Experienced manager (30+ years) with a demonstrated history of working in the commercial real estate industry. Skilled in Business Planning, Operating Budgets, Systems Engineering, Business Strategy, and Property Management. Strong operations professional with qualifications in B.Eng (Mech), MBA, PrEng, PMI, AA Arb & PPRA.I specialize in three aspects of any business: 1) The team's function and inter-structural synergy, e.g. team ownership/motivation to get things done operationally and strategically2) Troubleshooting - analysing incidents and executing contingencies & corrective actions to improve project and business performance3) Networking between clients and influencers within the business environment I am very interested in contracting - primarily to streamline the acquisition process, maximize resources, and negotiate and manage complex contracts. I believe that we should live in a fair and egalitarian society. Transparency, respect and honesty are not negotiable for me. I will always be an open book - "What you see is what you get".
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FounderHeunis Konsult Jul 2024 - PresentSouth Africa
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Project ManagerProdigious Construction And Property Development Consultants Jul 2022 - Aug 2024Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa -
General ManagerOmnigro (Pty) Ltd | Property Developers Mar 2008 - Oct 2021Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaGeneral management of property portfolio ito acquisition, upkeep, compliance, leasing, upgrades, redevelopment and disposing of assets in close relationship with shareholders -
Operations ManagerKwv Mar 2007 - Oct 2007Paarl, Western Cape, South AfricaResponsible for Grape Juice Concentrate Plant in Upington, Spirits Distilleries Worcester and Upington, Aseptic Packaging Robertson, Risk Management and Technical / Engineering Services for KWV. 150 people. Operating budget R65m -
Operations ManagerKwv Oct 2004 - Feb 2007Paarl, Western Cape, South AfricaTotal production and Technical Services. Production includes Bottling of 30m bottles wine and brandy, Warehousing and Logistics. Special focus on lean manufacturing, planning process and impact on stock levels, waste or losses, OEE management, OTIF performance and lead times. Technical Services include availability of various production plants wrt plant maintenance, legal requirements, outsourcing of support services and support to other operational departments. Visited Germany and UK in December 2004 and August 2006 to do benchmarking. 110 people.
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Procurement ManagerKwv Apr 2002 - Sep 2004Paarl, Western Cape, South AfricaSupplier Rationalisation and Development (SPP), Supply Contract and Price Negotiations, Contracts Management, Capital Projects, BEE charter. Visited barrel cooperages in France, Austria and Hungary in Sept 2003 to evaluate and audit. Total value of responsibility ±R200m. SAP information system.
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Business ConsultantFreelance Aug 2001 - Mar 2002Business Consultant with Strategy Partners.
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Managing DirectorSchuurman Metal Pressings (Pty) Ltd Apr 1997 - Jul 2001Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africaa component manufacturer in pressing and deep drawn parts for the automotive, armaments and agricultural sectors. Personnel 60. ISO9002. Started implementing QS9000 in Jan 2001. Visited Arvin in Columbus USA and Donaldson USA in Minneapolis, Oelwein and Crescoe in October 1999 to negotiate supply contracts. Turnover ±R25m. Impact information system.
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Business ConsultantFreelance Apr 1996 - Apr 1997Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaBusiness Consultant with Strategy Partners
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Technical DirectorRovic Machinery (Pty) Ltd. Jan 1992 - Mar 1996Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africaan agricultural implement manufacturer. Responsible for overall technical function of Group as well as Manufacturing Plant. Personnel 80. Visited Italy, Holland, and UK in 1992 to meet suppliers and attend EIMA trade show in Bologne. Budget ±R25m.
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Marketing CoordinatorConitek Jan 1990 - Dec 1991Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaCONITEK is a division of Dorbyl. Responsible for marketing plan, liaison with marketing consultants, advertising, presentations, marketing budget, inputs to business plan and strategic sessions, and the identification of and liaison with new markets and clients. Visited Maputo Mozambique in 1991 to do feasibility study on industry.
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Logistic Systems EngineerMmts Jan 1989 - Jan 1990Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaMMTS (a division of Dorbyl) working on an Armscor project for the Navy. Responsible for product support specifications, logistic support analysis (LSA), design influence for supportability (FMECA & RAM), maintenance analysis and general logistic planning as part of a team.
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General ManagerDepartment Of Water Affairs Jan 1985 - Jan 1989Jan Kempdorp, South AfricaGeneral Manager of Central Workshops for Department of Water Affairs in Jan Kempdorp. Design and development, manufacture, installation, test and evaluation, maintenance and refurbishing programmes of all types of construction equipment (Total value ±R100m) used at 28 sites across the country. Personnel 250. Budget at cost R15 million in 1989.
Gert Heunis Education Details
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Mechanical Engineering
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