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Quality Engineer
Everite Building ProductsQuality Engineer
Apr. 2015Kliprivier, East Rand of Gauteng• Overseeing compliance to ISO 9001:2015; ISO 14001:2015; ISO 45001: 2018; SANS 3001 and all statutory requirements. • Implementation of ISO 9001:2015 • Managing an Integrated Management System. • Ensuring Certification. • Internal Audits • Review Customer complaints, resolve and communicate with customers. • Investigate all warranty claims, manage process of approval for credit or replacement or rejection, and communicate with clients on the outcome. • Completed the Program in Total Quality Management at Unisa 2016. • Completed Certificate ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. • Implementing Employee Engagement throughout the company • Attended and passed the exams, through ISO with a minimum pass requirement of 75%, as an internal auditor on ISO 9001:2015; ISO 14001:2015; ISO 45001:2018 in February 2023.
Workshop Superintendent
Group Five, Everite Building ProductsWorkshop Superintendent
Apr. 2012 - Mar. 2015Kliprivier, East Rand of Gauteng• Overseeing the efficient running of the Central Workshops to deliver services for the manufacture, repair, maintenance and refurbishment of all site equipment, pump repairs, mechanical services and machining services • Successfully securing and effectively managing contracts from receipting to delivery covering quality, planning, production control, health & safety, HR, maintenance and logistics • Procuring materials in line with strict standards, and managing the estimation and cost processes to ensure optimum income • Improving productivity through initiating a stable people management process and mentoring a team of 20 • Working in close conjunction with client representatives to complete project deliveries on time and to budget • Completed Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the University of Cape Town
Works Manager
Group Five, Construction Materials DivisionWorks Manager
Apr. 2010 - Apr. 2012Springs, East Rand of Gauteng• Sole supervision of full process management at large works with 50 staff, ensuring the efficient manufacture, repair, maintenance and refurbishment of construction and mining plant and equipment • Negotiating and securing work from the division in competition with external suppliers, and sourcing work from Group Five and external customers by offering value added service • Liaising extensively with customers to agree product specifications, prices and delivery times • Ensuring the procurement, estimating and costing functions maximize income whilst remaining competitive • Controlling all finances and making monthly reports to the board of directors • Gaining valuable experience in crushing and conveying systems and project management of new plants • Offering stability to teams at multiple sites leading to improved performance and award of certificate of service excellence from the board of directors • Attending training and the Programme in Management Development NQF8 at the University of Cape Town • Moving to another section of Group Five to continue process improvement
Project Manager
GHH Mining MachinesProject Manager
Mar. 2009 - Aug. 2009Steelpoort, Mpumalanga• Planning and initiating the set up of a hydraulic workshop within the difficult confines of a mine environment, on time and to the customer’s satisfaction • Establishing a rapport with the client and suppliers to assess requirements, procure suitable goods at best value prices and retain interaction through to completion of project to answer any queries • Fully accountable for financial control and timely management of invoices, delivery notes, receipts and stock control, achieving project delivery on budget • Providing management and support to workforce to include 6 members of staff and full training for workshop operations team
Sales Manager
KDB Credit SolutionsSales Manager
Jan. 2008 - Feb. 2009Alberton, East Rand of Gauteng• Gaining experience in client negotiation, debt recovery and commercial aptitude through dealing with client queries and sourcing new business • Working to quickly improve debt recovery figures from R800,000.00 to R2900,000.00 and increase clients from 3 to 14
Works Manager
Concor Construction- Concor EngineeringWorks Manager
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2007Johannesburg• Full managing responsibilities for the manufacturing division ensuring fast track contract management to provide high quality structural, mechanical, platework and piping (SMPP) solutions for clients in the mining and construction industries • Maintaining quality codes in line with various international institutions including AWS D1.1 • Increasing output from 40 tons a month to 200 tons in under 1 year through motivating contract employees and improving target dates • Managing finances and budgets with consistency in invoice figures stimulating growth from break even to profit status with a full order book • Negotiating with suppliers to gain best prices for quality product and establishing relationships with clients to lead the contract from enquiry, through production and delivery, to final payment • Responsible for the HR, H&S and supervision of up to 150 contract staff dependent on work load
Production Supervisor
Sandvik Mining and ConstructionProduction Supervisor
Jun. 2003 - Dec. 2005Krugersdorp, West Rand of Gauteng• Attaining supervisory status to manage the full manufacturing process in the rock drill department, producing tools and drill bits for world class Swedish production plant for international and local markets • Responsible for change management and people management for a unionised work force of 36 engineers • Ensuring consistent improvements in productivity, timely delivery and quality control through the latest management systems and analytical processes
CNC Programmer/Setter
PCK EngineeringCNC Programmer/Setter
Oct. 2002 - May. 2003Central Johannesburg• Specializing in the latest CNC machinery and controls to machine components mainly for the printing industry with management of 3 staff
Customer Support Engineer
PBS Machine ToolsCustomer Support Engineer
Jan. 2002 - Sep. 2002Germiston, East Rand of Gauteng• Dealing with small to large clients including Toyota, in the production processes, installation, and customer service of automotive machine tools with additional training to operatives • Responsible for full installation of a production line at Toyota in Durban, including jigs, fixtures and training
Workshop Manager
Madan EngineeringWorkshop Manager
May. 1996 - Dec. 2001Alberton, East Rand of Gauteng• Attaining management experience with total responsibility of processes, quality control, technical queries, finances, directors’ reports and supervising 34 staff to include implementation and management of the ISO 9001 system accredited by Dekra
CNC Programmer/Setter
Joy ManufacturingCNC Programmer/Setter
Jan. 1995 - Apr. 1996Steeledale, Johannesburg• Utilising 10 years of engineering knowledge as programmer and setter of CNC machine tools operating new technologies for underground mining machinery, with supervision of 15 staff
Owner/Manager
Tri Anchor EngineeringOwner/Manager
Jun. 1990 - Dec. 1994Alrode, Alberton, East Rand of Gauteng• Establishing and managing own business; sourcing work, customer interaction, controlling finances and supervision of 9 staff in engineering machine shop
CNC Programmer/Setter
Koppel Elga EngineeringCNC Programmer/Setter
Jun. 1989 - May. 1990Isando, Johannesburg• Gaining heavy engineering experience in machine tool manufacturing for large hydraulic presses for the automotive industry with management of 2 staff
Production Manager
Novatech DrillsProduction Manager
Sep. 1988 - Apr. 1989Germiston, East Rand of Gauteng• Supervising manufacturing processes and sub contractors covering procurement, customer service and design change costing, for the development of a Hydro-powered rock drill for the chamber of mines
Master Scheduler/Industrial Engineer/CNC Programmer
Fedmech ManufacturingMaster Scheduler/Industrial Engineer/CNC Programmer
Jun. 1985 - Aug. 1988Potgietersrus, Northern Province• Managing the manufacturing process, compiling management reports, conducting time and motion studies and factory scheduling with responsibility of 14 staff
Apprentice Fitter and Turner
Cementation EngineeringApprentice Fitter and Turner
Feb. 1981 - May. 1985Booysens, Johannesburg• Rising from Apprentice Fitter & Turner to CNC Programmer/Setter in the design draughting office after qualification, to take charge of 10 staff in a company manufacturing artillery projectiles and fuses, automotive components, pumps, valves and general engineering

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