Ntuthuko Msani
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Summary
Qualified, skilled and safety-focused Welder with more than 15 years of hands-on experience in MIG, TIG, ARC, and gas welding that is pipework, structural welding, pressure vessels, and heavy industrial fabrication. Proven ability to read technical drawings, fabricate high-quality metal structures, and complete repairs efficiently. Strong knowledge of welding techniques, metals, and workshop safety. Proven track record in oil and gas, mining, milling, construction, and manufacturing industries. Reliable, hardworking, and committed to producing high-quality workmanship. Dedicated to precision and maintaining the highest quality welding standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Notefull Engineering
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Welding operations - perform high quality on TIG, MIG, and Welding on various still of metal.
- Fabricated frames, brackets, tanks and custom metal parts based on engineering drawings.
- Conducted repairs on pipes, machinery, and metals structures.
- Collaborated with team members to complete jobs on time and to required specifications.
Coded Welder
Distinctive Trading (Wilmar)
10.2020 - 06.2023
- Performed coded welding on high pressure pipelines, tanks and structural components.
- Completed TIG/NMA welds under strict requirements.
- Carbon and stainless steel fabrications.
Welder Trainer
Neville School of Welding
10.2020 - 06.2023
- Conducted practical and theoretical welding training for trainees.
- Train learners in MIG, TIG, ARC and FCAW welding processes.
- Conducted refresher training for experienced welders requiring recertification.
- Supported learners with career guidance and skills development.
- Maintained workshop equipment, tools, and welding machines.
Double Coded Welder
EPCM Bonisani (Mondi Paper Mill)
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Fabricated steel structures, tanks, pipe spools, and industrial equipment.
- Piping carbon and stainless steel.
- Argon and stick welding.
Artisan Welder
Richard Bay Minerals (PJ Project)
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Performed welding and fabrication on structural steel, frames, pipes, machinery components, and rebuild of tanks.
- Using fluxcore welding and stick welding.
- Operated cutting and shaping equipment such as grinders, plasma cutters, and oxy-acetylene torches.
- Ensured all work was performed in compliance with safety standards and PPE requirements.
Artisan Coded Welder
Noodsberg Sugar Mill
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Welding stainless steel pipes and carbon pipes.
- Fabricated pipe spools, supports, brackets, and industrial steelwork.
- Using argon and stick welding.
- Coordinated with inspectors and quality control teams to meet project welding standards.
Double Coded Welder
Sappi Saicor (WatAC Engineering)
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Performed double coded welding on stainless and carbon steel pipes on high-pressure systems.
- Using argon and stick welding.
- Welded components for boilers, tanks, manifolds, and structural supports.
- Ensured weld quality in accordance with engineering specifications.
Double Coded Welder
Prommac (New Age Engineering)
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Performed double coded welding of stainless steel pipes for high pressure systems.
- Welder burner.
- Welded components for boilers, tanks, and structural supports.
- Using argon and stick welding.
Double Coded Welder
MRG Engineering (Harrismith Nestle)
11.2018 - 11.2018
- Welding big and small pipes stainless steel for high-pressure systems.
- Using argon and stick welding.
- Reading and interpreting fabrication drawings and welding symbols.
- Prepared materials, carried out weld finishing, and maintained workshop equipment.
Structural Welder
Tetra Construction (Pty) Ltd (Workshop)
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Welding structure and tank.
- Using stick CO2 and fluxcore welding.
- Assisted in installations and plant shutdown welding activities.
Double Coded Welder
KCEC Engineering (Kathu Solar Plant)
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Welding big and small pipes stainless steel.
- Pipeline and pipe support.
- Using argon and stick welding.
- Read and interpreted fabrication drawings and welding symbols.
Double Coded Welder
Umfolozi Sugar Mill
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Performed double coded welding on big and small stainless steel pipes for high-pressure systems.
- Welded components for boilers, tanks, manifolds, and structural supports.
