Sylveter Khomotso Thobejane
Mechanical Supervisor/QC
Burgersfort
Summary
Extensive experience as a Mechanical Fitter and Quality Controller, specializing in process Quality Management Systems. Conducted thorough inspections on vessels, heat exchangers, valves, pumps, and pipelines to ensure compliance with industry standards. Developed Quality Control Plan documents to capture data and maintain adherence to client specifications and regulations. Proven ability to oversee equipment overhauls, ensuring all specifications and procedures are met.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Mechanical Supervisor
ERI Valve Services
01.2021 - Current
- Oversaw installation of various mechanical equipment, ensuring compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Executed emergency response protocols to manage urgent breakdowns.
- Enhanced equipment efficiency through comprehensive inspections and execution of regular maintenance procedures.
- Streamlined resource allocation through vigilant monitoring of job progress and implementing necessary adjustments
- Elevated safety standards by implementing rigorous enforcement of company policies and industry regulations.
- Executed thorough risk assessments prior to initiating new work assignments, applying suitable mitigation strategies as necessary.
Quality Control Inspector
ERI Valve Services
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality, working closely with manufacturing teams to resolve concerns swiftly.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Played an integral role in achieving company-wide safety goals by diligently enforcing proper handling practices during all stages of the inspection process.
Mechanical QC/QA
10.2017 - 09.2023
- Development of Quality Management system (QMS), To ensure that industry requirement and regulations are met and adhered to, by the execution team.
- Development of Quality Control plan or ( PQP’s, QCP,s) to form guidelines on the job execution of mechanical equipment overhauling and maintenance.
- Data capturing through the use of inspection documents such as PQP’s & or QCP’s.
- Resolving of Quality related issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Identify, correct deviations and defects through the application of the Quality management process, and equipment specification and standard.
- Approve equipment installation and refurbishment. To meet the standard in Bill of material (BOM) in equipment Engineering Drawings.
- Conducting visual inspections of materials used to ensure compliance of standards and procedure.
- Inspection on the Quality of material used on mechanical plant process equipment, rejecting and returning of unacceptable material.
- Compliance of the industry codes and standards through Auditing system programs and application of the Quality Management System.
Mechanical Supervisor
08.2014 - 09.2021
- Planning and implementing of daily project program, to execute mechanical installations.
- Interpretation of Technical specifications and engineering drawings, to perform installations on plant process equipment.
- Develop preventive maintenance strategies to avoid any breakdown on mechanical equipment, during equipment commissioning.
- Perform Root cause analyst, on equipment failure and provide corrective actions.
- Ensure, adherence to safe working procedure of all employees, and training of new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Assisting and performing work to mechanical installations and refurbishment on plant process equipment.
- Daily Meetings attendance, to align with project scope requirements and set out plans to archive new project mile stones.
- Ensure completion of all required paperwork, schedules, and work orders.
- Testing and commissioning of mechanical systems.
- Maintaining a safe working environment by following industry standards and procedures by complying to legal industry regulations.
- Support the project coordinating team in the planning and execution of mechanical maintenance of plant process equipment.
Mechanical Fitter
04.2009 - 06.2014
- Use of precision measurement, and hand tools
- Fault finding on Rotating equipment, as well as auxiliary system (Mechanical seal system)
- Repairing and replacing of(belts drives, chain drives, gear boxes)
- Valve Overhauling and Refurbishment
- Pump coupling and alignment (DTI)
- Pressure testing of equipment (Heat Exchangers, pipelines, Valves and other plant process equipment)
- Flange Management and Gasket replacement on plant process equipment.(Alignment of flanges, coating and gasket replacement)
- Reading and Interpreting of GAD, MFD and ISO drawings
- Carry out work and inspections on equipment (Reactors, columns, drums, Re-boilers and Valves) as per the health and safety act, and relevant industry codes and standards.
- Identify, Plan, Manage execute preventative and corrective maintenance task as well as provide technical assistance as required.
Education
N4 Engineering - Engineering Science N4,Mechanical Draughting N4,MechanoTechnicsN4andMathematicsN4
Advisor Progressive College
Emalahleni 01.2026
TRADE CERTIFICATE - Millwright (Electromechanician)
Indlela Training Center
Gauteng,olifantsfontein09.2025
Diploma - Welding And Fabrication Inspector Level 1
SAIW
Gauteng 01.2014
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Physical Science and Biology
01.2005
Skills
Commercial driver's licence C1
Welding & fabrication inspection
Visual Mechanical Inspection
Hands and Tools skill
Team management skills
Fluid pressure assessment
Troubleshooting and resolution Critical thinking Solution-oriented approach
Microsoft Office skills Data interpretation Effective presentations Technical documentation
Interests
Passionate about traveling and discovering new cultures I have visited over 15 different countries and enjoy exploring new places to broaden my horizons
Passionate about reading, especially books on business, psychology, personal development and travel
Enjoy playing pool and being outdoors fishing and swimming
Remarks
I have had the opportunity over the year, of working in different Industries such as SASOL, NATREF, MONDI, SAMAMCOR CHROME and ESKOM ROTEK INDUSTRIES, and I have held positions, such as a Mechanical fitter, Valve fitter, Mechanical supervisor and a Quality control Inspector, in those different Industries. Attached are all applicable service certificate of the different positions held, that highlight the skills obtained over the years.
Personal Information
Cellphone number :0628550026
Email address :mxolisit1@gmail.com
Driving License: code 10 (C1)
Race :Black
Gender: Male
References
- Mechanical Fitter, Mduduzi Nkosi, supervisor, 072 465 9687
- Mechanical QC/QA, Thabo Mtawali, Project Manager, 063 612 0591
- Mechanical Supervisor, Mpho Mashabane, Project manager, 0810301187
Additional Information
A Registered Artisan :Millwright
Specialization Electromachanician
With N4 Mechanical Engineering and studying towards a Diploma in Mechanical engineering
Certification
Millwright(Electromachanician)
Timeline
N4 Mechanical Engineering
01-2026
Millwright(Electromachanician)
09-2025
Quality Control Inspector
ERI Valve Services
06.2025 - 01.2026
Mechanical Supervisor
ERI Valve Services
01.2021 - Current
Mechanical QC/QA
10.2017 - 09.2023
Certificate of Recognition
07-2016
Mechanical Supervisor
08.2014 - 09.2021
Hydrostatic Testing
08-2012
Mechanical Fitter
04.2009 - 06.2014
Senior Certificate
12-2005
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Physical Science and Biology
N4 Engineering - Engineering Science N4,Mechanical Draughting N4,MechanoTechnicsN4andMathematicsN4
Advisor Progressive College
TRADE CERTIFICATE - Millwright (Electromechanician)
Indlela Training Center
Diploma - Welding And Fabrication Inspector Level 1
SAIW