Sandile Sithebe

Sandile Sithebe is a results-driven Electrician and Maintenance Electrician with experience in MV/LV reticulation, fault finding, and electrical installation across municipal and industrial environments. He performs 11kV MV switching, trench-to-lay MV/LV cable installation, overhead cable reticulation, and transformer installation and commissioning. Sandile supports safe, compliant work through disciplined testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting practices, ensuring reliable power distribution and reduced downtime.

He has a strong background in overhead and underground cable work, transformer commissioning activities, and electrical maintenance execution. Sandile is based in Cape Town and brings a hands-on, safety-first approach to delivering quality electrical outcomes.

Administration Clerk at South African Police Service (2010-12 – 2011-06)

Provided administrative support to ensure accurate recordkeeping and efficient office operations. Managed documentation workflows and supported daily coordination tasks to maintain service continuity.

• Maintained organized documentation and filing systems to support timely retrieval of records
• Supported daily administrative workflows to improve responsiveness and reduce processing delays

Electrician at Ladysmith Local Municipality (2011-07 – 2020-02)

Executed electrical maintenance and installation tasks for municipal electrical infrastructure, supporting reliable power distribution. Conducted fault finding, assisted with MV/LV reticulation activities, and contributed to safe installation and upkeep of electrical systems.

• Performed electrical fault finding and troubleshooting to restore supply and reduce equipment downtime
• Supported MV/LV reticulation and installation activities in line with operational requirements and safety procedures
• Assisted with commissioning and verification activities to ensure systems were fit for service

Maintenance Electrician at Alfred Duma Local Municipality (2021-03 – 2024-04)

Delivered maintenance and installation services for electrical networks, including underground and overhead reticulation. Conducted fault diagnosis, supported MV switching operations, and assisted with transformer installation and commissioning to maintain network reliability.

• Supported 11kV MV switching activities to enable safe isolation and restoration of electrical circuits
• Assisted with transformer installation and commissioning to improve asset availability and service continuity
• Contributed to trench-to-lay MV/LV cable installation and overhead cable reticulation to expand and maintain network coverage

Maintenance Electrician at Bohlabela Systems (2025-02 – Present)

Currently works as a Maintenance Electrician, focusing on MV/LV reticulation, fault finding, and installation support for electrical distribution systems. Handles trench-to-lay MV/LV cable work, overhead cable reticulation, and assists with transformer installation and commissioning while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

• Performs fault finding and troubleshooting on MV/LV systems to restore power and minimize downtime
• Supports trench-to-lay MV/LV cable installation and overhead reticulation to improve network reliability
• Assists with transformer installation and commissioning and supports verification steps prior to energisation

Electrician in Electrical Engineering – Majuba FET College (2004-02 – 2006-04)