Fanele Zulu, Audio Engineer
Johannesburg, ****, Gauteng, 073*******, ******.**@*****.***
SUMMARY Dynamic Audio Engineer with over 7 years of experience in audio recording, mixing, and mastering. Proficient in optimizing sound quality for various productions and collaborating with artists to achieve desired audio effects. Successfully enhanced audio for live broadcasts and studio sessions, ensuring high-quality output. Excited to bring expertise in sound engineering to meet the demands of any project, delivering exceptional audio experiences. WORK EXPERIENCE
04/2024 – 08/2024 Freelance Audio Engineer, Just For Jokes with Ebenezer Dibakwena
Johannesburg, South Africa
Executed audio synchronisation to ensure seamless integration between sound and visuals in comedic productions.
01/2018 – 02/2024 Inventory Auditor, RSC Consulting Services Johannesburg Performed comprehensive physical inventory counts and generated detailed department audit reports.
Employed advanced spreadsheet techniques to track, manipulate, analyse, and effectively communicate data.
08/2016 – Present Audio Engineer, IIREI Universe Pty Ltd Johannesburg Captured and recorded high-quality audio using industry-standard field equipment.
Produced digital recordings of speech and music across various formats. Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, enhancing the overall sound quality of songs and albums. Collaborated closely with producers and performers to define and realise the envisioned sound for multiple productions.
Refined sound quality by incorporating various effects, enhancing the listener's experience.
Delivered expert audio mixing and recording support for both field and studio-based projects.
09/2022 – 12/2023 Outside Broadcast Board Controller Intern, Mix FM 93.8 Midrand Operated the sound mixing board to guarantee optimal broadcast levels, capturing the desired audio for live comedy shows. Established speaker sequences and microphone connections, ensuring exceptional audio quality throughout the broadcast. Coordinated with team members to maintain continuous radio play and audio integrity during power supply interruptions. EDUCATION
01/2019 – 06/2021 South West Media College - Braamfontein Johannesburg
N6, Popular Music Studies: Studio Work: Sound
Engineering
Johannesburg, South Africa
Completed professional development in Sound Engineering, Audio Mixing, Technology, Music Theory, and Music Business.
SKILLS Audio signal processing Sound Editing
Forklift PPT & ReachTruck Musical Theory
Business Operations Financial Management
Driving The Internet
Leadership Problem Troubleshooting
Communication Logistics Operations
Audio Editing Software Proficiency Sound Mixing
Recording Post-Production Experience
Studio Equipment Knowledge Acoustics Understanding Teamwork Abilities Organizational Skills
Attention to Detail Audio Editing Software Proficiency Sound Mixing Recording
Post-Production Experience Studio Equipment Knowledge Acoustics Understanding Teamwork Abilities
Organizational Skills Attention to Detail
LANGUAGES English (Advanced (C1)) Zulu/Xhosa Dialect (Advanced (C1)) Sotho/Tswana
Dialect
(Intermediate
(B1))
Venda/Tsonga
Dialect
(Elementary
(A2))
REFERENCES Bedi
Sound Engineer, Mix FM 93.8
Mix & Mastering engineer for all operations at Midrands local radio station Mix FM93.8