1. Curriculum Vitae of Ntombebongo tom
Email: libhongotom@gmail.com Cell: 071 076 8448
Address: 24 San Michele, Buh Rein Estate, 7570
Personal Information
Name : Ntombebongo
Surname : Tom
ID Number : 910225 0629 081
Sex : Female
Nationality : South African
Drivers Licence : Code B
Languages : Speak Read Write - English, Xhosa
Read Write - Zulu
Self-Description & Career objectives
I have well developed communication and networking skills that allow me to create, develop and
maintain effective working relationships with colleagues. I am a self-driven individual that has strong
leadership abilities that allow me to prioritise tasks efficiently, and execute my duties timeously. I
am not afraid to experiment and explore things.
I want to develop and sharpen my engineering skills through intensive training and practical field
experience and utilise these skills to formulate and solve technical engineering and social problems. I
aspire to be an engineering manager in the near future. I also have ambitions of doing an executive
MBA degree.
Tertiary Qualification
Degree : BTech in Electrical Engineering
Institution : Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Year of completion : June, 2016

2. Major Courses : Electrical Protection 4 ELP400S
Industrial Project 4 IPT400S
Electrical Machines Design 4 EMD400S
Mathematics 4 EMM400S
High Voltage 4 HVE400S
Protection Technology 4 PTR400S
Power Systems 4 POW400S
Thesis project: Investigated Feeder Load Scaling in Digsilent Powerfactory which is used for network
analysis during compilation of contingency plans. I designed an interactive program for data
exchange between Digsilent Powerfactory and Excel using SCADA and Metering data. I performed
network analysis on an identified network and compared the results to determine the effectiveness
of the program.
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Degree : National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Institution : Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Year of completion : December, 2013
Major Courses : Electrical Distribution 3 EDE300S
Electrical Engineering 3 ELEC300S
Electrical Protection 3 ELP300S
Design Project 3 DES300S
Electrical Machines 3 ELM300S
Mathematics 3 MAT301S
Other projects: Designed a functional DC Regulated Power Supply with a variable DC output voltage
range of 0-20V using the L200 regulator. Designed the PCB using PCAD, constructed an enclosure
and assembled components. Test the power supply, fault find and troubleshoot when necessary.

3. Secondary Education
Molly Blackburn High School: Matriculated 2008
Subjects: Isixhosa: 1st
Language, English: 2nd
Language, Mathematics,
Physical Science, Life Orientation, Accounting
Work Experience
April-June (2013) : Eskom Distribution, Western Cape
Department : Power Plant Maintenance (PPM)
Job Description :
 Performed tests (Live work equipment test, high voltage indicator test, insulation test,
ductor test, timing test).
 Performed maintenance on transformers, breakers, insulators.
 Welding and drilling.
 Attended to faults in the field, cable jointing and locating cable faults.
July - December (2013) : Eskom Distribution, Western Cape,
Department : Control Plant Maintenance (CPM)
Job Description :
 (Installation Section) Performed modifications on scheme panels, wired of protection
schemes, assembled panels, cable termination, wiring and performed continuity tests.
 (DC Section) Performed Battery maintenance tasks and learnt about battery technology.
 (Metering Section) Performed maintenance on meters, programmed, installed meters and
modems, performed load and accuracy tests, attended to faulty meters.
 (Protection Section) Performed commissioning at a substation doing Current Transformer
tests (Primary Injection test to verify ratio of the CT and ensuring that wiring is correct,
Polarity test to ensure that the CT polarity is correct). I also performed relay trip test to
ensure that the relay operated in accordance with the settings, I also built substation
schemes, ringing and mega-ring them, dealing with the protection of the substation.
February 2014– Present: Eskom Distribution, Western Cape,
Department : Smart Metering

4. Job Description : I am presently working in the Smart Metering Department within Eskom
Distribution. I am familiar with Eskom standards and procedures. I have engaged extensively with
the stakeholders from Metering, Plant and Customer Services. Below is a list of all my key
deliverables.
 Ensuring accurate energy data exports and reports are delivered timeously per business
request.
 Reporting on poor performing communication area’s and suggests alternatives.
 Managing data records to ensure they are 100% correct and current.
 Ensuring the validation and estimation processes are continuously coordinated and
managed according to Eskom criteria and customer contracts.
 Managing and coordinating all remote metering installation testing, fault identification and
resolution with role players.
 Investigating customer load pattern changes and advising Customer Services on the
appropriate action.
 Recommend and implement measures to correct missing and/or inaccurate billing data.
 Provide remote metering data and information services by conducting, investigating and
advising on customer billing.
Personal Skills and Competency
• Using hand tools
• Safety skills
• Understanding and analysis of electrical circuits
• Understanding how to use testing machines safely
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Strong team player
• Fast learner, highly driven to learn new systems
• Dedicated, loyal and hard working
• Self-motivated and committed

5. Achievements
 Award for obtaining 1st position in Physical Sciences, Molly Blackburn High School 2008
 Award for obtaining 1st position in Life Orientation, Molly Blackburn High School 2008
 Best Improved student in Physical Science, Engen Programme 2008
Leadership
 School ambassador, Molly Blackburn High School 2008
Computer Proficiency
Computer Software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, PCAD,
MV 90 (Metering system)
Interests
 Researching developments in technology
 Laboratory experimentation and results reporting
 Watching educational programmes
 Reading about current affairs
 Socializing
 Listening to radio
Extramural Activities
 Mentoring
 Volunteer at Leticia Bam Day Hospital
 Physical exercise

6. References
 Mr S. Ndwe, Senior Technician, Eskom , ndwes@eskom.co.za, 021 915 2285 / 073 337 89
 Mrs S. Myesi, Senior Technician, Eskom, tumanes@eskom.co.za, 021 915 2419 / 073 056
3728
 Mr Z. Nkosi, Head of Department, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
nkosiz@cput.ac.za, 021 460 3135