1. Andrew Tapiwa Nyamombe Diesel Mechanic
Contact : Email andrewnyamombe@yahoo.co.uk
: Phone +27 780153969
: Skype : andrewnyamombe
Personal Details.
Sex : Male.
Marital status: Married with four children.
Nationality : Zimbabwean.
Address: Unit 55 , Kariba Lodge , Hefer Street , Naturena , Johannesburg , 2095.
Date of Birth : 22/11/1975.
Languages : English , Shona.
Passport : CN839866.
Driver’s Licence : Code 8
Highlights: Trade Test certificate.
: Qualified diesel mechanic and Heavy mobile equipment mechanic.
: Barloworld trained equipment mechanic
: Caterpillar ABC certified.
: Mining experience.
: NQF 4 SAQA
: Hydraulic , pneumatic and technical schematic interpretation.
:Experience in vehicle & truck dealership, bus & truck and car Fleet maintenance.
:Caterpillar heavy mobile equipment dealership experience
Career Objectives:
To undertake a new opportunity in the mining and or construction industry where I can utilise my broad
training and experiences acquired over the past 16 years , post qualification , working in Zimbabwe , South
Africa and Mozambique in industries ranging from car and truck dealership, transport fleet maintenance , bus
and truck fleet maintenance and heavy mobile equipment dealership as well as mining. Being a multi- skilled ,
safety conscious and diligent team member , I possess a strong technical aptitude , highly developed
mechanical and problem solving skills with the ability to work in confined spaces, heights , remote areas ,
extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. I offer 100% flexibility to work in various teams, rosters and
shifts with a proven track record of achievement in meeting work objectives and adhering to workplace safety
regulations.
Highest Academic Qualification:
Cambridge University General Certificate in Education Ordinary level :
1992/1993 8 subjects passed.
Professional Training and Certificates :
1. 01/11/2012-18/01/2013 Caterpillar Earthmoving Equipment Horizontal Development Certificate.
Institute : Barloworld Equipment Technical Academy South Africa .
Modules completed : ABC Engines , ABC Hydraulics , ABC Power train , ABC Electrical ,
: ABC IEEC , Cat tools & Software( SIS ET ), Air Conditioning Fundamentals.
2. 07/09/2007 SABAT Batteries training course certified. South Africa.
3. 16/09/200 – 02/12/2000 Electronic Ignition and Petrol Injection course
Institute : Harare Institute of Technology Zimbabwe.
Modules: continuous petrol fuel injection , continuous petrol fuel injection, multi- point injection ,
single point injection , electronic inductive triggered ignition system, electronic hall triggered ignition
system and distributor less electronic ignition.
4. 31/07/1999 Trade Test Certificate class one.
Institute : Registrar of Apprenticeship and skilled Manpower Zimbabwe .
Qualification : Motor Mechanic ( Diesel and Tractor).
5. 30/04/1998 National Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Institute. Ministry of Higher Education Zimbabwe.

2. Modules : Technology –credit , Workshop Practice – credit , Engineering Science –pass, Technical
drawing –distinction , Continuous Assessment –distinction.
6. 1995-1998 Applied Economics and Working Environment Management – overall Credit.
Institute : Harare Institute of Technology Zimbabwe
Modules : Management, Purchasing & stock control , Bookkeeping ,Costing ,Marketing ,Production,
Personnel Management ,Economics , Calculations and Descriptive Techniques, Resources and
Population , Health and Safety at Work , Performance Appraisal, communication at Workplace and
Project proposal .
Other skills:
Computer literacy : Microsoft packages
: Internet and email
: Caterpillar SIS & E T , Bosch KTS , Nissan Consult
Basic arc and gas welding.
Basic rigging techniques.
Mining induction and safety training.
Basic Fire fighting training
Demonstrated Strengths and Abilities:
.Physically fit with the ability to work in remote locations, extreme weather conditions , confined spaces , at
heights and flexible working hours and shifts undertaken .
. Consistently adheres to workplace OH&S and Environmental policies and procedures.
