Résumé

Mauritz Albert ScholtzC o n t a c t D e t a i l :

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PROFILE

Mr Scholtz is a versatile and very successful Foreman/Manager with a wealth of mechanical and logistical skills acquired over 33 years across a wide range of demanding roles. Excellent timekeeping and attendance record. Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy. Even under significant pressure, possesses a strong ability to perform effectively. Wide range of experience in all aspects of the mechanical and logistics industry. Proven supervisory skills and excellent time keeping and attendance record. Heavy emphasis on managing and using skilled techniques, knowledge and experience. Full life cycle experience. Now seeking next challenging opportunity to demonstrate substantial abilities and make an effective contribution in a successful, end-user focused team.

Experience and skills:

Employer: AJCOR Opencast Mining ccMiddelburg – South Africa

From: 2013 to presentPosition: Workshop ManagerResponsibilities: Supervise and maintain day to day operations in workshop Daily feedback on operation in workshop to Directors Prioritise scope of work to be done Maintain the purchase and distribution of parts for work to be

done Manage daily tasks of cleaning lady and general workers Manage the logistics of all company vechiles. Daily control on tools used by mechanics Build and maintain business relationships with customers and

suppliers Control the moving of tools in and out the workshop Control of stock in store Purchase of consumables and parts Control diesel and oil usage in workshop Build and maintain positive relationships with employees Address representatives and visitors to the workshop Responsible for the smooth running of duties on a daily basis

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P o s i ti o n :W o r k s h o p M a n a g e r( A J C O R O p e n c a s t M i n i n g )

Y e a r o f b i r t h :6106245021083N a ti o n a l i t y :South African

Drivers License:A / EC

L a n g u a g e :English/AfrikaansQ u a l i fi c a ti o n s :

Senior Certificate 1979

Diamantveld High SchoolGrade 12 (Matric) *Best student in Accounting (1977)Military Training

1980 – 1981LieutenantFinancial Course-Fin 8001 Pretoria

Engineering studies -1983 - 1987Northern Cape Technical CollegeNTS 4 *Best Mechanical Student – Transnet (1983)*Best student award – Transnet (1983)

*Mechanical Drawings – Brain Minnaar Trophy (1987) 1985

Registration Certificate - Millwright 1986 NTS 1 – 4 Northern Cape Technical College 1990 Compressors

Training College Esselenpark Transnet 1991

Auto Electrical (Basic, Instigators and Alternators)

Esselenpark – Transnet 1992

Quality Awareness – Transnet 1995

Gas Safety Training Course Harris Calorific South Africa (Pty) Ltd 1995 Bearing Maintenance and Fitting Procedures

TIMKIN 1999 De Beers Consolidates Mines Advance PLC Course (Based on Siemens S5-U-Series) Basic PLC Course De Beers Consolidated Mines 2001

Emergency Care Service (Transnet Level 2) 2001 Forklift Truck FL2 (Transnet-Competent Certificate ) 2001 Examiner – Code 29 Act 85K e y S k i l l s MS Office Micro Soft Outlook

RésuméEmployer: AJCOR Opencast Mining cc

Middelburg – South Africa From: 2011 - 2013Position: Mechanical Foreman

Responsibility: Managing logistics. Controlling and distributing spares on site. Tagging machines. Head of Admin Department. Controlling and calculating fuel caps on site. Controlling and calculating machine hours on site. Coordinating fuel purchases from supplier (ENGEN) to site and distribution. Stock controlling all consumables. Controlling and arranging all break tests on machines. Communicating with subcontractors regarding their duties and machines. Controlling hiring of plant. Responsible for correct disposal of used oil and waste. Coordinating all communication between head office and site.

Achievements

Reduced the diesel cap from 0.58 to 0.42 to ensure that the profit margin of the company remained positive.Achieved project goals through closely supervising a team of 10 employees.

Employer: Self Employed

Kimberley – South AfricaFrom: 2009 -2010Position: Owner Builder - Maintain and Supervise Responsibilities:

Renovating private homes. Developing and building private riverfront dwelling, ablution block and entertainment area. Developing and installing irrigation system. Installing plumbing system and building of the complete sewerage system. Mounting floats on river raft. Measuring, fitting and installing curtains, rails, pelmets and tiebacks. Employer: South African Transport Services (Transnet)

Kimberley – South AfricaFrom: 1980 - 2009Position: Millwright Responsibilities:

Conducting mechanical repairs on all machines and plants. Repairing and maintaining pumps – water and sewerage plants. Repairing and maintaining mobile and mounted cranes. Repairing and maintaining all types of diesel and petrol engines. Maintaining safety repairs on all forklifts. Performing all auto electrical repairs. Moving heavy materials and machinery.

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Résumé Fitting and turning work. Repairing all machinery (shapers, lathes and milling machines). Repairing and maintaining compressors and boilers (electrical / diesel / heating boilers). Repairing and maintaining hydraulic equipment. Welding (including gas welding). Repairing air tools. Repairing, maintaining and inspecting the equipment for rails. Repairing, maintaining and inspecting vehicle running on rails. Repairing and maintaining all mechanical jacks and earthmoving equipment. Repairing and maintaining small machines to inspect railway lines. Installing air pipelines in workshop. Building and maintaining water treatment plants Manufacturing and installing water pipelines. Installing water pumps and sewerage pumps. Building and maintaining fuel lines. Acting as Workshop Supervisor. – 2 years Controlling and administering purchasing of all parts. Testing brakes on rail trolleys. Transporting equipment on low beds Conducting inspections on:

- “D” shackles and slings.- Air receivers.- All types of cranes.- All lifting equipment.- Hydraulic jacks and cranes.- Machinery and grinders for safety.

Purchaser for all spares to workshop – 3 Years. Dealing with customers and suppliers countrywide. Operating the Blue Train Tour Bus. Taking national and international tourist to the Big Hole and back to the train with tour bus.

Achievements

Awarded the South African Transport Services’ Study Performance Award (1983). Awarded the South African Transport Services’ Best Mechanical Student Award (1983). Awarded the Brain Minnaar Floating Trophy for Technical Compressors (1990).

Employer: South African Transport Services (Transnet)Kimberley – South Africa

From: 1997 - 2000Position: Purchaser Responsibilities:

Build a business relationship with suppliers and customers Courtesy visits to suppliers and customers Request quotations on consumables Maintain constant communication between suppliers, clients and new business Compare prises from a variety of suppliers to do cost accounting Purchase spares from suppliers Maintain knowledge on new trends and development in business

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RésuméEquipment / Machine Experience / Knowledge

Lathes Milling Machines Shapers Pedestal Drills Hydraulic Press Exhausters (Vacuum Pump) Oil Separators Water Pumps Sewerage Pumps Submersible pumps Reduction Gearbox Overhead Cranes Hydraulic and Mobile Cranes Diesel Browser TLB Chain saw

Diesel Engines Petrol Engines Forklifts Compressors Graders Rollers Bulldozers Dumpers Excavators Hi Up Back Mounted Cranes Welder Gas welders Rail drilling Machines Passenger coaches (Bus) Rail Screw MachineRail Grinder

Rail Servicing Rail Inspection Trolleys Trucks & Trailers Tractors (Bell, etc.) Boilers Mechanical & Hydraulic Jacks Light Delivery Vehicles Grinders Motor vehicles Sander Drill Plainer Wood saw Concrete Mixer

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NEXT CAREER MOVE:

A position as a Mechanical/Workshop Manager with opportunities to train, manage and share knowledge and experience with employees to perform and develop their skills and duties professionally and cost effectively