Tuesday, 19 June 2012 OSBORN ENGINEERED PRODUCTS

APPRENTICE - BOILERMAKER

After completing high school military service, in the absence of financial assistance which would afford me the opportunity to gain a tertiary qualification, I entered into the market most readily available to me banking. I have moved as opportunities presented themselves to me to work in an environment that would allow for growth and further education. After completing a Certificate in Practical Management (whilst working as a Project Accountant), I developed a desire to gain some hands-on experience in the manufacturing and construction industry. I had the opportunity of working part time at a small family run engineering company between 2006 and 2008. Once my skills had developed to the extent that I would be an asset to the company, and because the company was awarded a contract that demanded increased capacity, I moved from accounting into the engineering industry. I was appointed as the lead boilermaker, and worked in this position, with increasing responsibility and complexity of work from November 2008. In September 2011 I had the opportunity to work from home, doing light to medium steel fabrication, which I have done since then. I have had exposure to a number of roles in business and feel that this has given me a good understanding of the ins and outs of business, with the added advantage of understanding the restrictions and limitations facing artisans. I have also had the opportunity to work as a mentor and advisor in a number of different roles as a trainer on mission, as a tax manager, as an accountant training new employees in Sub Sahara African countries (Kenya, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Madagascar), and as a teacher in my church. I am patient and friendly in all interpersonal relationships, and able to establish and maintain good working relationships with managers, colleagues and sub-ordinates. I have good staff management, motivational and training abilities. I have a track record for establishing, developing and maintaining internal and external client relationships, at all levels. I am successful in identifying problem areas, recommending and implementing workable solutions in a variety of environments. I have strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. I am proficient in English and Afrikaans. I interact well on a one-to-one basis and in a group situation at peer, superior and subordinate levels, both as leader and in a key support function.

I enjoy a challenge. I am flexible and innovative in applying knowledge and experience to different circumstances and environments. I work well under pressure, have a strong sense of obligation toward employer, and am willing to make sacrifices to meet deadlines.

I believe that I have a lot to offer OSBORN, and that my passion for knowledge will be an advantage as an apprentice boilermaker and the people I will be working with because enthusiasm is contagious. I look forward to a favourable response from you. Yours sincerely,

Andr de Villiers 072 566 9434

CURRICULUM VITAE
ANDRE DE VILLIERS

16 Bonanza Road Selcourt, Springs 1559

e-mail address
dee.igas@gmail.com

Contact Numbers 072 566 9434 (+27) 011 818-4449(h)

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Profile After completing a Certificate in Practical Management (whilst working as a Project Accountant), I developed a desire to gain some hands-on experience in the manufacturing and construction industry. As a result, I have had exposure to a number of roles in business and feel that this has given me a good understanding of the ins and outs of business, with the added advantage of understanding the restrictions and limitations facing artisans. I am o patient and friendly in all interpersonal relationships, o able to establish and maintain good working relationships with managers, colleagues and sub-ordinates. o good staff management, motivational and training abilities. o track record for establishing, developing and maintaining internal and external client relationships, at all levels o successful in identifying problem areas, recommending and implementing workable solutions in a variety of environments o strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. o poficient in English and Afrikaans. o interact well on a one-to-one basis and in a group situation at peer, superior and subordinate levels, both as leader and in a key support function o enjoy a challenge. o flexible and innovative in applying knowledge and experience to different circumstances and environments. o work well under pressure o have a strong sense of obligation toward employer o am willing to make sacrifices to meet deadlines. o Am computer literate on Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Access and Publisher) PAF 5, Peoplesoft CFIS (Accounting package), E-mail, ACFIN Tax Manager System Internet.

