Mashudu M.

Experience

• Civil / AutoCAD Draftsman WoodMining, South Africa– (Khoemacau Copper Mine– MMG, Botswana) · Contract Apr 2026 – Aug 2026 4 mos Midrand, South Africa  Reviewed, developed and coordinated civil engineering drawing packages for mining and industrial projects.  Produced and revised accurate 2D and 3D civil engineering drawings, layouts, plans, sections and details in accordance with project requirements and engineering standards.  WorkedwithAutoCADandRevit to develop, update and coordinate civil engineering design information.  SupportedBIMcoordination and multidisciplinary model coordination using Revit and Navisworks.  Worked with AVEVA and project information systems to support engineering design, coordination and project deliverables.  Provided technical and project-system support to design teams, assisting with project information, drawing workflows and technical documentation.  Used SharePoint for project information management, document sharing, collaboration and controlled access to project information.  Coordinated design information between civil, structural, mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering teams.  Revieweddrawings and models for coordination issues, inconsistencies and clashes.  Performeddrawing checks and technical reviews to support QA/QC and project execution.  Maintained drawing quality, accuracy, revision control and document-management requirements.  Coordinated technical information between engineers, designers, project teams and site personnel.  Assistedwith resolving design, drawing and construction-related technical queries.  Supportedproject coordination activities and technical reviews.  Worked within established CAD, BIM, document-control, health, safety, environmental and project procedures.
• Drawing Office Controller/ CAD Operator Advent One Projects– Kumba Iron Ore (Anglo American: Sishen Koketso Project) · Contract Jan 2023 – Mar 2026 3 yrs 2 mos Kathu, South Africa  Managed and coordinated drawing-office workflows and technical deliverables for multidisciplinary mining and engineering projects.  Coordinated drawing production, priorities, revisions, outstanding information and submission requirements across drawing-office teams.  Produced, developed and revised accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings based on engineering sketches, design inputs, specifications and site requirements.  Interpreted conceptual designs, flow diagrams, engineering information and technical requirements into accurate construction drawings and documentation.  Developed and maintained coordinated models and drawing information across civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, geotechnical, GIS and architectural disciplines.  Supported multidisciplinary BIM coordination through model integration, federated model review and clash detection using Autodesk and other BIM platforms.  Worked with IFC and NCI model/data files to support model coordination, information exchange and multidisciplinary project workflows.  Utilised AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Tekla Structures, Trimble Connect, StruMIS and Bentley platforms for engineering drafting, modelling, coordination and project information exchange.  Used Trimble Connect for model sharing, collaboration, coordination and controlled access to project information.  Worked with Aconex and SharePoint for document management, information sharing, controlled distribution and project collaboration.  Controlled drawing registers, document numbering, revisions, approvals, issue status and controlled distribution of engineering documentation.  Reviewed drawings and technical deliverables for accuracy, completeness, coordination and compliance with project standards.  Applied QA/QC procedures and engineering specifications throughout the drawing production and document-control process.  Coordinated technical information and drawing deliverables between engineers, designers, project teams, subcontractors and site personnel.  Assistedwith resolving design discrepancies, drawing queries and construction-related technical issues.  Verified drawing information against site requirements and assisted with coordinating updates arising from site conditions and engineering changes.  Maintained controlled engineering information and supported effective retrieval, tracking and distribution of project documentation.  Provided technical drafting, CAD, BIM, document-control and drawing-office support to multidisciplinary project teams
• Engineering Draughtswoman TNEGEngineering / MIMED (Black Chrome Mine Project– Liquidation Stage) · Contract Jan 2021 – Dec 2022 1 yrs 11 mos Burgersfort, South Africa  Produced detailed structural steel and reinforced concrete drawings for mining infrastructure and industrial projects.  Developedaccurate 2D and 3D CADmodelsfor construction, fabrication and site installation.  Prepared construction and fabrication drawings, layouts, sections, details and supporting engineering documentation.  Interpreted engineering sketches, design inputs, specifications and technical data to develop accurate technical drawings.  Revieweddesign information and drawings for accuracy, constructability and coordination prior to issue.  Managed engineering drawing documentation, including registration, filing, issuing, revision tracking and controlled distribution.  Conductedsite inspections and technical verification to confirm alignment between design documentation and site conditions.
