Dakalo Musimeli
Atteridgeville
Summary
Qualified Artisan Welder with practical experience in trailer manufacturing, vehicle body building, structural steel fabrication, welding, maintenance, repairs and overhaul of heavy-duty equipment. Experienced in manufacturing and refurbishing trailers, repairing vehicle bodies, and maintaining tractors and construction equipment. Competent in MIG, TIG, SMAW and GTAW welding processes, interpreting engineering drawings, quality inspections and workshop safety.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Artisan Welder / Fabricator
Ramkat Truck Bodies and Trailers (Pty) Ltd
02.2026 - Current
- Carry out MIG, TIG, SMAW and GTAW welding.
- Performed fabrication based on engineering drawings and specifications, contributing to precise production outcomes.
- Manufactured and assembled truck trailers and vehicle bodies, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Constructed trailer chassis and drawbars in a workshop environment, ensuring structural integrity and adherence to specifications.
- Overhaul and refurbish trailers and commercial vehicle bodies.
- Repair accident-damaged trailers and truck bodies.
- Install and repair trailer components including suspension, axles, couplings and braking systems.
- Perform maintenance and repairs on tractors and construction equipment.
- Conducted quality inspections, identifying and rectifying defects to maintain high safety and performance standards.
- Maintain workshop equipment, welding machines and power tools.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality and company procedures.
Artisan Welder
Tshikotshi Trading and Projects
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Executed MIG, TIG, SMAW, and GTAW welding to meet project specifications.
- Inspected and repaired welds to ensure structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
- Prepare and fabricate steel components.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Maintain welding machines and workshop equipment.
- Monitored compliance with occupational health and safety procedures in the workshop.
- Completed workshop documentation and job cards to maintain accurate records of work performed.
Education
National Certificate (Vocational) - Engineering and Related Design
Vhembe TVET College
Thohoyandou, LP01-2023
National Certificate (Vocational) - Engineering and Related Design
Vhembe TVET College
01-2021
Grade 12 -
Marude Secondary School
01-2018
Skills
- Trailer manufacturing and assembly
- Vehicle body building and fabrication
- Structural steel fabrication
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- SMAW welding
- GTAW welding
- Trailer refurbishment and overhaul
- Truck and trailer accident repairs
- Maintenance and repair of tractors
- Maintenance and repair of construction equipment
- Chassis fabrication and repairs
- Engineering drawing interpretation
- Metal cutting
- Fitting
- Grinding
- Welding quality inspection
- Workshop equipment maintenance
- Preventative maintenance
- Corrective maintenance
- Occupational Health and Safety compliance
Custom
- Mr Moses Phaswana, Supervisor, Tshikotshi Trading and Projects, 082 668 4562
- Mr Tshigabe Lufuno, Lecturer, Vhembe TVET College, 072 202 5006
Timeline
Artisan Welder / Fabricator
Ramkat Truck Bodies and Trailers (Pty) Ltd
02.2026 - Current
Artisan Welder
Tshikotshi Trading and Projects
03.2024 - 06.2025
National Certificate (Vocational) - Engineering and Related Design
Vhembe TVET College
National Certificate (Vocational) - Engineering and Related Design
Vhembe TVET College
Grade 12 -
Marude Secondary School