He is a young man with drive and ambition.<\/p>\n
Born-and-bred in Simmerfield, Primrose, Samuel Mofokeng (21) is excited about the bright future that lies ahead of him.<\/p>
The young man recently graduated with a national diploma in structural steelwork detailing from the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) School of Draughting.<\/p>\n
Not only did he pass but he completed the course with an overall average of 88 per cent, receiving an outstanding achievement in modelling and detailing with a 90 per cent pass; 87 per cent for theory and 88 per cent for his structural exams.<\/p>
\u201cMy passion of structures and structural analysis through mathematics and computer-aided technology is an important driving factor behind my goals to further the advancement of SA infrastructure through technology,\u201d Samuel said.<\/p>\n
\u201cGrowing up in Primrose I always heard about the esteemed technical high school across the road from where I lived.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a primary school pupil from Primrose Hill Primary, my mother and I made it a point that I would get accepted into this institution called Ho\u00ebrskool Primrose High School.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was accepted with a scholarship in my Grade Eight year due to excellence in academic performance and leadership at Primrose Hill Primary.\u201d<\/p>\n
Samuel told the GCN that upon starting high school his world opened up and his dreams became even bigger.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn Grade 10 I chose construction-orientated subjects like maths, physical sciences, engineering graphics and design and civil technology,\u201d Samuel said.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy sights were set on construction.\u201d<\/p>\n
After matric Samuel did practical work at a company in Bedfordview before studying civil engineering through Damelin College (Boksburg) on a bursary.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy love for the engineering world grew as I also served as the student representative for the engineering faculty on the student council.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter Damelin I did more practical work at a Primrose-based civil engineering materials-testing laboratory.<\/p>\n
\u201cHere I trained in the concrete-testing laboratory, soil-testing laboratory and the aggregates and chemicals testing lab.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt the accredited testing lab I was trained to comprehend and carry out the full testing cycle – from sampling on site to preparation and testing of materials, including the calculation and recording of results.\u201d<\/p>\n
Samuel added that 2014 was his biggest year academically as he was accepted into the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) School of Draughting, also on a bursary.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe study of structural steelwork through computer-aided design and exposure to real-life structures was exciting,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He excelled during his time there and is currently continuing to further his dreams, having taken up a position as a junior draughtsman at the Medupi Power Station in Limpopo after graduation.<\/p>\n
When Samuel is not hard at work furthering his career prospects, he enjoys art.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am a passionate artist and enjoy all forms of art from drawings to the written form,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI believe the greatest opportunities come to those who are prepared.\u201d<\/p>\n
And it appears this hard-working young man is exactly that.<\/p>\n
He is sure to go far in his chosen career.<\/p>\n
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