James Bester Email & Phone Number

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀Undertaking Project Leading a LTSA (Long Term Service Agreement) project end to end process (Inquiry to remittance) in supplying Steam Turbines and Generators spare parts to 13 power stations.Assuming accountability for compliance to all aspects of the contract and related interfaces with internal and external parties.Providing leadership to internal LTSA team and deploying lean tools wherever possible to simplify and reduce complexity.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀Establish operating cadence to monitor and control execution of customer requirements.Accurately maintaining master data pertaining commercial and technical data of the contract.Lead Hoshin Kanri workstream to reduce cycle time within the business process.Lead the recovery of CPA (contract price adjustment)

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀Served as the Project Construction & Commissioning Manager for the Kusile project, collaboratively managing responsibilities with the Site Manager and reporting directly to the Project Director for tasks assigned by the Steam Plants business to the Construction division.Responsibilities include leading commercial discipline including budgets, forecasts, and reporting, managing sub-contractors, and closing out difficult relationships with contractors. Manage service provider staff and indirectly manage the site team to complete construction and commissioning activities playing a pivotal role in Kusile 6 x 794MW supercritical coal-fired power plant. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀⇒ Collaboratively managing responsibilities with the Site Manager for all activities assigned by the Plants business to the Construction organisation. ⇒ Drive all departments (EHS, Contract, Quality, and Construction) to achieve project deliverables.⇒ Monitor and report the overall construction execution, cost forecast and planning. ⇒ Provide quarterly construction reviews to senior management. ⇒ Manage and report on construction-related risks and opportunities with the project management team. ⇒ Manage project resources (personnel). ⇒ Coordinate sub-contracts.⇒ Contract negotiations and close out.

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀Construction Controller for Kusile and Medupi Coal-fired power plant project and responsible for construction tendering on new projects. Managed monthly construction budget reviews for both projects, monitored and reported updated project execution strategies, conducted the financial reviews, and selected major construction sub-contracts, and managed internal control procedures. Reported to the General Manager: Construction and Commissioning SSA. Engaged with various internal stakeholders (Project Director, Construction and Commissioning Director. Head of EHS SSA, Head of Quality SSA, Head of Engineering SSA, Head of procurement SSA, Managing Director, Head of HR, Finance Director SSA) and external stakeholders (Client – Eskom, Service providers - various, Contractors – Grinaker LTA).

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀Site Controller for Kusile Coal-fired power plant project and responsible for site startup. Built new site forecast from tender to hand-over, prepared and managed monthly forecast, prepared business model and costing for sub-contracting strategy, and implemented internal control procedures. Reported to the Finance Director. Internal stakeholders included Project Director, Construction and Commissioning Director, and Finance Director SSA.

Polokwane Area, South Africa

𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀Responsible for managing the Limpopo regional management accounts for Construction and Mining division. Ensured regional compliance with company policies, managed and coordinated budget process (Balance Sheet and Income Statement), managed regional debtors and capital expenditure, and managed regional P&L for different business lines. Reported directly to the Finance Manager and General Manager and managed 5 employees of which 2 were credit controllers, 2 were administrative, and 1 sales administrator. Internal stakeholders included GM for the region, Finance Director and service manager, Sales Managers. External stakeholders included various mining customers including Venetia Diamond Mine, Potgietersrus Mine, Phalaborwa Mining Company, and Exaro Ellisras.

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀Assisted the Financial Manager of the Mining division, conducted cost-control for the division, and managed reports for the division. Reported to the Finance Manager. Internal stakeholders included the general manager for the region, Finance Director and service manager, Sales Managers.

Acma, Accounting And Business/Management

Bcom Honours, Certified Management Accountancy

­Major Subjects: Management Accounting, Business Management, Information Management.

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom), Chartered Financial Analysis

­Major Subjects: Accounting, Income Tax, Business & Management Accounting.

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)