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Johannesburg, Gp, Za

South Africa

Commodities

Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Founder chairman of the new branch in Witbank; acted as a chairman for seven years and under leadership the branch grew to close to 600 members; Finalised dedicated hunter/sport shooter training as well as range officer training; received a merit award "Order of the Buffalo-Bronze" for exemplary services at branch level; selected as a support coach for MSSU (Mpumalanga School Shooter Union), actively participated in the development of scholar shooters as well as acted as range officer; accompanied a delegation for SA - USA to participate in a competition at the Olympics Training Centre in Colorado Springs; elected as the Mpumalanga exceptional services at regional level.NASP Basic Archery InstructorElected as the Mpumalanga NASP (National Archery School Program) coordinator and initiated archery at two of the schools in Witbank; completed BAI (Basic Archery Instructor) training and actively coached several archersSAJWV Orde van die Blou Buffel - Silver

Breyten, Mpumalanga, South Africa

While serving as a Consultant, I spearhead various multi-faceted functions, including identification, strategy formulation, compilation, and submission of tender documents for coal supply ranging from 5 to 20 years. I also deliver opencast cavities to Eskom in disposing the ash from the coal burnt at the power station as well as long-term leasing of railway sidings from Transnet Freight Rail within the mine. Furthermore, I provide exceptional advisory efforts regarding developed coal quality measures. Moreover, I create, enhance, and execute a visual tool to craft and monitor daily coal stockpile quality results/reports.Key Career Accomplishments:• Facilitated overseeing the renowned coal supply agreement between the mine and Eskom.• Administered the quality and rail logistics in line with a high-grade export contract.• Devised and deployed exceptional quality management system across all projects resulting in customer satisfaction.• Optimised production and saved costs by facilitating the management team in creating creative ideas.• Administered all facets of tender responses for various coal supply agreements; shortlisting some mines for negotiations.• Fulfilled an urgent need to perform a bias test on the sampler used for payment by the client, within 3 days instead of the normal duration of 3 months.• Created and developed a quality tracking system to effectively analyse and identify sampling errors, resulting in reduced double handling of product and optimised sales volumes.

Mpumalanga, South Africa

As Area Manager for Aerial Works - Emalahleni, I work on securing opportunities for which our drone solution can be applied through the application of our ROC (Remote Operator Certificate) and trained pilosts. Through the open communication flow between the three shareholders I facilitate management meetings to ensure that new opportunities are maximized.Key Achievements are the current survey audit function that we provide to the Mwelase Mining Group.

Megawatt Park - Johannesburg

As a Coal Supply Unit Manager, I defined and acquired approval for the short-, medium-, and long-term coal supply strategies. I also managed and supervised the commercial/legal aspects of existing coal supply agreement (CSA). I also provide exceptional efforts in overseeing CSA production, the working and contractual cost budgeting process. Furthermore, I supervised the trends of the mines. Moreover, I recognised as well as oversaw coal supply and cost risk to assure seamless operations. I also directed and monitored the implementation of capital approvals for projects. I provided remarkable expertise in overseeing short, medium, and long-term mine planning of mines. I also monitored monthly financial inputs/outputs.Key Career Achievements:• Delivered remarkable efforts in ensuring coal quality in terms of the CSA's.• Played a dynamic role in administering environmental and mine closure budgets to ensure seamless operational execution.• Collaborated with power station management, internal support personnel, various Eskom clients, and industry committees to ensure operational excellence across all companywide functions.• Secured robust revenue streams by delivering exceptional project management as well as conducting effective research and development.• Met and exceeded delivery targets by ensuring logistic support via road trucks as well as rail.• Succeeded in administering multiple coal supply agreements.• Honoured with the best performer within the management development program.• Delivered exceptional leadership in achieving a record volume coal delivery via rail to Majuba Power Station, resulting in an Rbn rand cost impact.• Contributed to the development of the bespoke coal supply agreements between Eskom and the mines.

On an annual basis Eskom Executives selected approximately ten full time employees to become part of a 22 month leadership development program. In 2008 I had the privilege to be part of a selected group when I was given the opportunity to attend the Generation Leadership Program.During this program I got to know a lot more of myself, my developmental areas, as well as my strong points.At the end of the program I received the award for the Best Performer as well as the award for Best Achiever of the programThis program consists of five main areas:• University presented by the University of Pretoria• Plant & Technical presented by Subject Matter Experts• Business presented by Independent Service Providers• Leadership presented by Independent Service Providers and University of Pretoria• Final Project done under the mentorship of a Subject Matter Expert

Ogies

My career at Kendal power Station started in February 1996 as a Learner Plant Operator where I worked shift for three years.In August 1999 I started as a Mechanical Technician in the Outside Plant. I was responsible for technical assistance/advice for materials handling areas, project management of small projects & the investigation, problem solving and root cause analyses on plant failures.In October 2001 I started as a Section Supervisor in the Power Plant Department. I had sixteen direct reports. I was responsible for staff working on the boiler and turbine mechanical plant areas, which entailed the management of staff, finances, contracts, safety, assets, plant availability/reliability.In July 2003 I started as the Head of Technical Services in the Power Plant Department. I had six senior technicians reporting to me. I was responsible for providing technical advise, manage NEC contracts, project manage outages and managed the whole departments budget.In July 2005 I started as the first Coal Manager. I facilitated the daily production meeting and had to provide guidance to all disciplines on the "common plant" area. I was responsible for the coal supply ensuring the right quality & quantity, to project manage major refurbishments projects and actively liaised between the mining house (BHP Billiton) and Eskom Head office.In July 2006 the Power Station Manager requested me to assist with the management of the Outside Plant Maintenance Department. I took up the challenge and managed this department until December 2007. At the time this was the single biggest department and I had a total of ninety employees under my management which included six senior supervisors as direct reports. I was responsible for the effective management of personnel, efficient cost control, projects, NEC contracts, ensuring safe execution of all work according to production priorities as well as the Department’s compliance to legal requirements, (OHSA, BCEA, etc)

Advanced Programme In Engineering Management

Mdp, Management

Management Development Program

N-Dip & B-Tech, Mechanical Engineering

Certificates, Technical & Management

Activities and Societies: Eskom Workshop Practice for Pupil Technicians Mechanical | Eskom Basic First Aid | NOSA Safety Achiever Award |.