Dirk Botha

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Agricultural Engineer @ Freelance
South Africa
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South Africa, South Africa
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About Dirk Botha

Hands on Automotive Fleet maintenance and management specialist with 18 years deployment experience in conflict/post conflict countries working along different cultures and ethnic groups. Qualified and experienced in providing meticulous, versatile and innovative solutions to light, heavy, armoured, soft skin vehicles, heavy soft skin and armoued machines maintenance and operations with Red Seal Diesel Mechanic qualification. Diverse competencies include: Experienced in field operations • Fleet service and maintenance • Stock, supply chain, tire, fuel and cash register management • Automotive parts specialist • Qualified and experienced in Demining machines and MPV operation and maintenance • Equipment and staff management, acquisition & deployment • Multinational team building, mentoring and cohesion in austere environments • Articulate and able to facilitate client and supplier relationships. Biomass Harvesting field management specialist.

Dirk Botha's Current Company Details
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Agricultural Engineer
South Africa
Website:
prinoth.com
Employees:
305
Dirk Botha Work Experience Details
  • Freelance
    Agricultural Engineer
    Freelance
    South Africa
  • Prinoth
    Project Manager
    Prinoth Apr 2022 - Present
  • Private Security Company Association Of Iraq
    Fleet Equipment Manager
    Private Security Company Association Of Iraq Aug 2021 - Apr 2022
    Iraq
  • Rock Mining Machines
    Heavy Plant Underground Mechanic
    Rock Mining Machines Jan 2021 - Jul 2021
    Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, South Africa
    Repair and maintenance of Underground vehicles and equipment UV80 Aard and GHH Machines, Bolters, Rigs, graders Front End Loaders, Sandvik LHD,S , Bell Fire trucks, Land-cruisers.Breakdown and Recovery of Vehicles, Heavy Machines and other equipment
  • Ta'Az Demining
    Fleet Heavy Armoured Plant Manager
    Ta'Az Demining Jan 2020 - Oct 2020
    Basra, Al Başrah, Iraq
    Responsibilities included but not limited to the follow: • Management of Demining earth moving plant and liaise internally with other Demining Projects with regards to the allocation, servicing and deployment of plant and Minewolf 370 machines. • Collaboration with and in support of the Project Manager facilitate, support, coordinate, monitor and liaise with Plant operators and workshops with respect to operational scheduling, technical support and coordination, strategic planning, •… Show more Responsibilities included but not limited to the follow: • Management of Demining earth moving plant and liaise internally with other Demining Projects with regards to the allocation, servicing and deployment of plant and Minewolf 370 machines. • Collaboration with and in support of the Project Manager facilitate, support, coordinate, monitor and liaise with Plant operators and workshops with respect to operational scheduling, technical support and coordination, strategic planning, • Implementation of an HR policy, health and safety requirements and risk management. • Coordinate the day to day and future planning of all plant for each project. • Work with Human Resources staff to recruit, interview, select, hire, and employ appropriately qualified plant operators for the project. • Coach, mentor, and develop the collective workforce • Leading staff to meet the organization’s expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment. • Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, rewards, and disciplinary action, with the assistance of Human Resources, when necessary. • Maintaining team work schedules including assignments, job rotation and training. • Establish and maintain relevant controls and feedback systems to monitor the plant support to projects. • Assist with the preparation, implementation and maintenance of reports necessary to comply with the requirements of each project. • Plan and implement operational systems, procedures and processes which can perform the work and fulfil the mission and the goals of the project efficiently and effectively. • HSSE responsibilities. In collaboration and support of the HSE Manager ensure that all personnel responsible for specific HSSE tasks are adequately prepared and informed to execute their responsibilities. • Ensure that all employees are trained and competent for the task at hand. • Monitor fuel consumption and control. • Show less
