PAUL STAPELBERG
Broadacres, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
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h t t p s ://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-stapelberg-2646b049/
PERSONAL STATEMENT
As a skilled and highly-experienced drafting specialist with an extensive background in the Thermal Hot water / Mechanical industry, I am well-versed in a variety of
CAD software packages, as I have worked in a wide range of draughting disciplines. I am qualified in Revit and AutoCAD as well as Twinmotion & Lumion for all my
renders and visualizations. In my most recent permanent job, I was responsible for compiling all the 2D & 3D designs and layouts for the mechanical & electrical
engineers. Currently I am assisting a few clients on a freelance basis in the Thermal / Mechanical field. I am very thorough in my approach to and task and will
complete in timeously and to spec. I am seeking a new role in the drafting industry, which will enable me to contribute my skills and experience while increasing my
knowledge in new fields.
WORK HISTORY
Metek PLC - UK
Broadacres, Gauteng, South Africa
August 2024 – April 2025
Digimap
Broadacres, Gauteng, South Africa
Apr 2023 – August 2024
Kree8
Broadacres, Gauteng, South Africa
Oct 2019 – Apr 2023
Solsquare / Rhino Energy
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Apr 2015 - Sep 2019
Basileia Fire & Safety Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Jan 2013 - Nov 2013
Revit & FrameCAD Detailer Operator.
Creating Revit drawings from designer models (MWF Pro Metal).
Exporting FIM files and creating FrameCAD files.
Processing FrameCAD files and exporting data for steel frame production.
BIM Lead
Creating 3D models from Point Cloud Photogrammetry scans.
Create 2D As-Built floorplans from completed 3D models.
Quality checking of all 2D & 3D models produced.
Freelance Consultant
http://kree8.co.za/
2D piping layout drawings of a Thermal Hot Water plant and convert these to 3D models, after then
render them to photo realistic images and animations.
Drafting of a variety of projects from Architecture to Thermal hot water plants, Mobile offices and
Shipping Container Homes.
Specializing in 3D visualizations and rendered animations.
Lead Draughtsman
http://www.rhinoenergy.co.za/
Drafting of hot water systems for commercial & industrial use.
Converting 2D plant room layouts to 3D rendered models.
Drafting of PV solar layouts and electrical layouts supplied by the engineers.
Lead Draughtsman
http://www.basileia.co.za/
Design and draft smoke detection systems.
Compile Fire plans for council submission.
Compile Fire evacuation plans.
Project Planner / Coordinator & Lead Draftsman
DFR Engineers
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Aug 2011 - Dec 2012
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http://www.dfreng.co.za/
Attending Tender briefings.
Compiling tender documents.
Facilitated Project planning meetings.
Checking all plans and drawings in the office.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Inscape
2021 – 2023
Higher Certificate in Architectural Technology
(With Distinction)
Academy of Advanced Technology
AutoCAD
Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa
2014 - 2014
AutoCAD 2D Essentials
AutoCAD Intermediate
AutoCAD 3D Advanced
National Certificate N4
Mechanical Drafting and Orientation
General Drafting
Pictorial Drafting
Mechanical Drafting
National Certificate N5
Building Drafting
Computer-Aided Drafting
Electrical Drafting
Structural and Detailing Steel
Turnkey Project Design
Principles and Practice of Drafting and Drafting
Architectural
Mechanical
Structural
Civil
Piping
Electrical
AutoCAD 2D Essentials
AutoCAD Intermediate
AutoCAD 3D Models
Modena
Revit MEP Fundamentals
Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
2019 - 2019
Modena
Revit MEP Advanced
Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
2019 - 2019
Modena
Revit Architecture Fundamentals
Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
2018 - 2018
Modena
AutoCAD Professional Certification - 2013
Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
2013 - 2013
Modena Design
AutoCAD Advanced
Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
2012 - 2012
Hoërskool Voortrekker
Pietermaritzburg, KZN, South Africa
1997
Matric Certificate (Grade 12)
Afrikaans First Language
English Second Language
Mathematics
Physical Science
Technica- Mechanical
Home Economics
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Full Car License with Code B
Revit
AutoCAD
Twinmotion
Lumion
Wordpress Web Design
MS Office
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INTERESTS
Running - Comrades Marathon
Wildlife Photography
Home Automation
New Technology
Drawing
Woodworking
Architecture Design
Off-grid Living Design
REFEREES
Michael Dilley
Dylan Tudor-Jones
Director - Solar Heat Exchangers
Country Manager - GRUPO GranSolar
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