Johannes Ainima Kavila
Outapi Omusati Region
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Soldier (Dog Handler) for the Ministry of Defense and Veterans Affairs, excelling in canine training and security operations. Proven ability in team leadership and first aid, consistently enhancing operational effectiveness and safety standards. Adept at radio communication and maintaining meticulous records in high-pressure environments.
Resilient Soldier known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, leadership, and critical thinking. Excel in environments requiring adaptability, teamwork, and communication. Committed to leveraging these soft skills to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Soldier. (Dog Handler)
Ministry of Defense and Veterans Affairs (Namibia Special Forces)
Okahandja - Oropoko Base, Namibia
08.2016 - Current
- Qualified paratrooper (NSF)
- Attached to the ministry of environment, forestry and tourism, on wildlife protection services in all parks and conservancies.
- Training and working dogs on detection and tracking within the parks and custodian farms
- Assisting the Nampol during roadblocks and check points for vehicle searching, building search and open area search at scenes of crimes.
- High standard of security and weapon handling techniques during patrols and follow up operations.
- Ability to render first aid to team members as well as to the dogs Incase of any emergency.
- Washing and grooming the dogs as well as cleaning the kennels house and the surrounding.
- Knowledge of using hand radio, ground to air and GPS during operations.
- Conducted daily physical training to maintain peak physical and mental condition.
- Monitored and reported on team morale, addressing issues to maintain high performance.
- Acted as an initial point of contact between command staff members and subordinate units.
Fitter/Apprentice Fitter Turner
QKR Navachab Gold Mine
Karbib, Namibia
03.2015 - 02.2016
- understanding of safety, health and environment
- Maintained accurate records of work performed on each piece of equipment.
- Repaired and replaced defective parts to restore machinery to working order.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed when handling hazardous materials.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Tested, diagnosed and replaced defective equipment.
- Followed company and governmental health and safety regulations and trained new team members.
- Replaced worn out bearings, seals and gaskets in engines and related equipment.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Used hand tools such as hammers, wrenches and screwdrivers to complete tasks efficiently.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Assembled and installed a variety of mechanical components, including pumps, motors, fans, valves and compressors.
- Followed safety, environmental, and regulatory policies by properly handling and disposing of hazardous waste.
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
- Carry out basic machining operations such as drilling, tapping, reaming, and countersinking.
- Clean up work area after each job is completed.
- Cleaned work areas regularly to maintain a safe working environment.
Education
N2 Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
Namibia Institute of Mining And Technology (NIMT)
Tsumeb03-2015
Skills
- Canine training and handling
- First aid
- Security operations
- Radio communication
- Physical fitness
- Team leadership
- Detection- vehicle, building and luggage search
- Record keeping
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Soldier. (Dog Handler)
Ministry of Defense and Veterans Affairs (Namibia Special Forces)
08.2016 - Current
Fitter/Apprentice Fitter Turner
QKR Navachab Gold Mine
03.2015 - 02.2016
N2 Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
Namibia Institute of Mining And Technology (NIMT)