Trainer for Artisans - Electrical/Industrial ElectronicsWhat type of job are you looking for? I want to be actively involved with theory and practical training of electricians/technicians - electrical or electronics, i.e. Industrial electronics. Also, alternative energy (solar/wind) What nationality are you? South African What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English - Speak, read and write quite well); Afrikaans (similar to Dutch) - Speak, read and write very well); Spanish - Speak, read and write at entry level. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Uruguay or Argentina, because I previously lived in South America for 3 years (Paraguay) and love the place and the people! Also, I have a passion for my work as trainer/teacher/instructor. What countries have you worked in? South Africa and Paraguay What countries do you have a visa to work in? None at the moment. What field do you currently work in? Skills and Trade Training at Northlink Technical College, Belhar, Cape Town South Africa.(Electrical Engineering). What fields have you worked in before? Electrical maintenance and construction - Refineries Electrical Maintenance - Cement factory - also Instrumentation Power Electronics Maintenance - Coal-fired Power Station Instructor - Electrical & Electronics for power company Technical Teacher at a Technical College What qualifications do you hold? Accademic Matric (Std 10 or now known as grade 12) N5 - Electrical & Industrial electronics study field Instructors Training Certificates Part 1 and Part 2 - ESKOM Facillitator/Assessor for Northlink College Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Formal education for people with the inclination thereto, BUT in my line of work, I prefer skills, because the candidate can walk out of training into his or her place of employment with know-how and confidence. Describe the benefits of working with others Ideas are constantly exchanged, new friendships develop, you realize your inter-dependance from others. As a team, problems are solved quicker. You get to know and understand people, their likes and dislikes. Describe the benefits of working alone You can work undesturbed, even for long hours without bothering others. Sometimes you need time alone to bring out the best in you. Sometimes, while working alone, you have to deliver in a certain time frame (which puts pressure on you, but also allows you to prove yourself as an individual). What was your worst working experience? When I had to deliver 5 substation battery chargers and could not finish them exactly on time! (Fortunately, a later delivery date was negotiated). See, I had to quote, then develop the design, build it to spec and deliver it to a customer that had no idea that this was actually the prototype!(All single handed, but it was a great success!) What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? To be yourself and not to under-estimate yourself and to be honest, always! When you give someone your word, stick to it; when you make a dicission, stick to it and take the consequences. What unique skills do you have? I can develop films & print photographs (chemical process); I can type with both hands! I can design and manufacture printed circuit boards; I can gas-weld copper (built a home-made solar water heater); I can design and construct battery chargers/tripping units for utility sub-stations; I can teach my trade to others; I have basic computer skills (Word, Excell); I have good knowledge of alternative energy systems such as solar and wind; I can work in a team, but also alone; I have an intense interrest in all fields of science and technology. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? My dream job would be to coach a team of candidates from entry level right into advanced level of trade skills and knowledge and work closely with them even afterwards as a mentor in their daily work environments. Here I am talking specifically about the trade Electricians, with some training also in the industrial electronics field, seeing that no electrician nowadays, can work without a little knowledge of electronics and how it is applied in industry. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? The reaction(s) of a student when he/she grasps a concept to such an extent, that he/she overflows with joy when he/she achieves a success in the skills of designing and wiring something that actually works! What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Nitty-gritty, non-relevant meetings! Would you consider working in other parts of the world? Yes, it all depends on the offer and if it is a permanent position where my spouse and I can settle How can potential employers contact you? I may be contacted via e-mail: techno.temp@gmail.com Also on my cellular phone: +27(0)72-592-3485, i.e. +2772-592-3485 from outside of South Africa or 072-592-3485 from inside of South Africa | 
