As the general manager I am responsible for the day-to-day business operations, from connecting with customers and suppliers, reporting, reviewing the finances and helping my team to reach their potential and leading-by-example.− Oversee and provide leadership for successful business operations for a team of 10 people.− Analysed financial data to make informed business discissions.− Forecasted yearly budgets and business plans and managed costs against the budget with a 9% saving per annum.− Prepared financial management accounts, clearly explaining operational effectiveness, trends, and variances.− Reviewed financial statements, sales, and other performance data to measure productivity.− Executed sales and operational activities, producing results to meet the business plan.− Developed long and short-range financial objectives, supporting company mission statement.− Used customer feedback for improving operations and building brand loyalty.− Met safety standards by overseeing preventative maintenance and repairs.− Planned and managed adequate inventory levels for meeting sales demands and minimizing stock-outs.− Maintained product and service quality standards by conducting ongoing evaluations and investigating complaints.− Communicated effectively with team members and stakeholders.− Established and implemented company policies, goals, objectives, and procedures.− Developed and implemented pricing strategies to maximize profitability.− Executed HR management which included disciplinaries, payroll, overtime and leave management.− Implemented and maintained open-door communication system.− Executed imports and exports to countries such as Mauritius, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Nigeria.− Oversee logistical operations by collaborating with multiple transporters.

As a junior engineer on the mine, I gained extensive knowledge and experience within a mining environment and at the same time working towards my Government Certificate of Competency for Mines. My daily interaction was with skilled mechanical and electrical tradesmen, supervisors, and engineering managers where I contributed towards continuous process improvement by providing valuable input.− Identified and recommended a R3-mil per annum energy savings strategy to achieve more energy-efficient operations.− Investigated mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.− Conducted root cause analysis on component failures.− Directed and supported installation teams during start-up, testing and system commissioning.− Created checklists for review and inspection of completed projects.− Conducted studies to determine feasibility, costs, or performance benefits of new equipment.− Environmental Engineering: Ammonia refrigeration plant operation and inspections, pressure vessel testing, large ventilation fans exposure.− Inspected AC traction elevators and Kaeser air compressors.− Supervised crews up to 20 people on night shifts.− Presented safety talks for management.− Drafted of safety systems and risk assessments to ensure safe working in the plants.− Gained working knowledge on the Mine Health and Safety Act and OHSA.− Audited of systems for compliance and improvements.− Exposure in other fields of the Government Certificate of Competency’s Annexure E (conveyors, compressors, condition monitoring, maintenance of machinery, raise boring, drills, Koepe Winders, shaft shinking, smelters, refinery etc.)

− Responsible for maintenance team of 10 - 20 people, 10 conveyor belts, dewatering pumps, crushers etc.− Enforced safety regulations to promote accident-free workplace as 2.13.6.1 appointee.− Monitored planned and incoming work, re-prioritizing to meet changing priorities and deadlines.− Oversaw optimum daily operations to keep to daily production targets.− Established work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.− Enforced preventive maintenance schedule.− Coordinated operations and activities within and between departments.− Inspected materials, products, and equipment to detect defects and malfunctions.− Supported HR with recruitment and hiring recommendations.