  • Self Employed
    Fleet Plant Manager
    Self Employed May 2019 - Jan 2020
    Witbank Area, South Africa
    Outsourcing services.
  • Central African Transport
    Fleet Technical Director
    Central African Transport Sep 2018 - May 2019
    Central African Republic
    Responsibilities includes the management of workshop and workshop staff. Issuing of job cards to include maintenance and spare parts requirements and assuring that the required quality and maintenance standards are met. Assuring the safe operation and maintenance of all fleet vehicles, machinery and equipment within the fleet currently consisting of around 46 4X4, 6X6 and 8X8 MAN Trucks with trailers, 35ton mobile crane, plant generators and mobile fridge container generators. Traveling to… Show more Responsibilities includes the management of workshop and workshop staff. Issuing of job cards to include maintenance and spare parts requirements and assuring that the required quality and maintenance standards are met. Assuring the safe operation and maintenance of all fleet vehicles, machinery and equipment within the fleet currently consisting of around 46 4X4, 6X6 and 8X8 MAN Trucks with trailers, 35ton mobile crane, plant generators and mobile fridge container generators. Traveling to remote field operations to conduct assessments to ensure safety, efficiency, quality and productivity standards are met. Assuring all technical staff adhere to country and international environment health and safety standards and rules. Conducting monthly staff assessments and provide training to ensure technical staff qualifications and experience are of high standard. Emergency responds and repairs. Providing hands on assistance with the maintenance and repairs of more sophisticated repairs and maintenance like engine, gearbox and differentials. Providing senior management with accident and incident reports. Providing monthly vehicle, machine and equipment maintenance and performance reports. Management of all spare parts to include stock control, procurement, issuing, resupply, budget forecast, emergency procurement and product/supplier quality assurance. Sourcing, procuring and installation of workshop equipment and tools. Sourcing of new vehicles. Disposal of redundant vehicles and equipment. Show less
  • Prinoth
    Fleet Manager
    Prinoth Feb 2018 - May 2018
    Cuba
    Fleet management of Bio Mass harvesters. Repair and maintenance of Bio mass harvester BMH 480 machines. Parts ordering. Stock control. Fuel consumption monitoring. Report writing. Operator training. Bio mass harvesting Technical and production advisor.
  • Mechem Pty Ltd
    Minewolf Technician/Operator
    Mechem Pty Ltd Mar 2016 - Dec 2017
    Turkey Eastern Border
    Operating of mechanical demining machineAssesment of ground preperationRepair and maintenance of mechanical demining machineTraining of machine support staffFuel controlStock controlOrdering of spare parts
  • Minetech International
    Fleet Manager
    Minetech International Feb 2011 - Dec 2015
    South Sudan
    Assuring safe operation/maintenance of Demining machines, vehicles and mechanical equipment on fleet consisting of 40-46 light 4x4 vehicles(Toyota/Ford) with light trailers. 8x heavy duty trucks with low bed trailers and cranes. 4x demining ground preparation machines (Minewolf). 6x CAT field generators ranging from 12, 5-45kva. 2x military MPV’s.Implementation/management/maintenance/repairs required on company as well as client vehicles/machines/equipment by field technicians as per… Show more Assuring safe operation/maintenance of Demining machines, vehicles and mechanical equipment on fleet consisting of 40-46 light 4x4 vehicles(Toyota/Ford) with light trailers. 8x heavy duty trucks with low bed trailers and cranes. 4x demining ground preparation machines (Minewolf). 