Construction - Renovation - Architecture
Experience:
WI Jacobs Projects (Pty) Ltd.
Role: Director and CEO – (2022 – present)
Key Performance Areas included but are not limited to:
• Delegating work and daily tasks.
• Overseeing projects.
• Client communication.
• Budgeting and finance.
• Day to day administration.
• Executing specialized projects.
• Sourcing of projects.
• Liaising with various suppliers.
Roy’s Oil & Gas
Role: Boiler Technician and Electrician – (2018 – 2022) Key Performance Areas included but are not limited to:
• Site visits and inspections.
• Fault finding and repairs.
• Gate automation and access control.
• Servicing and maintenance of boiler systems (5000L-10000L).
• Welding fabrication.
• Repairs and installation of large geysers (450L).
• Wiring up of heater banks from start to finish.
• Overseeing and conducting of electrical repairs and maintenance.
Sizwe IT Group
Role: IT Technician – (2015 – 2016)
Key Performance Areas included but are not limited to:
• Installing and configuring hardware and software components to ensure usability.
• Troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
• Ensuring electrical safety standards are met.
• Repairing or replacing damaged hardware.
• Performing maintenance upgrades.
• Performing diagnostics, setting up networks and assisting with IT related issues.
• Desktop support agent.
Role: Lead Electrician – (2016 – 2017)
Key Performance Areas included but are not limited to:
• Electrical installations – Three phase and single phase.
• Conducting maintenance.
• Staff performance and training.
• Site inspections.
• Installation of UPS backup systems for IT servers.
• Pulling dedicated plugs points to server and switch cabinets.
Agua Gen Trading
Role: Electrical Engineer – (2010 – 2015)
Key Performance Areas included but are not limited to:
• Servicing and repair of stand-by generators
• Management of various public-school gas installations.
• Installation of water purification systems.
• Installation of motorized gates with intercom systems.
• Electrical repairs to various schools in the Western Cape.
• Repairs and servicing of ventilation systems (Tygerberg Hospital).
• Repairs and maintenance of rap lace ventilation systems (Clanwilliam).
• Repairing faulty mechanical and automatic inlet valves (Elsenburg).
• Pressure testing of vessels under pressure.
• All major and minor electrical maintenance and repairs.
Additional Skills
• Arc welding and welding fabrication.
• Aluminium fabrication
• Automotive installation and repairs
• Plumbing services
• Roofing
• Flooring and paving
• Construction
• CCTV and security systems
Education:
College of Cape Town-
Practical Electrical Training
Majors:
Safety and first aid Wiring (domestic and industrial)
Wiring and circuit connection
Joining conductors Load balancing Planning and costing
College of Cape Town-
Electrical infrastructure and Construction
Majors:
Electrical Principles and Practices
Electrical control and Digital Electronics
Workshop Practice
National Senior Certificate
Premier College 2005-2010
Skills:
Communication
Administration
Technical/ computer skilled Client Relationship Management Networking
Project Management Procurement/Asset Management Customer Service
Additional Skills
• Arc welding and welding fabrication.
• Aluminium fabrication
• Automotive installation and repairs
• Plumbing services
• Roofing
• Flooring and paving
• Construction
• CCTV and security systems
Additionally:
My name is Ishaam Jacobs, I am an electrical contractor with my own business. I have over 10 years of experience working in the electrical field, on specialised projects and government contracts as well. My skills are not only limited to electrical engineering work, but to boiler maintenance, plumbing, welding, construction, as well as various other maintenance skills. I would like to broaden my horizon by applying to work abroad, specifically in Kuwait where my wife will be teaching English. Please consider my application. Kind regards. Ishaam