ANDREW TAKUNDA

Address: 15 766 Budiriro Street, Zengeza 5, Chitungwiza, Harare, Zimbabwe

Phone Numbers: +263 782 421 446, +263 772 450 548
Email: andrewtakunda1@gmail.com
Date of Birth: 20 December 1995
National ID Number: 49-119897 R 49
Sex: Male
Marital Status: Single
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Languages: English, Shona,

Career Objectives
To be part of the Mechanical Engineering (Draughting and designing) establishment that
facilitates advancement in professionalism, innovation and excellence through learning, design
and experience in line with my educational and professional qualifications. I aspire to work on
theory and practical concepts in the mechanical engineering field in order to bring solutions to
existing problems in connection with the organization. It is also my desire to be a proficient
draughtsman who is able to adapt and add value to the general society. Moreover, I would like
to be engaged with a responsibility that will enable me to polish my competence, capabilities,
skills and career development.
Personal Profile
I am a self- driven draughtsman who has a clear, logical mind with a practical approach to
problem solving and drawing. I have a drive to see things through to completion with due
attention to detail and excellence within my area of responsibility as well as in my team,
positively taking on board correctional criticism for overall improvement.

Employment History

Scotia steel as student draughtsman and estimator . February 2018-December 2018

Draughtsman/ Estimator

Duties conducted
1. Quoting Structural Steel Drawings from the customers and engineers
2. Preparation of drawings for the new designs from the engineer
3. Preparation of Bill of Quantities
4. Site visits and measuring

Some of the projects undertaken

1. Tomlison Deport sky lights ZRP
2. Bindura Univesity blocks
3. Glendale ginery depot- Roof covering and steelworks
4. Fire damaged edgars kadoma- Harmonised roof
5. Gulf complex renovations
6. Refurbishment of the Cameroon Shopping Mall

Scotia Steel as the Operations Assistance Engineer .January 2019- up to date.

Operations Assistance Engineer

Duties conducted
1. Preparation of Bill of Quantities and Progress Reports
2. Workshop supervision
3. Site visits and site management
4. Structural designs, detailing and drawings
5. Quotation approval

Some of the projects undertaken

1. ILO Mashlon beitbridge
2. JM Nkomo Polytechnic - Home Econ
3. Nissan Clover Leaf showroom- Structural Steelworks
4. Karoi complex Supermarket- Structural Steelworks
5. AFM Avondale
6. Nyaradzo kaguvi street harare- roof covering
7. Nyadire teachers college guest house
8. Chimatira Ballustrades
9. Chinhoyi magistrate court
Professional Qualifications

2016 to 2020.. : Harare Polytechnic

:National certificate in draughting and design technology (Mechanical and
Production Engineering)
: Working towards National Diploma
2010-2013 : Bradley High School
: G.CE Ordinary Level
: 8 O’ Level passes with English and Mathematics
Computer Literacy
Microsoft Office
Internet and Electronic mailing
Computer Aided Drawing (AutoCAD), Revit, Solid works, Archcad

Attributes and Competencies

1. Technical ( Welding, Grinding, Cutting, Machining etc)
2. Good leadership skills
3. Good analytical and problem solving skills
4. Effective team member
5. Effective communication skills
6. Hard working and result oriented
7. Ability to work under intense pressure with little or no supervision
8. Effective time management and optimization skills
9. Good interpersonal skills
I do hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information contained in this
document correctly describes my qualifications. I encourage you to contact my references who
will attest to my work and academic performance and any other reference will be provided upon
request.
References

Eng I Tsatsi

Head of Department
Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering
Harare Polytechnic
Cell: +263 773 149 709
itsatsi@gmail.com
itai.tsatsi@hrpoly.ac.zw

Eng G Nyamujara
Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering
National University of Science and Technology
Cell: +263 772 103 689
giftnyamujara@hrpoly.ac.zw

Eng J Manase
Scotia Steel
Phone number: +263 242 755 682
Cell: +263 773 266 320
cascadela@gmail.com

Eng L Chibundu
Scotia Steel
Phone number: +263 242 755 682
Cell: + 263 775 763 911