Auto Electrician

Location:

Kwekwe, Midlands Province, 263, Zimbabwe

Salary:

1300

Posted:

March 14, 2017

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CURRICULUM VITAE

THEMBALETHU NCUBE

Contacts: - +263-***-***-*** /+263-***-***-***/+263-*-***-***

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PERSONAL DETAILS

Name: Thembalethu

Surname: Ncube

Sex: Male

Date of Birth: 05 May, 1980

Residential Address: 31 Wotton Crescent Road,

Montrose

Marital Status: Married

Nationality: Zimbabwean

PERSONAL SUMMARY

A highly dedicated and meticulous Automotive Electrician with strong background in electric and other auto system repair. Energetic and competent with an eye for perfection in each job or task and a passion for all vehicles. A seasoned Auto Electrician with impressive experience on engine management systems, canbus and electronic diagnostic tools. Works on Trucks, Trailers, Cars, Coaches, Earthmoving equipment (CAT,KOMATSU&HITACHI) and Plant with electrically controlled hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Strong familiarity with electrical standard tools, terminology and practices

Sound grasp of electrical theory

Good proficiency with MS Office, including PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Excellent skills at reading and interpreting schematics and sketches

Solid diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities

High ability to safely detect and repair voltage system problem

I have strong background knowledge of vehicles components, aggregates and systems.

I am proactive, have good communication skills and judgment

Strong diagnosis and time management skills.

Knowledge of MDG15 guideline and experience with site compliance.

Focused on safety and WHS requirements.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

PERIOD

ORGANISATION BACKGROUND

POSITION HELD AND RESPONSIBILITIES

January 2016 –Current

Masimba Construction Zimbabwe

44 Tilbury Road

Willowvale, Harare

Masimba Holdings Limited is a well-established Zimbabwean contracting and industrial Group, providing innovative engineering and infrastructure client solutions to the agriculture, commercial, communications, housing, mining, water and public sectors within the southern African region

Automotive Electrician

Duties and responsibilities

Install electrical equipment such as lighting alternators and starters motors in all vehicles, including construction machinery, dumpers, concrete mixers,teleporters,graders, dozers, Excavators

Check and fix steering systems that are controlled by electronics

Service and look after vehicle batteries

Check and fix electronic spark start up engine management systems

Solder and weld when repairing electrical parts.

Check and rebuild charging system alternators

Make and repair wiring harness/looms

Install electrically operated accessories such as radios,and driving lamps

Replacing defective parts such as fuse lamps and switches.

Set up,test and fix low voltage wiring and lighting systems

Set up,test and fix electrical security systems and parts

Dismantle and remove electrical and electronic assemblies and components.

Use and look after workshop tools and equipment.

Repair charging systems

Overhaul starting motors

Remove,refit and test electrical parts for normal operation after body repairs

Providing 24 hour stand by to attend to vehicle breakdowns on sites

Vehicle inspections and compliance with fitness tests requirements

17 June 2007 to Jan 2016

Lobels Bread Bulawayo Cnr Dalny and Falcon Street, Bulawayo

Lobels Bread Bulawayo is the second giant in Bread and Confectionery manufacturing. It has two major plants one in Bulawayo where I am based and the other one in Harare the capital city of Zimbabwe. Bulawayo has 8 departments and I am under vehicle maintenance workshops attending to a fleet of 86 both management luxurious cars and the delivery trucks. It is at Lobels Bread Bulawayo that I have had the greatest pleasure of working on different brands of vehicles and from different countries which include Europe, Japan and America. I have and still work on the following vehicle models, Leyland, Daf, Audi, Mercedes Benz, Toyota, Ford, Mazda, BMW, VW, Yamaha, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Mazda, Nissan and Subaru.

Automotive Electrician Supervisor

Duties and responsibilities

Install electrical equipment such as lighting alternators and starters motors in vehicles

Check and fix steering systems that are controlled by electronics

Service and look after vehicle batteries

Check and fix electronic spark start up engine management systems

Solder and weld when repairing electrical parts.

Check and rebuild charging system alternators

Make and repair wiring harness/looms

Install electrically operated accessories such as radios,and driving lamps

Replacing defective parts such as fuse lamps and switches.

