Andre Botes Email & Phone Number

Durban Kwa-Zulu Natal

Currently I consult on Health & Safety issues and assist companies in improving their HSE Management systems, and prepare for HSE Audits such as SQAS & RTMS certification.I also advise on stock reconciliation system improvements to minimise losses and entrench proper operating procedures. Establishing & implementing procedures through on-site training and working with clients is also undertaken, as is incident/accident investigation, risk assessments and site inspections to identify areas… Show more Currently I consult on Health & Safety issues and assist companies in improving their HSE Management systems, and prepare for HSE Audits such as SQAS & RTMS certification.I also advise on stock reconciliation system improvements to minimise losses and entrench proper operating procedures. Establishing & implementing procedures through on-site training and working with clients is also undertaken, as is incident/accident investigation, risk assessments and site inspections to identify areas for improvement. Show less

Durban South Africa

Responsible for:- End-to-end management of the Lubricants business from Procurement to Sales and Distribution- Technical Assistance (Lubes and Fuels)- Health & Safety focal contact, and responsible for the implementation, continuous improvement and monitoring of the in-house HSSE system

Durban Area, South Africa

Sales Manager - Coastal Commercial Fuels & LubricantsManaged a team of Sales Representatives in the KZN, Eastern and Western CapeResponsible for managing Commercial B2B Customers , the safety of their installations and ta team of Installations Engineers

Plant Manager - Lubricants Manufacturing Plant, DurbanTotal Lubricants & Grease Manufacturing facility.Managed a team of Plant Management and Engineering.Responsible for Production, Safety, Sales Interaction and Communication

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

1. Technical Field Service:Manage and co-ordinate the Technical Department’s field service effort to grow lube/fuel volumes by providing a technical back-up service to Retail, Commercial, Agriculture, Lubricants & Specialities, and Government & Agents divisions Maintaining a high level of technical service provision to all national sales staff (Including the Retail sector)Provide proactive on-site technical support to sales staff, dealers and customers to resolve technical issues… Show more 1. Technical Field Service:Manage and co-ordinate the Technical Department’s field service effort to grow lube/fuel volumes by providing a technical back-up service to Retail, Commercial, Agriculture, Lubricants & Specialities, and Government & Agents divisions Maintaining a high level of technical service provision to all national sales staff (Including the Retail sector)Provide proactive on-site technical support to sales staff, dealers and customers to resolve technical issues, customer complaints and claims (Fuels & Lubes)Compile & conduct technical training and information seminars in SA & neighbouring countries (Fuels & Lubes)Compile technical and marketing information literature such as brochures, product handbooks and marketing material.2. Custodian - FormulationsAct as custodian to the formulations of TOTAL’s lubricant range and control of blending instructions, additive application, finished product specifications and characteristics to ensure compliance to Group and manufacturing norms. Conduct regular manufacturing plant audits to ensure compliance to standard. Show less

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Provide technical support to Sales force and customers on a geographic basis in terms of product quality and lubricant and fuel recommendations. Conduct technical training and presentations to a wide audience, ranging from engineers to artisans, not only on Total’s products but also on generic tribology-related issues. Perform failure investigations and failure analysis, both in claim investigations and routine advisory.Trouble-shooting of tribology-related issues.Conduct… Show more Provide technical support to Sales force and customers on a geographic basis in terms of product quality and lubricant and fuel recommendations. Conduct technical training and presentations to a wide audience, ranging from engineers to artisans, not only on Total’s products but also on generic tribology-related issues. Perform failure investigations and failure analysis, both in claim investigations and routine advisory.Trouble-shooting of tribology-related issues.Conduct lubrication surveys on-site to optimize stock levels without compromising technical requirements.Man telephonic help-line to assist in lube/fuel technical queries e.g. equivalents, recommendations, advice etc.Advise on the diagnosis and interpretation of the TOTAL Prima Used-Oil Analysis Programme Show less

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Market a commercial oil analysis service to users in the automotive and industrial sectors of Gauteng. Provide technical support in implementing on-site predictive and preventative oil analysis programmes. Maintain and grow a large sales area within budgetary constraints. Provide technical training to customers and assist in explaining diagnosis. Handle customer complaints and queries.

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Specialised lubricant supplier - Bel-Ray LubricantsMain job functions Service and regularly call upon new and existing customers in the mining, automotive and industrial sector. Main industries served included opencast mining, steel mill and cement industries.Conduct on-site trials to evaluate lubricant performance and compile subsequent positive cost analyses.Monitoring existing systems and applications to ensure a high level of representation and service.Provide a… Show more Specialised lubricant supplier - Bel-Ray LubricantsMain job functions Service and regularly call upon new and existing customers in the mining, automotive and industrial sector. Main industries served included opencast mining, steel mill and cement industries.Conduct on-site trials to evaluate lubricant performance and compile subsequent positive cost analyses.Monitoring existing systems and applications to ensure a high level of representation and service.Provide a technical back up to the sales staff in terms of trouble-shooting, problem solving and hands-on servicing. E.g. monitoring and inspecting lubrication systems on P&H rope- shovels, or training steel mill greasing staff in correct procedures, product application and/or best practices.Design and installation of centralised lubrication systems to optimise lubricant dispensing and increase the cost-effectiveness of utilising specialised lubricants in open gear and general use applications. Show less

Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa

Mainly 1st and 2nd line servicing of:- Dassault Mirage F1CZ- Hawker-Siddley Buccaneer SMk50- Atlas Impala MkI & MkII (Aermacchi MB 326)Tracing of mechanical snags, component testing and system testing. Servicing and flight line operations - engine, airframe, hydraulic and fuel systems, and safety equipment. After completing 3-year apprenticeship, held artisan posts at 3 Squadron and 24 Squadron – AFB Waterkloof. Received certificates of meritorious service in 1989… Show more Mainly 1st and 2nd line servicing of:- Dassault Mirage F1CZ- Hawker-Siddley Buccaneer SMk50- Atlas Impala MkI & MkII (Aermacchi MB 326)Tracing of mechanical snags, component testing and system testing. Servicing and flight line operations - engine, airframe, hydraulic and fuel systems, and safety equipment. After completing 3-year apprenticeship, held artisan posts at 3 Squadron and 24 Squadron – AFB Waterkloof. Received certificates of meritorious service in 1989, 1990 and 1991. Show less

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Occupational Health & Safety Short Course, Occupational Health & Safety, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Technical Member SAIOSH - South African Institute of Occupational Safety & Health

National N Diploma -- Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace), Aviation Mechanical Maintenance

Fluid Mechanics N5, N6 (Distinction) Engineering Science N4 Power Machines N5, N6 Mechanical Drawing & Design N4 Strength of Materials.

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