Khanyisa

I am a recent BEng Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of Pretoria with a strong foundation in engineering design, analysis and problem solving. My final-year design project involved the design of a pulveriser for fine charcoal powder production, while my research project focused on improving the compression performance of a centrifugal compressor. Through my elective in nuclear engineering, I gained knowledge on the fundamentals of nuclear reactor theory.

I have experience as a teacher's assistant for structural mechanics. I also gained engineering related work experience as a wind tunnel testing assistant on project AREND, a University of Pretoria anti-poaching drone initiative, and as an engineering assistant at LG Trading Enterprises, supporting the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) with the maintenance of water care facilities. I am highly computer literate with strong skills in engineering design, modelling, analysis, problem solving and verbal, written and graphic communication.

Structural Design Teaching Assistant - University of Pretoria

(2022-07 - 2022-12)

Tutored Mechanics of Materials, covering stress and strain, torsion, bending, fatigue and mechanical component design

Vacation Work - AREND

(2022-07 - 2022-08)

Assisted with aerodynamic testing by preparing specimens, calibrating instrumentation and collecting experimental data

Intern SAP Business Analyst - Clarkebury Technology

(2024-03 - 2024-07)

Supported SAP business process optimisation through requirements gathering, system testing, process documentation, troubleshooting and user support.

Vacation Work - LG Trading Enterprise

(2025-12 - 2026-01)

Assisted with the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment facilities, including process monitoring, equipment maintenance and water quality monitoring.

BEng - Mechanical Engineering - University of Pretoria (2026)

National Senior Certificate - South African Education System (2018)