Francois Ackerman

I started working in the mine and I have developed passion, I advanced in my role by obtaining my Onsetter ticket in 2008 through shaft sinking and blasting ticket in 2010; both are Government-issued certifications. I moved between different sites due to contracting for shaft. I am characterised as a trustworthy individual and I can be able to work with any individual with a positive attitude and willing to assist where the need is.

I am a hardworker and reliable with strong abilities to complete given tasks with minimum supervision.

Belt att - Marula bult (Mine)

(2005-01 - 2006-12)

• Started as a tip attended but ended up as belt attendant.

Learner stage hand to stage hand - Shaft Sinkers

(2006-01 - 2010-12)

• I began my journey there as a timber assistant, then progressed to a learner stagehand, and eventually became a stagehand.

Master Track Man - Royal Bafokeng Platinum Mine

(2010-01 - 2011-12)

• Installing and maintaining all underground tracks

Trackman and general miner - Doornkop Mine

(2011-01 - 2014-12)

• Maintaining tracks and haulage maintance

Shaft Timberman - Shaft Sinkers(U.M.S) - Democratic Republic of the Congo

(2015-01 - 2019-12)

• Working abroad in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including shaft equipment handling and all general duties of a timberman.

Developer - SMS Mining

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Board and pillar mining.

Owner and foreman - F.J Construction & Demolition

(2022-07 - 2025-08)

• Started my own construction company. Home emprovements, Demolition of old Houses and work shops.ext

Grade 12 - High school Jan Viljoen (2004-12)

Matric N3 - High school Jan Viljoen (2004-12)