Wisani Patience HLAHLENI
Rustenburg
Summary
Process control and instrumentation technician with hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing and mining industrial instrumentation. In-service training at an electronic manufacturing company provided exposure to circuit design, testing, and component-level troubleshooting. Currently completing an instrumentation internship in a mining environment, actively involved in calibration, maintenance of field instruments, and process control systems. Seeking to apply knowledge and practical skills in a challenging within the industrial automation, mining, or manufacturing sectors.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Sylvania Platinum Limited
12.2023 - Current
- Performed routine and corrective maintenance on plant instruments, including calibration, inspection, cleaning, and replacement of faulty instruments
- Conducted instrumentation wiring, loop checks, and signal verification to maintain system integrity and ensure correct functionality.
- Installed new instruments, configured them according to process requirements
- Developed strong ability to analyze and interpret 4–20 mA and signals for precise fault-finding and root-cause troubleshooting.
- Basic knowledge of SCADA systems, including monitoring, basic navigation, and understanding system functionality.
- Basic knowledge of analog and digital I/O signals and understood how they interface with PLCs and field devices.
In-service Training
Etion Create (pty) Ltd
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing, specializing in PCB production and
testing using surface mount technology (SMT). - Skilled in PCB design, assembly, and prototyping, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and industry stands
- Conducted quality control inspections throughout production, identifying placement errors, soldering defects, and circuit faults.
- Used diagnostic tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, visual inspection equipment) for fault detection and root cause analysis.
- Performed precise soldering and de-soldering of surface-mounted and through-hole components for assembly, repair, and rework.
- Followed IPC-A-610 standards to maintain high quality in electronic
assemblies. - Documented defects, rework activities, and inspection results in accordance with quality assurance protocols.
Education
Electrical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa09-2023
Engineering Studies-N3
Flavius Mareka TVET College
Sasolburg, South Africa12-2017
Grade 12
Lawley Thuto-Lefa Secondary School
Johannesburg, South Africa12-2015
Skills
Computer Literacy
Time management
Analytical thinking and problem solving
Social and emotional intelligence
Adaptability and flexibility in dynamic
environment
Timeline
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Sylvania Platinum Limited
12.2023 - Current
In-service Training
Etion Create (pty) Ltd
12.2022 - 11.2023
Electrical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
Engineering Studies-N3
Flavius Mareka TVET College
Grade 12
Lawley Thuto-Lefa Secondary School