Asisipho Mapipa

Qualified and dedicated Boilermaker with practical experience in structural steel fabrication, pipe fitting, welding, industrial assembly, and maintenance.

Trade

Test qualified with experience reading engineering drawings, fabricating steel structures, slurry lines, vessels, handrails, and other industrial components. Safety-conscious, hardworking, and committed to delivering quality workmanship.

Boilermaker Apprentice - 3C Metal Belmet Ortec Group

(2024-07 - 2026-02)

• Assisted qualified boilermakers with fabrication, maintenance, and installation of structural steel, vessels, gangways, containers, handrails, slurry lines, and related components.
• Performed marking off, measuring, cutting, grinding, drilling, fitting, and assembly of steel components.
• Read and interpreted engineering drawings, fabrication sketches, and technical blueprints.
• Assisted with pipe fitting, flange alignment, support installation, and structural steel erection.
• Participated in quality inspections and maintained high safety standards.

Vehicle Body Builder Apprentice - Golden Arrow Bus Services

(2023-03 - 2023-07)

• Operated guillotine and bending press machines.
• Assisted with vehicle body fabrication, repairs, and assembly.
• Replaced and fitted bus diesel tanks and related components.
• Performed measuring, cutting, welding, and fitting tasks.

Boilermaker Preparation Training & Trade Test Passed - Boilermaking - False Bay TVET College (2026-01 - 2026-01)

Boilermaker Programme (CBMT Levels 1–4) - Boilermaking - False Bay TVET College (2023-01 - 2024-12)

N3 Boilermaker - Boilermaking - Northlink TVET College (2022-01 - 2022-12)

Grade 12 - General Education - Attwell Madala High School (2015-01 - 2015-12)