Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Personal Details
References
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Sandile Jantjies

New Brighton,South Africa

Summary

Dynamic professional with proven ability to excel in high-pressure environments, specializing in problem-solving and effective communication. Strong leadership and team-building skills drive teams towards achieving organizational objectives. Expertise in strategic planning and administrative functions enhances operational efficiency. Committed to leveraging skills to foster success in future projects.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Mechanic Acting Foreman

Afrimat Construction Material
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
2025.02 - Current
  • Diagnosed malfunctions, resolved underlying problems quickly and efficiently.
  • Maintained high standards of workmanship with attention to detail during repairs.
  • Accountable for training new apprentices
  • Worked with team members to coordinate workflow and complete high-volume services in busy environments.
  • Documented work logs and repairs to maintain accurate records.
  • Conduct thorough post-work vehicle inspections to verify component and system safety.
  • Order new spars and required parts to get job done.
  • Delegate work to workshop staff.
  • Ensured diesel and oil stock balance.
  • Ensure vehicles are serviced timorously
  • Arrange services with some OEMs and inspect work performed
  • Responsible for all TMMs with a 2.13.2 appointment.
  • Open and close jobs using ONKEY system
  • Responsible for workshop planning.
  • Maintain a strong and motivated team to produce a productive workshop

Diesel Mechanic

Afrimat Construction Material
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
2024.10 - 2025.02
  • Performed preventative maintenance tasks regularly – reducing potential breakdowns significantly.
  • Carried out planned maintenance liaising with production manager in time
  • Attended to breakdowns and acting quickly to ensure machine goes back to production.
  • Maintained a high level of safety by following all company guidelines and protocols.
  • Recorded all work on job cards and kept track of all the work done on machines and vehicles.

Field Technician

Toyota Material Handling
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
2021.10 - 2024.10
  • Prepared detailed reports, increasing transparency in operations.
  • Ensured safety standards were met through regular inspections.
  • Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through prompt and efficient service delivery.
  • Carried out field repairs for increased equipment longevity.
  • Built strong customer relationships with professional communication skills.
  • Managed on-site installation, repair, maintenance, diagnostics and testing with strong attention to detail.
  • Attended to breakdowns and ensured machines go back to production keeping customer satisfaction.
  • Kept up to date with and followed all company procedures and protocols.
  • Documented processes, producing detailed and timely service reports.

Technician

FAW Scribante Dealership
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
2021.02 - 2021.09
  • Followed detailed manufacturer's specifications when performing routine services or complex repairs on different makes of diesel engines-achieving outstanding outcomes each time.
  • Adapted quickly to new models and systems introduced into the market; kept knowledge up-to-date for top performance results.
  • Performed thorough inspections of diesel engines before repair work to identify potential problems effectively.
  • Performed preventative maintenance tasks regularly – reducing potential breakdowns significantly.
  • Kept workshop clean and organized, ensuring a safe working environment at all times.
  • Enhanced workshop productivity with efficient use of time and resources whilst carrying out repair or maintenance duties.
  • Drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
  • Carried out Pre Delivery Inspections on vehicles from the factory and rectified all faults.
  • Carried out major repairs and basic wiring required

Diesel Mechanic Learner

Afrimat Aggregates
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
2017.04 - 2020.04

Completed training on health and safety protocols for safe working practices.
Gained understanding of importance of safety in workplace.
Acquired skills in use of hand tools through practical training.
Supported servicing of earth moving equipment with minor repairs and diagnostics.
Assisted in execution of major repairs on earth moving machinery.

Education

Grade 12 - Technical Matric

Newton Technical High School
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
2016.01 - 2016.12

Diesel Mechanic Trade - Artisan

Ergo Business Development Academy (EBDA)
Brakpan, Gauteng
2017.09 - 2019.12

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership
  • Administrative

Personal Details

IsiXhosa & English
Intermediate

References

  • Kevin Muller

 Toyota Material Handling Manager: 

041 484 7722

078 804 5669

  • Christiana, Barnard

Toyota Material Senior Technician

 0845006559 

  • Ecki Spoor

Afrimat Asset Manager

 0607112431

Accomplishments

Received customer satisfaction recognition at Toyota Material Handling 2022

Certification

Grade 12: 2016

Trade test Certificate: December 2019

Driver's License code EC: 2019

Affiliations

  • Socially active with the church youth

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mechanic Acting Foreman

Afrimat Construction Material
2025.02 - Current

Diesel Mechanic

Afrimat Construction Material
2024.10 - 2025.02

Field Technician

Toyota Material Handling
2021.10 - 2024.10

Technician

FAW Scribante Dealership
2021.02 - 2021.09

Diesel Mechanic Trade - Artisan

Ergo Business Development Academy (EBDA)
2017.09 - 2019.12

Diesel Mechanic Learner

Afrimat Aggregates
2017.04 - 2020.04

Grade 12 - Technical Matric

Newton Technical High School
2016.01 - 2016.12
Sandile Jantjies