Ovil Katlego

Metallurgical technologist with a BEng Tech in Physical Metallurgy, with experience in metallurgical testing, corrosion research, laboratory quality control, heat treatment, and regulatory compliance. Conducted final-year research on the corrosion behavior of Ti-Nb alloys for biomedical applications, strengthening expertise in material performance and degradation mechanisms. Detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement and product excellence.

Work-Integrated Learner at TRANSNET (2025-03 – Present)

• Mechanical testing such as tensile, hardness and charpy.
• Full training in technical report writing and analyzing results on quality control and failure.
• Full training on maintaining the Transnet rail components such as railway, couplers, knuckles, wheels and wagons.

Lab Technician at UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG (2025-02 – 2025-03)

• Machining for tensile and charpy impact specimen.
• Mechanical & metallurgical testing.
• Non-Destructive testing such as MPI, Liquid penetrating and Ultrasonic testing.
• Electrochemical corrosion testing.

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Physical Metallurgy – University of Johannesburg (2024)

National Senior Certificate – Sengange Senior Secondary School (2020)