Puleng Phahlamohlaka
Johannesburg
Summary
Motivated 2nd-year mechanical engineering student at Wits University with a strong foundation in applied mechanics, material science, and technical design. Seeking a 6-week practical vacation work placement in December to gain hands-on experience in workshop environments, fabrication, and mechanical maintenance. Proficient in analytical problem-solving, laboratory techniques, and CAD software, ready to support technical teams effectively on the workshop floor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bsc Mechanical Engineering
2024 - Current
Coursework:
- Thermodynamics
- Applied Mechanics A(Statics)
- Material Science
- Maths 1 and 2
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Matlab and Engineering Design
- Mechatronics(for coming semester 2, 2026)
- Fluid mechanics(for coming semester 2, 2026)
- Applied Mechanics B(Dynamics)(for coming semester 2, 2026)
Labs & Practicals:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Materials deflection testing (MATLAB data processing)
- Marcet boiler thermodynamics testing
- Crystallography analysis
- SolidWorks CAD modelling
- Fluid mechanics lab(for coming semester 2, 2026)
- Dynamics lab(for coming semester 2, 2026)
- Mechatronics Arduino project(for coming semester 2, 2026)
Design Project: Co-designed a medical evacuation pod, focusing on material selection, structural force analysis, and environmental functionality
Skills
- CAD Modelling (SolidWorks)
- Structural Force Analysis
- Material Selection & Deflection Testing
- Thermodynamics Data Analysis
- Engineering Design & Problem-Solving
- Technical Programming (MATLAB & Basic Python)
- Data Processing & Lab Reporting
- Report writing( from lab work and design project)
- Safety awareness(from practical lab work)
- Team Collaboration
- Communication skills
- Active listening
- Willingness to learn
- Calm under pressure(comes with the Wits edge)
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Zulu
Intermediate
B1
Sepedi/Setswana
Proficient
C2
Xhosa
Intermediate
B1
References
- Mr K Magagula(High School Teacher): +27721232874
- Mrs Mochaki(High School Principal): +2794928641
Timeline
University of Witwatersrand - Bachelor of Science, Bsc Mechanical Engineering
2024 - Current