jointing, and terminations
- Diagnosed faults on motors and control panels
- Installed transformers and protection devices
- Assisted with panel wiring and PLC components
Semi-skilled Electrician
Steel-Wave Building
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Installed and wired control panels and meter boards
- Assisted with commissioning and maintenance
- Ensured compliance with standards
Education
Trade Test Certificate - Electrician
Educatory Electro Services
N2 – N5 - Electrical Engineering
Majuba TVET College
Matric - undefined
Sinethemba Secondary School
Skills
PLC Troubleshooting & Basic Software Modifications
VFD / VSD Installation, Configuration & Fault Finding
Electrical Fault Finding & Diagnostics
Preventive & Reactive Maintenance
Industrial Automation Systems Support (PLC, HMI)
Modbus RTU Communication
Mechanical Systems (Pumps, Bearings, Drives)
Health & Safety Compliance
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Shift Electrician
Paul’s Muesli
08.2024 - Current
Maintenance Electrician
Dr Oetker SA
08.2020 - 07.2024
Electrical Apprentice
Educatory Electro Services
05.2017 - 05.2020
Semi-skilled Electrician
Steel-Wave Building
01.2014 - 04.2015
Matric - undefined
Sinethemba Secondary School
N2 – N5 - Electrical Engineering
Majuba TVET College
Trade Test Certificate - Electrician
Educatory Electro Services