Gerbrand is a certified technician, currently employed at an international company in Krugersdorp. After completing high school in 2019, he pursued technical training at Sol-Tech, where he further developed his skills. Following a 20-month apprenticeship, he was permanently employed as a technician in 2024. Gerbrand is fluent in both English and Afrikaans and is open to new challenges in the technical field.
Experience
Gerbrand has a solid technical background, with specific expertise in both electrical and mechanical maintenance within a production environment. He completed his education with a focus on technical skills, including welding techniques, maintenance, and electrical systems (both commercial and industrial). He has experience in both preventive and reactive maintenance, performing daily preventive maintenance tasks. Mechanically, he is skilled in machining and fitting mechanical components. Electrically, he is proficient in installing electronic equipment and has a basic understanding of PLC systems.
Industries
Gerbrand has gained experience in automation within the manufacturing industry, with specific knowledge of pneumatics, electronics, and mechanics. His current work focuses on maintaining production equipment, where he resolves both electrical and mechanical issues. This has provided him with a broad range of experience that is applicable across various technical environments.
Follow-up
Gerbrand is a driven and detail-oriented technician who thrives in a dynamic environment where technical challenges are key. With his hands-on experience in both mechanical and electrical systems, he is well-prepared for a role that involves both preventive and reactive maintenance. A suitable next step for him would be a position where he can further develop his technical skills, such as a senior technician or team leader role in a production environment.
