Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Additional Experience Projects
Languages
Work Preference
Timeline
Open To Work
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SIMPHIWE J GABU

Pretoria

Summary

Mechanical engineering student with a solid foundation in design and problem-solving. Focused on acquiring practical engineering skills through hands-on projects and structured learning. Recognized for adaptability and a strong curiosity about system optimization.

Overview

1
year of professional experience

Work History

Photography Studio Café
Pretoria

Café Assistant / Barista
07.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Prepared food and beverages, adhering strictly to quality and hygiene standards.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, assisting with menu selections and dietary inquiries.
  • Managed customer orders, payments, and cash balancing, ensuring accurate transactions during opening and closing shifts.
  • Monitored stock levels to enable timely restocking and minimize service delays.
  • Coordinated with colleagues to maintain seamless operational flow, enhancing customer experience during shifts.
  • Upheld orderly and pristine workspace to support efficient service delivery.

Education

University of South Africa (UNISA)
South Africa

Diploma from Mechanical Engineering
01.2028

University Overview

Currently studying

Maritzburg College
South Africa

National Senior Certificate from South Africa
01.2023

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cash management
  • Culinary preparation
  • Working under pressure
  • Effective communication
  • Knowledge dissemination
  • Video editing (CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro)
  • Social media management
  • Basic marketing concepts
  • Independent project oversight
  • Team collaboration

References

Available on request

Additional Experience Projects

  • Content Creation & Video Editing (Personal Project), Ran a personal YouTube channel for approximately three years, Edited all video content independently using CapCut and Adobe Premiere Pro, Developed consistency, basic storytelling skills, and creative problem-solving
  • Tutoring (Informal), Provided mathematics tutoring to high school learners, Assisted students in understanding key concepts and improving results, All tutored students successfully passed

Languages

English
Native
Native
Afrikaans
Elementary (A2)
A2
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
A1

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Part TimeFull Time

Location Preference

HybridRemoteOn-Site

Salary Range

R10000/yr - R100000/yr

Timeline

Café Assistant / Barista

Photography Studio Café
07.2025 - Current

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Diploma from Mechanical Engineering

Maritzburg College

National Senior Certificate from South Africa
SIMPHIWE J GABU