1. CIRRICULUM VITAE FOR DIRK JOHANNES LOUW
AN INTRODUCTION TO DIRK JOHANNES LOUW
I am a well-presented, intelligent, and professional individual, with the ability to work without
supervision. I have distinguished myself as an honest and trustworthy employee with distinctive
leadership abilities. I am a candidate who is certain to add value to any employer. I have a stable
employment record and am currently seeking an opportunity that will afford me both personal and
professional development.
I am an all-rounder and a confident individual who stands out from the rest. Passionate and have the
ability to inspire those around me. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, excellent planning skills and the ability
to manage stress are keen attributes about me. Driven, committed, strong values and able to relate
to all kinds of people makes it easy for them to converse with me. Constantly challenging and pushing
my limits to be a step ahead of everyone. I am professional, perceptive, intuitively at all times. My
passion is contagious and will have a definite impact on your Company.
2. CIRRICULUM VITAE FOR DIRK JOHANNES LOUW
Personal Details
Name : Dirk Johannes
Surname : Louw
ID Number : 610820 5006 088
Dependents : 1
Address : 62 Walnut Street
: Three Rivers
Contact Details : 082-300-9064
Languages : Fully Bilingual (Afrikaans/ English) & German
Marital Status : Divorced
Driver's License : EC
Computer Literacy
Microsoft Office (Excel; Word; Windows 95)
Secondary Education
Institution : Bekker Agriculture High School
Highest Grade Acquired : Grade 12
Subjects : English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Science. German, Animal
: Husbandry
Year Completed : 1979
Tertiary Education
Institution : South African Air Force
Qualification Attained : Military Craftsman in Muster Weapon Mount
Subjects : Weapon Mount Theory
: Mathematics
: Engineering Science
Year Completed : 1980
Institution : Department of National Education
Qualification Attained : N2
Subjects : Mathematics II
: Applied Science II
: Armament Fitting Theory II
: Electronics II
Year Completed : 1981
Institution : Department of National Education
Qualification Attained : N3
Subjects : Engineering Science III
: Armament Fitting Theory III
: Mathematics III
Year Completed : 1982
Institution : Professional Hunters Africa
Qualification Attained : Professional Hunters Course
Year Completed : 1996
3. CIRRICULUM VITAE FOR DIRK JOHANNES LOUW
Institution : Midland
Qualification Attained : Fire Fighting Course
Year Completed : 1998
Institution : RAU
Qualification Attained : Road Legislation Workshop
Subjects : The new National & Provincial Road Traffic Act
: The New Road Traffic sign applicable in South Africa
: The new Blood and Breath, Alcohol Legislation
: Radical changes in the Legislation Affecting Dangerous
goods.
: Drivers Licenses
: Professional Driving Permits (PRDP)
Year Completed : 1998
Institution : RAU
Qualifications Attained : Advanced Road Transport Certificate - Part 2
Year Completed : 1999
Institution : Polifin Safe Workers Club
Qualifications Attained : Clearance Issuing ( Theory )
: Behavior Base SafetyWorkshop
Year Completed : 1998
Institution : Dynamic Growth Training
Qualifications Attained : Conflict Management
Year Completed : 2000
Employment History
HOMEZ TRAILERS & BODIES
Job Description : Workshop Foreman (floor level) in repairs department
Duties : Promoted to Workshop Manager Repairs
: Quotations, job cards, estimating, customer progress reports
on jobs, order of materials & spares
Period at Company : 2013-2014
Reason for Leaving : Retrenched – due to financial reasons
Contact Person : Danie Oosthuizen
Telephone number : 084-761-9580/082-053-6891
4. CIRRICULUM VITAE FOR DIRK JOHANNES LOUW
PARAMOUNT TRIALORS
Job Description : Boilermaker/ Bodybuilder – Dry bulkers/ Workshop Foreman
Duties : Repairs/alterations/modifications on existing bulkers
: Designing and assembling/manufacturing of new bulkers
: Workshop Foreman – Specialized trailer department
Period at Company : 2010-2013
Reason for Leaving : Better opportunity
Contact Person : W Marquise
Telephone number : 082-450-6818
STYRIA STAINLESS STEEL - WADEVILLE
Job Description : Boilermaker
Duties : Tanks, vessels and structures
: Stainless Steel exclusively
Bolt or arc-weld pressure vessel structures and parts together
: Examine for defective parts
: Position, align, and secure structural parts related to boilers
: Shape seams, joints and edges using cutting torches, hammers
And metalworking machines
: Attach rigging, and signal crane or hoist operators to lift heavy
frame and plate sections
: Clean pressure vessel equipment.
