Gontse Mathe
About Gontse Mathe
Gontse Mathe is a Senior Mechanical Designer with extensive experience in mechanical design and engineering. He has worked at Hatch and Wood, specializing in technical drawings and 3D modeling, and holds multiple qualifications in mechanical engineering and draughting.
Work at Hatch
Gontse Mathe currently holds the position of Senior Mechanical Designer at Hatch, a role he has occupied since 2023. Prior to this, he worked at Hatch as a Senior Mechanical Design Draughtsman for 14 years, from 2008 to 2022, in the Johannesburg Metropolitan Area. His responsibilities include delivering mechanical overall layouts and general arrangements tailored to project demands. Mathe has extensive experience in optimizing technical and engineering drawings using both 2D and 3D CAD software.
Previous Experience at Wood
Before returning to Hatch, Gontse Mathe worked as a Senior Mechanical Designer at Wood for a period of 7 months, from 2022 to 2023. During his time there, he focused on design inter-discipline coordination on various projects within the EPCM industry. This role allowed him to further develop his skills in mechanical design and project collaboration.
Education and Expertise
Gontse Mathe has a solid educational background in technical studies. He studied at President Mangope Technical High School, achieving Grade 12 in Technical Studies from 2001 to 2003. He also obtained a National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians from Ekurhuleni Western College in 2005. Additionally, he earned a Diploma in Multi Disciplinary Office Draughting from the African Academy in 2006. His education has equipped him with the skills necessary for his extensive experience in mechanical design.
Mechanical Design Specialization
Gontse Mathe specializes in the maintenance and optimization of technical and engineering drawings. He has a strong background in process tanks detailing and is skilled in delivering detailed fabrication equipment drawings. His expertise extends to 3D modeling of structures and material handling equipment, making him a valuable asset in mechanical design projects.