Matekoa Motsoasele

Electrical Engineer | Power Systems & Renewable Energy Specialist | MScEng Candidate

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Cape TownMember since August 25, 2026

Power System AnalysisPower Systems EngineeringRenewable Energy EngineeringSolar PV DesignGrid MonitoringSmart GridPhasor Measurement Unit (PMU)Signal ProcessingDiscrete Wavelet Transform (DWT)Embedded SystemsPower ElectronicsSingle-Line Diagrams (SLD)Data AnalysisPythonC++MATLABHelioscopeOpenSolarStakeholder Communication

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Power System AnalysisPower Systems EngineeringRenewable Energy EngineeringSolar PV DesignGrid Monitoring

About

Electrical Engineer with 3 years of experience in renewable energy systems, power systems analysis, and embedded generation, delivering technical projects exceeding $1,000,000 USD in value. Proficient in Python, C++, and MATLAB for signal processing and power systems data analysis, with hands-on expertise in Power System Analysis, Solar PV Design, Power Electronics, and Embedded Systems. Currently pursuing an MScEng in Electrical Engineering, applying Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT) and Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) data to smart grid monitoring and power system state estimation.

Seeking entry-level to associate international opportunities in Power Systems Engineering and Renewable Energy Engineering.

Experience

Renewable Energy Engineer at MLT Power (2023-10 – Present)

System Design & Modeling: Designed Single-Line Diagrams (SLD) and As-Built documentation for grid-tied and embedded solar PV installations, ensuring full regulatory compliance with electrical standards.
Project Portfolio Management: Managed procurement costing and resource allocation across a renewable energy project portfolio exceeding $1,000,000 USD, delivering on-time and on-budget outcomes.
Technical Stakeholder Communication: Translated system performance data and energy yield reports into clear presentations for non-technical clients, improving client decision-making.
PV System Optimization: Used Helioscope and OpenSolar software to model, simulate, and validate solar energy yields, improving design accuracy and client confidence.

Control Panel Design Technician at Machines Laboratory, University of Cape Town (2023-09 – 2023-09)

Designed and installed soft-start circuits and distribution boards, applying IEC low-voltage electrical standards.

Computer Laboratory Assistant at ICT Services, University of Cape Town (2022 – 2023)

Maintained uptime for 200+ university workstations through systematic fault diagnosis and troubleshooting.
Developed a fault-logging protocol that reduced recurring issue resolution time and improved institutional knowledge retention.