. Proven ability to read and interpret engineering , hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
. Able to follow technical procedures , follow instructions and work without supervision.
. Carry out planned maintenance , troubleshooting , adhoc repairs and assembly of a wide range equipment ,
light and heavy vehicles.
. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
Mature and responsible , willingness to learn and able to assume higher duties.
Last Employer : Putco (LTD) South Africa
Position : Artisan Diesel Mechanic
Start Date : 19/05/2015. End Date 30/11/2015.
Company Website : www.putco.co.za
Company Profile : A division of Larimar group , it provides bus transport services to the general public in South
Africa Gauteng province were it derived it’s name, Public Utility Transport Corporation ( PUTCO) and was
established in 1945. It operates a scheduled commuter service , private bus hire , commercial contracts with
both public and the corporate sector as well as weekend long distance city to city shuttles. It is the leading bus
company in South Africa carrying over 70 million passengers per year .
My Key Responsibilities and Duties:
. Bus planned maintenance , troubleshooting and adhoc repairs.
. Air brakes and associated pneumatic systems ( air suspension , wiper , door open and closes mechanism
hooter , driver’s seat and etc) repairs.
. Steering hydraulic cylinders and cooling fan hydraulic systems repairs and diagnosis .
. Mechanical steering and suspension repairs.
. Engine management systems diagnosis and repair s.
. Engine and gearbox mechanical repairs .
. Preparing bus for certificate of road fitness and licensing.
. Bus long trip inspections .
. Wear check analysis follow –up .
. Breakdown analysis .
. Parts order and Service reports write up.
Buses worked on : MAN
IVECO
VOLVO
MERCEDES BENZ
Employment History :

3. 1.Company : Barloworld Equipment ( caterpillar Dealership)
Location : Mozambique
Company website : www.barloworld-equipment.com
Period : 01/11/2012 -31/10/2014.
Position : General Diesel Mechanic-Workshop & Field service.( heavy mobile mining & construction
equipment)
Company profile : it is a wholly owned subsidiary of Barloworld limited , a multinational brand distribution
company that is listed on the Johannesburg stock Exchange. Operating as the sole Caterpillar earthmoving
machines, power systems and related mining and construction equipment in Southern African territories, parts
of Spain ,Portugal and Russia.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:-
Based at the workshop and alternating between two mine sites ,Rio Tinto Benga coal Mine in Tete province
and Kenmare Moma Sands Mine in Nampula province in Mozambique , I was responsible .
. O.E.M planned maintenance 500 and 1000 hrs services.
. Equipment hydraulics , pneumatic and mechanical trouble shooting and repairs .
. Equipment or machine calibrations.
. Planned component rebuilds and replacement ( engine, transmission, wheel stations , torque convertors,
final drive , pump drives and etc.)
.Midlife component changes ( turbo charges , unit injectors , hydraulic lines , drive lines and etc)
. Undercarriage repairs and overhauls.
. Breakdowns and standby .
.Service report writing .
. Warranty identification and repair.
. Product improvement program .
. Wear check follow-ups.
.Parts ordering.
. Participating in morning safety talks and meetings.
Caterpillar Equipment worked on : 777F dump trucks , 777F water cart , 793D dump trucks , 730 &735
articulated dump trucks, Track dozers D7R D8R D10T , Wheel Dozer 834H , Motor Graders 140K 14M 16M ,
Excavators 325D 329DL 336D , Telehandler TH514 , Backhoe Loader 428E, Wheel loader 966 988 G 992 K
993K ,Diesel Generators sets C27 C7.1 & C4.4 .
Sandvik surface drill rigs powered by caterpillar engines DP1500 and D75KS .
2.Company : Putco (LTD) South Africa
Period : 01/11/2011 – 31/10/2012
Position : Bus Artisan Diesel Mechanic .
Duties :Bus major and minor periodic service, brake overhaul (reline),clutch overhaul, top overhaul, cylinder
Head replacements , air compressors and turbo charger replacement, steering repairs , suspension ie kingpins
And leaf spring replacements , preparing buses for certificate of fitness and licensing. Gearbox repairs ,
Engine overhauls, air system repairs.
