Kebane Phangoa

Handle physics or electronics laboratory sessions in a professional manner.
Set up required laboratory session experiments, assist students during the sessions.
Take laboratory equipment inventory from time to time.
Repair malfunctioning laboratory equipment and be active in working together with relevant lecturers to introduce new experimental set-ups, especially for students’ projects and staff research.
Assist in the department and faculty administrative duties as the need may arise.

Installation of Digital Satellite Television (DStv) for commercial and residential services.
Maintenance of Digital Satellite Television (DStv) services for commercial and residential services.
Take laboratory equipment inventory from time to time.
Repair electrical and electronics equipment and be active in working together with customers to introduce new set-ups in their new households.

Operate substation equipment manually during maintenance or emergency situations to ensure the stability of the power grid.
Install and commission new substation equipment, including conducting acceptance tests to verify equipment performance meets specifications.
Perform routine maintenance and inspections on substation equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches to ensure operational reliability.
Coordinate with utility control centres on switching operations and outages to perform maintenance or repair work safely and efficiently.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults in substation control circuits, protection devices, and auxiliary systems to minimize downtime.
Prepare detailed reports on maintenance activities, equipment status, and incident investigations to document and inform necessary stakeholders.
Implement and adhere to safety protocols and procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment and isolation of energy sources, to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Deliver engaging and informative training sessions covering the theoretical, practical aspects and adapt teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs.
Utilize hands-on demonstrations, simulations, or relevant case studies when applicable.
Develop and administer assessments to measure learner understanding and skill development.
Diagnosing electrical issues by reading diagrams and blueprints.
Installing and repairing wiring and conductive elements and electrical components in buildings and other structures.
Testing and inspecting electrical work like wiring and lighting to ensure safe installation and compliance with regulatory codes.
Planning and designing layouts of fixtures, wiring pathways and other electrical elements inside commercial and residential buildings.
Identifying and mitigating safety hazards, code violations and other electrical issues
Provide constructive feedback and guidance to support learner progress and maintain accurate assessment records.
Work closely with onsite training partners to ensure smooth coordination of practical training elements, participate in project team meetings, contributing insights from a solar expertise perspective.
Act as a mentor to learners, providing guidance and support throughout their training journey.
Motivate and inspire learners to achieve their full potential in the solar energy field, monitor learner progress and identify those needing additional assistance.

Testing installations/wiring (domestic and commercial) for compliance with the wiring standards.
Surveying connection applications.
Carrying out fault analysis and rectifying them.
Jointing and terminating cables.
Maintaining lines and performs system improvements.
Carrying out network inspections and documenting defects for rectification.
Maintaining substation equipment e.g. transformers, circuit breakers, batteries etc
Supervising contractors and commissioning new works.
Observing safety rules and regulations.
Perform maintenance, repair, and upgrade of the electrical distribution infrastructure.
Carry out thermography of electrical distribution panels and control.
Troubleshoot problems by gathering and analysing power quality data.