2. Dear Sir / Madam
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION:
Thank you for the opportunity to submit my CV in support of my application for a position
within your company suited to my experience and abilities.
I hereby wish to formally apply for a Civils/Mining position and include my Curriculum Vitae
for your consideration.
As an employee I value maintaining an ethical and professional profile and being bilingual
and an easy communicator. I believe in reaching targets set and using initiative and
experience of 8 years when and if required. I consider myself as professional, honest,
hardworking and dedicated to my work.
I trust that my application will receive your favorable consideration based on my character,
abilities and experience. I look forward to hearing from you regarding a personal interview
(a suitable time can be arranged at any time).
3. Personal details
Surname: Van Jaarsveld
Name: Christo Daniel
Age: 31
Date of Birth: 1984-02-03
I.D: 840203 5089 085
Passport: Yes (South African)
Gender: Male
Nationality: South African
Marital status: Married
Dependents: 3
Home language: Afrikaans (Read, write & speak)
Second language: English (Read, write & speak)
Driver’s license: Code 08
Health status: Excellent
Criminal record: None
Address (Postal): 12 Vickers rd
Jansen Park
Boksburg
1459
Address (Residential): 12 Vickers rd
Jansen Park
Boksburg
E-mail: vanjaarsveldchristo@yahoo.com
Last salary: R43 000 p.m. (CTC)
4. Education and Training
Highest Grade Past: Grade 12
Year: 2002
School: Delmas High School
Subjects: Afrikaans
English
Business economics
Biology
Carpentry
History
Training: NQF 4 training in progress
5. Employment Experience (latest to earliest)
Sandstorm Construction (Pty) Ltd.
Projects: 1.Boikarabelo Coal Mine - Railway bridges (road over rail)
2. Stormwater outlet structures (Waterfall Estate – K60)
Industry: Civil Construction
Position: Senior Foreman
Period: May 2014 till Present
Contract value: R16 million (Bridges) R400k (Outlet structures)
Responsibilities: Responsible for site establishment of offices, stores and on site works.
Determining plant and labour requirements and sourcing labour for works execution. Ordering and
coordinating of plant on site between the different bridges.
Responsible for initial setting out of works which is checked by a surveyor at a later stage.
Ensuring production targets are met safely and ensuring works are done in accordance with
client’s specifications. Reading and interpreting construction drawings to draw up short term
production program. Daily forecasted progress report submitted to (client) to track progress against
two week look ahead programs.
Instilling discipline on site in teams through enforcing the disciplinary procedure when employees
transgress.
Managing of subcontractors responsible for fixing of reinforcing. Placing of concrete is done by site
team.
Photos: Road over Rail Bridge
Bases and pier columns in progress Capping beam and 2nd
lift Pier wall in progress
6. Bridge deck staging in progress Staging for bridge deck – leveling in progress
Pumping concrete to bridge deck Bridge completed in 4 months (incl. parapets)
Photos: Outlet structures
Headwall and wingwalls in progress Floorslab in progress
7. Structure completed in 3 weeks Stormwater pipe outlets
Civcon Construction
Projects: 1. Medupi Power Station – Ash stockpile, Retaining wall,
Stacker & reclaimer, transfer conveyor plinths, etc.
2. Kusile Powerstation - Limestone stockpile, Retaining walls,
Transfer house slabs and plinths
Industry: Civil Construction
Position: Senior Foreman
Period: 2010 till May 2014
Contract value: R45 Million (Medupi) & R250 Million (Kusile)
Responsibilities: Responsible for site establishment of main offices and on site works.
Determining plant and labour requirements and sourcing labour for works as it started up. Ordering
and coordinating of plant on site between the different work areas.
Responsible for initial setting out of works which is checked by a surveyor at a later stage.
Ensuring production targets are met safely and ensuring works are done in accordance with
client’s specifications. Reading and interpreting construction drawings to draw up short term
production program. Daily forecasted progress report submitted to (client) to track progress against
two week look ahead programs.
Instilling discipline on site in teams through enforcing the disciplinary procedure when employees
transgress.
Managing of subcontractors responsible for fixing of reinforcing and placing of concrete.
8. MPS-JV (Murray & Roberts)
Projects: 1. Medupi Power Station – Boiler House foundations (A-bases, B-
bases, Mill bases, cable tunnel an lift shaft bases)
Industry: Civil Construction
Position: Foreman
Period: 2008 – Dec 2010
Contract value: R120 billion
Responsibilities: Ensuring that the safety procedures are followed at all times to create a safe
working (Zero harm) environment. Identifying and highlighting safety risks and hazards.
Reading and interpreting drawings, setting out and erecting of foundation shutters. Supervising,
coaching and managing of team which includes disciplinary as well as HR issues.
Coordinating of plant (Cranes, concrete pumps and trucks) in order to achieve optimal production
from team. Ensuring that the final product is of the highest quality and accepted by the client.
Ensuring that a first time past rate is achieved during inspections and ensuring that concrete is
placed in accordance with the project specification and shutter designs.
Responsible for teams daily costing to track cost versus allowable on a daily and weekly bases.
Weekly planning in order to achieve targets dictated by the construction program.
Bombela CJV (Murray & Roberts)
Projects: 2. Gautrain Precast yard – Viaduct segments, M-beams, etc.
Industry: Civil Construction
Position: Concrete Foreman
Period: 2007 – 2008
Contract value: R45 Billion
Responsibilities: Establishment and setting up of pre-cast yard. Construction for bridge
segments (Viaducts) for the Gautrain which included reading and interpreting of construction
drawings, ensuring that work is done in correct sequence for optimal production.
Managing of staff and plant as well as the coordination thereof for achievement of targets.
Dismantling of pre-cast yard once all Viaduct segments completed.
Fraser Alexander
9. Crown Gold
Industry: Mining
Position: Site Foreman
Period: 2003 - 2006
Responsibilities: Ensuring that companies safety and disciplinary
procedures are followed and applied at all times. Managing and coordinating of plant and
operators, which included scheduling of maintenance on the plant as well as tracing production
thereof.
Building and maintain of slime dams and pipelines. Erecting and maintain of conveyor belts.
Attending production, planning and site establishment meetings.
References:
Fraser Alexander: Chris Prinsloo 072 179 0443
Bombela CJV: Fanie van Tonder 078 457 2558
Gideon Leipoldt 082 929 1173
MPS-JV: Neels Luus 082 925 6875
Civcon: Hein Pretorius 083 625 7144
10. Crown Gold
Industry: Mining
Position: Site Foreman
Period: 2003 - 2006
Responsibilities: Ensuring that companies safety and disciplinary
procedures are followed and applied at all times. Managing and coordinating of plant and
operators, which included scheduling of maintenance on the plant as well as tracing production
thereof.
Building and maintain of slime dams and pipelines. Erecting and maintain of conveyor belts.
Attending production, planning and site establishment meetings.
References:
Fraser Alexander: Chris Prinsloo 072 179 0443
Bombela CJV: Fanie van Tonder 078 457 2558
Gideon Leipoldt 082 929 1173
MPS-JV: Neels Luus 082 925 6875
Civcon: Hein Pretorius 083 625 7144
