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Abonga Tiya

@abongatiya

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Diesel mechanic apprentice skilled in engine diagnosis and heavy-duty vehicle systems.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a hands-on diesel mechanic role in a team-focused environment where I can apply apprenticeship experience, complete trade testing, and grow technical expertise.

I am a diesel mechanic apprentice with hands-on training in engine diagnosis and repair, overall drive train systems, electronic diagnosis, basic electricity for heavy-duty vehicles, and suspension systems. I completed the Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic programme at the College of Cape Town (Sept 2022–Sept 2025) and held apprentice roles with the South African Police Service and Golden Arrow Bus Service.

I bring practical apprenticeship experience, formal N1–N4 mechanical engineering education, and a driver's license (Code C). I am passionate about joining a dynamic team where I can apply my technical training, contribute to vehicle reliability, and progress toward trade certification and independent diesel mechanic responsibilities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Diesel Mechanic Trainee

College of Cape Town

Sep 2022 - Sep 2025 (3 years)

Completed a diesel mechanic programme covering engine diagnosis and repair, drivetrain systems, electronic diagnostics, and heavy-vehicle electrical and suspension topics to prepare for trade certification.

Engine Diagnosis Electronic Diagnosis Heavy Duty Electricity DriveTrain Suspension

Diesel Apprentice

Golden Arrow Bus Service

Jan 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year 6 months)

Worked as a diesel apprentice performing maintenance and repair on heavy-duty buses, including engine diagnostics, drivetrain work, and suspension servicing to improve fleet reliability.

Diesel Maintenance Engine Diagnosis Heavy Duty Suspension DriveTrain Electronic Diagnosis

Diesel Apprentice

South African Police Service

Nov 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Served as a diesel apprentice performing engine diagnosis, basic electricity, and drivetrain maintenance across police vehicle fleets; supported electronic diagnostics and prepared systems for trade testing.

Engine Diagnosis Diesel Maintenance Electrical Systems DriveTrain Electronic Diagnosis Heavy Duty Suspension

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

College of Cape Town

Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic / Mechanical Engineering

2022 - 2025

Completed the Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic programme (Sep 2022–Sep 2025) covering engine diagnosis, drive train systems, electronic diagnosis, basic heavy-vehicle electricity, and suspension.

False Bay College

N4 Certificate (Engineering Studies), Mechanical Engineering

2020 - 2020

Completed N4 Mechanical Engineering coursework and assessments in 2020.

Unknown (N1–N3 Mechanical Engineering)

N1–N3 Certificates (Engineering Studies), Mechanical Engineering

2018 - 2019

Completed N1–N3 Mechanical Engineering instructional offerings, including engineering drawing and trade theory modules.

Mangala S S S

National Senior Certificate, General/Secondary Education

2012 - 2012

Awarded the National Senior Certificate in December 2012 with subjects meeting minimum admission requirements for diploma or higher certificate study.