Monika Namupala

Qualified Red Seal Diesel Mechanic with an Apprenticeship background and an experience of a Junior Mechanic, of which upon qualifying as a Diesel Mechanic became the Head Mechanic at TS Mobile, Mechanical & Automotive, there I ran diagnostic tests on diesel engines, inspected vehicles systems including suspensions, steering & exhausts, repaired vehicle transmissions & brakes. I also assisted in conducting field visits in the case of emergency breakdowns. At TS Mobile, our happy clients are Sibanye Stillwater, Magalies Water & Eazi Access.

Junior Mechanic (Apprentice) at TS Mobile, Mechanical & Automotive (2023-10 – 2025-10)

• Performed maintenance on diesel engines
• Identified mechanical problems
• Repaired and replaced broken & worn parts
• Serviced excavators & TLBs
• Used hand tools, power tools, pneumatics tools, jacks & hoists
• Polished & washed buses and trucks after repairs
• Maintained neatness in the workshop through good housekeeping

Senior Diesel Mechanic at TS Mobile, Mechanical & Automotive (2025-12 – Present)

• Uses diagnostic tools and software to identify faults in hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine systems
• Replace or overhaul faulty components
• Specifically repair and maintain hydraulic pumps, cylinders, and hoses, which are crucial for earthmoving equipment
• Ensures all repaired equipment meets Mine Health and Safety Act requirements
• Maintains accurate records of services, repairs, and technical findings to update the equipment's history
• Attend breakdowns on sites to resolve mechanical failures and minimize production downtime

Grade 12 Matric Certificate in General Education – Princess Park Secondary School (2014)

N1-N4 Mechanical Engineering (Diesel Trade) in Mechanical Engineering - Diesel Trade – Orbit TVET College (2016 – 2018)