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Metal'lum EngineeringChief Operating Officer
Jan. 2023 - Sep. 2024City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa• Implemented equipment use rules, workflows, inventory management, and shipping procedures at Metal'lum Engineering.
• Identified quality control issues and implemented improvements across the manufacturing plant.
• Established efficient communication channels between departments for smooth workflows and operations.
Growth Cycle Agricultural Products SA (Pty) LtdChief Executive Officer
Jul. 2022City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa• Led the growth strategy for Seacrop Ocean Mineral Concentrate and Bio Stimulant in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Managed day-to-day operations including Operations, Finances, and Sales for Growth Cycle Agricultural Products SA (Pty) Ltd.
• Spearheaded the establishment of an extraction plant along the west coast of South Africa for SeaCrop production.
Aderenza Enterprises (Pty) LtdChief Executive Officer
Mar. 2020 - Apr. 2022City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Aderenza Enterprises (Pty) LtdChief Executive Officer
Mar. 2020 - Dec. 2021Johannesburg Area, South Africa• Developed and implemented the strategy for a new company in Colorado, USA, focusing on waste-water disposal through enhanced evaporation.
• Successfully sold equity in the venture to a South African company, achieving a 20% return on initial investment.
Sandown Furniture & Design (Pty) LtdOperations Manager
Jan. 2019 - Mar. 2020Johannesburg Area, South Africa• Led a successful business turnaround resulting in the sale of the company to a market competitor.
• Controlled all operational activities including manufacturing, distribution, and accounting with financial decision-making authority up to R 1 million.
• Reduced production costs by 25% through efficient management of the Production Costing Module in a Just-in-Time manufacturing line.
Rhino RugbyNon-Executive Director
Jan. 2019 - Oct. 2019Johannesburg Area, South AfricaInternational Sporting Brand in clothing, technical training equipment and sports balls.
Acted in the role of a Member of Board of Directors and Executive Committee for Finance and we grew the business by 25% year on year.
Rhino Rugby South AfricaDirector Supply Chain
Jul. 2014 - Dec. 2018Johannesburg Area, South AfricaInternational Sporting Brand in clothing, technical training equipment and sports balls.
• Launched the global supply chain for an International Sporting Brand from a zero base within 2 years and grew the company from zero to R5 million turnover.
• Negotiated and signed a three-year sponsorship deal with the South African Rugby Union, the Springboks, followed by similar agreements with three out of the five major South African Rugby Union and their Super Rugby Franchises.
• Designed, implemented and controlled the operation of the company's local and international end-to-end integrated supply chain from procurement, manufacturing and client distribution.
• Audited and controlled the manufacturing process of local manufacturers and vendors of equipment and products.
• Negotiated the vendor agreements with International Suppliers of certain products and equipment to ensure the agility of this pipeline and that the company maintains competitiveness.
• Collaborated with import clearing agents and shipping companies both locally and internationally in monitoring the flow of imported goods. • Compiled detailed forecasts of all inventory levels according to company policy and customer requirements and seasonal requirements.
• Supporting and maintaining all products in the after sales phase from the delivery and hand-over of the specialized equipment.
• Planned and executed product demonstration events with customers to ensure that company’s product is displayed in the best possible way to assist the Sales & Marketing Team.
• Skills Learnt: Negotiating with sporting bodies and teams regarding corporate sponsorship and brand building in the sporting industry.
• Building complex five-year business plans consisting of financial projections with sales and marketing plans, and then ensuring that the performance of the company is aligned with the forecasts, reporting variances and remedial plans to shareholders.
Thales South AfricaTechnical Training Instructor
Jan. 2014 - Apr. 2014Abu Dhabi, UAEAerospace, Transportation, Defence and Security Technical Solutions Provider.
Sub-contracted to Thales South Africa to assist their UAE team on a training course for the UAA Armed Forces as part of a final delivery on software for Technical Fire Control on an integrated 120mm mortar artillery capability. • Instructor on a Technical Fire Control Training Course for the implementation of a new Command and Control System for the Fire Control of a Mobile Mortar System for the UAE Armed Forces.
Aspect Wheel & Tyre SA ccManaging Director
Jan. 2008 - Oct. 2013Johannesburg Area, South AfricaImporters of commercial, industrial, agricultural and off-the-road wheels and tyres.
