About
I am passionately creative, find my profession fulfilling and strive to deliver top quality work on time. Assuring satisfied clients.
20+ Years experience in the field equipped me with the skills to assist my clients with the required knowledge.
Experience
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Business Owner
Woodinq (Pty) Ltd ·
Sep 2008 –
Present
16 yrs 3 mos
Bela-Bela, South Africa
I've been working as a full time freelance draftsman since 2008.
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Senior draftsman / Managing director
Twin Projects CC ·
Nov 1999 –
May 2008
8 yrs 6 mos
Middelburg, South Africa
Twin Projects specialized in mechanical and architectural design & project management.
The company was sold in 2008.
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Senior Draftsman / Project Manager
Mabalingwe Nature Reserve ·
Apr 2002 –
Oct 2003
1 yrs 6 mos
Bela-Bela, South Africa
My duties included design, upgrade and management of all architectural projects on the reserve.
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Design Draftsman
Injati Minerals CC ·
Sep 1999 –
Sep 1999
0 mos
Middelburg, South Africa
Duties included design and project management. (Coal and Diamond Mining)
Reason for leaving: The company closed in October 1999.
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Senior Draftsman
Eskom (Arnot Power Station) ·
Oct 1990 –
Aug 1999
8 yrs 10 mos
Middelburg, South Africa
I fulfilled a variety of roles during my time at Eskom.
Artisan: (Maintenance Department) Maintenance of the power plant.
Technician: (Planning Department) Planning and scheduling of maintenance work.
Senior Draftsman: (Engineering Department) Management of all mechanical and civil projects.
Reason for resigning: I resigned to pursue a career as a freelance draftsman.
Education
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Pretoria Technical College South Africa
National N diploma (N6), Mechanical Engineering, N6
1986 – 1990
I completed my N6 National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
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Atomic Energy Corporation, South Africa
Apprentice (Fitter and turner)
1986 – 1990
I completed my apprenticeship and qualified as an Artisan. (Fitter & Turner)
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High School Langenhoven, Pretoria
High School Degree, Tecnical, 12
1980 – 1985
I graduated with my N3 Technical grade 12 Certificate.
Other experience
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Mechanical drafting.
Producing drawing for various companies ranging form:
- New designs, as-build drawings, capturing of blueprints.
- Drawings for new maintenance procedures.
- Design and manufacturing drawings of mining plants, etc.
- Design drawings for wooden furniture and toys.
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Architectural and civil drafting projects:
Working closely with engineers and architects been involved with various civil projects like:
- Modifications and upgrades for power generation plants and mining industries.
- Design and project management of private lodges / homes at Mabalingwe Nature Reserve
and various other developments.