1. HM (Mike) Labuschagne
P.O. Box 5586
Vanderbijlpark
1900
Cell: (+27) 84 816 1179
E-Mail: mike.labusc@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A highly experienced civil engineering technologist with a B Tech in Urban Engineering. Strong
lecturing background in surveying, construction materials and methods. Qualified Facilitator and
Assessor. Extensive practical experience in construction, surveying, lab technology, carpentry and
drafting.
PERSONAL DETAILS
ID Number: 54 0125 5122 082
Age: 62
Marital Status: Divorced
Number of Dependants: None
Own Transport: Yes
License: Code – EC
Language proficiency: Afrikaans, English – read, speak and write fluently,
Fanagalo, South Sotho
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Facilitator Course June 2015
ENJO Consultants CC
 Conduct Outcome Based Assessment.
Unit Standard ID 115753 / NQF Level 5.
Academic Development 2006
Vaal University of Technology
 The Lecturer as a facilitator of learning.
 How to compile a teaching portfolio.
 How do we foster a culture of learning at the VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY?
 OBE & Teaching Strategies.
B TECH Civil Engineering (Urban Engineering) 2005
Vaal University of Technology
Main Subjects:
 Earthworks Design.
 Construction Materials Technology.
 Geometric Design.
 Project Management.
 Pavement Technology.
 Reticulation Design and Management.

2. 2
 Urban Planning and Design.
National Higher Diploma (Civil Engineering) 1994
Vaal University of Technology
Main Subjects:
 Soil Mechanics.
 Road and Rail Construction and Design.
 Computer Applications: Civil Engineering.
 Civil Engineering Documentation.
 Theory of Management.
 Water and Wastewater Engineering.
National Diploma (Civil Engineering) 1987
Technical College, Klerksdorp
Highest Standard Passed: N3, 1976
Technical College, Klerksdorp
 Mathematics, Engineering Science, Technical Drawings, Carpentry and Joinery Theory.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
LABUSCHAGNE ENGINEERING SURVEYS AND SALES CC Jan. 2007 – Present
Self Employed
 SASOL Nitro, Chlorine, Prillan – Measure and calculate volumes of field stocks. Planning,
field work, calculations, reporting and record keeping. Zuurfontein 51, Vanderbijlpark–
finding corner pegs of stand.
 Sub Contracting: JC Nel & Putter, Quantity Surveying. Preparation of a closure liability
estimate at ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED. Measuring of quantities from plans (QS).
UNISA March 2009 – Feb. 2015
Lecturer
 Moderator for UNISA: Survey 1 & 2, Practical Training for S1 Students.
 External Lecturer for UNISA: Survey 1–Theory and Practical.
TJEKA FET College Nov. 2014 – Jun. 2015
Facilitator/Assessor
 Various subjects in Civil Engineering and Building.
AJR Steel Fabrications Aug. 2014
Surveyor
 Setting out of large buildings.
Dickenson Group March 2013
Surveyor
 Mechanical alignment of kiln in Rwanda

3. 3
VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Jan 1997 – Dec. 2006
Laboratory Technician
 Theoretical & Practical survey subjects for S1, S2 & Site surveying to building students
(Jul. 2004 – Dec. 2006).
 Practical Laboratory training of students in all Civil Engineering subjects: Water–,
Geotechnical – and Transportation Engineering, Construction Materials and – methods,
Surveying S1 & S2 and Quantities.
 UNISA: Practical Training for S1 & S2 students.
 Moderator for S1 & S2 Surveying (Jan. 1997 – Jun. 2004).
 Conduct Outcome Based Assessment.
VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 1997 – 2006
Consultant
 ISCOR Sinter Plant – Mechanical Alignment of the North Strand.
 PRO ROOF – Setting out centre lines and check Mechanical Alignment.
 SASOL Nitro – Measure and calculate volumes of field stocks. Planning, fieldwork,
calculations, reporting and record keeping.
ISCOR Bpk, Vanderbijlpark Aug. 1980 – Dec. 1996
Surveyor
 Trilateration, triangulation, intersection, resection, tachometry and traverse. Trig levelling.
Precise levelling. Measuring, calculate volumes. General setting out. Mechanical alignment.
Measuring of distances to holes of Emfuleni Gholf Estate. Revision ‘limits of accuracy’ (Feb.
1989 – Dec. 1996).
Construction Supervisor
 Supervision of large building projects and heavy reinforced concrete structures (quality &
quantity). (Civil & Structural), (Apr. 1988 – Jan 1989).
Detail Draftsman
 Trained as Structural Draftsman (March 1987 – March 1988).
Learner Technician
 Supervision of building projects (quality & quantity), (Civil & Structural)
(Jan. 1987 – Feb 1987).
 Training as Technician/Draftsman (Jan. 1984 – Dec. 1986).
Carpenter
 On site: Concrete shuttering, cladding & levelling. Workshop: Manufacturing of general
articles for steel industry (March 1982 – Jan. 1984).

4. 4
 General maintenance of Iscor houses (Aug. 1980 – Feb 1982).
DEPT. of WATER AFFAIRS Oct. 1979 – Jul. 1980
Carpenter
 Manufacturing of wooden frame houses and maintenance of existing houses.
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION FS Nov. 1976 – Oct. 1979
Inspector of Works
 Drafting of specifications, bill of quantities, cost estimation, controlling of priced bill of
quantities, drafting of payment certificates and final accounts.
 Supervision over building projects (quality & quantity).
VAAL REEFS MINE, KLERKSDORP Feb. 1972 – Sept. 1976
Apprentice Carpenter
 Manufacturing of general carpentry items for gold mining operations.
PRIMARY SKILLS
 Surveying
 Construction Supervision
 Bilingual lecturing skills: English/Afrikaans
COMPUTER SKILLS
 Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point & Outlook
REFERENCES
Prof LL Jewel. UNISA CSET. Tel: (011) 471 2761, Cell: 083 395 2924
Mr JA Wilken. Previously from Vaal University of Technology. Cell: 082 577 4577
JC Nel & Putter. Quantity Surveyors. Mr JW Putter, Tel: 016 973 1769, Cell: 083 230 0061