• Developed an efficient supply chain for the procurement of highly specialized steel wheel rim components, steel wheels and commercial and off-the-road tyres from local manufacturers and international manufacturers located in Turkey, Poland and The People’s Republic of China.
• Provided strategic direction to the executive management team to ensure all company objectives were achieved.
• Managed the distribution of the goods, product and services to the end-user in an integrated supply chain.
• Managed the customer relationship management process throughout all stages of the supply chain.
• Negotiated and developed the international shipping process from the consolidation and forwarding stage, through the transit phase and delivery into warehouse.
• Managing board member responsible for all fiduciary matters from treasury controls and over-riding financial control.
• Sold the company to a major competitor after five years involvement and went looking for the next challenge.
South African Department of DefenceOfficer Commanding: Transvaal Horse Artillery
May. 2004 - Jun. 2015Regimental Headquarters, Mount Collins, Kelvin, JohannesburgCommanding Officer of a Regiment of Self-Propelled Artillery under command of the General Officer Commanding of the SA Army Artillery Formation, South African Army. The Regiment formed part of the South African Army Reserves, and was manned entirely by volunteer soldiers.
InterContinental Hotels & ResortsAssistant Food & Beverage Manager
Jul. 2003 - Sep. 2007Johannesburg Area, South AfricaInternational Hotel • Responsible for planning and procurement of all inventory, operating equipment and cleaning supplies for all food & beverage outlets consisting of 1 restaurant, 2 bars and room service for a 300 room five-star hotel.
• Operational responsibility: Operations, Profit & Loss, Marketing and Sales, Budgeting, Staff (75) and Service & Hygiene Compliance.
• Responsible for strategic repositioning of all F&B outlets in the operation during 2006.
Promo-Gear Manufacturers (Pty) LtdGroup Operations Manager: Procurement & Logistics
Jun. 1999 - Jun. 2003Johannesburg Area, South AfricaPromotional headwear and clothing manufacturer.
• Import purchase order tracking and monitoring in accordance with the correct customs and tariff procedures and also to company procedures and deadlines.
• Ensure that all goods destined for Bonded Warehouse storage are correctly cleared and thereafter accounted for in accordance with Customs & Excise regulations.
• Ongoing interactions with international suppliers to build strong working relationships and ensuring that that all raw materials are delivered on time, in full and on quality by suppliers.
• Processing and collation of all import documentation to avoid delayed payments to suppliers.
• Collate, reconcile and present all consolidated monthly management reports as required by the business, generated by the inventory control system and further manipulated via spreadsheet.
Transport Engineering & Component Services (Pty) LtdManaging Director
Mar. 1993 - May. 1999Johannesburg Area, South AfricaOperations & Supply Chain Managing Director.
Key Deliverables:
• Planning the procurement of all commodities from local and international suppliers to ensure that the company was adequately resourced to deliver finished goods into the market.
• Resource scheduling according to manufacturing requirements for maximum operational efficiency of the company,
• Planning of the delivery of all finished goods to the end-users across the country and into the sub-continent of Southern Africa.
• Management of 15 staff members within the department from compiling work schedules and vacation schedules as well as staff welfare and safety.
Southern Sun HotelsAssistant Food & Beverage Manager
Jul. 1990 - Dec. 1992Pretoria Area, South AfricaAssistant Food & Beverage Manager.
Key Deliverables:
• Responsible for procurement and control of all inventory, operating equipment and cleaning supplies for all food & beverage outlets consisting of 2 restaurants,3 bars, banqueting and room service in a 180 room 3 star hotel.
• Operational Duty Management to ensure that all outlets operated according to corporate standards including Service, Hygiene and operational requirements.
• Responsible for the work schedule and vacation planning of 75 staff members within the department.
South African Defence ForceSOUTH AFRICAN DEFENCE FORCE: COMPULSORY NATIONAL SERVICE
Jan. 1989 - Jun. 1990Pretoria Area, South AfricaNATIONAL SERVICE*
Position - 1990: Senior Instructor: Military Catering Operations – Lieutenant.
Position -1989: Initial Training Period from conscript to Commissioned Officer.
Key Deliverables:
• Training and development of all military personnel within the catering corps in certain career development courses involving the management of military catering operations according to doctrine and policy of the organization.
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