Frederik Francois Van De Velde

With 35 years of experience as a mechanic, I have developed a broad skill set that extends beyond the automotive industry into construction, steel building, planning, plumbing, and various other trades. Throughout my career, I have contributed to the design and construction of structures, bridges, bomas, dams, and more. My experience with steel building and fabrication, along with my work across diverse fields, has equipped me with a well-rounded technical knowledge. I thrive on challenging projects and continuously seek opportunities for growth and improvement.

I was in the South-African Air Force from 1985-1994.

Performed Mechanic duties on all different type of Petrol and Diesel vehicles, from motorcycles to heavy move equipment. Promoted safety on the highest level and complied with al applicable safety procedures and regulations, first-aid educated. Teamwork and awareness at all times is important for the field we work in.

What machines I learned to work with, while at the military is listed below along with level of experience for each.

Earthmoving Equipment:

• Graders: Cat - Intermediate

Galion - Intermediate

• Front loaders: Michigan D 8 - Intermediate

Cat D 5 & 6 - Intermediate

Bob cat - Intermediate

• Bull dozers (Wheel): Michigan D 8 - Intermediate

Cat D 8 - Intermediate

• Bull dozer (Chain): Cat D 6 - Intermediate

• Hobart: Start Electrical Vehicle - Intermediate

• Mobile cranes: Hitachi - 30 ton - Intermediate

Terex - 30 ton - Intermediate

Coles - 50 ton - Intermediate

Case - 50 ton - Intermediate

Galion - 80 ton - Intermediate

• Fire Trucks: Unimorg - 6 000 L - Advanced

Bedford - 6 000 L - Advanced

Fire hawk - 10 000 L - Hydraulic - Intermediate

Path finder - 20 000 L - Hydraulic - Intermediate

• Front loader, back actor: JCB - Advanced

CAT - Advanced

Case - Advanced

• Tractor: (4x2, 4x4)

Ford - Advanced

Messy Ferguson - Advanced

International - Advanced

John Deere - Advanced

Same - Advanced

Deutz - Advanced

• Generators & Welders: Perkins - Advanced

Deutz - Advanced

• Recovery Vehicles: (Mechanical and Hydraulic) (4x2, 4x4, 6x4, 6x6)

Light Trucks - Advanced

Up to 10 tons - Advanced

Up to 30 tons - Advanced

Roll backs - 8 tons - Advanced

Low beds - 30 tons - Advanced

• Trucks : (4 to 30 tons)

Bedford, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes, International, Daf, Volvo, Scania, Samel 50, Samel 100, Unimorg, Deutz, Casper, Horse and trailers - Advanced

• Busses: 10 seat - 58 seat

Ford, Nissan, Toyota, International, Bedford and Mercedes - Advanced

• Light Load and Passenger vehicles: Up to 3 tons (4x2, 4x4)

Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Mazda, Land Cruiser, Tata, Dina, Isuzu and VW - Advanced

Further training:

• Toyota: 18-02-1993 -19-02-1993
• Nissan: 13-03-1989-17-03-1989
• Mercedes- Benz: 25-03-1993-26-03-1993

Reason for leaving, is starting own business.

Lood Swanevelder: 083 715 9382

Bertus Swanevelder: 082 5501 410

Piet Kruger: 082 8739 479