Siphamandla Khumalo
@siphamandlakhumalo
Experienced marine radio surveyor and electrical engineer specialized in radio safety and marine electronics.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a determined marine radio surveyor with a strong background in electrical engineering and over a decade of hands-on experience in marine electronics, radio surveys, repairs, installation and maintenance. I currently perform annual safety radio surveys, assess seafarers' radio certificate applications, and manage accreditation processes for radio training schools.
Previously I spent nine years as a marine radio technician performing onboard radio surveys, repairs, overhauls and inspections of navigational equipment, and earlier trained in PCB design, circuit assembly, troubleshooting and computer systems. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, GMDSS GOC certification, and postgraduate business qualifications that strengthen my technical and operational judgment.
I bring consistently high-quality outcomes—recognized for a 95% first-time fixed rate in radio surveys and maintenance—and I seek roles where I can apply my technical troubleshooting, accreditation experience, and disciplined work ethic to improve maritime radio safety and compliance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SARadio Surveyor/Examiner
South African Maritime Authority
Feb 2020 - Present (5 years 10 months)
Perform annual safety radio surveys and assess seafarers' radio certificate applications, and conduct accreditation and re-accreditation of SAMSA radio training schools to ensure compliance with maritime radio safety standards.
Marine Radio Technician
SMD Telecommunications
Mar 2011 - Jan 2020 (8 years 10 months)
Executed annual marine radio surveys, performed repairs and maintenance on marine electronic and navigational equipment, and conducted overhauls and inspections to maintain vessel communication reliability.
Technician in Training
Nkoka Training
Jul 2008 - Jun 2009 (11 months)
Designed PCBs, assembled and tested electronic circuits, repaired computer components, and installed operating systems and applications while developing soldering and troubleshooting skills.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DSDurban University of Technology Business School
Post Graduate Diploma, Business Administration
2022 - 2022
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration at Durban University of Technology Business School in 2022.
MAMancosa
Advanced Diploma, Business Management
2019 - 2020
Completed an Advanced Diploma in Business Management at Mancosa between 2019 and 2020.
DTDurban University of Technology
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering
2018 - 2020
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering at Durban University of Technology between 2018 and 2020.
Durban University of Technology
GMDSS GOC (short course), Maritime Radio / GMDSS
2012 - 2012
Completed a GMDSS GOC short course at Durban University of Technology in 2012.
DTDurban University of Technology
National Diploma, Electrical Engineering
2006 - 2008
Completed a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering at Durban University of Technology from 2006 to 2008.
Mathangetshitshi High School
Matric Certificate, General Secondary Education
2000 - 2004
Completed a Matric Certificate at Mathangetshitshi High School from 2000 to 2004.
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