Curriculum Vitae

Darren Leslie Grace

PERSONAL DETAILS

Title: Mr.
Name: Darren Leslie
Surname: Grace
Date of Birth: 3
rd
March 1989
Residential Address: 57 Dalbini Drive
Mulbarton
2059
Language: English
Identity Number: 8903035033080
Drivers License: Code 08
Own Transport: Yes
Nationality: South African
Contact Numbers: Home: (011) 432 1268
Mobile: 082 490 9366
Email Address: dlgrace@distell.co.za
dlgrace.uj@gmail.com
Health: Excellent
Marital Status: Single


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EDUCATION
Secondary Education
MATRIC | 2007 | GLENVISTA HIGH SCHOOL
Subjects: English (HG)
Afrikaans (HG)
Mathematics (HG)
Physical Science (HG)
Technical Drawing (HG)
Woodwork (SG)

Extra Curriculum Activities: Athletics (2003-2007)
Cross Country (2003-2005)
Rugby (2003-2005)
1
st
XV Rugby (2006-2007)

Leadership Roles: Athletics and Cross Country Team Captain

Achievements: Rugby Full Colours (Gauteng Final Trials)
Athletics Half Colours
TERTIARY EDUCATION
B.ING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | 2008-2013 | UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Final Year Subjects: Advanced Manufacturing Systems 4A (63%)
Heat Transfer 4A (61%)
Strength of Materials 4A (51%)
Thermomachines 4A (52%)
Legal Applications in Engineering Practice (64%)
Management Principles and Practice (68%)
Thermal Systems 4B (63%)
Design and Engineering Practice (53%)
Project Investigation (71%)


SKILLS AND ABILITIES
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Fluent in all subfields (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project)
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SOLIDWORKS AND INVENTOR
Confident in both programs
Ability to produce desired parts, assemblies and final working drawings
Skilled in computing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) method on drawn components
Ability to conclude FEA in a professional report
HURCO CNC MACHINE
Compatible with 5-axis CNC modelling acquired from successful completion of an introduction to
WinMax Programming course (certificate attached)
EXPERIENCE
MECHANICAL PRODUCTION CONTROLLER | DISTELL | JANUARY 2014- PRESENT
Team leader for the line which is a fully automated FMCG environment which produces alcoholic
ciders over a 24 hour period. The throughput is approximately 800 000 bottled ciders per day.
The plant consists of a high speed filler, pasteuriser, labeler, numerous conveying systems as well
as high speed packaging machines. All project work is handled by me utilising the Maintenance
Department.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Production
Line maintenance
To lead and manage a production team
Problem solving
Optimise overall line performance
Quality management systems
Administration
To comply with the requirements Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Innovation an business improvements in support of operational and segment goals

PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATOR | UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG | FEBRUARY 2013- JULY
2013
To lead and guide final year students in their Thermomachines 4B practicals. This includes
relevant theory discussion and the operation of a bomb calorimeter, gas turbine and
dynamometer.
Assessment of practical reports
PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATOR | UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG | JULY 2012- NOVEMBER
2012
To undertake all the practicals for the course Theory of Machines 3B. Third year mechanical
students were guided through the process of operating a pelton turbine, radial and axial flow
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pumps and centrifugal pumps. Measurements of pressures, force and power output were
recorded. Students were then required to compose a report which the practical demonstrator
would assess.
JUNIOR MECHANICAL DRAUGHTSMAN | DALE SPIRAL SYSTEMS | MAY 2010-JULY 2010 AND
MAY 2011-JULY 2011
Interpretation of working drawings
Conveyor design using Inventor
CAD drawings of general components (gears, rollers and shafts) that had to be added into the
companys drawing library

FITTER | DALE SPIRAL SYSTEMS | DECEMBER 2009-JANUARY 2010
Interpretation of working drawings
Assembling of conveyor belts which passed through various refrigeration systems. The assembly
consisted of the basic frame, bearing and roller attachment, belt sizing and fitting as well as motor
placement.
Operation of bending machines. Bars that required a certain radius of curvature were fed through
the machine at increments until the desired radius was achieved
Key manufacturing for shafts
Operation of general machinery such as grinders, drill press, hand held drills and cutters
GENERAL INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
Currently play squash, volleyball and rugby
Enjoy weight training and cross fit classes
Watch rugby and soccer religiously
Enjoy reading: general books and the newspaper
I like to explore new technologies such as new cellular phones, computers (hardware and
software)
Enjoy meeting new people
REFERENCES
Mr A. Rabie: Distell, Line Manager
Contact Details: Cell: +27 (0)74 022 3117

Mr D. Brownhill: Dale Spiral Systems
Contact Details: Cell: +27 (0)82 568 9752

Professor Rolf Laubscher Lecturer at University of Johannesburg
Final Year Design Leader
Contact Details: Tel: +27(0)11 559 2102