Ted Mabaso

Red Seal certified Rigger, Mechanical Engineering Lecturer, and Independent Business Owner with 10+ years of experience in industrial operations, technical education, and corporate administration. Proven success delivering curriculum instruction and providing high-level administrative support to Engineering Heads of Department — managing faculty schedules, meeting minutes, and large volumes of compliance data. Combines technical precision and systems expertise with strong entrepreneurial skills in full-cycle office operations, financial administration, B2B client relations, and project logistics.

Highly organised, detail-oriented, and ready to deliver executive-level support as an Executive Assistant.

Independent Business Owner & Project Coordinator at Ted Mabaso Photography (2023-01 – Present)

• Directed full-cycle operational administration — managing budgets, tracking AP/AR, maintaining financial records, and executing payroll workflows.
• Developed vendor relationships for seamless event coordination and effective training of junior photographers.
• Maintained organised digital archives of photography projects for easy access and client consultations.
• Planned end-to-end logistics, venue coordination, marketing, and scheduling for workshops and photo shoots.
• Administered cloud-based client portals, ensuring secure file storage and optimised digital delivery.
• Managed technical photography project logistics in Lephalale region, delivering accurate compliance reports.

Mechanical Engineering Lecturer at Lephalale TVET College (2015-02 – 2022-12)

• Developed comprehensive lesson plans and training materials aligned with curriculum objectives to enhance understanding of mechanical engineering concepts.
• Provided hands-on training workshops, instructing students on tool handling, equipment usage, fault diagnosis, and safety regulations.
• Conducted rigorous theoretical and practical assessments while performing internal moderation to uphold quality standards.
• Served as primary administrative assistant to head of department, managing calendars and correspondence efficiently.
• Coordinated faculty schedules, lecture timetables, and exam invigilation rotations for optimal resource allocation.
• Organised departmental meetings, prepared agendas, recorded minutes, and tracked follow-up actions on behalf of the HoD.
• Compiled and verified high-volume administrative records and student performance data for compliance with higher education standards.

Artisan Rigger at ESKOM Gariep Hydroelectric Power Station (2014-02 – 2014-06)

• Conducted safety inspections of lifting equipment, rigging hardware, and structural components to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Operated overhead cranes to lift and move heavy equipment including turbine components, generators, transformers, and construction materials.
• Performed installation and maintenance of turbines, rigging lifting equipment to position and secure components for effective energy conversion.
• Lifted and replaced Francis turbine vanes, seals, and rotors.
• Educated personnel on safety procedures, enhancing understanding of roles and reducing risk during lifting operations.

Artisan Rigger at Mondi Paper Richards Bay Plant (2012-01 – 2013-12)

• Rigged steel erectors to hoist and position structural steel members during building construction — attaching rigging hardware to steel beams, guiding loads into place, and securing connections with bolts.
• Installed heavy equipment and machinery on site including generators, pumps, and industrial boilers; rigged lifting attachments and coordinated crane movements.
• Repaired and replaced worn components of hoisting equipment to maintain reliable lifting operations.
• Coordinated rigging activities with technicians, engineers, and project managers to resolve issues effectively.

National N Certificates in N4–N6 – Tshwane North TVET College (2010-12)

National Senior Certificate – Shobiyane Secondary School (2008-12)