Set up,test and fix low voltage wiring and lighting systems

Set up,test and fix electrical security systems and parts

Dismantle and remove electrical and electronic assemblies and components.

Use and look after workshop tools and equipment.

Repair charging systems

Overhaul starting motors

Remove,refit and test electrical parts for normal operation after body repairs

Providing 24 hour stand by to attend to vehicle breakdowns

Arranging the general licensing of the company fleet, insurance and maintaining relationships with external customers

Vehicle inspections and compliance with fitness tests requirements (VID)

Training of Apprentices and Evaluating their performances

Monthly Stepas for the Apprentices

Delegation

Set up controls and adherence with the SHE expectations

March 2000 to June 2005

Amc (amalgamated Motor Corporation (Pvt) Ltd)

AMC Building 47-49 Kwame, P. O. Box 3657, Harare, Zimbabwe

AMC(amalgamated Motor Corporation (Pvt)(Ltd) is located in Harare,Zimbabwe.AMC has large,efficient network of 9 service workshops throughout Zimbabwe’s main business area.AMC offers after sales maintained of vehicles by way of workshop servicing vehicles,including heavy duty trucks. AMC provides specialist services for the following and many others franchises Yamaha, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Mazda and Nissan vehicles in Zimbabwe.

Position: Trainee Automotive Mechanic (Apprenticeship)

I did my apprentice with AMC (amalgamated Motor Corporation (Pvt) (Ltd) and qualified in 2004.I then worked as qualified Artisan class 1 for a year before I moved to Lobels Bread Bulawayo.

Duties and responsibilities

Installed wire harnesses and other system components cleanly and safely.

Operated air saws, grinders and other electrical tools as required.

Maintained cleanliness of work station on a daily basis.

Identified and replaced faulty fuses, switches, lamps and ignition.

Repaired malfunctioning starter motors and alternators.

Ensured peak vehicle performance with engine control and timing system adjustments.

Installed and repaired, radios, and driving lamps.

Road testing vehicles,inspecting and testing electrical units

Diagnosing the causes of any malfunctions.

Repairing and rewiring electrical systems on vehicles electrical components

Carrying out repairs and replacing damaged motor electric parts.

Following a checklist to ensure that all key work has been done.

Completing administrative reports on any work performed.

Performing routine oil changes and ordering parts from suppliers

Returning a customer’s vehicle in a clean condition

Pulling parts of vehicles and tagging them for inventory

Carrying out inspections of completed repairs to ensure that the vehicle is safe to be driven.

Carrying out jobs assigned by superiors

Assisting in assembling cars and trucks.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

YEAR

QUALIFICATION

INSTITUTE

2004

National Certificate in Automobile Electrics Class 1

Ministry of Higher Education –Bulawayo Polytechnic

1998

Advanced level: English Literature : E

Geography : E

ZIMSEC in collaboration with University of Cambridge(Cyrene Boys High)

1996

Ordinary Level:

English Language :B

Lit in English :A

Religious Studies :B

Geography :C

Ndebele :C

Mathematics :B

Intergrated Science :A

Agriculture :C

Biology :B

Core Science(Physics, Chemistry) : B

ZIMSEC in collaboration with University of Cambridge(Cyrene Boys High)

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS.

1.Degener Certificate of Achievement awarded to the best student in automotive electrics/electronics on didactic training( August,2002)

2.Zimdef Award to the best auto Electrician in Electronics and Electronic(August,2002)

3.Vetassess Technical Certificate 2016-Australian Skills Qualification

4.Degener Prize (J.W.M) award to the student showing great determination in the motor trade.

5.Red cross First Aid certificate

6.Hydraulic Excavators Operators License Earth moving machinery

PROMOTIONS

I was promoted to be the Supervisor Automotive Electrician in charge of all the Apprentice Automotive Electricians in June 2013 and held that position until my retrenchment in January 2016.

HOBBIES

Playing Chess,Watching movies, Cycling

REFERENCES

Mr. Dumisani Moyo

Human Resources Manager

Lobels Bread Bulawayo

263 471 661/7

263-*********

aczamv@r.postjobfree.com

Mr R. Gwatidzo

Human Resources Executive

Lobels Bread Harare