1. RESUME
Kobus Pretorius
Tell :+258842789131
cell :+258844250113
Company’s worked for
 Engskie Engineering. Nambia
 Crane Load Tech. RSA
 Hitachi SA at Lumwana Mine Zambia
 MASHOVA LDA AT Nampula, Mozambique
 Hitachi Construction Machinery Mozambique
 K.P AUTO Mozambique
Core requirements: All the above companies had basically the same core
requirement.
 Achieve sustained availability targets and reduce unscheduled down time on
mining equipment.
 Exceed customer’s level of expectations on service and repairs carried out.
My contribution
 Insist on all work and conduct meet HSE standards.
 Develop JSA’s or Risk Assessments for individual tasks.
 Target KPI’s as per data received from Performance Metrics.
 Manage the local work force to achieve a more efficient service and end product.
 Implement own systems using POLC system of management to suit.
 Insure that parts are available and stock is kept at a workable level.
 Pro-active repairs on the service line.
 Reactive repairs on site.
 Deliver hands on training where necessary.
 Disseminate safety and ensure that work is done safely.
 Ensure that information is available to carry out work as per OEM specs.
Key Skills
 Diesel mechanics.
 Hydraulic systems.
 Transmissions
 Drive Trains
 Navigate schematics.
 Trouble shooting/diagnostics.
 Truck repairs
 Communication
 Microsoft Office 2007
 POLC Management.
 Performance Metrics.
 Basic Auto Electrical
Education, Training and Certificates

2.  Matriculate in 2002-11-08 at Technical High School Sasolburg.
 Trade tested 2005-11-23.
 Mobile Crane License 30 ton to 180 tons.
 Telescopic Boom Handler.
 Hitachi Excavators up to EX 5500-6.
 Hydraulics on Excavators.
 Auto Lube Systems
CAREER PATH
2002-11-08 High Technical School Sasolburg RSA
Complete Metric Certificate in the following subjects
 Afrikaans
 English
 Math’s
 Science
 Technical Drawings
 Motor Mechanics
2002-11-09 to 2005-12-02 Engski Engineering Namibia
Start and complete apprenticeship. All aspects of repairs and rebuilds of:
 Caterpillar excavators
 P&H Cranes
 Kato Cranes
 Liebherr Cranes
 Volvo Trucks
 Scania trucks
 Man trucks
 MB Power Liners
 Trailers
2005-12-07 to 2008-11-06 Crane Load Tech RSA
 Field Service Technician and rebuild on mainly Grove Cranes and Terex Cranes.
 Boom repairs.
 PDI’s
 Faultfinding and repairs on all aspects of equipment
 Periodic Services in the workshop and on field service.
2008-11-08 to 2011-10-31 HCMSA (Hitachi SA) Zambia
Highest position held is Acting Senior Pit Supervisor. Supervise four shifts plus two
recovery shifts of ± ten technicians per shift.
Hitachi Excavators and loading shovels 4x EX5500-6, 2x EX5500-5, 1x EX2500-5,
1xZaxis 870

3. 2011-12-05 TO 2014-09-19 MASHOVA( Nampula, Mozambique)
 Field Service Technician/Senior Diesel Mechanic, and did repairs on the
equipment
 Case Excavators (CX210/CX201B)
 Case FRONT LOADERS
 Bell ADTS (B18D;B20D;B25D)
 ROLLER`S HAMM (3411 SMOOTH12 TON ;3411 PADFOOT 12TON,3520
PADFOOT 20TON
 BELL GRADER 672 6X6
2014-09-29 TO 2015-09-29 HCMQ (HITACHI MOZAMBIQUE)
 Diesel Machanic
 EX5500-6 Hitachi Excavators
 EX8000-6 Hitachi Excavators
 Service and repairs on the Excavators
 Components chains out
2015-10-01 K.P Auto
MD off Companie
 EX5500-6 Hitachi Excavators
 TLB Case
 Nissan pick ups
 Toyota pick ups
 Ford Rangers
 Man Trucks
 Toyota Canters
 Jon deer Trackers
Dear Mrs.
I am writing in reference to the job posting as a HGV Technician / Diesel Mechanic
.
My name is Kobus Pretorius, and I am 33 years of age.
My country of origin is South Africa, but currently residing in Mozambique.
I am currently working for KP Auto as a Senior Diesel Mechanic based in Tete,
Mozambique.
I am a loyal and trustworthy person, my communication skills are one of my best
skills.
I get along with all the people. In crisis situations I stay calm and believe my work
load must reflect my character. I tend to work to all extremes to achieve my goals.

4. I am a hard worker, and the experience I have gained would make me an asset for
any business.
I kindly request that you consider my application for the available job position.
I am looking forward to hearing back from you.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Kind Regards,
My contact details;
Kobus Pretorius
(CELL) +258842789131
(WIFE) +258844250113
(EMAIL) kobus.pretorius1@gmail.com
Contact References
Engski Eng.
KoosEngglebrecht
Supervisor
+258847796814
+27766188539
Hitachi ConstructionMachinery SouthAfrica/Zambia
Ockert Barnard
Senior Maintenance Coordinator
+260979800190
+27828011139
MashovaLda
Ernst Erasmus
Technical manager
+258823241540
+27833216330
Hitachi ConstructionMachinery Mozambique
Joao Galego
Site Manager
+258847349966
+258843008087
Enio Maueue
+258843008216

5. K.P AUTO MANUTENCAODE MAQUINAS &VEICULOS
KOBUS PRETORIUS
CELL ;+258 84 278 9131