Ntokozo Mkhize

Motivated and dedicated Electrical Engineering graduate holding a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering with completed Work Integrated Learning (WIL). Possesses practical experience gained through industrial training at Volkswagen of South Africa and Resolution Circle, with exposure to PLC fundamentals, industrial automation, electrical maintenance, fault finding, and workplace safety practices. A quick learner with strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, eager to contribute to the automotive, manufacturing, and engineering industries while continuously developing professionally.

Electrical Trainee at Volkswagen of South Africa (2023-01 – 2023-12)

• Assisted with preventive and corrective maintenance on production kinetic equipment.
• Worked with PLC-controlled systems (fault finding and basic troubleshooting).
• Observed and supported robotic systems used in automated assembly processes.
• Participated in lockout/tagout (LOTO) safety procedures during maintenance.
• Completed daily maintenance reports and logged fault.
• Ensured adherence to health and safety regulations in an industrial environment.
• Worked effectively within a team in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
• Assisted in identifying and resolving electrical and mechanical faults.

Mechatronics Trainee at Resolution Circle (2024-08 – Present)

• Completed PLC programming and troubleshooting exercises.
• Built and tested pneumatic and electro pneumatic circuits.
• Practiced motor control wiring (star-delta starters, forward/reverse control).
• Conducted fault finding on electrical training rigs.
• Worked with industrial sensors (proximity, photoelectric, limit switches).
• Interpreted electrical schematics and ladder diagrams.
• Applied workplace safety standards and risk assessments.
• Developed teamwork and problem-solving skills through practical projects.

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering – Mangosuthu University of Technology (2017 – 2024)

Matric – Stanger High School (2012 – 2016)