To whom it may concern,
I am a Plumbing and Solar Heating Graduate who completed my course at the PCD College in Wonderboom Pretoria in 2013. I am currently seeking employment in the field of a Maintenance or Handyman position and would appreciate if you would consider my application. I learned the most as Managing Director of Tembo Pipe and Plumbing Projects. I have also built my skills in different electrical aspects, pool heating and overall maintenance of properties. I am diligent, reliable and motivated towards achieving a successful career. I truly believe that I can be a valuable asset in your firm if given the opportunity, as I can offer the following: A trained professional with a certificate in Plumbing and Solar Heating. Experience and valuable skills in overall maintenance of properties, some building, tiling and various maintenance skills.
I have assisted a Retirement Village for a short period of time with their overall maintenance until they could employ a fulltime employee.
In the last 5 years as owner of my own company I have met with all maintenance issues on various types of properties.
Ability to work with various types of people in groups as well as on my own. Ability to meet deadlines
Bilingual
Own transport
I really love this industry and the ability to work with my hands and figuring out the best solution for the problem at lowest cost.
I am available at any time if any further information is needed. My complete curriculum vitae is attached. I am looking forward to your response. An interview can be arranged with me on the below details.
I have closed down my own company due to the overflowing of ungraduated plumbers in the current market and unstable income. I need to focus on a stable income to provide for my family and grow in a company.
I am available immediately.
Kind Regards
Franco Jacobs
Contact Details: Cell 068-***-****
E-Mail adjpzu@r.postjobfree.com
CURRICULUM VITAE
Franco Jacobs
Surname: Jacobs Nationality: South African
Full name: Franco Home language: Afrikaans
Gender: Male Other languages: English
Contact details:
Cell phone: and E-Mail: adjpzu@r.postjobfree.com
1. Qualifications:
Advanced Plumbing Course – PCD College, February 2013 Solar Geyser Installation and Heat Pumps Course – PCD College, February 2013 2. Experience:
01/2011 – 06/2011 Part Time, Yard Assistant, Buitelug Sentrum, Thabazimbi Part Time, Waiter, Mike Kitchen, Klerksdorp
03/2013 – 01/2015 Plumber, Koevoet Plumbing, Ellisras 02/2015 – 11/2015 Tembo Pipe and Plumbing Projects – Managing Director 12/2015 – 09/2020 Universl Plumbing (Own Company)
3. Personal Profile:
I am a very adaptable, ambitious and confident person I am an honest and energetic person
Reliable
Meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills
Punctual
Reliable
Trustworthy
Hard working
4. Key skills and qualities:
Great attention to detail
Can function exceptionally well under pressure
Bilingual
Able to work with diverse groups of people
Work driven, loyal and outgoing personality
Full Curriculum Vitae
Franco Jacobs
1. Personal Details:
Surname: Jacobs
Name: Franco
Identity Number: 940**********
Date of Birth: 22-06-1994
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Nationality: South African
Home Languages: Afrikaans
Other Languages: English
Health: Good Health
License: Yes
Contact phone: Cell
E-Mail Address: adjpzu@r.postjobfree.com
2. Alternative Contact Details:
Name: L. Rautenbach (Mother)
Contact Details:
3. Educational Qualification:
Last School Attended: Highschool Ellisras
Highest Grade Passed: Grade 12 / Matric - 2012
Subjects and Symbols: Afrikaans English
Mathematics SG Technical Drawings
CAT Life Orientation
Tourism
Previous School Attended: High school Frikkie Meyer January 2008 – December 2011
Extra Mural Activities: Academic Achievement for Science, 2006 Rugby: Throughout my 12 years academic period
1st Team – Gr 7
U/16 A team – won Beeld trophee
4. Higher Educational Qualification:
College Attended: PCD College
Certificates Obtained: Advanced Plumbing Course
Solar Geyser Installation and Heat Pumps Course
068
560 9104
5. Work Experiences:
NAME OF
INSTITUTE
PERIOD POSITION
REPORTING TO DUTIES
1. Universal
Plimbing
12/2015 –
09/2020
Owner NA – Self Marketing – Placing
advertisements in local
newspapers and also creating
flyers to promote my new
business.
Managing day to day operations.
Call Outs – Quotation and
maintenance
Combining quotations and
invoices.
All Electrical and/or pool heating
Ensuring payments of all
invoices.
Once quotation accepted
completing the job quoted for.
