What type of job are you looking for?
workshop manager
What nationality are you?
Zimbabwean
What languages do you speak (and at what level)?
English - Good
Ndebele - fair
What country or area are you looking to work in and why?
Zimbabwe
What countries have you worked in?
Zimbabwe
South Africa
Botswana
What countries do you have a visa to work in?
Botswana
What field do you currently work in?
Automotive
What fields have you worked in before?
Auto w/shops
Electricity Supply Co
Bakery
Diamond Mining
What qualifications do you hold?
National Craft Certificate in motor mechanics (petrol & diesel)
Completed numerous trade related courses
Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why?
They are equally important; Formal education is required to understand some of the more technical concepts.
Skills are required to translate formal education into action.
Describe the benefits of working with others
Knowledge transfer
Describe the benefits of working alone
Hones your decision making skills
What was your worst working experience?
Employing a supervisor based on recommendation from a friend. supervisor turned out to be very incompetent.
What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career?
Always conduct your own 'due diligence' when makng important decisions.
What unique skills do you have?
Ability to get on with all kinds of people.
Diplomacy
What would you consider as your 'dream job'?
Running my own company at home in Zimbabwe and uplifting some of my countrymen in the process.
What are the most interesting aspects of your field?
Speed at which technology changes.
What are the least interesting aspects of your field?
Repetitive jobs in certain areas of my work.
What is the measure of man?
Did I do good?
How can potential employers contact you?
email: smythe@botsnet.bw Tel: +267 5880528 Mobile: +267 72108423