Thandikhaya Lubanga
@thandikhayalubanga
Experienced general worker and machinery operator focused on safety, efficiency, and community engagement.
What I'm looking for
I am a hands-on machinery operator and general worker with experience operating broom sweepers, motor graders, and forklifts, and practical skills in pipe laying and site maintenance. I consistently prioritize safety, inspect and maintain equipment, and complete assigned routes and tasks efficiently.
I have served as a community liaison and ward committee member, bridging communication between municipalities, contractors and residents to keep projects on schedule and aligned with social targets. I seek roles where I can apply my operational skills, continue learning plant operation, and contribute to team-focused, community-minded projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Broom Operator
Down Touch Investment
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Operated a broom sweeper to clean streets and construction sites, performed daily equipment inspections and minor repairs, and reported route completion and equipment status to supervisors to maintain safety and efficiency.
General Worker
Rehoste Management Services (Pty) Ltd
Jun 2023 - Dec 2023 (6 months)
Performed manual labour and operated machinery, transported materials and equipment, set up warning signage for vehicles and passersby, and followed safety procedures to prevent accidents and support project delivery.
Community Liaison Officer
Mabona Civils & Plant Hire
Mar 2022 - Jun 2022 (3 months)
Served as intermediary between ward counsellor, municipality, contractor, and communities, reported weekly and monthly on project progress, and coordinated labour and resources to meet economic and social targets.
Driver
OK Furniture Matatiele
Jan 2014 - Dec 2021 (7 years 11 months)
Planned cost-effective driving routes, protected furniture during transport to prevent damage or loss, and communicated delivery status and updates with dispatch on an ad hoc basis.
Ward Committee Member
Matatiele Local Municipality
Aug 2016 - Aug 2021 (5 years)
Engaged the community through regular meetings and interactions, facilitated communication between residents and the municipality, participated in Integrated Development Planning, and recommended actions on local government issues.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Wheelset Academy of Machine Operators
Certification, Motor Grader Operation
2024 -
Completed certification to operate a motor grader after training in December 2024 in Pretoria.
Coega Development Corporation
Short Course, Pipe Laying
2016 - 2017
Completed a pipe laying short course focused on practical installation techniques and site safety from November 2016 to January 2017.
University Of Northwest
Short Course, Computer Skills
2012 -
Completed a computer skills short course covering Microsoft Office applications from January to July 2012.
Furntech Advance Furniture Technology
Course, Furniture Making
2010 -
Completed a furniture making course focused on construction techniques and finishing between January and April 2010.
Umsunduzi Finishing School
Matric, Secondary Education
2003 -
Obtained Matric (secondary school completion) in Pietermaritzburg in 2003.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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