Ensuring all accounts gets paid
on time.
All plumbing jobs from
maintenance to instalments.
Interpret basic building drawings
Mark out, rivet, soldier and cut
sheet material
Fit GMS and PVC gutters and
rainwater pipes
Fabricate and fit a GMS VP
flashing & GMS chimney flashing
Fabricate a box gutter with stop
end, circular outlet and abutment
flashing
Cut, thread and assemble GMS
pipe-work
Cut, bend and assemble copper
pipe-work
Repairs and alterations to
existing GMS pipe-work and
copper pipes
Install a push through and high
pressure geyser
Install underground CW
Reticulation
Firefighting installation
Repair to and maintenance of
taps and valves
Repair to HP mains
Recognition and installation of
soil and waste systems
Install a sink, washbasin, bath,
bidet, shower, WC (pedestal) and
urinal (wall hung)
Recognition of below ground
drain systems
Set out and determine levels
Excavation and timbering
trenches
Install a below ground draining
system
Build a manhole to benching
height (Brick and concrete ring)
Removal of blockages from and
repairs to waste, soil and drain
pipes
General Maintenance
NAME OF
INSTITUTE
PERIOD POSITION
REPORTING TO DUTIES
2. Tembo Pipe
and
Plumbing
Projects
11/2015 –
02/2015
Managing
Director /
Plumber
NA – Self Marketing – Placing
advertisements in local
newspapers and also creating
flyers to promote my new
business.
Managing day to day operations.
Call Outs – Quotation and
maintenance
Combining quotations and
invoices.
Ensuring payments of all
invoices.
Once quotation accepted
completing the job quoted for.
Ensuring all accounts gets paid
on time.
All plumbing jobs from
maintenance and instalments.
Same as Koevoet plumbing
duties.
3. Koevoet
Plumbing
01/2015 –
03/2013
Plumber Derrick Olivier Owner Interpret basic building drawings Mark out, rivet, soldier and cut
sheet material
Fit GMS and PVC gutters and
rainwater pipes
Fabricate and fit a GMS VP
flashing & GMS chimney flashing
Fabricate a box gutter with stop
end, circular outlet and abutment
flashing
Cut, thread and assemble GMS
pipe-work
Cut, bend and assemble copper
pipe-work
Repairs and alterations to
existing GMS pipe-work and
copper pipes
Install a push through and high
pressure geyser
Install underground CW
Reticulation
Fire fighting installation
Repair to and maintenance of
taps and valves
Repair to HP mains
Recognition and installation of
soil and waste systems
Install a sink, washbasin, bath,
bidet, shower, WC (pedestal) and
urinal (wall hung)
Recognition of below ground
drain systems
Set out and determine levels
Excavation and timbering
trenches
Install a below ground draining
system
Build a manhole to benching
height (Brick and concrete ring)
Removal of blockages from and
repairs to waste, soil and drain
pipes
Property maintenance
NAME OF
INSTITUTE
PERIOD POSITION
REPORTING TO DUTIES
4. Mikes
Kitchen
Klerksdorp
(School
Holiday
work)
Waiter John – Owner Preparing for food and drink service
Food and drink service
5.
Buitelug
Sentrum
Thabazimbi
(School
Holiday
work)
06/2011 –
01/2011
Yard
Assistant
Annette van Zyl –
Manager
Assisted with customer
complaints – worked directly with
clients
Established good customer
relationships through prompt
service
Implemented new work process
flow which increased department
productivity
Verified loads against delivery
schedule
Loaded and unloaded
merchandise at store and
delivery points
Reported errors found on delivery
documents to supervisor
6. Developed Abilities and Skills:
During my time at PCD College, I developed the following abilities and skills: Personal discipline to plan ahead and to meet deadlines To work effectively in groups and take lead if necessary Knowledge of various research methods
To work with and respect all kinds of people – cultural differences My practical and working experience helped me to:
Adapt to the working environment
Work with people of different culture
Improve my theoretical and practical knowledge of plumbing and general maintenance Improve my analytical thinking
Be prepared for almost every situation that could happen in the industry Exceed customer expectations
7. Computer and IT Skills:
Proficient in MS Office (Power Point, Microsoft Excel, Word) Internet
Social media advertising
8. References:
*Koevoet Plumbing Sibo (Foreman) 074-***-****
*Mikes Kitchen Ryno (Manager) 082-***-****
* All certificates will be supplied on request.