From Left to right: Mr. N Nxumalo, Ms. S Mazibuko, Mr. M Mthembu, Mr. B Mngomezulu, Ms. N Zwane, Mr. M Lukhele; Mr. Z Sikhakhane  Mr. KB Nkosi, Ms. N Mdunge, Ms. S Kunene, Ms N Xaba, Ms N Buthelezi, Ms. A Makhunga, Ms. N Thwala, Ms. M Mbatha, Ms. N Mthethwa

Kusuka kwesobunxele kuya kwesokudla: Mr. N Nxumalo, Ms. S Mazibuko, Mr. M Mthembu, Mr. B Mngomezulu, Ms. N Zwane, Mr. M Lukhele; Mr. Z Sikhakhane  Mr. KB Nkosi, Ms. N Mdunge, Ms. S Kunene, Ms N Xaba, Ms N Buthelezi, Ms. A Makhunga, Ms. N Thwala, Ms. M Mbatha, Ms. N Mthethwa

Sibusile grabs learnership opportunity to become an Electrical Engineer   

Watching his peers follow their mining careers awakened Sibusile Zulu’s passion for Electrical Engineering.  Sibusile, who hails from Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal, started working at ZAC 4 years ago as a bartender at the recreational club. But he always had his sights set on a career in engineering.  

The 29-year-old took up an electrical course at the local college and started working as a bartender in 2019. This meant he had to do a balancing act between working and studying, something Sibusile does not regret.  

There was no doubt in mind that electrical engineering was the correct path for the youngster.

“I’ve seen people my age especially going underground and having a career. I just knew right away that I wanted to just do Electrical Engineering as well,” he says.   

Sibusile decided to apply for the learnership and was admitted in 2022. He aims to become a qualified electrician and then progress to being an electrical engineer.  

Sibusile believes the learnership is an opportunity that will pave the way for him to thrive.  

“Honestly, It’s the most beautiful experience because it is something I have always wanted to do. It has been my dream,” he concludes. 

USibusile akazithambisi ngethuba lomfundaze wokuba wunjiniyela kagesi   

Ukubuka ontanga bakhe   benza imisebenzi abayithandayo ezimayini kokhela uthando lokuba wunjiniyela kagesi kuSibusile Zulu. USibusile, odabuka eNewcastle KwaZulu-Natali, waqale ukusebenza eZAC eminyakeni emine edlule edayisa utshwala eRecreational Club. Kepha wayefisa ukwenza umsebenzi wobunjiniyela. 

Le nsizwa eneminyaka ewu-29 ubudala yenza izifundo zikagesi yenza umsebenzi  wokudayisa utshwala ngo-2019. Lokhu kusho ukuthi kwakufanele icaze kahle isikhathi phakathi kokusebenza nokufunda, into  uSibusile angazisoli ngayo.

Kwakungekho ukungabaza engqondweni ukuthi izifundo zobunjiniyela bukagesi yiwona mkhakha olungele le nsizwa.

“Ngake ngabona ontanga bami   ikakhulukazi beya ngaphansi komhlaba futhi babenomsebenzi. Ngazi lapho ukuthi ngifuna ukwenza ubunjiniyela bukagesi,” kusho yena.

USibusile wanquma ukufaka isicelo sokufundela umsebenzi, wathathwa ngo-2022. Uhlose ukuba wuchwepheshe kagesi, bese egcina engunjiniyela kagesi.

USibusile ukholwa wukuthi leli thuba lokuqeqeshwa lizomcabela indlela yokuthi aphumelele.

“Eqinisweni, yinto enhle kakhulu ngoba yinto engikade ngafisa ukuyenza. Bekuyiphupho lami,” kuphetha yena.