6x CAT field generators ranging from 12, 5-45kva. 2x military MPV’s.Implementation/management/maintenance/repairs required on company as well as client vehicles/machines/equipment by field technicians as per requirements satellite tracking and fuel usages.Job card/maintenance/spares, tasking of mechanical staff and assuring quality standards.Visit remote field operations to conduct assessments to ensure safety, efficiency, quality and productivity requirements are met.Assuring environment safety rules when disposing of foreign objects or fluids.Conducting regular staff assessments and training to ensure all staff meet the required qualification.Providing and maintaining of electronic maintenance and service data base.Conducting regular operational and safety checks on all mechanical equipment.Assist staff with assessment of mechanical repairs and problem solving.Emergency responds and repairsProviding hands on assistance with the maintenance and repair of more sophisticated repairs, overhauling or services.Conducting accident or incident reports.Weekly/monthly machine performance and maintenance reports. Vehicle, machine, generator service and maintenance reports. Monthly fuel reports.Management of spare parts to include stock control, procurement, issuing, resupply, seasonal budget and forecasting, emergency procurement and product/supplier quality assurance. Sourcing, procuring and installation of workshop equipment and tools.Sourcing of new vehicles. Disposing of redundant vehicles/equipment. Managing and overseeing of 1x main and 4x field workshops.Managing of 6x international mechanics, workshop assistants, around 25 drivers and 8x machine operators. Show less
  • Minetech International
    Field Mechanic
    Minetech International Sep 2008 - Feb 2011
    Sudan
    Operating of mechanical demining machineAssesment of ground preperationRepair and maintenance of mechanical demining machineTraining of machine support staffRepair and maintenance of machine and mine protective vehicles support vehiclesFuel controlStock controlOrdering of sparesRepair and maintenance of light 4x4 vehiclesRepair and maintenance of heavy duty trucks and trailersRepair and maintenance of camp generators and camp equipment
  • Mechem Pty Ltd
    Mechanical Demining Team Leader
    Mechem Pty Ltd Jan 2008 - Jun 2008
    South Korea
    Operating of mechanical demining machineAssesment of ground preperationRepair and maintenance of mechanical demining machineTraining of machine support staffFuel controlStock controlOrdering of spare partsReport writing
  • Mechem Pty Ltd
    Field Mechanic
    Mechem Pty Ltd Jan 2006 - Dec 2007
    Drc
    Operating of mechanical demining machineAssesment of ground preperationRepair and maintenance of mechanical demining machineTraining of machine support staffRepair and maintenance of machine and mine protective vehicles support vehiclesFuel controlStock controlOrdering of sparesRepair and maintenance of light 4x4 vehiclesRepair and maintenance of heavy duty trucks and trailersRepair and maintenance of camp generators and camp equipment
  • Beefmaster Pty (Ltd)
    Senior Technician
    Beefmaster Pty (Ltd) Apr 2004 - Dec 2005
    Christiana South Africa
    I was the Senior Technician for this transport company within the feedlot; I was directly responsible for maintenance of the fleet that consisted of 20 light pick-up trucks, 25 Horse and Trailer. I had a staff of ten people ranging from Technicians to workshop Labourers under my control. All paperwork, parts ordering and repair authorizations, fell also in my scope of work.Repair and maintenance of light fleet pick up trucksRepair and maintenance of heavy duty trucks and… Show more I was the Senior Technician for this transport company within the feedlot; I was directly responsible for maintenance of the fleet that consisted of 20 light pick-up trucks, 25 Horse and Trailer. I had a staff of ten people ranging from Technicians to workshop Labourers under my control. All paperwork, parts ordering and repair authorizations, fell also in my scope of work.Repair and maintenance of light fleet pick up trucksRepair and maintenance of heavy duty trucks and trailersOrdering of partsScheduling of service plansOverseeing junior staffStandby and recovery of breakdowns Show less
  • General Motors
    Workshop Supervisor
    General Motors Feb 2003 - Apr 2004
    Nelspruit Area, South Africa
    I was the Workshop Forman for this Delta Dealership. I fulfilled my role in a management position. I had direct control over a staff of 16 personnel. Our job was to repair and maintain vehicles, ranging from light passenger vehicles to heavy duty trucks, as per customers request and as per motor and/or fleet assistant plans. I was mainly responsible for management of the workshop and staff. All quotations on repairs and customer related issues fell directly under my scope of work. I was also… Show more I was the Workshop Forman for this Delta Dealership. I fulfilled my role in a management position. I had direct control over a staff of 16 personnel. Our job was to repair and maintain vehicles, ranging from light passenger vehicles to heavy duty trucks, as per customers request and as per motor and/or fleet assistant plans. I was mainly responsible for management of the workshop and staff. All quotations on repairs and customer related issues fell directly under my scope of work. I was also directly responsible for the quality control of all work done and the customer care standard. Show less
