The document is a cover letter from an electrician, Izak-Daniel Potgieter, applying for a position with 9 years of experience in electrical trades. He has experience in electrical systems and controls, installations, maintenance, panel wiring, motor switch gear, generators, transformers, gantry cranes, high voltage switching, instrumentation, testing instruments, project management, supervision, blueprints, wiring diagrams, troubleshooting, inspections, and safety. Currently employed as an A grade electrician, he has worked on several projects and taken on team leader roles. Previously he demonstrated flexibility working in maintenance and commissioning new projects. His leadership is shown through successfully completing projects on time and under budget through communication, planning, quality control and

1. For the attention of: The Personnel Manager
Job Title: Electrician
Dear Sir/Madam
The following cover-page briefly outlines my experience and successful track record as an
electrician, with a combination of my technical abilities and my personable, professional
manner, I believe I possess the skills, qualifications and vital experience necessary to make a
significant contribution to your company.
I have 9 yrs Electrical Trade experience and my key skills include:
• Electrical Systems & Controls
• Installations & Maintenance
• Panel Wiring & Motor Switch Gear
• Generators & Transformers
• Gantry Cranes
• High Voltage switching
• Instrumentation
• Testing Instruments
• Project Management & Supervision
• Blueprints & Schematics
• Wiring Diagrams
• Troubleshooting & Faultfinding
• Inspections for Electrical Certificate of Compliance
• Safety & QA
I am currently employed by Logsys Power Services as an A grade Electrician where I’ve
worked on several Western Power Projects. I worked on the Twisties Project as Team
Member and later as Team leader.
Previously I was employed as an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician where I
demonstrated flexibility and professionalism through working with different personalities and
rapidly adapting to challenging work methods and environments. I was tasked with plant
maintenance repairing breakdowns, and on several occasions, assisting in the commissioning
of new projects.
My leadership qualities have been demonstrated through successfully completing the Settlers
and Dgs Plc upgrade Projects where I lead the installation team.
The projects finished within target dates with no safety incidents and minimal overtime, which
equated to an overall 14,7% & 10% saving on planned Project Budgets.
I achieved success by good communication, planning, quality control and a strong focus on
safety.
My comprehensive CV is attached, please do not hesitate to email me on
izakpotz25@gmail.com or 0451 787 429 to arrange an interview and discuss my application
in greater depth.
Regards
Izak-Daniel Potgieter
Enc.: CV