This cover letter expresses interest in several maintenance supervisor positions. The applicant has over 19 years of experience in mining maintenance, including experience with hydraulic equipment, repairs, and supervision. He believes his skills in maintenance, organization, and building relationships would be an asset to the company. He has included his resume highlighting his abilities and experience with previous employers in South Africa.

1. COVER LETTER
Dear Sir/Madame,
This letter is to express my interest in the Senior Production Supervisor position and Shaft
Maintenance Supervisor position or any Foreman position.
Based on my skills and knowledge in the mining workshop, hydraulic equipment, maintenance
management, fitting, rebuilds and repair and supervision, reporting and auditing, with more than 19 years
experience, I think I will be a good addition to your team.
My resume that highlights my ability, knowledge and expertise in maintenance on equipment both
underground and short wall & open pit operations is enclosed during my time at Arnot Coal (Exxaro
Resources) and with P.M.R Rustenburg at a Platinum mine. With both companies I was able to succeed,
save money and time and apply and coach to work save and build professional relationships with team
members, contractors and clients, in all operations. I also have good planning and organizational skills.
I have also compile, implement and manage maintenance schedules to provide effective support to
operations.
I am excited about this position in a new environment and the ability to help this company succeed in their
operations. Thank you in advance for your time.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I would appreciate the opportunity to
review my qualifications in more detail.
Sincerely,
Flippie De Jager
Maintenance Foreman
013 297 8288
063 296 5605 / 072 509 9785

2. ARNOT COAL
072 509 9785 / 063 296 5605
013 297 8088
Flippie.dejager@exxaro.com
bollachillie@gmail.com
JOHANNES PHILIPPUS DE JAGER
Objective CURRICULUM VITAE

3. EXPERIENCE
1990-1991 S.A.W. PARACHUTE BATTALION BLOEMFONTEIN
RAND WATER STUDENT – FITTER & TURNER - ZUIKERBOSCH
PUMPSMAN WATER REGULATION – ZUIKERBOSCH
Water filtration
Electricity usage
Filter cleaning
1996-1997 RANDWATER FITTER & TURNER ZUIKERBOSCH
1997-2001 ARNOT COLLIERY ARNOT
Underground Short wall
Installation fitter: Production
Related maintenance and Breakdown repairs on equipment
Repairing and rebuild machines and 6 Lap belt drives
Maintenance of belt drives
2001-2002 SELF EMPLOYED MARINA BEACH
Manage Bottle store in Marina Beach
2002-2004 P.M.R. RUSTENBURG RUSTENBURG
CAPACITY INCREASE PROJECT FOR A.M.S working as a Fitter
Mechanical and piping
Complete construction and commissioning
(Areas 209, 582, 578, 215, 218, 430)
2003-2004 P.M.R. RUSTENBURG RUSTENBURG
CAPACITY INCREASE PROJECT FOR A.M.S working as a Supervisor
Complete construction and commissioning with 20 workers and artisans to supervise

4. 2004-2009 ARNOT COAL ARNOT
FITTER FOR SHORT WALL / CM FITTER AT SECTION 1 & GENERAL WORKSHOP FITTER
Repair and rebuild of underground equipment, also on non flameproof Toyota’s Nissan LDV’s
Acting Foreman at workshop
Installation and repair of underground belt drives
2009-2016 ARNOT COAL ARNOT
MAINTENANCE FOREMAN & ACTING GENERAL ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR WHEN REQUIRED
Workshop rebuild on Machinery (Rewarded best maintenance team at Arnot 2011)
Experience on belt drives, flameproof equipment, CM’S, JNA’S, lifting equipment, cranes and
other underground equipment and machinery.
Coordinate & control mining equipment maintenance and inspect for quality on scheduled
breakdown repairs
Comply with Quality standards and support and compile, implement and manage maintenance
Perform workplace audits as per policies and procedures
Schedules, and to provide effective support for operations, manage daily work duty delegation
Review and approve daily time sheets
Develop, implement and maintain safe work procedures & promote high safety & health
awareness and to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the team and
contractors
Ensure procedures and policies are followed and workforce competence to achieve legal
compliances, incident prevention & achievement of targets.
Identify specific areas for cost improvement and ensure implementation of action plans to
achieve these gains
Report to the responsible General Engineering Supervisor and Engineer Manager
Keep Tool store inventory list, replace items for team, (tools or damaged equipment)
Order of stock and safety equipment for team

5. Education 1985-1989 POTCHEFSTROOM TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
GRADE 12 – N3
ENGLISH 2ND LANGUAGE
AFRIKAANS 1ST LANGUAGE
MATH’S
SCIENCE
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
Courses MINE INDUCTION
CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS
FIRST AID COURSE & EMERGENCY FIRST AID COURSE
ARTISANS CERTIFICATE COURSE
MANAGER AS COACH & COMMUNICATOR COURSE
BASIC FIRE FIGHTING

6. KLOPPERBOS EXPLOSION & FIRE AWARENESS SEMINAR
CERTIFICATE FOR FITTER & TURNER
HYDRAULICS, WET & DRY & COMPONENT MAINTENANCE COURSE
6LS2 ELECTRICAL COURSE
FLAMEPROOF COURSE – CT 9506
BASIC ZULU COURSE
NATURAL RESOURCES LAW TRAINING SEMINAR
BASIC RIGGING COURSE
CRANE/RIGGING SAFETY TRAINING COURSE
SAP SERVICE MANAGEMENT
MINES RESCUE TRAINING COURSE
SUPERVISORS SAFETY TRAINING COURSE
SURROUND MANAGEMENT FOR COMPETENCE COURSE
LEGAL LIABILITY MINE HEALTH & SAFETY ACT TRAINING
SKILLS PROGRAMME: COMPETENT A COURSE
PREPARING FOR DISCIPLINARY ENQUIRIES COURSE
ASSESSORS COURSE- CONDUCT OUTCOMES-BASED ASSESSMENT
MAINTENANCE OF FLAMEPROOF EQUIPMENT COURSE
COUNTERBALANCE TRUCK COURSE – CODE 02
CM, HYDRAULICS, JNA 11, VFD AC, COMPONENTS & CIRCUITS
COURSE
CM, ELECTRICAL, JNA11, VFD AC, REMOTE OPERATION, BATTERY
CHARGER, SOFTWARE, SCREENS & PROCEDURES COURSE
CM, MAINTENANCE COURSE
DRIVER EVALUATION/FIRE EXTINGUISHER COURSE
OVERHEAD GANTRY CRANE

7. OVERHEAD CRANE – PENDANT/ CAB CONTROLLED SACMECH
OVERHEAD CRANE–PENDANT/RADIO CONTROLLED-HOOK BLOCK
TRUCK CRANE COURSE – CODE 32
TRUCK MOUNTED CRANE – SPARTAN 600 SA
BH20A – BATTERY HAULER TRAINING COURSE
FUNCTION REQUISITIONS & RESERVATIONS – SAP
EMPLOYEE SELF SERVICE – SAP
NEW FEATURES MS OFFICE 2007
MICROSOFT POWER POINT ADVANCED
MICROSOFT MS WORD ADVANCED
MICROSOFT EXCEL ADVANCED
MICROSOFT OUTLOOK
PROTO ADVANCED COURSE
References
Mr. Bobby Mc Donald ( 8 shaft G.E.S. ) – 013 297 8213
Mr. Gerhard Oosthuizen (Production G.E.S) - 013 297 8210