Cathrine Mapula Phadu
polokwane
Summary
Accomplished Director with extensive experience in engineering and management across multiple companies, including Traction Transmission, Marula Trackless Engineering, and Dynamic Trackless Engineering. Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, business development, and leadership development, fostering team building and driving organisational success. Proven track record as Mechanical Foreman and Workshop Manager in South Africa and Zimbabwe, showcasing a strong foundation in engineering supervision and diesel mechanics. Career goal: to continue leveraging strategic skills to enhance business growth and operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Administrator
Dynamic Trackless Engineering
polokwane, South Africa
01.2024 - Current
- Updated HR databases, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality are maintained.
- Processed payroll transactions, including salaries, bonuses, and deductions, in a timely manner.
- Updated employee databases when requested, updating items such as sick pay, maternity and holiday.
Welder
Dynamic Trackless Engineering
polokwane, South Africa
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Welded joints and edges, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Examined welded surfaces, structures and components, correcting errors and maintaining accurate finish.
- Used grinder to smooth and clean before and after welding for complete finish.
Welder
Rostock Engineering
polokwane, South Africa
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Used grinder to smooth and clean before and after welding for complete finish.
- Examined welded surfaces, structures and components, correcting errors and maintaining accurate finish.
- Welded joints and edges, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Worked with different metals including stainless and mild steel to perform different tasks.
- Safely used tools to cut, repair and measure metal parts, resulting in high-level craftsmanship.
Sales and Customer Service Representative
Truworth
Pretoria, South Africa
11.2007 - 04.2010
- Increased sales targets by developing and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing customers.
- Informed customers of promotions and special offers to increase sales and revenue.
- Managed and resolved customer complaints efficiently, providing satisfactory solutions to enhance customer experience.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - welding
Skillwise learning programme
Polokwane South Africa01-2015
Certificate of Higher Education - Grade 12
Nthema High School
Polokwane South Africa01-2001
Skills
- Payroll processing
- Leave of absence tracking
- Employee record-keeping
- HR database management
- Employment contracts
- Recruitment
- Processing expense reports
Timeline
HR Administrator
Dynamic Trackless Engineering
01.2024 - Current
Welder
Dynamic Trackless Engineering
03.2020 - 02.2023
Welder
Rostock Engineering
05.2015 - 08.2016
Sales and Customer Service Representative
Truworth
11.2007 - 04.2010
NVQ Level 2 - welding
Skillwise learning programme
Certificate of Higher Education - Grade 12
Nthema High School