Curriculum Vitae of Kagiso Matlala
*. Contact Information
Address: **** ******** ******, ********** **** 0152. Cell: 071-***-****
Email: ***************@*****.***
2. Personal Details
ID Number: 920***-****-***
Date of birth: 14 January 1992
Nationality: South African
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Languages: English & Sepedi
Criminal Offence: None
3. Career Goal
To work in a position that gives me the opportunity to utilize my significant technical skills and competences in the field of boilermaker to contribute towards the effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation.
4. Skills and Competencies/ Areas of Expertise
Technical proficiency in boilermaker works
Knowledge of applicable boiler codes.
Skilled in the fabrication, joining and repair of a variety of metal objects, equipment, fixtures and structures.
Well organized and understanding of safety regulations
Ability to multi-task and work as a team
Adherence to standards, housekeeping & knowledge of welding safety practices.
Ability to carry out verbal and written instruction and reports.
Problem solving, decision making and analytical skill o Resolve work obstacles and issues positively and quickly
Sound verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills: o My ability to speak, write and present myself fluently and immaculately has enabled me to have good interpersonal relations with different people.
Time management skill
Diligent with greater attention to details
Enthusiastic, innovative, assertiveness, self-starter and results driven
Strong accountability, punctuality and ethical conduct
Independent, self-motivated, proactive thinking, ability to do own job planning and function independently
Willingness to accept responsibility
Ability to produce consistently accurate work whilst under pressure
Excellent computer skills (all Microsoft Office packages; Internet & Emails). 5. Employment History
Job title: Boilermaker Trainee 2013 – 2017
Employer: Group Live Projects
Reason for leaving: Successfully completed training Responsibilities:
Perform all duties described under boilermaker trainee.
Follow instructions from supervisor.
Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
Gas cutting, gouging & welding
Fabricating, removing and replacing of heavy steel
Reading blueprints and drawings and taking measurements to plan layout and procedures.
Cutting steel with cutting torch
Using various welding machines and welding processes
Aligning & fitting components
Designs, fabricates, joins, and/or repairs equipment, fixtures and various types of metal objects and structures using oxygen-acetylene, electric arc, MIG and TIG welding techniques.
Operates drill presses, punching, power saws, grinders, metal lathes and a variety of welding equipment and hand tools.
Analyzes plans, drawings, work samples, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirements and sequence of welding assignments.
Using Guillotine to cut plates
Doing Layout
Doing housekeeping when the task/job is complete. 6. Educational Background
Institution: Ekurheni East College 2012 -2013
Course: Mechanical Engineering N4 – N6
Subjects Passed: Mechanical Draughting; Mechanotechnics; Engineering Science; Mathematics; Mechanical Drawing & Design; and
Strength of Materials & Structure
Institution: Randfontein Campus 2013
Course: Engineering Studies
Subjects: Platters Theory & Plating & Structural Steel Drawing School: Dithamaga Secondary School 2009
Highest Grade: Grade 12
Subjects Passed: English
Sepedi
Life Science
Mathematics
Physical Science
Life Orientation
Agricultural Science
7. Practice Training
Institution: Fundi Training Centre April 2013 – Sept 2013 Course: Boilermaker
Practical Tasks:
Cutting Torch and Gas Welding, Operating Power Saw, Bending Press Punch & Shear Machine & Rolling Machine
Structural Boilermaker
ARC Welding
Development and Fabrication
Safety –Step 1-2-3 & 5
8. References
Group Five
Contact Person: Lucia Ellan (HR Official)
Cell: 082-***-****
UBSC
Contact Person: Lukas (Boilermaker)
Cell: 081-***-****