Mr Moeketsi Tsosane
Department of Electrical Engineering

Moeketsi Tsosane is an Electrical Engineering based in Port Elizabeth. Tsosane completed his BTech in Electrical Engineering, and work experience includes General Motors, ABB, Lab Assistant at Nelson Mandela University and is currently the Director of CMB Consulting Engineers. Tsosane is a registered Professional Technologist. His role as a director includes management of client relations, company finances and office management functions.

Tsosane’s advice for upcoming electrical engineers is that the engineering world is dynamic and changes depending on the industry. He elaborates:

• Understanding is fundamental: Even though many students are pressured by the need to pass, no matter how the habit of learning for understanding should never be underestimated. Ask questions, seek a detailed understanding of basic engineering principles.
• Be consistent: student life can be complicated or even eventful, being consistent with your work ethic when it comes to studying will ensure success
• Learn to work under pressure. Even though it can appear as if engineering studies are made to be unreasonably overwhelming, working in the industry is the same or even worse. Get used to working under pressure as this will be a helpful skill.
• Do not waste time: While it is essential to be a balanced student, never waste too much time leisure. Students have a problem thinking, “there is a tomorrow”, then you need more time to prepare for a test before you know it. Do it now!

Tsosane enjoyed Electrical Machines, Power Electronics and Power Systems while studying and indicated that Alan Roberts was his favourite lecturer. His future plans include completing his Master’s Degree, contributing to scholarly research, collaboration with Nelson Mandela University, and establishing a mentorship programme for you engineers.