Themba Maseko

Electrician with experience in underground mining and engineering construction electrical systems, including MV and LV installations. Demonstrated strength in faultfinding and equipment support across MV/LV reticulation and instrumentation circuitry. Focused on safe operations, accurate troubleshooting, and equipment availability to support steady underground production. Collaborative team player who adapts to changing project requirements and delivers reliable solutions.

Production Shift Mining Operator at New Denmark Colliery (Seriti) (2009-08 – 2013-09)

• Operating Coal Mining Machinery

Electrical Apprentice at New Denmark Colliery (Seriti) (2013-10 – 2016-12)

Training Centre: Colliery Training Collage (CTC). On job training provider: New Denmark Colliery (Seriti).

• Training Provided: Basic Electrical, Advance Electrical, Final Training, Maintenance Flameproof Equipment, Gases & Gas Testing
• On the Job Training i.e. Surface & Underground Exposure

Engineering Construction Electrician (N#) at New Denmark Colliery (Seriti) (2017-02 – 2019-03)

• Construction and Maintenance of Underground Substations and Conveyor Belt Drive System.
• Fault Finding and Extension of Electrical Reticulation Network on Outbye Area.
• Ensuring Good Lighting System Underground
• Maintenance and Faultfinding on Mining Construction Electrical Equipment e.g. Compressors, Pumps, GEB’s etc.

Mechanician (C&I) at New Denmark Colliery (Seriti) (2019-03 – Present)

Department: Controls and Instrumentation

• Installation of Conveyor Belt Safety Devices and Control System.
• Installation of the Underground Communication Systems i.e. Telephone, Fibre for SCADA and Section Comms
• Fibre Splicing
• Installation of Environmental Monitoring Instruments
• Installation of Metering and Monitoring instruments e.g. Water Flowmeters, Level Sensors.
• I also do fault finding on the above mention jobs

Electrical Trainee Student at Minopex (2008-01 – 2008-06)

• Electrical distribution and reticulation system at the coal processing plant: To investigate problem & solution methods associated with maintenance, loading, design extensions, modifications & reliability.
• Protection of electrical equipment. Technology and application: To investigate whether the protection system at the Dorsfontein Coal Mine main substation is reliable, selective, speedy etc. in cases of abnormality in the system.
• Quality control, quality of supply and energy management. Technology and applications: To investigate problem, solution methods, strategies assessment, and validation methods associated with the quality control, quality of supply and energy management within the electrical power working environment.

National Diploma in Engineering: Electrical (Heavy Current) – Durban University of Technology (DUT) (2005-01 – 2007-06)

Grade 12 – Khunjulive Secondary School (2004)