Junior Control System Engineer at JENDAMARK AUTOMATION PTY LTD (2024-01 – 2024-02)
Vacation Work
- Worked with robots, PLCs, and industrial automation systems.
- Programmed FANUC robots for assembly lines, ensuring efficiency and precision.
- Gained hands-on experience in electrical and mechanical integration of automated systems.
Technician at VOLKSWAGEN SOUTH AFRICA (2023-11 – 2023-12)
Vacation Work
- Worked in the Body Shop Maintenance Department, focusing on welding machinery, robotic systems, and industrial automation.
- Gained practical exposure to mechanical systems and electromechanical components used in manufacturing.
- Conducted maintenance and diagnostics on mechanical-electrical systems.
- Programmed universal robots.
Engineering Innovation Intern (Volunteer) at CENTRE FOR BROADBAND COMMUNICATION (CBC), NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY (2024-06 – Present)
- Design and develop electrical circuits and PCBs for research projects.
- Develop control systems and CAD models for optical fibre systems.
- Lead 3D printing design and fabrication processes for lab applications.
- Provide technical support for ongoing innovation and prototyping initiatives.
Lecturing Assistant at MECHATRONICS DEPARTMENT, NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY (2024-08 – Present)
- Assisted with second-year modules: Dynamics, Electrotechnology 2B and Digital Electronics.
- Supported lab sessions, assessments, and student understanding of system modelling and digital logic.
- Helped improve student performance through tutorials and academic support.
Tutor at BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT, NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY (2023-02 – Present)
- Tutoring Strength of Materials, electrotechnology, electronics and Mathematics for engineering students.
- Assisting students in understanding mechanical and structural analysis concepts.
Deputy Residence Manager at RESIDENCE STUDENT ASSISTANT, NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY (2023-01 – 2024-12)
- Coordinated residence activities, fostering leadership and discipline among students.
- Assisted with academic mentorship programs within the residence.
- In the absence of the residence manager, I automatically assumed their responsibilities and served as the first responder to all emergencies.
- Additionally, my past leadership experiences (like Primaria and House Com) have significantly enhanced my leadership skills, equipping me with strong decision-making, teamwork, and organisational abilities.
- Supported residence management in overseeing student accommodation operations.
- Mediated student conflicts and assisted in resolving residence-related issues.
- Organised student engagement activities and community-building programs.
- Responded to emergencies and ensured student safety within the residence environment.
- Coordinated with residence management and university services to support student wellbeing.
