WENDY HLENGIWE MKHIZE
Mechanical Technician
Howick,KZN
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented Mechanical Technician with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a quick ability to learn and apply new skills. Dedicated to utilizing these attributes to enhance team performance and support company expansion.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Trainee Technician
Eskom Rotek Industries SOC
08.2023 - Current
- Proactively identified potential problems through daily plant inspections, preventing future malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Increased trainee knowledge with hands-on guidance and mentorship from experienced technicians.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of safety, the power plant and ethics.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and completing my logbook.
Accounting Technician Intern
LexisNexis South Africa
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Preparing vouchers and making payments to creditors on PeopleSoft Software
- Creating and updating reconciliation statements on creditors' accounts
- Assisting in preparing accruals listings
- Attending to creditors' and contractors' queries to the accounts payable division
Volunteer Media and Projects Officer
Anglican Students' Federation - KZN Region
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Designing posters, T-Shirts and banners for the Students' organization region
- Creating awareness about the Students' church organization
- Planning and organizing church, team building and youth events and conferences
Casual (Car mechanic assistant)
Midlands Car Clinic
11.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisting in stripping and assembling vehicle engines
- Doing minor service on vehicles (changing spark plugs, oil, air and fuel filters, engine oil, brake pads, brake shoes)
Education
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Umlazi, South Africa 07.2016 - 04.2025
Matric - Grade 12
Howick Secondary School
Howick, South Africa 01.2015 - 12.2015
Skills
Microsoft Office
Autodesk Inventor
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Leadership qualities
Attention to detail
Team collaboration
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/21/97
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: C1 (Code 10)
Timeline
Trainee Technician
Eskom Rotek Industries SOC
08.2023 - Current
Accounting Technician Intern
LexisNexis South Africa
07.2022 - 07.2023
Volunteer Media and Projects Officer
Anglican Students' Federation - KZN Region
06.2017 - 06.2019
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Mangosuthu University of Technology
07.2016 - 04.2025
Casual (Car mechanic assistant)
Midlands Car Clinic
11.2015 - 12.2015
Matric - Grade 12
Howick Secondary School
01.2015 - 12.2015