3 Company: Low Tension Prime Power –South Africa.
Period :01/ 04/2011 – 30/09/2011
Position : diesel generator mechanic
Company profile : now liquidated, was a provider of standby electrical power to the telecommunication
Industry using diesel powered generators
Key Duties: Gen set diesel engine servicing and maintenance.
. Top overhauls and engine overhauls.
. Cooling system repairs.
. Commissioning gensets.
. Load bank testing.
Generators worked on : Yanmar , Petter Lister , Perkins , Duetz
4. Organisation : South African Police Service
Period : 02/07/2007 – 31/03/2011
Position : Diesel and Petrol Mechanic

4. Website : www.saps.org.gov.za
Organisation profile: it is an organ of the South African government established under Chapter 11 of the
Republic constitution responsible to prevent , combat and investigate crime among other state duties.
My Responsibilities and Duties :
Police cars and trucks scheduled maintenance.
Engine overhauls and engine management systems repairs.
Truck air brake repairs and overhauls
Car brake repairs and overhauls
Clutch and gearbox repairs for trucks and cars.
Steering and suspension repairs for trucks and cars.
Faulty diagnosis.
Minor electrical repairs.
Trucks worked on : Isuzu ftr800 ,Isuzu ftr700 , Isuzu npr400 , Hino 500 , Tata 413
Cars : Nissan ,Toyota ,Mazda ,VW , Ford , BMW ,Chevrolet ,Isuzu , Opel.
5 . Company : Nissan Clover Leaf Motors – Zimbabwe
Position . Diesel Mechanic
Period : 01/01/1999 - 02/02/2007
Company website : www.cloveaf.co.zw
Company profile : was once a flagship Nissan car and truck dealership now a multi –franchise car dealership
Of new car sales , parts and service for Nissan , Mazda and Hyundai brands.
Duties and responsibilities.
. Nissan UD trucks periodic servicing and maintenance as per O.E.M specification.
. Engine repairs , clutch overhauls , gearbox repairs and overhauls ,
. suspension repairs ( leaf spring , bushing , kingpins , shock absorber replacement.
. Air brake repairs ( compressors , foot valve, quick release valve , relay valve , handbrake valve ,governor)
. Mechanical brake repairs ( shoe lining replacement , slack adjusters , brake chambers, plungers and etc)
.Warranty identification and repairs.
. Training apprentices..
Trucks worked on.
Nissan . CPB12 , UG780 , CABSTER , CM10 , UD 80 , UD90 , UD100 , UD 250 , UD440.
References
. Colonel Abel Van Heerdeen
Service Manager.
South African police Service
Tel :+27119869335
Cell : +27825684568
Email :
vanheerdeenahj@saps.gov.co.za
Mr Gift Mupambirei
Senior maintenance planner
Hitachi Construction Machinery
( Mozambique)
Cell : +27723510438
Cell :+258842485602
Email :
gmupambirei@yahoo.co.uk
Mr Percy Mudare
Maintenance supervisor( drilling
&Infrastructure)
Ausenco Limited
Contractor at Vale Mine
Mozambique.
Cell +258849338185
Cell +263777721561
Email : pmudare75@yahoo.co.uk
Mr Cyril Ngcem
Workshop Foreman
PUTCO LTD
Tel : +27119881033
Cell: +27711325628
Email : amangcem@gmail.com
Mr Tonderai Mukombe
Workshop Foreman
Clover leaf Motors Group
Tel : +2634751251
Cell :+263772286480
Mr Leo Masango
Team leader
Barloworld Equipment
Mozambique
Vale mine marc site
Cell : +258846101872
Cell : +258820802617
Email : leo.masango@gmail.com
Mr Samuel Ngoaketsi
Workshop Foreman
PUTCO LTD
Tel : +27114932446
Cell: +27736179433
Email: samngoaketsi@gmail.com