Mathengwa Mashaba
Bethal
Summary
Reliable Auto Body Technician offering in-depth knowledge of automotive makes and models acquired through many years of auto body repair work.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Panel Beating
KD AUTOBODY
Triartchard
07.2024 - Current
- Restored and aligned damaged vehicle bodies and chassis back to strict OEM and factory specifications using specialized hydraulic pulling equipment.
- Executed high-precision welding tasks, utilizing MIG and spot-welding techniques to securely replace body panels and structural components.
- Assessed structural vehicle damage with precision measuring systems, ensuring accurate chassis alignment for optimal post-repair safety and performance.
- Removed deep dents, wrinkles, and scratches from metal panels using specialized hammers, dollies, and shrinking techniques, minimizing the need for heavy fillers.Applied body fillers and fiberglass compounds efficiently, creating perfectly smooth surfaces ready for seamless spray-painting application.
- Managed full disassembly and reassembly of vehicle trim, interior components, and mechanical parts to safely access and repair hidden damage.
- Maintained a zero-incident workshop environment by strictly adhering to occupational health and safety guidelines.
Panel beating
Presidente Panel beater
Bethal
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Repaired structural framework and body components on a high volume of consumer vehicles according to strict factory guidelines.
- Straightened bent frames, safely removed compromised dents, and replaced heavily damaged vehicle parts to restore aesthetic and structural integrity.
- Operated specialized panel beating machinery, including hydraulic jacks and heavy-duty pulling frames, to correct severe frame misalignments.
- Filled surface depressions using plastic filler, followed by expert grinding and sanding to achieve a flawless finish for the painting team
General Labor Worker
Jerry Panel beater
Bethal
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Accelerated paint preparation workflows by expertly blending and applying sand body filler to ensure perfectly smooth surfaces.
- Preserved workshop efficiency by cleaning, maintaining, and organizing tools and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Assisted senior technicians with the meticulous disassembly and reassembly of complex vehicle components during major structural repairs.
- Prepared vehicles for final restoration, contributing to a faster turnaround time and increased daily workshop output.
Education
Timóteo Valente Fuel
Manjacaze, Mozambique Skills
- Body panel alignment
- Panel replacement
- Frame alignment
- Repair techniques
- Welding techniques
- Surface preparation
Languages
English
First Language
Portuguese
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Zulu
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tsonga
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Affiliations
- Weightlifting & Fitness: Commit to regular high-intensity strength training; maintaining the physical stamina, grip strength, and endurance required for demanding manual labor and heavy automotive body repairs.
- Local Storytelling & Culture: Passionate about keeping up with contemporary South African television, media, and local storytelling (Mzansi Magic dramas), fostering a deep understanding of local communities and client backgrounds.
- Music Appreciation: Enjoy exploring diverse musical genres, which helps maintain high focus, precision, and a positive mindset while working in fast-paced workshop environments.
Accomplishments
- Earned a Certificate of Participation in a Grade 10 robotics competition. Programmed autonomous robots using both manual inputs and PC software to optimize execution speed. Developed and tested logic sequences for precise spatial navigation, including calibrated stopping, turning, and obstacle maneuvering.
Certification
Certifications
- Grande 11 Academic Certificate (Group B & C Focus) – Escola Secundária de Timóteo Valente Fuel, 2019
- Specialized Coursework: Advanced Mathematics, Physics, and Technical Drawing (Key Relevance: Strong foundational skills in measuring, spatial geometry, structural alignment, and material mechanics directly applicable to automotive frame and panel repairs).
- Grade 10 Robotics Certification: Programmed autonomous robots using software and manual inputs. Developed logical reasoning and spatial problem-solving skills highly applicable to modern computerized vehicle diagnostics and calibration.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Panel Beating
KD AUTOBODY
07.2024 - Current
Panel beating
Presidente Panel beater
10.2022 - 06.2024
General Labor Worker
Jerry Panel beater
03.2020 - 10.2022
Timóteo Valente Fuel