Nuclear Scientist & Mechanical Engineer, Physicist

MAGORO SHYLOCK DAKALO

LIMPOPO

Tshikota Township

House No: 1648

MAKHADO

0920

Cell: 072*******

Email address: *****.*******@*****.***

SURNAME : MAGORO

FIRST NAMES : SHYLOCK DAKALO

DATE OF BIRTH : 07 JANUARY 1993

IDENTITY NUMBER : 930**********

GENDER : MALE

MARITAL STATUS : SINGLE

CITIZENSHIP : SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZEN

DRIVER’S LICENCE : CODE 10

RELIGION : CHRISTIAN

HEALTH : GOOD

A hardworking, self-motivated and responsible person, who has 8 months of experience working in an Automotive company as a Mechanical assistant, now has proven skills to work professional in a mechanical workshop and also possesses two years of leadership experience working as a casual employee in the At Risk-Social Mentoring and Students representative at University of the Witwatersrand, now has the ability to organize people and systems in order to achieve objectives and is used to working under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

To constantly charter a career path that guides me towards high standards of achievement, Innovation, social responsibility, ethical adherence and professional practice. January 2011 – December 2011 : Grade 12 (Matric)

Name of School : Masedi Combined School

CAREER OBJECTIVE

CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DETAILS

EDUCATION

PERSONAL PROFILE

Subjects : English (FAL), Tshivenda, Mathematics

Physical Science, Life Science, Geography

Life orientation

TERTIARY EDUCATION

Name of Institution : University of the Witwatersrand January 2012 – December 2016 : Bachelor of Science Majors : Nuclear Sciences with

Mechanical Engineering

: Physics

Name & Address of Company : LALATLADI (Pty) Ltd,

Complete Vehicle Centre,

Specialized in Repairing, Rebuilding of

wide range from Small, Medium and Heavy

Vehicles,

LADANNA, Corundum Street 43

Polokwane

Job Position : Mechanic Assistant

Start date : 14 July 2017

Up to Date : Employed

Job Description:

Performs intermediate skilled work maintaining and repairing automotive fleet and equipment

Performs repairs and maintenance of small engines and various other equipment

Inspects and services automobiles, trucks, and other equipment

Performs repairs, rebuild and tune-ups on cars, trucks, tractors, trailers, and small engines

Performs overhaul of Mechanical, Hydraulic & Air Brakes systems

Performs repair, rebuild and fitting pipes on the water, diesel tanks, etc.

Performs repairs and fitting of Power Take Off, P.T.O accessory device for a wide range of mechanical pump system.

Inspects suspension and exhaust systems and make repairs.

Assist in the overhaul and replacement of major drive chain components such as engines, transmission, conveyor belts, etc.

Assist in ordering and obtaining necessary parts and supplies

Washes and cleans administrative vehicles

Assist in coordinating the use of administrative vehicles

Assist in driving administrative vehicles from small, medium and heavy vehicles WORK EXPERIENCE

Performs welding services as needed

Provides assistance to other crews as needed

Responds to after hour emergencies as required

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the management Name & Address of Organization : University of the Witwatersrand- Career Counselling & Development Unit (CCDU)

Private Bag 3

Wits 2050

South Africa

Job title : At Risk-Social Mentor

Start date : February 2015

End date : November 2016

Core Task:

Provide support and guidance to at risk students through one on one interactive sessions.

Encourage at risk students to engage with each other and therefore contribute to the creation of living and learning communities.

Promote holistic development principles which form the basis for personal wellness, Interpersonal relationship building, peer learning and positive role modelling.

Create a platform through which at risk students can get to know the University systems and procedures as well as being referred to appropriate sources.

Nuclear Science & Engineering class representative (2012-2013) at University of the Witwatersrand

Physics I (Major) class representative (2012 ) at University of the Witwatersrand

Grade 12 winter school service in Mathematics (2012) at Masedi Combined School

Chairperson of MAKHADO Inter youth of God (2011)

Good communication

Good writing

Attention to details.

Mechanical Skills: Have demonstrated the ability to work professionally in a mechanical workshop by the experience of working as a Mechanic assistant in a mechanical workshop.

Troubleshooting abilities: Have demonstrated the ability to identify problems in various mechanical equipment and machines through exposure of working in a mechanical workshop.

SKILLLS ACQUIRED

EXTRA CURRICULAR & COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION

Teamwork: Have demonstrated the ability to work in a team by working as a team at University of Wits and as well as working in the automotive company.

Verbal presentation skills: Have presented in 3rd year on Physics III Project before class students and staff members.

Problem solving skills: Have demonstrated the ability to identify and design solutions to problem through exposure to challenging class projects as well as work experience as a mechanic assistant in an automotive company.

Computational skills: Familiar with MS Office, Excel, LaTeX, Intermediate knowledge of Octave, Scilab (similar to Matlab), Mathematica and Python gained through class projects at University of the Witwatersrand

Mentor Certificates in the At Risk Social Mentoring Programme at CCDU, University of the Witwatersrand

Certificate for attending SANSA Space Science, Introduction to Space Physics Winter School Programme in Cape town, Hermanus, SANSA

Certificate of First Class in Basic Nuclear Physics II at University of the Witwatersrand

Certificate of academic excellence in Basic Nuclear Physics II at Knockando Wits Students Residence

Certificate of Grade 12 Winter School Service Recognition in Mathematics

Grade 12 (Matric) Certificate

Certificate of excellent academic performer in Grade 12

Certificate of excellent academic performer in Grade 11

Certificate for obtaining 1st position for the 2nd quarter in Grade 11

Certificate for obtaining 1st position for the 1st quarter in Grade 11 1. Name : Mr Gideon Vermaak

Position : Mechanical Workshop Foreman

Institution : LALATLADI (Pty) Ltd

Contact details : 076-***-****

2. Name : Mrs Eileen Maleka

Position : Mentor Coordinator

Institution : CCDU at University of Witwatersrand

Contact details : 082-***-****

: ******.********@*****.***

ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS

REFERENCES

3. Name : Prof Deena Naidoo

Position : Physics III Project Supervisor

Institution : University of Witwatersrand

Contact details : 011-***-****

: *****.******@****.**.**

4. Name : Mr Peter Muswede

Position : Vice Principal and Mathematics Teacher

Institution : Masedi Combined School

Contact details : 076-***-****

: **********@*******.**.**

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