BENKOSI MPANDA
Port Elizabeth 065*******/073******* *******@*****.***
Service Team Leader
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Highly motivated and result driven Service Team Leader with extensive experience in electrical engineering and team management. Skilled in electrical installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance, with a strong focus on safety and compliance. Proven track record in leading teams, delivering high quality service, and ensuring efficient project execution while maintaining high safety standards. CORE COMPETENCIES
• High Voltage systems
• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical installations & Maintenance
• PLC Systems and troubleshooting
• Working at heights
• Wireman’s license
• Project management
• Team Leadership & Supervision
• Technical documentation & Reporting
• Safety and Risk Management
• OHS Compliance
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
• Electrical Trade Test
• High Voltage Certificate
• Wireman’s License
• PLC Systems Certificate
• OHS & working on heights certificate
• N6 Electrical Engineering
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HIMOINSA Southern Africa
Service Team Leader 2024- Current
• Lead a team of service technicians to deliver high quality electrical installations, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of electrical projects while insuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Manage the safe operation and maintenance of High Voltage electrical equipment and systems.
• Oversee integration of generators, transformers and switch gear systems.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members to PLC systems, electrical installations, and troubleshooting.
• Implement OHS policies to ensure a safe working environment
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of all service work including job reports and technical drawings.
HIMOINSA Southern Africa
Service Technician 2021- 2024
• Installed, maintained and repaired generator systems up to 2500kva.
• Conducted routine inspections and preventative maintenance to extend the lifespan of the generator fleet.
• Diagnosed electrical faults and implemented effective troubleshooting techniques.
• Responded promptly to emergency service calls, providing quick and effective solutions to clients.
• Diagnosed and repaired electrical faults in high voltage and industrial systems.
• Commissioned Generator installations.
South African National Defence Force
Service and Maintenance Technician 2008- 2021
• Performed maintenance of electrical systems.
• Installed power in temporary base stations.
• Developed and implemented preventative maintenance procedures.
• Maintained and repaired generators in deployment areas.
• Installed field reticulation systems for military purposes.
• Repaired potable fields distribution boxes and step-down transformers.
• Repaired domestic and commercial equipment
SKILLS
• Leadership • Communication
• Conflict resolution
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Technical Knowledge
• Adaptability
• Analytical skills
REFERENCES
Mr Chris Davison
General Manager
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Mr Mgcini Ncube
Projects Mechanical – Himoinsa SA
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Mr Johan Steenkamp
Technical Team Lead – Aspen
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Mrs Marita Plaatjies
Section Head- South African National Defence Force ****************@*****.***