Sophy Mpumi Masanabo
45 Mogalakwena Street, Mokopane, Limpopo
Summary
Dedicated and qualified Red Seal Boilermaker with extensive apprenticeship experience in fabrication, welding, structural steel work, maintenance repairs, and plant shutdowns. Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, measuring and marking, cutting, grinding, and assembling steel components while consistently delivering high-quality workmanship to specification. Expertise in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding techniques, along with oxy-acetylene cutting and safe operation of workshop tools. Strong commitment to safety practices, ISO standards, and OHS compliance ensures the ability to meet production deadlines in dynamic steel manufacturing environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Boilermaker Learner
Vergenoeg Mining Company
Gauteng, South Africa
10.2023 - 03.2026
- Assisted in fabrication, assembly and installation of steel structures and industrial components.
- Performed maintenance and inspections to improve plant reliability.
- Conducted welding, fitting and fabrication on chutes, guards, frames and supports.
- Supported senior boilermakers in repairs on crushers and mill liners.
- Assisted in shutdown repairs, inspections and plant installations.
- Responded to breakdowns and supported planned preventative maintenance.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and ISO workplace standards.
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures according to engineering.
- Conducted inspections to ensure adherence to safety standards and quality control.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues and optimize workflows.
- Improved fabrication efficiency, integrating new technologies and techniques into daily operations.
- Optimized material usage and reduced waste, carefully planning and executing cutting patterns.
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures using blueprints and specifications.
- Attended to machinery breakdowns and emergency repairs as required.
- Minimized environmental impact with implementation of sustainable welding and fabrication methods.
Education
Red Seal (Qualified Boilermaker) - National Senior Certificate
King Makhosonke II Secondary School
EMpumalanga, South Africa2022
Boilermaker N2 - Engineering
Denver College
Pretoria, South Africa2024
Matric (Grade 12) - National Senior Certificate
King Makhosonke II Secondary School
EMpumalanga, South Africa2022
Skills
- CO2 and MIG Welding – Skilled in welding, joining, and repairing metal structures
- Metal Fabrication & Assembly – Cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components accurately
- Blueprint Reading & Technical Interpretation – Ability to read and follow technical drawings precisely
- Risk assessments and safety compliance
- Valid driver's license
- Willingness to work standby and overtime
- Structural steel fabrication (light & medium structures)
- Maintenance repairs and breakdown response
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Hand and power tools
- Structural steelwork
- Basic software navigation skills
Certification
- Basic Fire Fighter
- Conveyor Belt
- First Aid
Timeline
Boilermaker Learner
Vergenoeg Mining Company
10.2023 - 03.2026
Red Seal (Qualified Boilermaker) - National Senior Certificate
King Makhosonke II Secondary School
Boilermaker N2 - Engineering
Denver College
Matric (Grade 12) - National Senior Certificate
King Makhosonke II Secondary School