Desmond K.
Multi-Disciplinary 3D/2D Autocad/Solidworks/Solid Edge
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I come from a multidisciplinary background with over 25years experience in CAD draughting/ drafting and a solutionist attitude. I have worked alongside many Engineers and Architects, local and international on various projects, in the consulting engineering services and mining environment throughout my career. The past couple of years I've been involved in R&D, manufacturing and prototyping.
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Experience
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3D Cad Designer
Tecron Water Heating · Part-time
Mar 2019 –
Jun 2023
4 yrs 3 mos
Cape Town, WC, South Africa
R&D & Prototyping /
Roto Mold Oven Design & Molds Design /
Insulation Foaming /
Manufacturing - 3D CAD Designer Edgewood Design (Texas, USA) · Part-time Jun 2018 – Feb 2020 1 yrs 8 mos Cape Town, WC, South Africa Furniture Design
- Piping Draughtsman Inisys Africa for ELB · Contract Jan 2018 – Apr 2018 3 mos Aggeneys, NC, South Africa @ Vedanta (Black Mountain Mining) - Gamsberg Zinc Short Term Contract – On Site
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3D CAD Designer / Multi-Disciplinary
Ngena Design Space · Full-time
Sep 2014 –
Aug 2017
2 yrs 11 mos
Pretoria, GP, South Africa
Contract:
Petra Diamonds Diamond Mine
Underground & Plant Designs & Refurbishments
Full time:
Ngena Design Space
Design and Manufacturing
(Various Product Design & Manufacturing Projects) -
CAD Co-ordinator SA
Power Engineers · Full-time
Jun 2011 –
May 2014
2 yrs 11 mos
Centurion, GP, South Africa
AEP (American Electrical Power) Plans & Profiles from GIS & Lidar data in PLS CADD via AutoCad to Microstation, for final Client Standard requirements.
Namakwa Sand Office CAD Co-ordinator for all services. All 3D Electrical services for 3D Co-Generation plant model and all 2D Electrical and C&I drawings for the project.
Ubungo (Gas Fired Generation Plant) All Electrical and C&I drawing. Area Lighting Design with Dialux -
CAD
Sebokwa Engineering · Part-time
Feb 2005 –
May 2011
6 yrs 3 mos
Pretoria, GP, South Africa
Electrical & Mechanical
Building Services -
Snr. 3D CAD
BPR-BECHTEL · Contract
Feb 2008 –
Feb 2009
1 yrs
Pretoria, GP, South Africa
Site Audits 3D Model, P&ID’s & Iso’s (2D & 3D) Structural GA’s & Layouts Setup of BPR-Bechtel SA:
General CAD Office Standards Company Software Requirements Hardware Specifications Setup of Client Specific Standards & Requirements Solid Edge & AutoCAD -
Snr. CAD Mechanical & Electrical
WS ATKINS International Ltd. · Contract
Jan 2007 –
Feb 2008
1 yrs 1 mos
Johannesburg, GP, South Africa
Standards, Setup & Management of file structures for Mechanical & Electrical Services Drawings:DD03 Alignment Gautrain Project
(Gautrain Underground Tunnels & 3 Stations).
Park Station
Rosebank Station
Sandton Station
7 Emergency Shafts, Sub-station & Portal ISD’s – Individual Services Drawings SEM’s – Structural Openings Electrical & Mechanical CSD’s – Combined Services Drawings (Services Co-ordination) DD03 Alignment CSD’s (E&M Track Services & M&E) Layouts & Sections Electrical Power Distribution, Lightning Protection, Lighting, Small Power, Cable Containment & Schematics - CAD Miranda Minerals · Part-time Feb 2005 – Jan 2007 1 yrs 11 mos Centurion, GP, South Africa DME (Mining & Exploration Permits) Layouts, Area Maps & Co-ordinates
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CAD
SSI (Stewart Scott International mergedGHM & Partners) · Full-time
Oct 1996 –
Jan 2007
10 yrs 3 mos
Pretoria, GP, South Africa
Electrical (Building Services & LV/MV/HV)
Mechanical
Civil Engineering
Consulting Engineering services
Education
- CTU Training Solutions Web Development Diploma, Web Design 2000 – 2001
- Highschool Hendrick Verwoerd Matric, Math's, Science, Geography, English, Afrikaans, Metalwork, Physical Education, 12 1987 – 1991 Activities and Societies: Sport 1st Team Rugby, 1st Team Cricket, Athletics
Licenses & Certifications
- Solid Edge Fundamentals 3D Solids Jan 2005 – Present
- AutoCAD In-House Training Feb 2000 – Present
- Web Development Diploma CTU TRAINING SOLUTUONS Jan 2000 – Present
- Advance Microsoft Excel Group Training Feb 1999 – Present
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Joined: July 15, 2023
Last seen: March 14, 2026
Area of Expertise
Languages
English Native or bilingual proficiency
Afrikaans Native or bilingual proficiency
Location
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa