Koketso Lucas

Qualified Mechanical Fitter with practical workplace experience in mechanical fitting and maintenance within a mineral processing plant environment. Experienced in assisting with planned and breakdown maintenance, inspection, dismantling, assembly, installation and repair of mechanical equipment. Practical exposure to conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings and other plant machinery, with a strong understanding of mechanical maintenance procedures, fault-finding and safe working practices.

Holds a Mechanical Fitter Trade Certificate, N2/N3 Mechanical Engineering in Fitting & Turning and a National Certificate in Mineral Processing.

MECHANICAL FITTER – WORKPLACE PLACEMENT at PEGMIN MINE & MICRONIZED PLANT (PTY) LTD (2020-06 – 2022-12)

• Performed practical mechanical fitting and maintenance duties under the supervision of qualified artisans and maintenance personnel.
• Assisted with planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance on mechanical plant equipment.
• Inspected machinery and assisted in identifying mechanical faults and equipment defects.
• Assisted with dismantling, repair, assembly and installation of mechanical components.
• Worked on plant equipment including conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings and related mechanical machinery.
• Assisted artisans with maintenance, repair and equipment servicing activities.
• Used hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment safely and correctly.
• Assisted with equipment inspections and maintenance preparation.
• Followed planned maintenance procedures and company safety requirements.
• Applied safe working practices when working on mechanical equipment.
• Maintained a clean, organised and safe work area.
• Completed maintenance activities according to company procedures and instructions.

Mechanical Fitter Trade Certificate in Mechanical Fitting – SKAWR TRAINING CENTER (2023)

N2 & N3 Mechanical Engineering in Fitting & Turning – MOPANI TVET COLLEGE (2025)

National Certificate in Mineral Processing in Mineral Processing – FOSKOR MINE (2025)

BHS & HIRA Certificate in Health and Safety – FOSKOR MINE (2023)

National Senior Certificate in Grade 12 – MOLATE HIGH SCHOOL (2016)