Candidate mechanical engineer registered at ECSA with 4 years of experience in research and development projects. I am a loyal, principled and hardworking individual that always finishes what is started. Ethics and trust are most important to ensure good relations and will be a pre-requisite for selecting a future employer. My passion evolves around the design and build of new, innovative and practical solutions for many engineering problems.

1. Pieter Gerbrand Janse van Rensburg
173 Koppies Road
Honeydew
Johannesburg 2000
South Africa
Mobile: +27 82 858 6668
Email: anna.pjvr@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://za.linkedin.com/in/pgjansevanrensburg
Personal Statement
Candidate mechanical engineer registered at ECSA with 4 years of experience in research and development
projects. Iam a loyal,principled and hardworking individual that alwaysfinishes what is started. Ethics and trust
are most important to ensure good relations and will be a pre-requisite for selecting a future employer. My
passion evolves around the design and build of new, innovative and practical solutions for many engineering
problems.
Skills
Professional/Technical Expertise
Skilled at the applicationof mechanical engineering technicalexpertise that have been gained during the last four
years working on various research problems. I work on the entire design process through to developing
prototypes and final product manufacturing.
Design
Conceptual design skills to develop mechanical engineering solutions. Specifically gained practical exposure
through a wide variety of design projects whilst working in the research and development department. This
requires innovative improvement and original mechanical engineering solutions on a daily basis.
Computer skills
CAD software:
i) Creo (Expert) whilst working on the solar vehicle project a wide range of training courses were completed.
These courses were utilised in the design of the various components of the project.
ii) Solid Works (Expert) Software used by current employer over the past 3 years
Microsoft Office: Competent
Marketing
At many occasions, I represented the University of Johannesburg and my current employer at various public
exhibitions where I interacted with potential clients and learnt the principles of marketing.
Public speaking
As part of my responsibilities at my previous and current employers, I presented numerous projects to various
audiences including:
 Public presentations
 Radio interviews
 Television series
 Television interviews
 Newspaper interviews
 Executive presentations
Leadership
My leadership skills weredeveloped during coachingof others as wellas leading projectteams. I am able toselect
effective leading strategies, manage change and apply interpersonal skills to influence others.
Planning/Organizing
Iprefer to workinan organised fashion, especially toplan workwiththeteam to ensure accomplishment of work
outputs.
Attentionto Detail
Attention to detail is a strength and important information is rarely overlooked.
Coaching
I coached and developed learners in groups of 10 at a time. Coaching included the development of novices and
creating learning opportunities whichimproved their performance and skills.
CommunicationSkills
Exposure as a Projectleader developed my skills to convey performance expectations clearly to peers and team
members. The ability to report to Management and debate issues when required whilst remaining focused on

