Substance abuse isn't a spectator sport, eventually the whole family gets to play. Together in our fight against substance abuse, addiction intervention, community awareness, family support, education and reintegration plays a vital role to the continued sobriety of a recovering addict.It is PACE Outreach's mission to work in the fields of social support, community awareness and addiction interventions to support struggling addicts, suffering families and communities crippled by… Show more Substance abuse isn't a spectator sport, eventually the whole family gets to play. Together in our fight against substance abuse, addiction intervention, community awareness, family support, education and reintegration plays a vital role to the continued sobriety of a recovering addict.It is PACE Outreach's mission to work in the fields of social support, community awareness and addiction interventions to support struggling addicts, suffering families and communities crippled by addiction.I am the organisation community outreach specialist and fundraising officer. PACE Outreach provides organisation with a Section 18a certificate for all charitable donations provided to assist us in our efforts. As part of our education and reintegration initiatives we provides accredited learnership programmes which organisation can also claim back from their Tax rebates (Section 12h of the Income Tax Act.)Contact me for more information and be part of changing someone's life. Show less

PRC Recovery Centre is a substance abuse treatment facility situated in Sabie, Mpumalanga. We strive to offer a detailed and comprehensive map to the journey of recovery that is enlightening, inspiring and practical. The focus becomes not merely “not using,” but spiritual, emotional, intellectual growth and physical well-being. A framework is designed with which to examine and include the many different approaches to the treatment of addiction, uniting the many partial… Show more PRC Recovery Centre is a substance abuse treatment facility situated in Sabie, Mpumalanga. We strive to offer a detailed and comprehensive map to the journey of recovery that is enlightening, inspiring and practical. The focus becomes not merely “not using,” but spiritual, emotional, intellectual growth and physical well-being. A framework is designed with which to examine and include the many different approaches to the treatment of addiction, uniting the many partial modalities into an integrated whole.Find out more @ www.prcrecovery.co.za or give us a call on 081 246 7452. Show less

In April 2016 I initiated Business Rescue discussions with the Board of Directors amidst the loss of a substantial account which devastated the company. The decision was passed and Desto was placed under Business Rescue in June 2016.Desto was however unable to execute its Business Rescue Plan and the company was placed into liquidation in June 2018.

Having celebrated Desto's 21st birthday in March 2015 and my appointment as CEO in 2014, transformation was the top priority. The retirement of my dad; the person that started Desto those many years ago, grew the company into the business it is today. Even with the sore loss, new blood brings new times. While times were tough the business year by year continued to grow and excel to still being a recognised and respected TVET College and Personnel Services Agency.While these… Show more Having celebrated Desto's 21st birthday in March 2015 and my appointment as CEO in 2014, transformation was the top priority. The retirement of my dad; the person that started Desto those many years ago, grew the company into the business it is today. Even with the sore loss, new blood brings new times. While times were tough the business year by year continued to grow and excel to still being a recognised and respected TVET College and Personnel Services Agency.While these shoes couldn't ever be filled, my dedication to Desto over the past years gave me the knowledge, experience and skills I needed to become the new leader of Desto. Show less

After a tough 2012 I took over as ED: Recruitment and Consulting. The impact of the new Labour Relations Act led to a substantial loss of contracts, renegotiation's, and buy-outs. This was basically a new beginning for this section.With a considerable loss in FY2013 we managed to recover nicely in FY2014 by diversifying our client base and service portfolio into 3 new sections; Consulting, Projects and Jobs.1. Consulting; primarily focused on ICT, we diversified into the ETD… Show more After a tough 2012 I took over as ED: Recruitment and Consulting. The impact of the new Labour Relations Act led to a substantial loss of contracts, renegotiation's, and buy-outs. This was basically a new beginning for this section.With a considerable loss in FY2013 we managed to recover nicely in FY2014 by diversifying our client base and service portfolio into 3 new sections; Consulting, Projects and Jobs.1. Consulting; primarily focused on ICT, we diversified into the ETD environment.In the first three months, I secured my first few consulting contracts with Government and Educational Institutions.2. Projects; focused on strategic partnerships and projects. Internal and externally based the projects division looked either at increasing internal capacity or doing external projects through tenders and contracts. I initiated the following projects; SANDF DWF Project Management- With its strategic alliance with one of our prominent Government clients Desto initiated a turn-key Project Management programme, it entailed developing a complete fit-for-purpose PMO framework, including the training of staff in the PM discipline. Desto eLearning- With our dominant focus on ICT, I pursued technology development initiatives internally which led to the creation of Desto’s eLearning potential.3. Jobs; focused on finding and placing Desto students in secured job through placement and internships.- Desto’s training continued to see more than 1,000 learners trained every year, mostly artisan related. The aim of jobs was to develop a market into artisan placements and contracting. Show less

