CURRICULUM VITAE
RUAN VAN DER WESTHUIZEN
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: 11 Kantbos Crescent, Kuilsrivier, Cape Town POSTAL ADDRESS: As above
TELEPHONE: 071-***-**** (mobile)
EMAIL: ********@*****.***
NATIONALITY: South African
DATE OF BIRTH: 11 September 1989
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 890**********
FLUENT LANGUAGES: English and Afrikaans
EDUCATION: 2007 - National Senior Certificate
2010 - Qualified Diesel Mechanic
DRIVERS LICENCE: Code 08 – have own transport
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook Express and Internet
• Friendly and outgoing disposition
• Energetic
• Independent Worker
• Self Motivated
• Willing to learn
• Honest and reliable
• Auto Electrical Experience
PREVIOUS PERMANENT & TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT
COMPANY: Burma Plant Hire
2015 – Present
POSITION: Diesel Mechanic – Workshop & Field Service RESPONSIBILITIES:
Mechanical Repairs and maintenance on all earth moving machinery
(CAT, Bell, Komatsu, Hitachi) trucks (Mercedes Benz / Scania) and trailers and company vehicles.
Ordering of mechanical parts for stock.
Ensuring all paperwork and job cards are completed and submitted as per company requirements.
Completion of ad-hock tasks required of the technical department. REFERENCE: Stuart Larkin – 082-***-****– Technical Manager COMPANY: Forklift North West
2013 – 2015
POSITION: Diesel Mechanic - Workshop & Field Service RESPONSIBILITIES:
Mechanical Repairs and maintenance on Forklifts (Toyota, Manitou, Clark, Merlo, JCB, New Holland).
Assist with Auto Electrical repairs and maintenance. REFERENCE: Andrew Pieterson– 078-***-**** – Technical Manager COMPANY: Eqstra Bulk
August 2013 –November 2013
POSITION: Senior Diesel Mechanic
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Mechanical Repairs and Maintenance on the Trucks
(Freightliner, Mercedes and Scania) as well as Tanker Trailers.
Assisting with Auto Electrical repairs on above
mentioned vehicles.
REFERENCE: Percey van der Merwe – 084-***-**** – Technical Manager COMPANY: Agri Invest
2012 – 2013
POSITION: Senior Diesel Mechanic
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Mechanical Repairs and Maintenance on Trucks
(Freightliner, Mercedes, Renault, Nissan) as well as Trailers (Side Tippers & Flat Beds).
Assisting with Auto Electrical repairs on above
mentioned vehicles and trailers.
REFERENCE: Peet du Doit – 079-***-**** – Technical Manager COMPANY: Freightliner (Sandown Motors)
2011 – 20132
POSITION: Diesel Mechanic
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Mechanical Repairs and Maintenance on all Freightliner vehicles.
Assisting with Auto Electrical repairs on Freightliner vehicles.
REFERENCE: Kobus Scott – 012-***-**** – Technical Manager Please note that my copies of my Senior Certificate and Diesel Mechanic Qualification will be provided at interview stage.