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Sharif Lewis, Service department

Sharif Lewis

Service department·IFE Elevators SA

South Africa

Diploma, technician

Work experience

Total years of experience: 12 years, 10 months

Service department

January 2024 - Present

IFE Elevators SA

Johannesburg, South Africa

January 2024 - Present

• Attending call-backs and switch off / shutdown units
• Fault finding mechanical and electrical

Company industry:
Installation & Technical Services

repair team leader

September 2020 - Present

IFE Elevators SA

Johannesburg, South Africa

September 2020 - Present

• Repairs team Leader
• Seven members in team
• Complete daily tasks of urgent repairs
• Planed shut down repairs of elevators and hoists consisting of major and minor
repairs

Company industry:
Technical Maintenance & Repair

Elevator Technician

September 2020 - Present

Ife elevators

Johannesburg, South Africa

September 2020 - Present

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance, inspections, lubrication, and adjustments to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system faults with minimal downtime.

Conduct safety checks and ensure full compliance and other regulatory requirements.

Test and commission new installations, including load testing, leveling accuracy, and emergency system checks.

Maintain accurate service records, maintenance logs, and reports for all completed work.

Communicate effectively with building owners, tenants, and site managers regarding findings and repairs.

Respond to emergency breakdowns and safely perform lift extractions when required.

Achievements

Carry out upgrades and modernisation of outdated lift components and control systems to improve performance and safety.

Company industry:
Installation & Technical Services

Lift Technician Apprentice

November 2005 - January 2012

Q & A elevators

Johannesburg, South Africa

November 2005 - January 2012

• Assisted senior technicians with installation and repair work
• Conducted routine maintenance tasks under supervision
• Learned to interpret wiring diagrams and mechanical layouts
• Gained hands-on experience with tools and safety procedures

Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy

Lift Technician Apprentice / Junior Technician

January 2005 - January 2012

Q & A elevators

Johannesburg, South Africa

January 2005 - January 2012

• Assisted senior technicians with installation and repair work
• Conducted routine maintenance tasks under supervision
• Learned to interpret wiring diagrams and mechanical layouts
• Gained hands-on experience with tools and safety procedures

Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy

Education

ITB izibuko the bridge

July 2025

July 2025

Diploma, technician

South Africa

Central Johannesburg College

July 2005

July 2005

Diploma, N1 N2 N3

South Africa

Matric- Florida Park High School

January 2004

January 2004

High school or equivalent, matric

South Africa

Skills

ARTIFICIAL LIFT
Intermediate
ARTIFICIAL LIFT
Intermediate
BUCKET ELEVATOR
Intermediate
BUCKET ELEVATOR
Intermediate
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Intermediate
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Intermediate
HOISTING
Intermediate
HOISTING
Intermediate
INSTALLATION
Intermediate
INSTALLATION
Intermediate
MACHINERY
Intermediate
MACHINERY
Intermediate
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Intermediate
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Intermediate
REPAIRING MANUAL MECHANICAL
Intermediate
REPAIRING MANUAL MECHANICAL
Intermediate
SAFETY STANDARDS
Intermediate
SAFETY STANDARDS
Intermediate
SOFTWARE MODERNIZATION
Intermediate
SOFTWARE MODERNIZATION
Intermediate
COMPUTER LITERACY
Intermediate
COMPUTER LITERACY
Intermediate
ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIRS
Intermediate
ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIRS
Intermediate
ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY
Intermediate
ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY
Intermediate

Languages

English

Intermediate

Afrikaans

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
NQF courses in Electrical Trade