craig van wijk

• Engaged with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders, communicating timelines for project completion.
• Monitored inventory of key tools and materials used at each project site, ensuring consistent availability.
• Monitored weather to predict possible effects on curing process and timed application accordingly.
• Reviewed project documentation and blueprints to prioritise tasks for effective, efficient completion.
• Rehumidifed poured concrete to prevent premature drying.
• Received supply shipments and verified quantity and quality of delivered concrete.
• Stored tools and materials safely after each shift to prevent theft or damage.
• Monitored concrete curing to verify proper set time
• Applied terrazzo finish, mixing predefined amounts of cement, sand pigment and marble particles.
• Repaired or reinforced concrete floors and walls to improve structural integrity.
• Transported construction materials, tools and equipment to work sites.
• Inspected concrete structures to verify structurally sound condition.

• Monitored progress to determine timely completion aligned to detailed design specifications.
• Created and maintained construction schedules to determine work shifts.
• Maintained exceptional levels of health and safety in line with guidelines for continued staff wellbeing and company compliance.
• Managed delivery and shipment of supplies required for projects.
• Collaborated with property owners and tenants to address needs.
• Purchased materials required for projects to maintain inventory.
• Formulated and submitted project reports to supervisor.
• Supervised specialist sub-contractors by providing thorough induction and delegating tasks.
• Provided training in using safety gear and helmets to comply with safety procedures.
• Guaranteed profitable completion of projects by adhering to labour and materials budgets.
• Verified projects cost to align with allotted budget.
• Utilised tools, machinery and equipment following safety measures
• worked on Gas, Electric cables.

• Erected site barriers, signs and scaffolding.
• Followed advice laid out by risk and COSHH assessments.
• Stored tools and equipment in safe and secure area.
• Maintained hazard-free working environments, reporting health and safety issues to site management.
• Operated machinery to lay driveways and footpaths to exact customer specifications.
• Established positive relationship with members of public affected by groundworks.
• Carried out tarmacking, mixing concrete and transporting materials, following supervisor's direction.
• Used bolt cutters and breakers to break down large object for easy disposal.
• Minimised site risks by promptly reporting hazardous conditions to supervisor.
• Identified and wore appropriate PPE required for various tasks.
• Conducted routine checks, ensuring equipment and tools were kept to best-possible operating standards.
• Employed advanced groundwork skills to consistently exceed project goals.
• Attended regular training and toolbox talks, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on best groundwork practices.
• Supported construction by carrying out tasks related to drainage, foundation works and bricklaying.
• Organised site materials to minimise risk and disruption.
• Minimised risk by verifying safety of construction materials in line with site risk assessments.
• Managed materials movements using wheelbarrows, hand trucks and site equipment.
• Operated jack-hammers to reduce sizes of large rocks and break up concrete.
• Wore appropriate safety equipment to reduce site risk.
• Shovelled and spread materials for surface needs and subsurface support.
• Checked construction supplies met quantity and quality requirements.
• Inspected road condition to highlight required works.

• Participated in sorting, grading and other post-harvest treatment of crops.
• Prepared feed for and fed livestock and poultry.
• Carried out all tasks in line with hygiene rules, upholding optimum safe working practices.
• Assisted in performing breeding activities of farm animals.
• Monitored farm progress and kept accurate records.
• Provided feedback to farmers regarding issues and problems encountered on farm.
• Handled repair and maintenance of fences, buildings and other farm structures for increased durability.
• Cleaned farm buildings and equipment to maintain stable operations.
• Loaded and unloaded livestock to transport to correct destinations.
• Set and monitored water lines, airflow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coups.
• Cleared and maintained irrigation ditches to minimise high flows and erosion.
• Directed and monitored work of casual help during planting and harvesting seasons.
• Repaired and maintained farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment.
• Detected disease and health problems in livestock, poultry and crops.
• Operated irrigation systems to improve quality of water-sensitive crops.
• Put agricultural products on trucks and drove trucks to storage facilities or markets.
• Removed weeds and pests by hand, reducing damages and encouraging proper development.
• Operated agricultural machinery safely and responsibly.
• Followed orders to harvest crops at correct times using correct methods for maximum yield.
• Herded livestock to move between pastures, collect for special actions and drive to lorries for transport.
• Handled daily animal care covering feeding, watering and cleaning work.
• Maintained excellent physical fitness for lifting bales, feed and bedding.
• Kept storage conditions clean and dry to maintain quality supplies.
• Propagated plants for increased crop production.
• Unloaded and stored deliveries of animal supplies and produce.

• Coordinated labour and construction materials to ensure site met targets outlined in production programme.
• construction of concrete slabs
• built houses
• built bridge's
• main contractor to municipality of housing KZN on construction of RDP housing
• led the construction on 3000 rural houses
• Reported on progress, problems and information requirements.
• Filed and maintained all subcontractor documentation for future reference.
• Identified and implemented safety, productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Managed site instructions, daily diary, record sheets and other forms of site reporting.

• Erected site barriers, signs and scaffolding.
• concrete work
• steel work
• paving
• plastering
• brickwork
• building maintanance
• Followed advice laid out by risk and COSHH assessments.
• Stored tools and equipment in safe and secure area.
• Maintained hazard-free working environments, reporting health and safety issues to site management.
• Operated machinery to lay driveways and footpaths to exact customer specifications.
• Carried out tarmacking, mixing concrete and transporting materials, following supervisor's direction.
• Established positive relationship with members of public affected by groundworks.
• Used bolt cutters and breakers to break down large object for easy disposal.
• Minimised site risks by promptly reporting hazardous conditions to supervisor.
• Identified and wore appropriate PPE required for various tasks.

I worked as a Mechanic's 2nd man my duties were

clean parts

general services of vehicles

fetch tools

clean the workshop

any jobs given by the machanic

• Carried out scheduled and routine maintenance on small and large vehicles.
• Maintained knowledge of updated changes in various equipment models.
• Handled heavy equipment and tools, from multi-purpose jacks to mobile column lifts.
• Assembled mechanical components following specifications.
• Repaired brakes and changed fluids to deliver safe vehicles.
• Used automated testing methods to carefully diagnose vehicle faults.
• Achieved vehicle functionality and longevity through proactive maintenance.

I WORKED AS A MACHIEN OPERAITOR RUNNING HEAVY EARTHWORKS MACHIENS AS WELL AS MAINTANANCES OF A 2000 ACRE RANCH