I established my own consulting business in September 2004. I am an Accredited Associate of the Institute of Independent Business (IIB). I assist businesses varying from large corporates to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in solving management problems, with particular emphasis on (but not restricted to) using appropriate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. Businesses that I have been involved in include: mining companies (Anglo Platinum, Foskor, Uramin, Gold Fields, APEX Silver Mines, ASSMANG), mining consultancies (RSV, Kopano JV, Sound Mining Solutions), ICT companies (MinLog, Mincom, SMB Solutions), a contractor servicing the defence force and defence industries (SAAB Logtronics), an institute of professional accountants (SAIPA), mining contractors and suppliers, an independent school, an old age home, construction companies, a precon manufacturer, retailers, a wholesale nursery, etc. I am a registered mentor for Business Partners, a South Africa North Local Representative of PUM (Netherlands Senior Experts), a SEDA (Small Enterprise Development Agency of the Department of Trade and Industry) Lejweleputswa Service Provider and have been a vendor assessor for Veriscreen (Pty) Ltd. on behalf of Harmony Gold Mining Company and a SAP ® Partner certified to do BusinessEdge™ consulting (Business Development Charters, Business Infrastructure Architecture, Client Engagement Cycle). My largest projects to date have been with Anglo Platinum, defining the requirements for and finding the best solution to the company’s Group Sample and Assay Results Management System (GSARMS) and Mining Operations and Performance Management System needs.Specialties: IT within the mining industry, business analysis, strategic planning, scoping studies, business planning, mentoring, project management