Kenny Khosa
Electrical Technician | Electrical Technologist | Electrical Artisan
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About
Electrical Technician / Technologist with experience in industrial maintenance, fault diagnostics and electrical systems across manufacturing and railway environments. Skilled in AC/DC drives, injection/blow moulding, extrusion and plastic packaging machines, as well as control circuits, transformer and substation maintenance. Proven ability to troubleshoot faults, interpret technical drawings, implement preventative maintenance and improve equipment reliability while maintaining safety compliance.
Experience
Maintenance Technician Assistant (Engineering Support) - Seal Cool Industries - Johannesburg
(2026-01)
- Maintain and troubleshoot AC/DC drives, control panels, refrigeration, injection/blow moulding, extrusion and plastic packaging machines
- Conduct inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs to optimize production reliability
- Troubleshoot Ethernet network faults and maintain CCTV systems
- Assist with electrical installations, system upgrades and production improvements
- Ensure strict compliance with OHS and plant safety standards
Production Assistant (Technical Support) - Trident Steel - Port Elizabeth
(2025-06 - 2025-12)
- Supported plant operations, monitored equipment performance
- Assisted maintenance teams with fault reporting and troubleshooting
- Collaborated with operators to optimize production efficiency
Electrical Technician Intern - Transnet Freight Rail - Gauteng & Port Elizabeth
(2021-03 - 2024-12)
- Conducted maintenance, fault finding and installations on railway electrical systems
- Assisted with high-voltage transformer refurbishment, testing and commissioning
- Substation inspections, protection testing and panel wiring
- Interpreted technical drawings to support troubleshooting
- Participated in condition monitoring and preventative maintenance programs
Education
Advanced Diploma - Electrical Engineering - UNISA (2023 - 2024)
Trade Test 26D - Electrical Artisan - Olifantsfontein Artisans Academy (2025)
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering - Tshwane University of Technology (2017 - 2022)
National Senior Certificate - Acorns to Oaks High School (2016)
