Sibusiso Percival Ndlovu
Durban
Summary
Enthusiastic learner with a solid foundation in mechanical systems and equipment maintenance. Demonstrates adaptability through active participation in safety training and project support. Eager to contribute and grow within a dynamic maintenance environment.
Enthusiastic learner that strives for team work to effectively limit downtime.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified millwright
Albany Bakeries
Durban, South Africa
02.2026 - Current
- Performed mechanical repairs on production equipment to maintain operational efficiency.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery and tools.
- Installed and aligned machinery components to ensure precise operation.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues to reduce downtime and enhance productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to improve maintenance processes and workflows.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs for compliance and record-keeping.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in millwright techniques and safety.
- Kept machines in good working order by performing preventative maintenance.
- Dismantled machinery and equipment to replace parts and make repairs.
- Took appropriate health and safety precautions to minimise risk of injury.
- Recorded repairs and maintenance updates for future risk planning.
- Serviced and repaired industrial equipment, keeping machines functional and safe.
- Maintained secure and controlled work environment, identifying and mitigating hazards.
- Completed preventative maintenance work to minimise risk of disruptions to operations.
- Examined parts for excessive wear and breakages for prompt repair.
Millwright(apprentice)
Albany
Durban, South Africa
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted in installation and maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs for accurate record-keeping
- Participated in safety training sessions to enhance knowledge of best practices
- Supported team in machinery overhauls and major repair projects as required
- Kept machines in good working order by performing preventative maintenance.
- Dismantled machinery and equipment to replace parts and make repairs.
- Took appropriate health and safety precautions to minimise risk of injury.
- Recorded repairs and maintenance updates for future risk planning.
- Serviced and repaired industrial equipment, keeping machines functional and safe.
- Maintained secure and controlled work environment, identifying and mitigating hazards.
- Completed preventative maintenance work to minimise risk of disruptions to operations.
- Ran tests to guarantee machines worked properly after maintenance work.
- Examined parts for excessive wear and breakages for prompt repair.
- Minimised machine downtime by conducting maintenance and repair work strategically at pre-established intervals.
- Utilised hand and power tools for precise assembly of machinery components
- Maintained workshop cleanliness and organisation to promote safety standards
- Collaborated with senior millwrights to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
- Oiled and greased station engines and components for optimal running.
- Operated repaired machinery through range of actions to verify completeness and quality of work.
Education
NQF Level 4 - Millwright
Optimum Engineering Training Centre
Germiston, GP01-2026
Diploma of Higher Education - Electrical engineering
Mangosuthu University Technology
Durban, KZN01-2019
Certificate of Higher Education - Electrical engineering
Coastal College
Durban, KZN01-2015
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Health and safety
- Team collaboration
- Mechanical repairs
- Process improvement
- Documentation management
- Power tool usage
- Works independently
- Fault-finding
- Preventive maintenance planning
- Safety inspection
- Decision making
- Mechanical knowledge
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Circuit testing
- Machinery installation
- Relationship-building
- Timekeeping
- Equipment maintenance planning
- Engineering drawings interpretation
- Technical communication
- Machine maintenance
- Computer literacy
- Hand tools expertise
- Communication proficiency
- Physical stamina
- First Aid certification
- Pneumatic systems operation
- Equipment testing and evaluation
- Critical-thinking
- Understanding of technical diagrams
- Pneumatic systems maintenance
- Project coordination
- Electrical diagnostics
- Precision measuring tools
- Interpersonal communication
- Hydraulic systems repair
- Hydraulics experience
- Analytical-thinking
- Bearing installation
- Planned Preventative Maintenance
- Conflict Resolution
- Electric fault finding
- Innovation mindset
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Zulu
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Qualified millwright
Albany Bakeries
02.2026 - Current
Millwright(apprentice)
Albany
01.2022 - Current
NQF Level 4 - Millwright
Optimum Engineering Training Centre
Diploma of Higher Education - Electrical engineering
Mangosuthu University Technology
Certificate of Higher Education - Electrical engineering
Coastal College