Eliot Rorwana

I am a qualified Diesel Mechanic through my apprenticeship at Sasko since 2014. Through my apprenticeship, I became a good expert on UD and Hyno as they were the brands I was trained on. At Hyundai, I went to various courses and got certified on special truck skills like EX 8, GDS and others.

With the experience, skills and knowledge I gained so far, I am also competent in Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) as I was one year intern at Centlec working as Safety Officer Intern. Moreover, with my mechanical background, I was inspecting the fleet efficiently. Afterwards I became an Electrician Apprentice and was on a final stage which gave me experience in medium and low voltage electrical installations and cable joints.

Furthermore I am capable of backup generators maintenance both mechanical and electrical.

Diesel Mechanic at Dairy Corporation (2024-01 – Present)

Diesel Mechanic working on Nissan and Mercedes vehicles

• Engine Overhaul and rebuilding of an engine
• Drive train e.g. replacing clutches, repairing gearbox and other utilities that are part of the truck and trailer
• Maintaining brakes
• Air System
• Perform maintenance tasks based on driver pre and post trip inspections in a timely manner
• Perform Preventative Maintenance Inspections
• Perform breakdowns
• Thoroughly identify defects requiring correction, which would affect the availability of the trucks and trailer and the safety of the truck and its operator
• Perform all job duties in accordance with company safety policies and regulations

Diesel Mechanic at Afrirent Bloemfontein (2023-01 – 2024-01)

Diesel Mechanic working on Nissan (UD) and Mercedes vehicles

• Engine Overhaul and rebuilding of an engine
• Drive train e.g. replacing clutches, repairing gearbox and other utilities that are part of the truck and trailer
• Maintaining brakes
• Air System
• Perform maintenance tasks based on driver pre and post trip inspections in a timely manner
• Perform Preventative Maintenance Inspections
• Perform breakdowns
• Thoroughly identify defects requiring correction, which would affect the availability of the trucks and trailer and the safety of the truck and its operator
• Perform all job duties in accordance with company safety policies and regulations

Technician at Hyundai Bloemfontein (2019-01 – 2022-01)

Technician working on Hyundai trucks and cars

• Perform work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership
• Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment to gauge performance
• Diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, etc.
• Analyzing diagnostic tests results
• Performing preventative maintenance on service trucks and small cars
• Communicate directly with the Service Advisor so that customers can be informed if any additional service is needed
• Providing an estimate of time needed for additional repairs
• Executing repairs under warranty to manufacturer specification
• Maintaining detailed records of services vehicles
• Adhering to an inspection procedure checklist
• Ensuring cleanliness of the workshop
• Performing lifting and safety machines inspection

Electrician Apprentice and SHE office intern at Centlec Bloemfontein (2015-01 – 2018-01)

Electrician Apprentice and Safety, Health and Environment office intern

• Medium voltage
• Low voltage
• Electric Meters
• Transmissions
• Health and safety
• Making sure that standard operational procedures (SOP) of the company are professionally performed
• Was also inspecting the safety of the company's fleet
• Repairing and maintaining the company's generators

Diesel Mechanic Apprentice at Pioneer Foods (Sasko) Bloemfontein (2011-01 – 2014-01)

Diesel Mechanic Apprentice working on Nissan and Hyno vehicles

• Perform maintenance tasks based on driver pre and post trip inspections in a timely manner or as directed by the Maintenance Manager
• Perform Preventative Maintenance Inspections
• Perform breakdowns
• Thoroughly identify defects requiring correction, which would affect the availability of the trucks and trailer and the safety of the truck and its operator
• Maintaining brakes, clutches, and other utilities that are part of the truck and trailer
• Perform tire changes and repairs
• Maintain hydraulic and airbrakes on the trucks mostly UDS and Hyno
• Perform all job duties in accordance with company safety policies and regulations

Mechanic at Phakisa Bloem (2009-01 – 2010-01)

General mechanic working on trucks and small vehicles

• Perform minor and major repairs on trucks and small vehicle
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance on service vehicles, including inspection, tire rotation and oil changes
• Perform regular diagnostic tests on vehicles
• Maintain accurate records of each repair performed on vehicles

Mechanic and Welder at P.J. Motors (2005-01 – 2008-01)

Mechanic and Welder managing workshop operations

• Managing the workshop
• Making the quotations for the services
• Diesel and Petrol Mechanic
• Repairing off-road racing cars and bikes
• Exhaust System Specialist
• Repairing chases
• Building heavy and light trailers
• Maintain and repairing of all kinds of Earthmoving

Diesel Trade Certificate in Diesel in Diesel Mechanics – Sasko/Pioneer Foods (2011-01 – 2014-01)

Diesel and Motor N2 Certificate in Diesel and Motor Mechanics – Hyundai

Motor and Welding Modular Training Certificate in Motor and Welding