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Thomas Matern DevelopmentsProject Manager
Mar. 2022South Africa
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Thomas Matern DevelopmentsDirector
Jan. 2012South Africa
Operations Manager (RST)/ Director (TM Developments)
RST WATER SAVING SYSTEMS PTY LTD, TM DEVELOPMENTS (SELF EMPLOYED)Operations Manager (RST)/ Director (TM Developments)
Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2012I performed duties as an Operations Manager and Director, assisting in designing, sourcing, supplying, installing and maintaining a hybrid solar and wind generation system for SASOL—a communication tower on a mine dump. I worked with Sasol and engineers to design a functional system and successfully sourced and negotiated costs for materials required. I thoroughly devised cost-effective logistic plans for import and delivery of materials in required areas. I supervised and monitored project progress ensuring that systems were correctly installed and functioning per design.
Junior Project Manager (Commission Based)
RST WATER SAVING SYSTEMS PTY LTD, TM DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTD (SELF EMPLOYED)Junior Project Manager (Commission Based)
Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2010I worked as a Junior Project Manager on various projects including Anglo Plat & Anglo Gold Ashanti 1000 Shower Rose Rollout, Cape Victoria, Danie Theron Street Vanderbjilpark and a 16-unit development. I also performed duties as a project coordinator and progress manager to monitor progress per schedules while ensuring adherence to stringent quality norms. I successfully facilitated communication between contracted building firm and client and resolved disputes by performing root cause analysis.
Junior Project Manager (Commission Based)
RST WATER SAVING SYSTEMS PTY LTD (SELF EMPLOYED)Junior Project Manager (Commission Based)
Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2009During my role as a Junior Project Manager, I was responsible for the project ESKOM 15 000 Shower Rose Nationwide Rollout with accountability for scheduling product arrival and transportation of goods to various locations. I scheduled product installation in various mining sectors, universities and change houses of large organisations including Tiger Brands. I conducted consumer training for appropriate use, ensuring client understanding of product functions and effective maintenance. I developed and maintained relations with customers by holding communication between Eskom, RST and the end user to ensure all parties concerned understood the requirements and usability.
Sales Representative (Commission Based)
RST WATER SAVING SYSTEMS PTY LTD (SELF EMPLOYED)Sales Representative (Commission Based)
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2008As a sales representative, I sourced products from the organisation to provide cost-effective solutions for reducing client water and energy consumption as a separate entity. I worked closely with RST water saving systems and Manoa for sourcing water and energy-saving shower roses from Germany for Eskom. I successfully installed the devices in universities or the mining sector including sourcing, negotiating price, planning logistics and distribution.
Project Manager
TM DEVELOPMENTSProject Manager
Jan. 2007 - Sep. 2022As a Project Manager I developed plans for scheduling, monitoring controlling and supervising all projects according to requirements and deadlines. I evaluated and analysed risks to achieve maximum profit and implemented various project management methodologies complying with PMBOK standards to ensure overall satisfaction of stakeholders. I assisted in the financial requirements of the projects, suggesting market campaigns and performing market research to identify available competitive products. I successfully planned the procurement list for an auction or liquidation with accountability for turning assets into profitable ventures. I sourced products and imported them at an efficient cost from China and Germany while making all logistical arrangements. I successfully designed and planned of a 3 hectare development in the Western Cape consisting of a boutique hotel, 20 double story units, tourist facilities and a four-star spa.
Company Representative (Commission Based)
RST WATER SAVING SYSTEMS PTY LTD (SELF EMPLOYED)Company Representative (Commission Based)
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2007As a Company Representative, I managed various projects daily including Mozambique Water Purification Roll Out for importing various types of materials from China, Taiwan and America. I closely oversaw the export of the assembled material to Mozambique and installed it for the client Sasol in their plant offices.

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