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Cape Town, Wc, Za

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Responsible for strategic planning, implementation and management of Waste Control (a division of the SA Metal Group).Duties & responsibilities include:• Planning and implementing overall Waste Control business strategy, working closely with theDirectors of SA Metal Group• Managing and overseeing the Waste Control staff working in transport, sales and administration.• Setting and managing budget controls.• Building and maintaining professional relationships with other divisions of SA Metal Group.• Building and maintaining professional relationships with customers, suppliers and contractors.• Approving sales quotations and managing tender applications and processes.• Continuously identifying areas within the division in which the business can improve andimplementing such improvement.• Creating and presenting reports for Directors of SA Metal Group.• Ensuring legal compliance at all times.

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

In my capacity as the General Manager of a prominent and expansive waste management company, I bear the responsibility of overseeing the entirety of the company's operations, thereby ensuring the optimal and proficient management of waste collection, processing, and disposal processes. I am tasked with a range of specific duties, including:1) Strategic Leadership: Formulating and executing the company's long-term objectives and strategies, aimed at ensuring sustained profitability, viability, and expansion2) Financial Oversight: Taking charge of the company's financial planning and management, which encompasses internal cost control, revenue generation strategies, and the enhancement of profit margins.3) Operational Excellence: Ensuring the adherence of waste collection, processing, and disposal activities to all pertinent regulations, safety protocols, and environmental legislations.4) Staff Supervision: Guiding and nurturing the company's workforce, encompassing the creation of meaningful pathways for recruitment, training, skill advancement, and performance evaluation.5) Client Engagement: Cultivating robust customer relationships by fostering positive interactions with clients and catering to their distinct needs and preferences.6) Business Advancement: Spotting and pursuing novel business prospects, including ventures into untapped markets, innovation of new waste management solutions, and establishment of collaborations with external entities.7) Regulatory Compliance and Safety:Assuring full conformity of the company's operations with safety and environmental regulations, maintaining a secure and responsible operational environment.8) Reporting and Analysis:Compiling regular reports that delve into the financial and operational health of the company, as well as industry trends and advancements that shape the waste management landscape.

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Primary duties encompass:- Building high-achieving sales teams to propel business expansion.- Formulating customer journeys and strategic workflows, reinforced by automated system remedies.- Evaluating prevailing operational systems, and tactically eliminating hindrances.- Restructuring and harmonizing platforms to unleash interdepartmental capacities.- Initiating innovative business endeavors.- Monitoring outcomes via data analytics and decision-centric dashboards.- Ultimately ensuring accelerated growth and augmented profits.Clients: Anglo American, Growth Point, Property Point, Workshop 17, and IOT Mobile.Departure rationale: Aligning my career trajectory with an area that resonates deeply with my interests and passion, while also tapping into the substantial growth this industry currently offers.

Western Cape, South Africa

Roles Undertaken: Oversaw a technology-centric enterprise, encompassing the conception and execution of its strategic blueprints and initiatives. Directed financial operations and budgetary allocations, optimizing operational efficacy and upholding alignment with pertinent regulations. Cultivated and sustained robust affiliations with stakeholders of significance.Principal Competency Domains: Mastery in Financial Oversight, Legal and Regulatory Adherence, Human Resource Stewardship, Product Ownership, Skillful Supervision of Swift-paced Scrum/Agile Projects.Departure Rationale: Redundancy due to the fiscal ramifications of the COVID pandemic, compounded by the departure of key clientele and the postponement of new corporate entities engaging with the platform.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Responsibilities: I assisted with the launch of a start-up division within a national property group, which offered specialist consulting services to national and multi-national clients. Developed various commercial property solutions and services, which the business then launched to multiple clients.Clients: Rio Tinto, Microsoft, Medtronic, KFC, Milliman, WSP Engineers, Wellness Warehouse, Bed Centre, and Chicken Xpress.Departure Rationale: Quest for Professional Advancement (transition to the realm of technology startups).