2. facts. I am confident to present proposals and I am able to respond to questions as they arise. I developed
confidenceand skills to communicate to varied groups and individuals.
Creativity
The nature of my job requires the design of original solutions and research workas to create valuable ideas,
whichare required to development new or improved solutions.
ClientServiceOrientation
All daily outputs are linked to a client expectation, whichI often manage directly. I am competent at client
relations management and building a relationship and trust withclients. Also gained experience in dealing well
with client expectations.
Initiative
I am regularly required to evaluate and select the appropriate solution to a problem and initiate solutions
before being asked todo so.
Judgment
Once I have established my mandate and decision boundaries I am confident and able to make decisions
independently. I always try to do so wisely,after adequately considering various available courses of action.
RelationshipBuilding
I establish relationships with people easily and maintain a networkof contacts.
Teamwork
Projectworkhave made me comfortableworking in a team and to cooperate with others.
ValuingDiversity
I value inputs from others and respect diverse cultures and beliefs of others.
Experience
Mechanical Engineer:ResolutionCircle, Gauteng, South Africa January 2015 – Present
Various Intellectual Property Research and Development projects fromthe design phase, prototype and final
product manufacturing. In-ServiceTraining of Diploma students, responsible forthe workshopand training
area layoutand placement of machinery in a new training and manufacturing plant. Contractor management
for internal maintenance projects.
JuniorEngineer:ResolutionCircle, Gauteng, South Africa October2012 – January 2015
Complete Aerodynamic and chassis (internal structure) design of a third Solar Car (participated in 2014 Sasol
Solar Challenge), various other Intellectual Property Research and Development projects and In-Service
Training of Diploma students.
Mechanical Engineer,University of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa January 2011 - October2012
Designed and manufactured two Solar Cars as well as Driver of solar car in Sasol Solar Challenge 2012.
Participated in part of twotelevision series, “FuelDuel” that documented the race and manufacturing of the
solar cars. Partaken in the marketing and fund raising forthe solar car project.
Tutor,University of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Subjects Tutored: Science of Materials 3, Strengths of Materials 3 and Engineering Design 2.
January 2011 - October2012
Achievements
Awards:
 Sasol Solar Challenge 2014
Innovation Award forSasol Solar Challenge.
 SANEA Energy Award 2013 forSolar Car Project
The Solar Car Team was nominated by Eskomfor the South African National Energy Association Award
 Sasol Solar Challenge 2012
Second place with solar car in the Olympiaclass in 2012 Sasol Solar Challenge
Innovation Award forSasol Solar Challenge.
 Best Aeronautical Project2011
The Aeronautical Society of South Africa: Best Aeronautical Project2011 (Final year solar car project)
Co-AuthorPublications:
 Manufacturing challenges for custom made solar vehicles in South Africa:
Conference on Competitive Manufacturing COMA2013 Stellenbosch, South Africa, 30 Jan - 1 Feb 2013
 High PowerElectricalSystems Design for a Solar Car: IEEE AFRICON 2013

3. Education
Candidate Engineer registered at the Engineering Council of South Africa(ECSA) (AccreditedProgram of the
Washington and Sydney Accord).Registration number: 201550643, July 2015.
Baccalaureus Ingeneriae, Mechanical Engineering, University of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, January
2012.
National Senior Certificate, Technical High SchoolElspark, Gauteng, South Africa,December 2005.
Training
CAD:
Solid Works:
 Program used at University and current employer
ProEngineer:
 Wildfire3.0 (Basic drawing in software)
Creo:
 Introduction to Creo Parametric (Basic drawing in software)
 Advanced part modelling (Using advanced features in software)
 Mechanism Design (Set-up mechanical movement inside the assembly)
 Mechanism Simulation (Simulate mechanical movement and analysis)
 Surfacing (Drawing complex surfaces in the Software)
 Intro to Creo Simulate (FEM)(Simulates certain parameters using the Finite Element Method)
 Behavioural Modelling (Simulates the behaviour of the model with specific boundaries)
 Sheet metal Design (Designing and bending of sheet metal)
 Detailing (Drawings)(Making drawings and setting up drawing templates)
 Mould Design (Making moulds from CAD models)
 Schematic (Create diagrams as part of an integrated product development process)
 Cabling (Using Creo to create cabling and wire harnesses in the CAD model)
FluidAnalysis:
STARCCM+:
 Introduction course (Setting up and analyse certain aerodynamic properties of the solar car under
certain conditions)
Machining:
Sandvik Coromat:
 Metal Cutting Technology Training. Calculation of specific cutting bits, speed and feed rates touse when
cutting specific materials and different finishing’s on surface.
Composites:
Advanced Materials Technology:
 Introduction to composites Workshop 2011(Basic fiberglass layouts and moulding)
Interests and Hobbies
Alternative Energy, Solar Electric Vehicles, Crossbow Shooting, Photography,DIY,Gadgets and Rugby.
References
Jacques Venter (Pr.Eng)
Head of Department, Technical Operations, Resolution Circle
Mobile: +27 84 555 8695
Email: jacques@resolutioncircle.co.za
Nicky Janse van Rensburg
Lecturer, University of Johannesburg
Mobile: +27 72 322 5316
Email: nickyjvr@uj.ac.za