Unele Shabalala

Results-driven and detail-oriented Electrical Engineering Graduate currently in possession of a Diploma in Electrical Engineering and 12 months of hands-on experience from Thales Aerospace Communications in Cape Town. Proven track record of successfully completing projects that demonstrate expertise in electrical systems design, analysis, and problem-solving. Skilled in electrical engineering principles, with experience in aviation equipment, research, maintenance, and teamwork.

Student Technician - Thales Aerospace Communications - Cape Town

(2025-01)

• Collaborating with the Design Authority in the design and development of solutions for series production of aviation communications equipment
• Creating and updating CAD models and drawings of process-related jigs, fixtures and painting masks and responsible for proper configured drawing
• Fault finding and resolution of production related issues
• Assisting with the development test and writing detailed reports
• RF, PMI and electrical testing of antennae's, ACU's, PSU's and PCB inspection
• Troubleshooting
• Involved in critical tasks including HASS-Highly Accelerated Stress Screening and faults diagnostics to improve product performance and reliability

Intern Inspector - Department of Employment and Labour

(2026-01)

• Assisting Inspectors with planning, conducting, reporting on technical inspections
• Investigating incidents
• Enforcing OHS Act and providing legal testimony

National Senior Certificate - Phendukani High School (2016-01 - 2020-12)

Diploma - Electrical Engineering - Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2022-01 - 2024-12)

Bachelors - Electrical Engineering - Cape Peninsula University of Technology