  • Imperial Toyota Nelspruit
    Workshop Supervisor
    Imperial Toyota Nelspruit Jun 2002 - Feb 2003
    Nelspruit Area, South Africa
    I was the Used cars Workshop Foreman for this Toyota Dealership; I fulfilled a management role and had two staff members under my control. Our work responsibilities included servicing and repairs on all used cars on our lot as well as repair and service vehicles as per customers request and as per motor and/or fleet assistant plans. All quotations on repairs and customer related issues fell directly under my scope of work. I was also directly responsible for the quality control of all work done… Show more I was the Used cars Workshop Foreman for this Toyota Dealership; I fulfilled a management role and had two staff members under my control. Our work responsibilities included servicing and repairs on all used cars on our lot as well as repair and service vehicles as per customers request and as per motor and/or fleet assistant plans. All quotations on repairs and customer related issues fell directly under my scope of work. I was also directly responsible for the quality control of all work done and the customer care standard. Show less
  • Ports Air
    Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprentice
    Ports Air Aug 2001 - Jun 2002
    Nelspruit Area, South Africa
    I was appointed as an apprentice where I continued my studies to become an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
  • Barloworld Toyota Middelburg
    Diesel Technician
    Barloworld Toyota Middelburg Feb 2001 - Aug 2001
    Middelburg Area, South Africa
    I was a Diesel Technician for this Toyota Dealership where I repaired, maintained and serviced vehicles, ranging from light passenger vehicles to heavy trucks, new as well as used vehicles, as per customers request and as per motor and/or fleet assistant plans.
  • General Motors
    Diesel Technician
    General Motors Apr 2000 - Feb 2001
    Pretoria Area, South Africa
    I was a Diesel Technician for this Delta Dealership where I repaired, maintained and serviced vehicles, ranging from light passenger vehicles to heavy trucks, new as well as used vehicles, as per customers request and as per motor and/or fleet assistant plans.
  • Toyota Sa
    Diesel Technician
    Toyota Sa Apr 1995 - Apr 2000
    Belfast South Africa
    I was a Diesel Technician for this Toyota dealership where I also did my training and qualification as a diesel technician. I repaired, maintained and serviced vehicles, ranging from light passenger vehicles to heavy duty trucks, new as well as used vehicles, as per customers request and as per motor and/or fleet assistant plans.
  • Rocla Concrete Pipes Pty Limited
    Production Supervisor
    Rocla Concrete Pipes Pty Limited Apr 1993 - Apr 1995
    Belfast Suid Africa
    I was a Production Supervisor for this branch of Rocla. I supervised in the manufacturing of concrete products. Main products were concrete pipes, manholes and slabs. I was responsible for all the production on all the products manufactured and all the staff on the production side. I had a staff of 28 personnel directly under my control. Quality control, production planning, in house training ordering of material and analysing of all productivity fell directly under my scope of work.

Dirk Botha Skills

Quality Management Team Building Weapons Vehicles Machine Maintenance Contract Management Contingency Planning Defense Operational Planning Army Logistics Production Planning Fleet Services Team Leadership Fleet Management Engineering Quality Assurance Mechanics Heavy Equipment Command Operations Management Risk Management Supervisory Skills Production Managment Transportation Crisis Management Training Manufacturing First Aid Emergency Management Maintenance Management Military Security Clearance Project Planning Explosives Military Operations Weapons Handling Procurement Management Inventory Management Maintenance And Repair Inspection Logistics Management

Dirk Botha Education Details

  • Belfast High
    Belfast High
    St 10
  • Belfast High South Africa
    Belfast High South Africa
    Acedemic

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