Pieter Willem Van Heerden
Tradesman
Port Elizabeth
Summary
Dedicated carpenter with a proven track record at African Skills Village, excelling in kitchen installations and diverse carpentry projects. Skilled in teamwork and technical tasks, I bring strong physical stamina and a commitment to quality craftsmanship. My hands-on experience in construction and farm operations enhances my adaptability and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter
African Skills Village
12.2018 - 04.2020
I did my practicals by working for DIY Kitchens that specialises in installing Kitchen cupboards.I completed my year 1 at African Skills Village and finished the top of my class.The following year I was doing my practicals at ,GS construction, but did not finnish due to circumstances enhanced by Covid.At GS Construction whe did the following:
Installing hardwood and melamine kitchen cupboards and carpenrty related work such as decking, roofing,ceilings,cornice,skirtings.Aswell as window and doorframe instalment.
Farm Laborer
Zeekoeigat
- Assisted farmer with feeding and watering bonsmara and tuli catle,merino sheep, angora goats, and landrace pigs.
- Planting,cutting,raking and balling lucerne.
- Class of goats and sheep wool.
- Fence work.
- Using and maintaing farm equipment.
Construction Worker
Self Employed
02.2023 - Current
I took on renovating family member property.I did the following work-
Carpentry(including instaling kitchen cupboards and furniture making),Plumbing,Building,Plastering,electrical work and painting.
Education
High School Diploma -
Langenhoven Gimnasium
Oudtshoorn,Western Cape 04.2001 -
No Degree - Carpentry
Langenhoven Gimnasium
George,Western Cape 04.2001 -
Skills
Crops harvesting
Teamwork and communication
Farm equipment operation
Harvesting
Plowing
Soil preparation
Farm equipment maintenance
Equipment operation
Livestock feeding techniques
Physical stamina and endurance
Livestock care
Animal breeding
Greenhouse experience
Farm record keeping
Heavy lifting
Plant disease identification
Irrigation system
Tree pruning proficiency
Pesticide application
Animal care knowledge
Gardening and landscaping
Crop cultivation
Disease identification
Shearing
Machinery operation
Fertilizer application
Crop irrigation
Technical skills
Record keeping
Door installation
Structural repairs
Finish carpentry
Power tools proficiency
Window installation
Project planning
Problem-solving
General laborer
Project management
Woodworking techniques
Hand tools mastery
Cabinet making
Drywall hanging
Flooring installation
Shelving installation
Furniture building
Blueprint reading
Client communication
Demolition work
Remodeling projects
Concrete forming
Joinery techniques
Staircase construction
Painting and staining
Layout planning
Building code compliance
Trained in autocad
Scaffolding setup
Carpentry techniques
Deck building
Basic electrical
Roofing installation
Basic plumbing
Tile setting
Wood restoration
Mathematic calculations
Carpentry and woodworking
Additional Information
Date of birth:10 May 2000
Hikking,reading,House layout drawing,gardening,sport activities,researching.
These are the activities I like to do on my free time.
Timeline
Construction Worker
Self Employed
02.2023 - Current
Carpenter
African Skills Village
12.2018 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Langenhoven Gimnasium
04.2001 -
No Degree - Carpentry
Langenhoven Gimnasium
04.2001 -
Farm Laborer
Zeekoeigat