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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

  • Business Owner Woodinq (Pty) Ltd · Sep 2008 – Present 15 yrs 8 mos Bela-Bela, South Africa I've been working as a full time freelance draftsman since 2008.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • Pretoria Technical College South Africa National N diploma (N6), Mechanical Engineering, N6 1986 – 1990 I completed my N6 National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Atomic Energy Corporation, South Africa Apprentice (Fitter and turner) 1986 – 1990 I completed my apprenticeship and qualified as an Artisan. (Fitter & Turner)
  • High School Langenhoven, Pretoria High School Degree, Tecnical, 12 1980 – 1985 I graduated with my N3 Technical grade 12 Certificate.

Other experience

  • 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.
  • 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.
Stats

Age: 56

Joined: July 23, 2019

Area of Expertise
SolidWorks Design Services ArchiCAD Design Services Architectural Drawing Services CAD Drafting Services Mechanical Design Services

Languages

Afrikaans Full professional proficiency

English Professional working proficiency

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa