Welile Biyela
Engineer in Training
Professional info
I am an innovative and inspired BSc(Eng) Electrical Engineering Graduate majoring in Power and Control Engineering. I reached out as a Residence Tutor and a Subwarden in University Residence. Aiming for excellence at all times and hence part of the Dean’s Merit List for First year 2013 in the University of Cape Town. I am also able to take criticism constructively and work efficiently to any setting. Creating an encouraging environment as well as being accountable are my strong values.
Work experience
University Residence Subwarden
2015
I was appointed as a Subwarden in Baxter Hall Residence, University of Cape Town in 2015 while I was doing my third year in my undergraduate Electrical Engineering studies. This meant that I formed part of residence management in aspects such as residence safety and security, discipline, conflict resolution, making referrals, and first aid.
Engineering Training
December 2014 - January 2015
Worked as an Electrical Engineering Trainee at Zululand Anthracite Colliery, Okhukho, KwaZulu Natal. Did electrical wire installment in new buildings and maintainance.
University Residence Tutor
2014
Volunteered as a Baxter Hall Residence Tutor for Physics, Maths and Computer Science. This was used as an opportunity to assist the first years to adapt in the academic environment and to keep them motivated to achieve success
Languages
IsiZulu
English
Sesotho
Skills
C++ and C
Python
Assembly
MATLAB
Microsoft Office
Public Speaking
Management
University of Cape Town
2013 - present
Studying in fourth year BSc(Eng) in Electrical Engineering, Majoring in Control Systems Engineering as well as Power (Transmission & Distribution) Engineering.