Faried Ebrahim was born and raised in the beautiful mother city of Cape Town in the suburb of Rondebosch East.
He obtained a National Trade Diploma (tool jig & die maker) and a National Technical Certificate (mechanical engineering), as well as qualifications as a CadCam and C.N.C programmer.
Faried has been employed at various companies in the field of precision engineering and plastic manufacturing.
He is the Pro/E Technical Designer for the SALT Project.
Faried is married, has three children and says that his leisure interests are outdoor sport and family time.