Ayanda Mngojo

Dedicated and safety-conscious Mechanical Fitter with experience in mining, quarry, cement, and heavy industrial environments. Skilled in maintenance, installation, fault finding, and repair of mechanical and hydraulic systems, including crushers, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, and vibrating screens. Committed to minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and contributing to efficient plant operations through strong technical and teamwork skills.

Hydraulic Fitter Assistant - Mpact Plastics - Pinetown

(2026-05 - 2026-12)

• Install hydraulic systems, pipes, hoses, pumps, valves, and cylinders.
• Read and interpret hydraulic diagrams and technical drawings.
• Assemble components according to specifications.
• Perform routine inspections on hydraulic equipment.
• Check oil levels, pressure, temperature, and leaks.
• Replace worn-out seals, hoses, and components.
• Service hydraulic pumps, motors, and cylinders.

Mechanical Fitter - Afrimat Mining

(2023-12 - 2026-05)

Maintenance and repair of crushers, screens, conveyors, pumps, and hydraulic systems. Shutdown maintenance and fault finding on heavy industrial equipment. Bearing replacements, alignment, gearbox maintenance, and plant inspections. Ensured maximum plant availability and safe working practices.

• Engaged in short-term planning and performed tasks independently against well-defined work instructions.
• Identified, evaluated, and resolved routine and technical problems within a familiar context.
• Conducted fault finding on subsystems or equipment, determined component failures, and performed first-line preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Tested completed work and closed out job cards (work orders) related to maintenance and project work.
• Interpreted work instructions and basic drawings related to construction, alterations, routine maintenance, and operational projects.
• Applied national standards to maintain compliance with safety and health regulations.
• Performed basic quality assurance checks on work completed by external service providers to ensure adherence to specifications and industry standards, and reported non-conformances to the supervisor.
• Prepared and submitted daily reports using standard templates (job cards and non-conformance reporting), highlighting completed work and possible problem areas.
• Engaged positively with stakeholders and clients, including addressing client complaints and compliments.
• Identified and addressed gaps in own performance to meet required standards.

Mechanical Fitter Apprentice - Afrimat Mining

(2022-11 - 2023-11)

• Conducted routine inspection, maintenance, and repair of quarry equipment including crushers, conveyors, screens, feeders, and pumps.
• Diagnosed mechanical faults and carried out corrective repairs to minimise downtime and maintain plant efficiency.
• Ensured compliance with occupational health, safety, and quarry regulations at all times.

Mechanical Fitter Trade Test - Mechanical Fitting including Machining - Afrimat Training Centre (2026)

Mechanical Engineering N-ated Studies - Mechanical Engineering - Thekwini TVET College (2023)

Matric - National Senior Certificate - Phambili High School (2019)