Siphamandla Phakathi
Sheet Metal Applicator
Pongola
Summary
Relief Driver (Secondary Duty) supporting employee transport and workshop deliveries with 1–2 vehicle checks per shift, logbook control, and safe call-out driving. Moves staff to and from sites, collects material for site use, and steps into driving duties when the primary driver is absent. Maintains reliable fleet and journey checks to keep operations moving.
Overview
2
2
Languages
3
3
Certifications
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Driver (Secondary Duty)
Workforce Staffing (SGB-CAPE)
06.2026 - Current
- Take driver duties on designated driver absence
- Provided transportation for employees to and from work during scheduled shifts
- Sign log book before and after every journey, do daily car inspections
- Collect material from workshop for site use
- Period : Jun 2026- Present
Sheet-metal Applicator(At RCL Pongola)
Workforce Staffing (SGB-CAPE)
02.2024 - Current
- Identify job and materials required
- Take measurements and send to developer for fabrication
- Serve as team leader to ensure smooth operations
- Liaise with client to ensure installation meets requirements
- Period : Feb 2024- Present
Sheet-metal developer(At RCL Pongola)
Pongola Metal Works
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Identify job and materials required
- Take measurements
- Fabricate material for the job
- Supervise site installation
- Liaise with client to ensure installation meets requirements
- Period : Jan 2020- Jan 2024
Driver (Secondary task)
Pongola Metal Works
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Transport staff employees from workshop to clients site and back
- Deliver material from workshop to site
- Collect ordered material from suppliers
- Car/Truck inspection before and after work
- Period : Jan 2020- Jan 2024
Artisan Hand (Boiler maker)(At RCL Pongola)
Pongola Metal Works
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Organize tools for the task
- Assist with tack welding to hold metal together temporarily.
- Cutting and grinding of steal metal
- Cut material into sizes and weld if needed
- Period : Jan 2017- Dec 2017
Education
Boiler Maker NQF Level 4 - undefined
Southampton City College
09-2017
Argon Welding NQF Level 3 - undefined
Southampton City College
03-2017
Certificate - Secretarial and Office Administration
Institution of Business Management and Information Technology
Durban, KZN12-2013
Grade 12 - IsiZulu, English, Mathematics, Physical Science, Biology, Agricultural Science
01-2006
Skills
Supervision
Quality assurance
Safety compliance
Team leadership
Client liaison
Pipe fitting
Sheet-metal developer
Duct manufacturing and installation
Blueprint reading
Measurement and layout
Sheet metal rolling
Permit to work
Defensive driving certification
Certification
Defensive Driving Course, Heavy Motor Vehicle Code C
References
- TM, Thabede, Mr, 076 152 0849, SGB-Cape, Position : Site Manager
- Nozipho, Jele, 078 092 5614, Pongola Metal Works, Position : Office Manager
Timeline
Relief Driver (Secondary Duty)
Workforce Staffing (SGB-CAPE)
06.2026 - Current
Sheet-metal Applicator(At RCL Pongola)
Workforce Staffing (SGB-CAPE)
02.2024 - Current
Sheet-metal developer(At RCL Pongola)
Pongola Metal Works
01.2020 - 01.2024
Driver (Secondary task)
Pongola Metal Works
01.2020 - 01.2024
Artisan Hand (Boiler maker)(At RCL Pongola)
Pongola Metal Works
01.2017 - 12.2017
Grade 12 - IsiZulu, English, Mathematics, Physical Science, Biology, Agricultural Science
Certificate - Secretarial and Office Administration
Institution of Business Management and Information Technology
Argon Welding NQF Level 3 - undefined
Southampton City College
Boiler Maker NQF Level 4 - undefined
Southampton City College