: Mainly for Mining sector in South Africa
Period at Company : 2007-2010
Reason for Leaving :
Contact Person : C Van Wyk
Telephone number : 011-824-5485
M.P.E – VANDERBIJLPARK/VEREENIGING
Job Description : Boilermaker/ Pipefitter/ Promoted to Site Manager
Duties : Site maintenance, fabrication and structures on Mittal site
: Ensure leak proof joints
: Bolt or arc-weld pressure vessel structures and parts together
: Examine for defective parts
: Position, align, and secure structural parts related to boilers
: Shape seams, joints and edges using cutting torches, hammers
And metalworking machines
: Attach rigging, and signal crane or hoist operators to lift heavy
frame and plate sections
: Clean pressure vessel equipment.
: Assemble pipes to walls, structures and fixtures
: Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading
: Lay out according drawings
: Modify, clean and maintain pipe systems
: Inspect work for holes that will not cause weakness.
: Promoted to Site Supervisor – Mittal Vereeniging workshop
: Supervising staff
: Meetings
: Making safety inspections ensuring site safety
: Maintaining Quality control procedures
5. CIRRICULUM VITAE FOR DIRK JOHANNES LOUW
: Motivating workforce
: Problem solving
: Team working skills
: Commercial awareness
Period at Company : 2005-2007
Reason for Leaving
Contact Person : A Coetzee
Telephone number : 082-327-0352
E.R.D Fabricators - SASOLBURG
Job Description : Boilermaker/ Pipefitter
Duties : Site maintenance, fabrication on SASOL 1 site
: Ensure leak proof joints
: Bolt or arc-weld pressure vessel structures and parts together
: Examine for defective parts
: Position, align, and secure structural parts related to boilers
: Shape seams, joints and edges using cutting torches, hammers
And metalworking machines
: Attach rigging, and signal crane or hoist operators to lift heavy
frame and plate sections
: Clean pressure vessel equipment.
: Assemble pipes to walls, structures and fixtures
: Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading
: Lay out according drawings
: Modify, clean and maintain pipe systems
: Inspect work for holes that will not cause weakness.
Period at Company : 2002-2005
Reason for Leaving :
Contact Person : C Van Wyk
Telephone number : 073-385-5687
SASOL TRANSPORT - SASOLBURG
Job Description : Transport Shift Controller
Duties : Planning and managing road transport fleet
: Co-ordination of deliveries throughout country
: Customer Services and breakdowns, fleet management
: Coordinate, plan and supervise routes
: Coordinate vehicle repairs, parts and maintenance.
: Develop, run and analyze productivity on operational routes.
: Resolve operational errors
: Monitor expenditure
: HR/ IR related problems associated with running shift personnel
Period at Company : 1997 - 2001
Reason for Leaving :
Contact Person : J Zeilinga
Telephone number : 016-920-3177 / 08-556-0862
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MIDLAND MEAT - SASOLBURG
Job Description : Assistant Dispatch Manager/1993 PRO, Representative
Duties : Co-ordination of deliveries throughout country
: Customer Services and breakdowns, fleet management
: Coordinate, plan and supervise routes
: Coordinate vehicle repairs, parts and maintenance.
: Develop, run and analyze productivity on operational routes.
: Resolve operational errors
: Monitor expenditure
: 1993 – PRO, Representative – Southern Sun Group &
: other major chain stores.
Period at Company : 1990 - 1995
Reason for Leaving : Company sold
Contact Person : W Deyzel
Phone Number : 016-340-4600
CONCEPT WELDING - VEREENIGING
Company : Concept Welding
Job Description : Sales Representative
Duties : Welding & Engineering equipment & consumables
: Equipment Maintenance
Period at Company : 1987 - 1990
Contact Person : A Ras
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRFORCE – A.F.B WATERKLOOF- PRETORIA
Company : South African Air force
Job Description : Sergeant
Duties : Apprenticeship/ Qualified in Armament fitter (Aircraft)
: Inspect, repair, modify and recondition a wide range of
Military weapons systems.
: Including small arms, Armored Fighting vehicles,
Artillery and Aircraft
: Specializing in : Mirage F1 (3), Buccaneers, Impalas,
Allouette and Canberra Aircraft
: Maintenance and repairs on all Aircraft Armament
: Missile Technician (AS 30 Missiles)
Period at Company : 1980 - 1986
Contact Person : HR Department
Contact Details : 012-312-2911