- Prepared joints using beveling, grinding, and alignment tools.
- Ensured strict adherence to all safety procedures and PPE standards.
Welder
TMRS
11.2015 - 12.2016
Welder
EEL (Fabricators, Erectors and Lines)
01.2014 - 05.2016
Double Coded Welder
Condusa V (Bokport Solor Plant)
06.2015 - 10.2015
Welder
Bell Equipment
05.2011 - 12.2013
Double Coded Welder
Kentz Engineering & Construction (Mining)
01.2008 - 09.2010
Welder
Khonzi Engineering
01.2007 - 12.2007
Education
Welding Trade Test -
Indlela Training Centre
Olifant FantainGrade 12 -
Umbiya High School
Skills
- MIG Welding
- TIG Welding
- NMA/ARC Welding
- Stainless Steel Fabrication
- Mild Steel Fabrication
- Pipe Welding
- Structural Welding
- Welding Inspection
- Quality Control
- Cutting
- Grinding
- Metal Finishing
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Welding Tools Operation
- Industrial Machinery Operation
- Fault Finding
- Repair Work
- Safety Compliance
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Quality-Focused Mindset
- Reliability
- Discipline
- Hardworking
References
- Tuks Dladla, Distinctive Trading (Wilmar), +27 81 795 3351
- Oscar, EPCM Bonisani (Mondi Paper Mill), +27 73 711 4475
- Neville Maart (Manager), Neville School of Welding, +27 79 451 2898/+27 35 751 1069
- Thysee, Richards Bay Minerals (PJ Projects), +27 60 560 5178/+27 35 789 0026
- Session (Supervisor), Noodsberg Sugar Mill, +27 83 655 6321
- Timm (Supervisor), Sappi Saicor (WatAC Engineering), +27 78 386 3167
- Angie (Human Resources), Prommac (New Age Engineering), +27 35 789 9737
- Bennie (Welder Foreman), Tetra Construction (Pty) Ltd, +27 72 265 0594
- Donaval (Project Manager), MRG Engineering (Harrismith Nestle), +27 31 468 8054
- Godfrey (Team Leader), KCEC Engineering (Kathu Solar Plant), +27 71 129 9823
- Paul (Foreman), Umfolozi Sugar Mill, +27 129 9823
Timeline
Welder
Notefull Engineering
05.2025 - 11.2025
Double Coded Welder
EPCM Bonisani (Mondi Paper Mill)
03.2021 - 09.2021
Coded Welder
Distinctive Trading (Wilmar)
10.2020 - 06.2023
Welder Trainer
Neville School of Welding
10.2020 - 06.2023
Artisan Welder
Richard Bay Minerals (PJ Project)
03.2020 - 04.2020
Artisan Coded Welder
Noodsberg Sugar Mill
02.2020 - 03.2020
Double Coded Welder
Sappi Saicor (WatAC Engineering)
09.2019 - 11.2019
Double Coded Welder
Prommac (New Age Engineering)
03.2019 - 06.2019
Double Coded Welder
MRG Engineering (Harrismith Nestle)
11.2018 - 11.2018
Structural Welder
Tetra Construction (Pty) Ltd (Workshop)
06.2018 - 09.2018
Double Coded Welder
KCEC Engineering (Kathu Solar Plant)
09.2017 - 06.2018
Double Coded Welder
Umfolozi Sugar Mill
03.2017 - 05.2017
Welder
TMRS
11.2015 - 12.2016
Double Coded Welder
Condusa V (Bokport Solor Plant)
06.2015 - 10.2015
Welder
EEL (Fabricators, Erectors and Lines)
01.2014 - 05.2016
Welder
Bell Equipment
05.2011 - 12.2013
Double Coded Welder
Kentz Engineering & Construction (Mining)
01.2008 - 09.2010
Welder
Khonzi Engineering
01.2007 - 12.2007
Welding Trade Test -
Indlela Training Centre
Grade 12 -
Umbiya High School