Thato Moshabane Kgwete
Rustenburg
Summary
Results-driven Mechanical Engineering Assistant with expertise in technical documentation, machinery inspection, and process optimization. Committed to ensuring safety compliance and enhancing team collaboration to support project success.
Overview
2
2
Languages
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineering Assistant
Valterra platinum
Rustenburg
01.2017 - Current
- Assisted engineers in designing mechanical components for various projects.
- Assisted in the installation and maintenance of piping systems and pumps for optimal performance.
- Conducted routine inspections of machinery to identify potential issues early.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing machining operations such as milling, drilling, grinding.
- Created and maintained detailed technical documentation for engineering processes.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and efficiency.
- Supported project managers by coordinating schedules and tracking project milestones.
- Implemented safety protocols in accordance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with other departments such as production, purchasing, and sales teams to ensure successful completion of projects.
Mechanical Engineering Assistant
Valterra platinum
Rustenburg
01.2017 - Current
- Studied mechanical engineering, completing N3 and N4 levels
- Passed all major subjects in mechanical engineering curriculum
- Operational risk management certificate
- Micro station v8 certificate
- Basic suvery certificate
- Completed supervisor training program, enhancing leadership skills
- Immotional intelligence courses
Education
Makopi High
Polokwane , South Africa Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
Brighton College
Rustenburg , South Africa Skills
- Mechanical design
- Engineering drawings
- Technical documentation
- Machinery inspection
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Process optimization
- Quality assurance
- Project tracking
- Schedule coordination
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Operational risk management
- Fluid mechanics
- Stress analysis
- Failure analysis
- Heat transfer
- Mechanical operations principles
- Safety processes and procedures
- Work instructions
- Materials science
- Manual drafting
- Data interpretation
- Problem resolution
- Attention to accuracy
- Analytical thinking
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Afrikaans
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Assistant
Valterra platinum
01.2017 - Current
Mechanical Engineering Assistant
Valterra platinum
01.2017 - Current
Makopi High
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
Brighton College