David J Botha Email & Phone Number

Zelhem, Ge, Nl

Rheden, Gelderland, Netherlands

Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Resident Engineer at the PE Factory, reports to Dept. Product Technology & Technical Services at Head Office (Roodepoort).Responsible for planning, developing, execution and commissioning of all Capital Projects (New Business, Production Support & Maintenance related).Research & approve engineering changes/ adaptations.Maintain P&ID factory & services drawings, capacity calculations and factory layout drawings.Render advice to branch management in reducing cost of services… Show more Resident Engineer at the PE Factory, reports to Dept. Product Technology & Technical Services at Head Office (Roodepoort).Responsible for planning, developing, execution and commissioning of all Capital Projects (New Business, Production Support & Maintenance related).Research & approve engineering changes/ adaptations.Maintain P&ID factory & services drawings, capacity calculations and factory layout drawings.Render advice to branch management in reducing cost of services, energy & environmental footprint. Initiate & drive capacity increase & efficiency optimization studies. Show less

Uitenhage Area, South Africa

Lead, coordinate & inform technical project teams within Dept. Product Engineering (PE).Project and activity planning (technical, financial & timing), execution and control in close collaboration with the development partners in VWAG (Germany & Spain).Present technical, financial & timing status of projects in all VWSA forums.Represent PE at all spheres of the company ie. Logistics, Production, Project Management, etc. on a local and international level.

Witbank Area, South Africa

Design new products (Conveyor belt trackers, dust settling zones, impact beds, mounts for vibrators, belt scrapers, belt pulleys, belt rollers, etc.) using SolidWorks®. Do FEA stress analysis to ensure design integrity.Generate detailed drawings for manufacture.Offer supervision & training on manufacturing floor and on-site installation.Study product performance at clients and recommend improvements.Promote product innovations at Mining Exhibitions.Project and process… Show more Design new products (Conveyor belt trackers, dust settling zones, impact beds, mounts for vibrators, belt scrapers, belt pulleys, belt rollers, etc.) using SolidWorks®. Do FEA stress analysis to ensure design integrity.Generate detailed drawings for manufacture.Offer supervision & training on manufacturing floor and on-site installation.Study product performance at clients and recommend improvements.Promote product innovations at Mining Exhibitions.Project and process engineered new state-of-the-art in-house polyurethane (PU) production facility.Develop production process, quality control, maintenance & work procedures for PU plant. Show less

Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

Chair project kick-off meetings with OEM’s to agree on project deliverables.Create project timing plan, project charter and budget.Coordinate work streams between internal & external role players. Create control documentation FMEA, Control Plan, process flow charts, etc.Obtain initial parts/ process quality approval through PPAP & APQP.

Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

Racing Car Manufacturer. Design & manufacture replica & original racing cars for mainly the American, European & Australian market. • Engineering design and 3D modelling of the complete motor vehicle using SolidWorks.• Generate dimensional drawings with detailed instructions for machining and fabrication processes.• Communicate with suppliers and clients.• Continuous development of automotive components.• Design of jigs & fixtures.• Handling change requests and… Show more Racing Car Manufacturer. Design & manufacture replica & original racing cars for mainly the American, European & Australian market. • Engineering design and 3D modelling of the complete motor vehicle using SolidWorks.• Generate dimensional drawings with detailed instructions for machining and fabrication processes.• Communicate with suppliers and clients.• Continuous development of automotive components.• Design of jigs & fixtures.• Handling change requests and updating Syspro accordingly. Show less

Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

Special purpose machining of large ferrous metal castings. Design & manufacture of unique engineering equipment (Automation, moulds, tooling, couplings, etc.) • Visit clients as delegated to gather requisite information.• Preparation of 3D concept designs to present to customers.• Issue detailed parts/assembly drawings to machine shop.• Handle all machine & fabrication shop queries.• Dealing with suppliers.• Control all aspects of any allocated internal projects.

Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

German Polyurethane foam mouldings company manufacturing automotive seats for various car brands.• Technician in maintenance workshop and on factory floor.• Draw up Process, work instructions & in-coming inspection sheets for raw material store.• Installations & upgrades to pneumatics on automated production lines.• Draw factory layout on Auto CAD.• Repairs & installations on pumps, gearboxes, motors, mixers & air-tools.• General in-house fabrication work.

Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland

During his GAP year David worked in the United Kingdom at a renowned hotel, the Crieff Hydro. In this role David provided high quality customer service as part of the front of house team. He has also received recognition on a number of occasions from the HR manager following mentions in guest questionnaires for service excellence.

Postgraduate (Advanced) Diploma Business Project Management, Project Management, Nqf Level 7

Certificate, Project Management, Passed Cum Laude

National Diploma, Mechanical Engineering, Nqf 7 (3 Years Hbo Studies)

Certificate, Plc Programming, Passed Cum Laude

High School, Technical Studies, Matriculation Exemption

Activities and Societies: David was elected to serve as a member of the Student Representative Council Committee 1999. David served.