Gavin Van Niekerk

Managed domestic electrical repairs, new installations, renovations, fault finding, inverter and battery installations, and backup power solutions. Provided customer support and training while handling all project aspects independently.

Performed prepaid meter installations, electrical supply installations for houses, informal settlements and businesses, streetlight repairs, and fault finding and maintenance.

Managed teams rewiring schools throughout the Western Cape, including material planning, supply management, quality control, and ensuring projects were completed on schedule.

Managed a team of 21 employees at the Wynberg Military Hospital project, coordinating electrical work, managing materials and stock, reporting to head office, and handling supplier communication and daily site management.

Managed the electrical department, oversaw electrical installations, coordinated departmental activities, and supervised electrical work.

Supervised manufacturing and assembly of MCCs, DB boards, and electrical equipment, managing approximately 40 employees under strict deadlines and budgets, with responsibility for quality and production.

Supervised electrical cable installations and managed teams of 16-20 workers on commercial projects, including site safety and risk assessments.

Prepared quotations for electrical panels.

Built MCCs, constructed DBs, wired panels, and performed electrical site work as part of apprenticeship training.

Completed Grade 12 with subjects including English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Science, Accounting, and Computer Science.

Completed an electrical apprenticeship through EICON, gaining practical experience in MCC building, DB construction, panel wiring, and electrical site work.

Passed the Red Seal Electrician trade test at Olifantsfontein Electrical, achieving the Red Seal certification.

Completed additional electrical training through the Department of Labour.

Completed Mecer inverter training, specializing in residential backup power solutions.

Completed battery systems training, covering various battery technologies including lithium, AGM, gel, and lead-acid.

Completed safety training including Equal Potential Earthing, Standard Industrial Safety (SF2), Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, IOSH Managing Safety in Construction, Fire Fighting Level 1, First Aid Level 2, and ORHVS for Responsible Persons.