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Director
JV Equipment Suppliers CCDirector
Nov. 2024
Business Development & Country Manager
DWD Technologies GroupBusiness Development & Country Manager
Apr. 2021Drives clientele and organisation expansion and sustainable financial growth by boosting sales and forging strong client relationships. ­ Supplies hydraulic hoses and fittings for drilling projects. ­ Employs sub-agents to manage the distribution of hydraulic hoses and fittings. ­ Collaborates with mining companies to set up on-site workshops, as well as OEM suppliers to get supplies and on-site assistance. ­ Executes and oversees coded inventory. ­ Implements procurement procedures and organises contract pricing. ­ Performs on-site hydraulic rebuilds and provides services for hydraulic equipment. ­ Manages inventory, orders, backorders, and critical spares. ­ Oversees projects for filters, hydraulic hoses, and fittings. ­ Provides technical support on Pirtek Hydraulic range of hoses and fittings. ­ Coordinates monthly payments, salaries, commissions, and suppliers. ­ Controls the sales budget. ­ Sources new clients and supports long- and short-term business strategies.
Owner | Director
Equipment Suppliers cc LdaOwner | Director
Sep. 2013 - Mar. 2021Supplied hydraulic hoses and fittings to major contractors on the LNG project in Afungi Mozambique and Vale in Tete. ­ Established a small engineering and fabrication workshop in Palma and Tete. ­ Managed a hydraulic hose and fitting contract with CCS-JV in Afungi. ­ Built and maintained relations with main contractors, including Total, CCS-JV, and Vale. ­ Ensured sales targets were achieved. ­ Collaborated with the Yamaha agency for parts and service support in Palma and Tete. ­ Controlled inventory, orders, back orders, and critical spares. ­ Managed Vale filter and hydraulic hose and fitting contract projects. ­ Provided technical assistance with Pirtek, WBHO, AFRIMAT, CCC, CMC, and Moz Enviro. ­ Oversaw monthly payments, salaries, commissions, and suppliers. ­ Negotiated Vale hydraulic hose and fitting tender (2015 to 2017), Vale supermarket filter and OEM replacement part contract.
General Manager: Mining
Fluiconnecto South AfricaGeneral Manager: Mining
Sep. 2009 - Aug. 2013Directed and managed the organisation's business activities and developed and implemented effective business strategies. ­ Facilitated the expansion of business OEM. ­ Implemented the EXXARO contract and budget controls. ­ Fostered strong relationships with customers, mines, and the head office. ­ Ensured sales targets were achieved. ­ Organised special events. ­ Oversaw inventory, orders, back orders, critical spares, and projects. ­ Provided technical assistance and handled tenders. ­ Managed monthly payments, salaries, commissions, and suppliers.
General Manager |  Sales Manager
Powerforce HydraulicsGeneral Manager | Sales Manager
Sep. 2005 - Aug. 2009Managed daily business operations. Supported business expansion initiatives. Controlled budgets. Oversaw inventory and orders. Managed projects and provided technical assistance. Handled monthly payments, salaries, commissions, suppliers, and tenders. Reviewed and implemented exchange rate increases. Fostered relationships with customers, mines, and the head office. Ensured sales targets were achieved. Coordinated special events.
Business Manager
FP Investments (Pty) Ltd.Business Manager
Jan. 1999 - Aug. 2005
Project Manager
P&H Mine Services Project Manager
Mar. 1991 - Dec. 1998
Senior Foreman
Syferfontein Mine (Sasol)Senior Foreman
Jan. 1985 - Feb. 1990
Apprentice | Artisan | Foreman
Ermelo Mines Services Apprentice | Artisan | Foreman
Jan. 1980 - Dec. 1984

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