Sindisa Makabeni

Seeking a role that aligns with my proficiencies, credentials, and capabilities, where I can deploy my proven leadership and technical acumen in an expanding capacity of responsibilities. Possessing a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics), I endeavor to be instrumental in transforming the company's vision into tangible outcomes through steadfast commitment, diligent effort, and adept leadership, thereby empowering the organization to execute strategic new initiatives promptly. Throughout my professional journey, I have been acknowledged for my rapid assimilation of knowledge, professionalism, and consistent achievements.

Technical Assistant (Management) - Einhell South Africa

(2024-01)

• Workshop Technician - Power Tools: Visually inspect and test tools to identify malfunctions or defects. Disassemble and reassemble tools, install new or repaired parts, and troubleshoot issues. Prepare tool and part orders, manage inventory, and ensure parts are readily available. Maintain records of repairs, inspections, and parts used.
• Quality Control Inspector: Inspecting and testing samples of products. Testing the finished products. Report safety issues. Document quality checks.
• Receiving Clerk: Unpack delivery shipments and inspect them for damage and correct quantities. Compare packing lists with purchase orders to ensure accurate deliveries. Record receiving data in company databases (ISP & SYSPRO Avanti) and on paper. Communicate with drivers and suppliers regarding shipments. Report any discrepancies or damages to the appropriate person.

Power Tool Technician - Lawn Star/Einhell South Africa

(2020-01 - 2023-12)

• Disassemble machines following defined procedures and inventory for the suitable handling of parts.
• Advise customers on the appropriate products and methods and ensure proper maintenance and prevent premature damage of an object.
• Apply the information, such as periodic maintenance charts, step-by-step repair instructions, troubleshooting information and overall procedures to perform routine maintenance and repairs.
• Perform tests putting a system, machines, tool and Microprocessor controlled battery chargers through a service of action under actual operating conditions to assess its reliability.
• Provide repair on petrol engines, oil changes, and electrical malfunctions and replace parts and components.
• Keep written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on parts and material used.
• Operate robot lawnmower, use hand tools and power tools. Use vehicle repair tools and charging system.

Industrial Electronics Technician - Voltronics Cape

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• Repairs to AC Drivers (Variable Frequency Drivers)
• Repairs Ultrasonic (cutters, welders, sealing machines, smelting)
• Repairs Printed Circuit Board (DIP/surface Mount)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (Hardware faults)
• Instrumentation (counters, timers, temperature controllers)
• SCR controllers
• Soft starters
• Voltage inverters units
• Label printing machines (e.g. Avery Dennison)
• Inform customers about necessary repairs or replacements, discuss products, services and costs, and include accurate technical information.
• Correct and adjust the reliability of an electronic instrument by measuring output and comparing results with the data of reference devices.

Senior Electronic/Electrical Technician - Media Film Service

(2014-01 - 2019-12)

• Fabricate various types of harnesses, panels, cables and printed circuit boards.
• Handheld the responsibility to troubleshoot, repair, and test electronic devices at component level such High Speed Ballast, Standard Ballast, Lightweight Ballast and Avolites Dimmers.
• Repair and maintain various types of lights such as Skypanel, L-Series, LED, M-Series, tungsten and daylight.
• Responsible for final inspection of electronic and electrical equipment.
• Upgrade, repair and evaluate various electronic equipment.
• Responsible for diagnosing, testing and repairing devices by following electrical repair procedures.
• Mentor students (P1&P2), ensure that they know the work area, safety rules, procedures and standards.
• Train students' meaningful tasks related to their field of study and provide supervision on those tasks.
• Responsible for planning and executing all direct material purchases including electronic components, PCBs and light components.
• Working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Technician Trainee - Media Film Service

(2013-01 - 2013-12)

• Introduced to working environment and safety policies of the organization, exposed to a broad range of workshop tools, maintenance and modification procedures according to specified guidelines.
• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliance, apparatus using hand tools and power tools.
• Diagnose malfunction system and equipment using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Troubleshooting and conducting fault analysis.

Electronic Lab Technician - Cape Peninsula University of Technology

(2013-01 - 2013-12)

• Repairing and maintaining electronic lab equipment such as oscilloscope, function generator and power supply.
• Responsible for introducing students to lab instructions, methodology, instrumentation and grade assignments.
• Troubleshooting Lab Systems.
• Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.

Electrician Trainee - L. Sityebi Electric Contractors (Pty) Ltd

(2008-01 - 2010-12)

• Work from ladders and roof to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring and equipment.
• Fasten power distribution board, electrical switches and wall outlet sockets.
• Perform physical tasks, such as digging trenches to lay electrical conduit.
• Assist with preparation of electrical drawings for electrical reticulation.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.
• Able to use wire hand tools, such as crimp tools, cable strippers, and cable cutters.

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics) - Electrical Engineering - Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2013-01 - 2013-12)

N4 National Certificate in Industrial Electronics - Industrial Electronics - Northlink College (2009-01 - 2009-12)

National Senior Certificate - Engineering - Ngcingwane Technical Senior Secondary School (2008-01 - 2008-12)