CURRICULLUM VITAE
JOSEPH ZULU
Mobile: +260*********, +260*********
Email; **********@*****.***
Other personal details
Date of Birth : 2nd June 1988
Gender : Male
Nationality : Zambian
Language : English
Personal profile statement
I am a certified electrician with a 3 years of domestic and residential experience focused diagnosis, repair and installation.
Passionate about learning and exploring. I am a hardworking, vibrant, focused and determined young man as well as adaptable and efficient team player with good communication skills at various levels. I am looking for a role where I can develop my skills further. Career objectives
My career objective is to work and grow in a professional environment where my knowledge and creativity can be put to good use.
Education Background
2016 Graduated at Lusaka Vocational Training Centre (LVTC) with a Craft certificate in power electrical in December.
2015 Graduated at Lusaka Vocational Training Centre (LVTC) with a Trade Test Certificate in power electrical in December.
2010 Graduated at Mother of Mercy Hospice with a Certificate in Palliative Care. 2008 Certificate of completion of senior secondary education. 2005 Certificate of completion of junior secondary education. Work Experience
November 2022 - Date
Working as a Workshop Manager/Electrician at Master Glass and Boards. My job description includes:
Establishing procedures and standards.
Ensuring that all equipment is in line with operational requirements and is used safely and properly maintained.
Ordering spare parts and working equipments for the company.
Managing stock control.
Training and supervising employed personnel.
Providing technical guidance to team member overseeing maintenance.
Approving documentation on maintenance.
February 2020 - April 2021
Worked as a part time electrician at National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research
(NISIR).
My role and duties were as follows:
Maintaining and repairing of electrical components.
Installing new electrical devices as well as replacing worn out ones.
Analyzing and diagnosis of electrical faults.
Manages and maintains adherence to all health and safety requirements and standards within the department.
May 2017 – December 2019
Worked as an intern/part time electrician at Zambia Agriculture Research Institute (ZARI) under the electrical department.
My day to day responsibilities included;
Inspecting electrical components to insure high quality work.
Identifying advanced electrical problems by utilizing a variety of testing devices.
Replacing and repairing wiring, equipment and fixtures.
Configuring, laying out and installing feeders, wires and conduits.
Maintenance of three phase overhead supply system at the research station and residential areas.
Maintaining wiring, control and lighting systems.
Troubleshooting electrical control circuits.
Following state, local and federal building and safety regulations. November 2013 – June 2014
Worked at AGEMA Constructions in Makeni, Lusaka as a workshop supervisor. My day to day duties were to;
Insure safety and health measures for the workers were indeed in place.
Promote staff hygiene and the use of proper protective clothing.
Communicate effectively with subordinates.
Maintain discipline within the department to ensure a harmonious working environment exist.
Inspect all working tool/equipment for quality work.
Giving daily reports regarding work progress.
September 2012 – August 2013
Delivery officer at Kwacha Waterfront in Samfya District.
Running errands for the company on a daily basis.
Taking orders and make sure food is delivered on time. Additional skills
Able to operate, repair and maintain workshop machinery such as generators, grinders, motors, welding machines, etc.
Able to assemble and install solar streets lights as well as repairing.
Able to connect service cables from the medium voltage three phase supply line to the house/houses.
Able to assign causes of electrical faults on three phase overhead line from the transformer to the feeder pillar box/distribution box.
Installation and maintenance of sub-station protective devices such as relays and fuses. Personal attributes
Very hardworking person, able to work with minimum or no supervision and I work well independently as well as with any other individuals.
I am very enthusiastic person who is eager to learn new skills and very open to new ideas that can improve my work efficiency.
I love to challenge myself in problem solving and technical skills.
I am also very passionate with my profession.
Referees
Mr Philip B. Mutale Mr M. Mubita
Principle Lecturer (electrical theory/practical)
Lvtcmb Lvtcmb
P.O. Box 30564 P.O. Box 30564
Tell: 211 242270 Cell: +260*********
Mrs M. Chibuya Mr Darwin Kapinga
Programs Officer Supervisor (electrical department) ZARI ZARI
Private Bag 7, Chilanga Private Bag 7, Chilanga.
Cell: +260********* Cell: +260*********
Mr Moses Mwale Mrs Mary Zulu
Director Accountant
Mt. Makulu Central Research Station NISIR
P.O. Box 7, Chilanga P.O. Box 350049
Tell: 211 278130 Cell: +260*********