Xolane Zulu

Qualified Red Seal Millwright (Electromechanician) with over 7 years of combined experience in mining and heavy industrial environments. Experienced in plant maintenance, equipment inspection, fault-finding, safe isolation, and mineral-processing operations. Holds formal N2 technical subjects including Electrical Trade Theory, Fitting and Machining Theory, Industrial Electronics and Engineering Science, supported by MQA mining skills programmes.

Strong focus on preventative and breakdown maintenance, mechanical and electrical fault-finding, hydraulics, conveyors, motors, LOTO, and equipment reliability.

Millwright Apprentice / Artisan Assistant - Sibanye-Stillwater - Marikana, North West

(2022-03 - 2026-02)

• Performed preventative, planned and breakdown maintenance on heavy mining plant equipment.
• Conducted plant inspections to identify defects and improve equipment reliability.
• Diagnosed electrical and mechanical faults using systematic fault-finding techniques.
• Repaired mechanical components and equipment to minimise downtime.
• Maintained 3-phase motor controls, starter circuits and electrical panels.
• Performed electrical isolation and Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) before maintenance.
• Complied with SHEQ policies, OHSA requirements and safe working procedures.
• Assisted with planned maintenance and reported equipment defects and findings.

Plant Operator - Lonmin Platinum - Marikana, North West

(2017-04 - 2019-12)

• Operated and monitored mineral processing plant equipment.
• Conducted routine inspections for safe and efficient plant operation.
• Maintained SHEQ compliance on work permits and Task Risk Assessments.
• Controlled slurry density and water balance to optimise production.
• Achieved daily crushing and milling throughput targets.
• Contributed to high plant availability through safe operating practices.

Millwright Trade Test - Millwright (Electromechanician), Specialisation: Millwright - Artisan Training Institute (2026)

N2 Engineering Studies - Electrical Trade Theory

• Fitting and Machining Theory
• Industrial Electronics
• Engineering Science
• Mathematics
• Diesel Trade Theory
• Motor Matters (2016)

National N3 Certificate - Engineering Science (2016)

National Senior Certificate (Matric) - Mogale Secondary School (2014)