Johan V.
3D CAD Designer | Precision Modeling & Digital Sculpting
Pretoria,
South Africa
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About
I am a skilled CAD Designer specializing in precision 3D modeling and digital sculpting for manufacturing and visualization. My background combines technical CAD expertise with artistic form development, allowing me to create models that are both production-ready and aesthetically refined.
I work comfortably across mechanical components, product design, and organic forms such as character and bust sculpting—particularly models intended for casting and fabrication. My workflow emphasizes accuracy, clean geometry, manufacturability, and attention to detail.
Whether developing concept models, preparing files for CNC/3D printing/bronze casting, or refining complex surfaces, I deliver reliable, technically sound results tailored to each project’s requirements.
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I work comfortably across mechanical components, product design, and organic forms such as character and bust sculpting—particularly models intended for casting and fabrication. My workflow emphasizes accuracy, clean geometry, manufacturability, and attention to detail.
Whether developing concept models, preparing files for CNC/3D printing/bronze casting, or refining complex surfaces, I deliver reliable, technically sound results tailored to each project’s requirements.
Experience
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Operations and Maintenance Engineer
JRM Transport · Full-time
Jan 2026 –
Present
1 mos
South Africa
Oversee manufacturing, maintenance, and operational coordination within a sand mining environment, ensuring machinery reliability, production efficiency, and HSE compliance. Responsible for part fabrication, equipment servicing, and maintaining heavy machinery including trucks, loaders, and wash plants.
Work closely with workshop teams to manage tolerances, component replacement, and fabrication requirements, ensuring minimal downtime and operational continuity. Frequently act as stand-in foreman, coordinating workforce activities and maintaining safety standards under demanding production conditions.
This role has strengthened my practical understanding of mechanical systems, manufacturing workflows, and real-world engineering constraints, directly informing my CAD design approach. -
Own Bussiness
Farmboy 3D · Self-employed
Jan 2018 –
Jan 2025
7 yrs
South Africa
Deliver custom 3D models, functional prototypes, and production-ready components for national and international clients. Specialize in optimizing files for additive manufacturing, ensuring structural integrity, print efficiency, and dimensional accuracy.
Manage projects end-to-end, including concept refinement, iterative revisions, print preparation, and final delivery. Focus on translating client requirements into practical, manufacturable solutions suitable for small-scale production and custom fabrication.
Developed strong expertise in 3D printing workflows, machine operation, maintenance, and material behavior, enabling precise design decisions that reduce print failures and improve repeatability.
Education
- Remote schooling NSC (NQF-4), EGD (Engineering graphics and design), Bachelor Pass 2008 – 2020
Other experience
- 3D Printing Profficient exsperience in FDM and SLA 3D printing processes
Licenses & Certifications
- N/A Jan 2020 – Present
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Age: 23
Joined: February 11, 2026
Last seen: February 11, 2026
Area of Expertise
Languages
Afrikaans Native or bilingual proficiency
English Native or bilingual proficiency
Location
Pretoria, South Africa