Thokozani Makwati

I Worked in an electrical and electronics environment for a total of nine years. Passionate about Digital electronics, I also do LED TV and microwave repairs in my community. Currently working as an Electronics technician at Wireline Africa.

Electronics Technician - Wireline Africa - Mooinooi base (Geophysics), Namibia

(2025-08)

• Strip and test all faulty sondes in the lab
• Schedule and arrange for preventative maintenance visits on other Wireline Africa sites
• PCB fault finding and repair down to components level using circuit diagrams
• Soldering and de soldering SMD and THM components
• Order the spare parts needed
• Repair and test the sondes
• Compile service reports on all repaired units
• Perform a stock take

VSD Service Technician (contractor) - Siemens Isando - Isando

(2022-02 - 2025-07)

• Strip and fault find Variable speed drives (VSD)
• Compile fault report before and after the repair
• Clean, repair and fully test the units in the workshop
• Help the field service team perform a service on site if needed

VSD Service Technician (permanent position) - Siemens Isando - Isando

(2017-11 - 2020-09)

• Strip and fault find Variable speed drives (VSD)
• Compile fault report before and after the repair
• Clean, repair and fully test the units in the workshop
• Help the field service team perform a service on site if needed

Technical Trainee - Siemens North Riding - North Riding

(2015-02 - 2017-10)

• Assist project managers compile switchgear data books
• Test MV switchgears (Continuity tests, function test and CT tests)
• Monitor and send all test equipment for calibration
• Make sure all engineering instructions (Design changes) are done before testing
• Keep track and Prepare components which are needed on site, any day

Electronics Lab Technician (student assistant) - Tshwane University of Technology - Tshwane

(2011-07 - 2013-08)

• Help students with practical experiments, help lectures mark and record practical experiments of the students
• Make sure all lab equipment are fully functional daily
• Stock take

Diploma - Electrical engineering (electronics) - Tshwane University of Technology (2014)

National Senior Certificate - Kriel High School (2006)

Grade 1 - Vocals Popular Music - Shine School of Music (2019)