Career Rsum

Sept 2011 to Date

Andre de Villiers t/a JET Fabrications Boilermaker and Welder and Fabricator Responsible for designing, fabricating, tacking, welding and fettling of steel projects which have included: o Cat-ladders, o Balustrades and manhole covers, o Shadeports, o Burglar bars, o Security doors, o Work benches for Transnet (9m long), o Railway-car Axle transport platforms, o Computer safes, o L Shaped table with chrome leg and granite top, o Shelving units for company manufacturing water heating systems, o Double gate locking mechanism, o Farm gates, o Spraypainting all projects. Cabinetry Responsible for cutting, profiling, routing, joining, sealing of : o Wooden bookshelves o Bathroom cabinets o Hanging of wooden doors

Nov 2008 to Sept 2011

GWH Engineering CC and Napoleons Fabrications CC (Reference (011-902-2189) Napoleon) Position Held Boilermaker and Welder Responsible for tacking, assembly and welding of: o Trailer-heads o Truck axles o Open Mining Transformer Skids, o And other medium to heavy structures Responsible for tacking & assembly of Transformer tanks (preconstruction and construction) ranging from 1,1 KVA to 33KVA used by Eskom in the current power upgrade Tigging of Stainless Steel components for the Vaal Dam Water Project Tack and Assembly of Stainless Steel manhole covers and frames for the Vaal Dam Water Project Other duties include plate bending, profile cutting, welding (CO2 and Electrode Arc Welding). Have worked on steel lathes, but experience is minimal.

Jan 2006 to Nov 2008

GWH Engineering CC and Napoleons Fabrications CC (Reference (011-902-2189) Napoleon) Weekend and vacation work to build skills in the steel manufacturing industry for a change in career

Aug 2003 to Nov 2008

Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints Africa, South-East Area Office Positions Held Project Accountant Accounting Department (In charge of all accounting relating to building projects in SubSahara Africa, Madagascar and Reunion) Accountant - Treasury Services Accounts-payable Accountant Financial and Records Department

May 2003 to Aug 2003

Andre de Villiers Tax Services Provision of tax services to clients

Oct 1999 to May 2003

Fisher Hoffman PKF Benoni Office Position Held Tax Manager Managed a department with 4 other staff members and 1500 tax-clients

March 1997 to Sept 1999

Jonica Financial Services Randburg Position Held Tax Consultant Resposible for tax administration as directed by manager

Aug 1993 to Feb 1997

First National Bank of SA 114 Market St Branch Positions Held Teller ATM Custodian Pocket 2s Outstanding Transaction Processor Payrolls Enquiries Savings Clerk

Investment Clerk Financial Data Capturing Telex Operator Ledger Clerk & Supervisor

Sept 1991 to July 1993

Cape Town South Africa Mission Served an ecclesiastical mission in the Cape Town. Cape Town, Gordons Bay, Cape Flats, Namibia Served as District-Leader for Nine Months and as Zone-Leader for Twelve Months and as Trainer for 3 periods lasting Three months each during my time as Zone-Leader

Aug 1987 to July 1991

First National Bank of SA Jhb Bulk Depot, One Year Boksburg East Bulk Depot, 1 and years Belgravia Branch, 1 and years

Biographical Details Born 30 July 1967 and educated in Johannesburg and Brakpan. Tertiary education through Graduate Institute of Management & Technology o Certificate in Practical Management (Completed 04 July 2008) o Subjects Passed The Principles of Project Planning The Environment Of Business Management Roles & Leadership Change Management The People Factor Managing Human Resources Customer Relationship Management Basic Marketing Operations Management & Information Management Managing Figures Project Management & Implementation UNISA o B-Com Risk Management (2007) 1st semester o Classical (Biblical) Hebrew current personal course (2005) o Post Grad Certificate in Advanced Taxation & Programme in Taxation: A Strategic Approach (2003) o Certificate in Taxation (2001) WITS University: WITS Plus o Intorduction to Accounting (2004)

Church education through Seminary (4 years) Institute (8 years) Interests include Steelwork Carpentry Outdoors, camping, hiking, combat shooting and survival Calligraphy, painting and sketching Reading References Napoleon Fabrication Melanie van der Merwe Henita Harris 011 902-2189 (Napoleon) 082 739-1875 HarrisHA@ldschurch.org

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