Samkelo Mbonyana
Engineering Cadet
18 Primerose Crescent Louwville, Vredenburg
Summary
Work-oriented Engineering Cadet, with 6 years of experience working on boats of varying size and function. Diagnoses malfunctions and using mechanical skills to bring systems back online. Team-oriented worker helping out in different roles when needed. Safety-minded Engineering Cadet, with experience working on ships and boats in numerous locations. Expert navigator reading instruments and following instructions for successful operation as commanded. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Engineering Cadet
Sea Harvest
Cape Town
10.2016 - Current
- Performed preventive maintenance procedures on vessels.
- Assisted engineers with planning and conducting stability tests and preparing stability booklets to establish stability and improve operations over time.
- Logged and filed repair work through electronic work order system.
- Conducted ship checks, to ensure all Life Saving Appliances (LSA), are in order and ship equipments are working and functional.
- Assisted with troubleshooting mechanical failures aboard vessels in-harbor and on sea voyage.
- Operated hand and power tools associated with marine engine and equipment repair.
- Helped create plans, co-ordinate and communicate deadlines amongst engine staff to complete projects on time and to ensure adequate results are achieved.
- Worked flexible hours across nights, weekends and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
Education
SAMSA Workshops
College of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 05.2021 - 03.2022
Marine Engineering S1 & S2
Cape Peninsula of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2018 - 12.2018
National Certificate -Electrical Engineering N1-N3
West Coast College Vredenburg
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2015 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Queensburg High School
Durban, South Africa 01.2010 - 12.2014
Skills
Critical Thinking
References
Name: Thandile
Surname: Mpumlwana
Relationship: Chief Engineer
Contact details: 0836555547
Name: David
Surname: Brits
Relationship: Second Engineer
Contact details: 0837478220
Name: Romeo
Surname: Muthien
Relationship: Chief Engineer
Contact details: 0739036505
Name: Graham
Surname: Sampear
Relationship: Chief Engineer
Contact details: 0659787270
Name: Cecil
Surname: Farmer
Relationship: Chief Engineer
Contact details: 0813552387
These are just a few of the many engineers, I've had the pleasure of sailing with and being mentored by.
Timeline
SAMSA Workshops
College of Cape Town
05.2021 - 03.2022
Marine Engineering S1 & S2
Cape Peninsula of Technology
01.2018 - 12.2018
Engineering Cadet
Sea Harvest
10.2016 - Current
National Certificate -Electrical Engineering N1-N3
West Coast College Vredenburg
01.2015 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Queensburg High School
01.2010 - 12.2014
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