Growing up in rural South Africa, where electricity was a rarity, 32-year-old Aubrey Ramokoto can hardly believe that he is now working as a cabling technician for a global tournament such as the FIFA Confederations Cup.

"When our company won the tender to be part of both the 2010 World Cup and the Confederations Cup I never thought I would also be appointed to be one of the technicians at the stadium," adds Ramokoto, who during the interview was connecting cables to the Ellis Park stadium media centre.

"Even now as you are talking to me I still don't believe that I am part of the team that is here to ensure that international journalists are able to file their stories and pictures. Looking back at where I come from, it's just amazing for me."

"Even my family and some friends have expressed admiration for me for being part of a team posted here at this venue (Ellis Park stadium). It would appear my bosses appreciate my work and I am thankful for that."

The admiration from relatives is understandable considering the fact that Ramokoto is now a technician who started herding goats in the village of Bodubedu in the northern province of Limpopo, while completing his schooling.

"One now has a chance to see some of the big world football stars with our own eyes. I would like to advise kids at schools to take their studies seriously, as they may land themselves in a rewarding situation, small as they might be," said Ramokoto, clearly proud of his contribution to the tournament and to his country.

Ramokoto proudly adds that, "I will also be on stand-by inside the stadium during match days and how I wish that I will be there when Bafana Bafana (South Africa) are playing - and winning for that matter."