Etienne Hendrikse
Electrician
About
Qualified Electrician and Electrical Contractor with over 15 years of experience across commercial, residential, and industrial environments in South Africa and the UK. Proven expertise in electrical installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, PLCs, VSDs, and solar systems, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and quality workmanship.
Former
Director of a successful electrical business, experienced in leading teams, training apprentices, issuing Certificates of Compliance in line with SANS 10142, and managing client relationships. Highly dependable, detail-oriented, and able to perform effectively under pressure while delivering practical, compliant, and efficient electrical solutions.
Experience
Director and Qualified Electrician - ELL ELECTRICAL - South Africa
(2023-05)
- Commercial and Residential electrical installations, repairs and maintenance
- Solar Installations, Repairs and Maintenance
- Troubleshooting and Repairs
- Read blueprints or Technical Diagrams
- Inspected electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers
- Issuing Certificate of Compliances in accordance with SANS10142
- Hired, trained, lead and oversaw a team of up to four staff
- Planned and implemented advertising campaigns
- Developed and maintained positive customer relationships
Senior Electrician - COPPER TUBING AFRICA - South Africa
(2022-01 - 2023-04)
- Maintenance on existing installations
- PLC's and VSD's
- Troubleshooting and Repairs
- Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers
- Training / Mentoring of apprentices
- New installations
Director and Qualified Electrician - ELL ELECTRICAL - South Africa
(2015-01 - 2021-12)
- Commercial and Residential electrical installations, repairs and maintenance
- Solar Installations, Repairs and Maintenance
- Troubleshooting and Repairs
- Read blueprints or Technical Diagrams
- Inspected electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers
- Issuing Certificate of Compliances in accordance with SANS10142
- Hired, trained, lead and oversaw a team of up to four staff
- Planned and implemented advertising campaigns
- Developed and maintained positive customer relationships
Apprenticeship and Qualified Electrician - JP ELECTRICAL - South Africa
(2005-10 - 2014-12)
- Commercial and Residential electrical installations, repairs and maintenance
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring
- Used a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools and testing equipment
- Team Leader and Mentor
- Trained, lead and oversaw team members
- Served as an Apprenticeship Electrician from October 2005 – September 2009
Supervisor / Maintenance - POULTRY FARM - ENGLAND - England
(2003-06 - 2004-12)
- Assemble feeders and water feeders
- Maintenance on feeders and water feeders
- General maintenance on poultry sheds
- General farm maintenance
Education
Section 13 Manpower Training Act 1981 - Electrical Trade - ESETA ELECTRICAL TRADE TEST (2009-09 - 2009-09)
Test and Inspect 3 Phase Industrial/Commercial Installation - Electrical Testing and Inspection - P&T TECHNOLOGY (2014-08 - 2014-08)
Installation Rules Paper 1 and 2 - Electrical Installation - JFA2 TRAINING INSTITUTE (2016-11 - 2016-11)