Cape Town Area, South Africa

In this capacity as a senior executive, I held a pivotal role overseeing three distinct sectors within a prominent national real estate company. My responsibilities encompassed the conception and execution of strategic trajectories for each of these divisions. I facilitated collaborative efforts among departments, optimizing the efficient utilization of available resources. Additionally, I spearheaded and supervised the software division of the Group and harmonized the overall strategic vision of the organization in 2018.Noteworthy Accomplishments: The Commercial division displayed unparalleled growth, consistently outperforming for a continuous span of six years. The Residential Rentals division effectively managed approximately 9,000 residential units on a monthly basis, while the Lead Generation Division effectively handled a monthly influx of 600 - 1,000 leads.

Cape Town

Accountable for overseeing the Commercial Property division encompassing both sales and leasing activities, which included 24 regional offices and a workforce of over 80 commercial brokers across South Africa. I formulated the division's annual strategies, orchestrated persistent marketing campaigns, and devised budgets to sustain a trajectory of continuous expansion. Moreover, I was instrumental in identifying, nurturing, and equipping fresh talents, preparing them for success in the brokerage realm.Significant Achievements: Across a span of six years, I was instrumental in evolving the division from its initial state into a distinct enterprise that grew exponentially, eventually ending 9 times larger than when I first began with the adventure. This transformation resulted in the establishment of a dominant presence across numerous commercial hubs nationwide, firmly establishing itself as a formidable contender within the Commercial Property environment.Departure Rationale: Promoted internally

Cape Town

Roles Undertaken: Undertook the evaluation, administration, and endorsement of credit risk within the domain of Private Banking at Nedbank Private Wealth. Offered expert counsel and assistance by executing group credit directives, risk models, and methodologies.Key Achievements: Analyzed, independently sanctioned, and co-signed several of the Bank's larger credit applications, viability evaluations, and lending propositions.Departure Rationale: Striving for Professional Advancement (venturing into a leadership role within a startup venture in the commercial real estate sector – a favored asset class funded by the Bank).

Sandton

I oversaw lending operations spanning the Western Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal regions. My responsibilities encompassed serving as the initial credit authority and negotiator for larger more complex transactions. I also played an instrumental role in elevating Private Bankers' competence in finance-related spheres through comprehensive training sessions.Noteworthy Achievements:• Effectively improved overall operational efficiency by streamlining workflows and effectively addressing long-standing bottlenecks in the sales process.• Spearheaded the orchestration of the deal-making forum, resulting in a discernible enhancement in deal quality and a marked reduction in turnaround times.Departure Rationale: An aspiration to transition from a sales-focused milieu to a more dynamic credit risk environment.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Roles undertaken: I managed a portfolio of clients in the "Global Suite" (the bank's Top 1,200 Private Clients) and the "Priority Suite" (the bank's High-Income clients). Exceeded targets and grew the client base. Identified new wealth creation and investment opportunities for the clients.Key achievements: • Outperformed annual targets, on average by 65%, every year during the first three years. • Achieved annual targets despite these doubling every year over a period of 4 years.Departure rationale: Promoted internally

Sandton

Roles Undertaken: This position entailed championing a relationship-oriented approach, serving as the chief liaison for clients and delivering exceedingly prompt and forward-thinking financial and business remedies. I consistently surpassed client expectations, furnishing bespoke Private Wealth solutions tailored to High Net Worth individuals, with the aim of fostering wealth expansion.Significant Accomplishments: I spearheaded and directed this division, which impressively attained 125% of its inaugural year's target. A novel training resource was devised and unveiled for external lead providers, enhancing the efficiency of our referral networks.Departure Rationale: Aspired for Professional Enrichment (exposure to a broader range of product offerings).

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Roles Undertaken: Oversaw an extensive lending portfolio that encompassed a selection of the Bank's most substantial clientele during that period, which notably included a firm then listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Demonstrated proactive management of their comprehensive transactional and lending necessities. Presented credit proposals before diverse committees and meticulously scrutinized numerous financial statements, spanning a range of startups and established enterprises.Departure Rationale: Aspired for Professional Advancement (transitioning into the realm of Private Banking).

Bachelor Of Laws - Llb, Law

Bcom (Law) [With Financial Management (Iii) & Business Management (Iii)], Law

University Exemption, Maths, Science, Accounting, Biology, English, Afrikaans

High School