maintenance manager / workshop manager/mechanicWhat type of job are you looking for? I AM A QUALIFIED PETROL/DIESEL MECHANIC WITH EXTENSIVE ENGINE REBUILDING EXPERIENCE .I HAVE DONE AUTO ELECTRICAL COURSES ON 12 AND 24 VOLT AND REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING BOTH ON VEHICLES AND ELECTRICAL . I HAVE GOOD OUTBOARD AND INBOARD BOAT MOTOR EXPERIENCE AND MOTOR BIKE AS WELL AS QUADBIKE EXPERIENCE.HORSE AND TRAILER ON MOST MAKES OF TRUCKS AND 4X4 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AS WELL AS MODIFICATIONS.I CAN OPERATE SKIMMING MACHINE AS WELL AS VALVE GRINDING MACHINE TO RECONDITION CYLINDER HEADS .I MANAGED THE MAINTENANCE AND WORKSHOP DEPARTMENTS AT TWO MINES FOR A TOTAL OF 9 YEARS What nationality are you? SOUTH AFRICAN What languages do you speak (and at what level)? ENGLISH FLUENT AFRIKAANS FLUENT DEUTCH WELL PORTUGUESE FAIR What country or area are you looking to work in and why? MOZAMBIQUE AS I WORKED AT CABORRA BASSA FOR 5 YEARS AND MY WIFE AND I LOVE THE COUNTRY AND THE PEOPLE VERY MUCH .I AM WILLING TO RELOCATE PERMANENTLY What countries have you worked in? TANZANIA , ZAMBIA AND MOZAMBIQUEEXPIRED What countries do you have a visa to work in? EXPIRED What field do you currently work in? TOURISM What fields have you worked in before? MANAGEMENT COUPLE MECHANIC/WORKSHOP MANAGER/MAINTENANCE MANAGER/STORE MANAGER ENGINE REBUILDER/MANAGER GENERAL FOREMAN What qualifications do you hold? T5 MECHANICAL CERRTIFICATE QUALIFIED DIESEL PETROL MECHANIC ENGINE REBUILDER Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? FORMAL EDUCATION AND THEORY HELP U TO KNOW THE TECHNICAL BACKGROUND .SKILLS ARE TAUGHT ALONG THE WAY AND THAT IS THE KNOWLEDGE THAT REMAINS TILL THE DAY THAT YOU DIE . HOWEVER SKILLS IS WHAT DOES THE JOB AND NOT THE FORMAL EDUCATION . Describe the benefits of working with others YOUR KNOWLEDGE SHOULD BE USED TO TRAIN AND EDUCATE OTHERS AS WELL AS WHAT SOMEBODY ELSES SKILLS MUST BE USED TO DEVELOP YOU SO THAT YOU CAN BUILD A STRONGER TEAM TOGETHER . AVICTORY FOR ONE IS A VICTORY FOR ALL. Describe the benefits of working alone THERE ARE NO REAL BENEFITS . TODAYS PROFESSIONALS MUST TRAIN TOMORROWS ARTISANS . YOU MUST SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE . What was your worst working experience? WHEN ARTISANS ASSISTANTS WAS TAKEN AWAY FROM US IN SOUTH AFRICA . What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? YHAT AN INDIVIDUAL IS NEVER TOO OLD TOO LEARN .THAT YOU MUST SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND THAT TEAM WORK AND SUPPORT MAKES A BETTER TOMORROW What unique skills do you have? DIESEL/PETROL MECHANIC.ENGINE REBUILDER.DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIRS.AUTO ELECTRICAL.REPAIRS OF AIRCONDITIONERS , FRIDGES AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT . QUADBIKE AND BOAT REPAIRS .PEOPLE FRIENDLY PERSON What would you consider as your 'dream job'? TO MANAGE THE VEHICLE WORKSHOP AND OR MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT OF A HOLIDAY LODGE OR HOTEL ON THE COAST OF MOZAMBIQUE What are the most interesting aspects of your field? THERE ARE ALWAYS NEW CHALLENGES TO CONQUER What are the least interesting aspects of your field? I AM COMMITTED TO MY LINE OF WORK AND ENJOY WHAT I DO HOW CAN I BENEFIT MY FUTURE EMPLOYER I SPEAK PORTUGUESE FAIRLY WELL , KNOW MOZAMBIQUE VERY WELL AND ARE VERY GOOD WITH VEHICLE AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE/MANAGEMENT,COMPUTER LITERATE AND CAN DO DAILY,WEEKLY AND MONTHLY MAINTENANCE PLANNING .STOCK CONTROL AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT IS PART OF MY SKILLS. How can potential employers contact you? (+27)82 407 1682 OR e-mail me at johvans@vodamail.co.za | 
