CURRICULUM VITAE
Zander Basie Cowie
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
SURNAME: Cowie
FIRST NAMES: Zander Basie
IDENTITY NUMBER: 920**********
DATE OF BIRTH: 19 August 1992
GENDER: Male
MARITAL STATUS: Single
DRIVER’S LICENCE: B (Motor Vehicle)
NATIONALITY: South African
HOME LANGUAGE: Afrikaans
OTHER LANGUAGE: English (speak, read and write )
Portuguese (speak, read and write)
CRIMINAL OFFENCES: None
HEALTH: Good
HOME ADDRESS: Tambotie street
Terrylyn Place
Barberton
1300
CELL PHONE NUMBER: 082-***-****
POSTAL ADDRESS: P O Box 389
Komatipoort
1340
SCHOOL QUALIFICATIONS:
LAST SCHOOL ATTENDED: Hoërskool Rob Ferreira
White River (2006 - 2010)
HIGHEST STANDARD PASSED: Matric
SUBJECTS PASSED: English
Afrikaans
Mathematics Literacy
Business Studies
Geography
Civil Technology
Life Orientation
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS: QCTO TRADE CERTIFICATE
653306 DIESEL MECHANIC
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Diesel Automotive Technician
NAME OF ORGANISATION UNION MOTORS
(April 2014- March 2018)
MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS DIESEL MECHANIC
Servicing of Trucks:
(All Diesel Automotive Vehicles apply however I
specialize in the following: Hino, Mercedes,
Fuso and Freightliner Trucks)
• Replacing of air/ diesel and oil filters
• Replacement of all operating fluids
• Talk adjustments on all load box bolts
• Thorough inspection of breaks
• Thorough inspection of all tyres
• Torquing of all wheel nuts
• Thorough inspection of all electrical and
mechanical components and equipment to
ensure proper diagnostics.
Removal and repair of transmission:
• Removal and inspection of all types of
transmissions to diagnose faults and
possible repairs
• Performing full overhaul services by
stripping transmission and replacing faulty
components.
• Complete transmission rebuilds and
replacements.
Removal and rebuilding of automotive
parts:
• Removal and rebuilding of entire internal
combustion engine on any and all diesel
automotive vehicles
• Removal and rebuilding of differential
component
• Removal and rebuilding of transmission
component.
• Diagnosing faults on all automotive parts
Engine Clutch Overhauls
• Diagnosing severity of clutch damage
• Adjustment and repairs to linkage of clutch
• Discarding and replacing damaged parts
with rebuilt or new components
• Replacement of clutch cables and clutch
plate.
Hydraulic Operating Systems:
• Remove, service and repair of all Hydraulic
pumps and hoses
Engine Overhaul:
• Engine damage diagnostic inspections
• Removal and replacements and overhauling
of all engine sub components
• Removal and replacement of water pump
• Complete engine removal and replacement
Technician on Standby:
• In accordance with company standby
schedule
• Technician on call for any and all diesel
automotive vehicle breakdowns
• Driving out to breakdown sites to assess
damage and remove parts
• 24/7 on call services for Union Motor clients
who require immediate repair on broken
down vehicles.
• Roadside removal and repair of automotive
parts
Administrative Duties:
• Manual Invoices (Invoice book)
• Manual Orders (Order book)
• Creating Job cards (Job card Book)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Diesel Automotive Technician
NAME OF ORGANISATION AVENG MOOLMANS
(April 2018- Present)
MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS DIESEL MECHANIC
Servicing of Trucks:
(All Diesel Automotive Vehicles apply however I
specialize in the following: Hino, Mercedes,
Fuso and Freightliner Trucks, Bell, B25 and B50
Manitou, Perkins welding machines, Mobile
compressors and water pumps)
• Replacing of air/ diesel and oil filters
• Replacement of all operating fluids
• Talk adjustments on all load box bolts
• Thorough inspection of breaks
• Thorough inspection of all tyres
• Torquing of all wheel nuts
• Thorough inspection of all electrical and
mechanical components and equipment to
ensure proper diagnostics.
• Performing on Drill rigsD25k, C13 Cat and
cummins
• Fixing Volvo penta, Cat C11 (water pumps)
• Performing on Terex and Tadano cranes
Removal and repair of transmission:
• Removal and inspection of all types of
transmissions to diagnose faults and
possible repairs
• Performing full overhaul services by
stripping transmission and replacing faulty
components.
• Complete transmission rebuilds and
replacements.
Basic Brake Replacements
• Removing and replacing brakes
• Removal and replacing of brake pads/drums
• Thorough inspection of tyres and breaks to
confirm when and if replacement is
necessary.
Engine Clutch Overhauls
• Diagnosing severity of clutch damage
• Adjustment and repairs to linkage of clutch
• Discarding and replacing damaged parts
with rebuilt or new components
• Replacement of clutch cables and clutch
plate.
Hydraulic Operating Systems:
• Remove, service and repair of all Hydraulic
pumps and hoses
Engine Overhaul:
• Engine damage diagnostic inspections
• Removal and replacements and overhauling
of all engine sub components
• Removal and replacement of water pump
• Complete engine removal and replacement
Fault Finding and Damage Diagnostics:
• Thorough inspection of automotive vehicles
to diagnose specific damages
• Thorough diagnostic of faults on both
electronic and mechanical components and
sub components
• Technical diagnostics
Administrative Duties:
• Manual Invoices (Invoice book)
• Manual Orders (Order book)
• Creating Job cards (Job card Book)
SKILLS
● Good interpersonal relations
● Good communication skills
● Computer literate (MS word, Excel)
● Initiative and organizational capabilities
● Ability to repair any and all Diesel Automotive Vehicles
● Extensive knowledge on diagnostics and repair of Hino, Mercedes, Fuso and Freightliner Trucks.
● Extremely hard working and knowledgeable.
● Reliable and honest employee
● Enjoy dealing with clients
● Diligent and effective
Because of my extensive knowledge, physical capabilities and hardworking nature I am confident that I would be an asset to any automotive company that employs me. REFERENCES
Mr Peet Stoltz
Mr Pieter Niewenhuis
Aveng Moolmans
Mr Johan Roets
ZB. COWIE