   Participated in multidisciplinary coordination meetings involving engineering, QA/QC and construction/site teams.  Assisted with resolving technical queries and discrepancies identified between engineering documentation and site execution.  Supported project delivery through the timely preparation, revision and issue of construction documentation.  Applied project specifications, engineering requirements, safety standards and quality procedures when preparing and reviewing deliverables.
• Candidate Architectural Draughtswoman Studio MEM Architects · Full-time Jan 2018 – Dec 2020 2 yrs 11 mos Pretoria, South Africa  Produced detailed architectural drawings for residential, commercial and municipal building projects and approval submissions.  Developed construction documentation, including plans, elevations, sections, details and layouts using CADsystems.  Interpreted architectural concepts, engineering inputs and project requirements into accurate technical drawings.  Prepareddrawings and documentation for municipal approval and construction.  Prepared material take-offs and bills of quantities to support construction planning, procurement and cost estimation.  Coordinated technical information between architects, engineers, consultants and project teams.  Maintained drawing libraries, revision control systems, drawing registers and project documentation.  Performed quality assurance checks to ensure drawings were accurate, complete and compliant with project requirements.  Assistedwith resolving technical and construction-related drawing queries and design changes.  Applied relevant building regulations, municipal requirements and industry standards when developing and reviewing drawing documentation.
• 3D Spatial Designer / Art Director (Freelance) WWP Group · Freelance Jan 2016 – Dec 2017 1 yrs 11 mos Johannesburg, South Africa  Conceptualised and developed set designs for television, events and production environments based on producer and client briefs.  Produced high-quality 3D models, technical drawings, animations and visual renders for presentation, approval and execution.  Developedspatial layouts, floor plans and construction layouts for stage and set fabrication.  Oversawphysical construction, fabrication and installation of designed sets on site.  Coordinated sourcing and procurement of set dressing, construction materials, finishes and decorative elements.  Coordinated creative and technical team workflows to ensure deliverables aligned with production schedules and site requirements.  Preparedmoodboards, visual concepts and pitch presentations for client and production approval.  Managedproduction budgets, petty cash and cost tracking for creative and construction-related activities.  Worked with fabricators, contractors and production teams to resolve technical and site-related requirements.  Delivered practical design solutions balancing aesthetics, cost efficiency, constructability and structural feasibility.
• 3D Designer Kilowatt · Contract Jan 2015 – Dec 2015 11 mos Cape Town, South Africa  Designed 3D branded structural installations, including exhibition booths, stages, kiosks and marketing environments.  Developedconcept sketches and translated client briefs into practical technical design solutions. Produced detailed working drawings, layouts and photorealistic 3D renderings for client review and approval.  Collaborated with creative directors, brand managers and account teams throughout the design development process.  Coordinated design intent with project budgets, fabrication requirements, materials and installation constraints.  Applied an understanding of materials, fabrication methods and structural limitations to develop practical design solutions.  Supported and supervised production and installation activities to ensure accuracy, quality and design integrity.  Providedtechnical supervision during site set-up, fabrication and construction phases.  Assistedwith resolving technical issues arising during fabrication and installation.
• Site Technical Coordinator- Building & Construction Draughtswoman Vertiney Investment · Contract Jan 2012 – Jun 2014 2 yrs 5 mos Pretoria, South Africa  Assistedwith design revisions and drawing updates throughout project lifecycles.  Supportedproject coordination activities and participated in technical review meetings.  Ensureddrawing deliverables aligned with construction requirements and project objectives.  Preparedtechnical drawings and construction documentation for building and structural projects.  Producedbuilding plans, layouts, sections, elevations, structural details and construction drawings.  Conducted site measurements and assisted with building and structural surveying to verify existing site conditions.  Interpreted site information and incorporated verified measurements into technical drawings.  Supportedconstruction supervision and site coordination activities.  Assistedwith monitoring construction work against drawings, specifications and project requirements.  Supportedbuilding administration, project documentation, drawing registers and revision control.  Assisted with quantity surveying activities, including measurements, material take-offs, schedules and quantity-related documentation.  Participated in site inspections, technical meetings and construction reviews.  Coordinated technical information between designers, engineers, contractors, consultants and site personnel.  Assisted with identifying discrepancies between drawings and site conditions and communicating technical information for resolution.  Prepared and updated drawings in response to design changes, site conditions and construction requirements.  Performeddrawing quality checks to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance before issue.  Supportedproject delivery from design and documentation through construction and completion.