Thembalethu Denzel Ncube
Hwange,Zimbabwe
Summary
A highly skilled automobile electrician with extensive experience in maintaining and servicing electrical systems of a wide range of vehicles, including heavy mining machinery and light commercial vehicles. Known for a meticulous approach to diagnostics and repairs, ensuring optimal performance and safety under challenging conditions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6058
6058
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automobile electrician
ZAMBEZI GAS AND COAL MINE LTD
Hwange, Zimbabwe
09.2025 - Current
- Working as an Auto electrician with heavy and light duty machinery: Cat D9t grader, cat 390 excavators, Cat 395F excavators, Cat 777D's & F's Dump trucks, LGMG Dump trucks, LGMG excavator, Isuzu DMax, Isuzu LCV Dmax, Toyota fortuner SUV, Toyota Granvia diesel.
- Installed and maintained complex electrical wiring systems on heavy machinery including Cat D9T Dozer, Cat graders and Cat 390F excavators to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted detailed electrical fault diagnosis and repair on Cat 395 excavators and Cat 777D & F Dump trucks under challenging mining conditions.
- Developed and applied preventive maintenance procedures for heavy machinery electrical components, extending service intervals and reducing downtime.
- Utilised advanced diagnostic equipment to test and calibrate electrical systems on various heavy-duty vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Managed electrical maintenance for a diverse fleet of mining vehicles, including Sany excavators and Xgma loaders, ensuring consistent performance in harsh environments.
Automobile electrician
SANY EQUIPMENT ZIMBABWE
Hwange, Zimbabwe
03.2024 - 09.2025
- Worked with Sany machines: Dump trucks skt105, SY750 excavators, Sany Grader and Toyota GD6.
- Performed routine maintenance and fault diagnosis on electrical systems of mining vehicles including Dump trucks SKT105 and Sany Grader to ensure operational reliability.
- Repaired and maintained electrical circuits specific to heavy-duty earthmoving machinery within mining environments.
- Troubleshot and resolved complex electrical faults in mining equipment to minimise downtime and optimise productivity.
- Installed and maintained electrical wiring harnesses and control modules for various underground and surface mining vehicles.
Automobile electrician
HWANGE COLLIERY COMPANY LTD
Hwange, Zimbabwe
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Worked in the underground mining area as the only Auto electrician.
- Attended Sandvick LHD Machine, Emergency Generators, Lieber excavators, Cat underground tractor, underground carrier Bus.
- Responsible for sole electrical maintenance and troubleshooting duties in the underground mining area to ensure uninterrupted vehicle operation.
- Developed and implemented effective electrical repair strategies tailored to the unique challenges of underground mining conditions.
- Conducted routine inspections and testing of vehicle electrical components to prevent failures in critical mining operations.
- Provided training and guidance to junior staff( Apprentices)on electrical safety and repair techniques specific to mining machinery.
Automobile electrician
HWANGE COAL UNIFICATION MINE
Hwange, Zimbabwe
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Worked as a senior Automobile electrician in the coal mining company with Sany machines: Excavators sy215, sy750, Xgma front-end loaders, Lonking front-end loaders, Toyota legend 45, Toyota fortuner SUV, Howo Tipper trucks and Shackman tipper trucks.
- Maintained and serviced electrical systems of various vehicle types such as Toyota Legend 45, Toyota Fortuner SUV, Howo tipper trucks, and Shackman tipper trucks to ensure operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to develop preventive maintenance schedules for electrical systems, reducing downtime and extending machinery lifespan.
- Utilised specialised diagnostic tools and equipment to identify faults and implement effective solutions promptly.
- Installed and upgraded electrical components following manufacturers' specifications and safety standards to enhance vehicle performance and reliability.
Education
Apprenticeship training as Automobile Electrician -
Hwange Colliery company ltd
HwangeCollege - Automobile Electrics and electronics
Bulawayo Polytechnic College
BulawayoOrdinary level - ordinary level
Chilisa Secondary
HwangeSkills
- Vehicle electrical system maintenance
- Preventive maintenance planning
- Electrical fault diagnosis
- Safety compliance
- Routine electrical inspections
- Troubleshooting under mining conditions
- Electrical component installation
- Automotive wiring and circuitry
- Battery and charging systems
- Electrical system upgrades
- Air-conditioning repair maintenance
Certification
- AUTOMOBILE ELECTRICIAN APPRENTICESHIP CERTIFICATE, 01/01/22, Industrial Trade Testing department, Bulawayo
- SKILLED WORKER CERTIFICATE IN AUTOMOBILE ELECTRICIAN, 01/01/22, Industrial Trade Testing department, Bulawayo
- ORDINARY LEVEL CERTIFICATE, 12/31/14, Chilisa Secondary school, Hwange
- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN AUTOMOBILE ELECTRICIAN, 12/31/19, Bulawayo Polytechnic College, Zimbabwe
Accomplishments
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules for vehicle electrical systems.
- Utilised specialised diagnostic tools to rapidly identify and rectify complex electrical faults.
- Maintained and serviced electrical systems of a wide range of vehicles.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive electrical troubleshooting guide.
- Optimised spare parts inventory management for electrical components.
- Developed a targeted inspection and maintenance protocol for electrical systems.
- Implemented innovative electrical repair techniques for various vehicles.
- Conducted comprehensive root cause analysis on recurring electrical faults.
- Pioneered customised electrical repair solutions for underground mining vehicles.
- Undertook an upgrade project for Cat 777 Dump trucks.
References
- Mr Mubaiwa, HR, ZAMBEZI GAS AND COAL MINE, Hwange, +263774119593
- Madam Taku, HR, SANY EQUIPMENT ZIMBABWE LTD, Hwange, +263774271565
- Mrs Nyoni Fortune, HR, HWANGE COLLIERY COMPANY LTD, Hwange, +263812823405
- Mrs Mugabe, HR, HWANGE COAL UNIFICATION MINE, Hwange, +263773955329
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading automotive magazines
- DIY repairs
- Electronics tinkering
- Car restoration
- Electrical system design
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/05/96
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Ndebele
Proficient
C2
Shona
Intermediate
B1
Nyanja
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Automobile electrician
ZAMBEZI GAS AND COAL MINE LTD
09.2025 - Current
Automobile electrician
SANY EQUIPMENT ZIMBABWE
03.2024 - 09.2025
Automobile electrician
HWANGE COLLIERY COMPANY LTD
09.2023 - 02.2024
Automobile electrician
HWANGE COAL UNIFICATION MINE
03.2022 - 09.2023
Apprenticeship training as Automobile Electrician -
Hwange Colliery company ltd
College - Automobile Electrics and electronics
Bulawayo Polytechnic College
Ordinary level - ordinary level
Chilisa Secondary