EBT focuses on Enterprise Architecture. As Enterprise Architecture becomes more important to organisations EBT enables organisations to implement Enterprise Architecture Management ensuring that IT and Business is well aligned.As companies innovate, processes proliferate and application volumes grow in response to the fast-changing economic, regulatory, and business environment, the issue of complexity and the IT that underpins these processes become more entangled as technology changes… Show more EBT focuses on Enterprise Architecture. As Enterprise Architecture becomes more important to organisations EBT enables organisations to implement Enterprise Architecture Management ensuring that IT and Business is well aligned.As companies innovate, processes proliferate and application volumes grow in response to the fast-changing economic, regulatory, and business environment, the issue of complexity and the IT that underpins these processes become more entangled as technology changes and systems become outmoded with new applications to support the needs of the business.The establishment of EBT led me to become more focused on IT application design and development that focuses on supporting business models and processes. Our market focuses on the primary beatification sectors, such as agriculture and mining. My primary role, engagement with new prospective clients. Show less

Tirhani Skills Training started as a Close Corporation in 1999, registered as a company in 2005, then merged with Skills for Africa in 2008 and have since traded as Tirhani Skills for Africa.Desto acquired a majority share of Tirhani, and Tirhani now operates independently within the Forestry and Sawmilling industry.My appointment as co-opted Director for Desto entailed chairing the quarterly shareholders and directors meeting to track and report on the performance of Tirhani… Show more Tirhani Skills Training started as a Close Corporation in 1999, registered as a company in 2005, then merged with Skills for Africa in 2008 and have since traded as Tirhani Skills for Africa.Desto acquired a majority share of Tirhani, and Tirhani now operates independently within the Forestry and Sawmilling industry.My appointment as co-opted Director for Desto entailed chairing the quarterly shareholders and directors meeting to track and report on the performance of Tirhani. To assist in the creation and establishment of new projects, strategies and partnerships. Show less

My term as Chief Operations Officer at Desto Mpumalanga expired; I had gone to start Desto Mpumalanga in 2008 and have growth and established the first independent branch of Desto in another province. It was time to come back to Head Office and fulfill a greater purpose within the corporate ladder as second in charge for the Desto Group as Executive Officer: Business Development.The role of EO: BD is to provide overall management and support to all levels of Desto being it marketing… Show more My term as Chief Operations Officer at Desto Mpumalanga expired; I had gone to start Desto Mpumalanga in 2008 and have growth and established the first independent branch of Desto in another province. It was time to come back to Head Office and fulfill a greater purpose within the corporate ladder as second in charge for the Desto Group as Executive Officer: Business Development.The role of EO: BD is to provide overall management and support to all levels of Desto being it marketing and/or projects. The task of Business Development includes the development and implementation of national and provincial company strategies, creating strategic partnerships, developing and maintaining Desto’s intellectual property, managing a national marketing and project office to support provincial/divisional personnel and projects. A key personal focus is special projects, which aims to bring to Desto at least one strategic project per year, facilitating the project from start to finish. The aim of the post is to develop key personnel to be self-sufficient and provide in accordance to company strategy and framework on budget, targets and growth. Show less

• I was given the opportunity start up Desto Mpumalanga, the first provincial establishment of Desto. Being a completely new market my role was to establish the business.• I steadily raised the company’s income through the generation of sales, established a team of 16 facilitators providing quality training, a kitchen and accommodation. We further established a full technical training centre and had contracts across Government and Private sector.

As a Human Resource Manager in a exciting and challenging environment at a company specializing in education, training and development as well as consulting services, I find myself working and building relationships with even the least important company employee or so we might think. As HR looks at the well-being of the employees at a company and my personal attributes of caring about people and interacting with people I make the job even more exciting by looking at all aspects of HR within the… Show more As a Human Resource Manager in a exciting and challenging environment at a company specializing in education, training and development as well as consulting services, I find myself working and building relationships with even the least important company employee or so we might think. As HR looks at the well-being of the employees at a company and my personal attributes of caring about people and interacting with people I make the job even more exciting by looking at all aspects of HR within the company, from senior management straight through to the cleaning lady and the variety of students doing training at the company. I believe the people working at a company makes the company a success.Job Activities include;General Employee Recordings,Staff Interactions (Personnel and Consultants),Payroll and Salaries,Facilities Management,General Office Support,Consulting Support,Company Quality and Efficiency, andCompliments and Disputes. Show less

• VFF Ventures (Pty) Ltd was established with the aim of raising growth and expansion capital for businesses and projects. I focused on facilitating bankable project ideas to lenders, financiers and other monetary agencies. Planning and developing the feasibility-, business- and financial plans for these businesses and projects.• I got involved in quite a number of industries but largely focused on energy production and middle-man exchange.• The company became dormant the more I… Show more • VFF Ventures (Pty) Ltd was established with the aim of raising growth and expansion capital for businesses and projects. I focused on facilitating bankable project ideas to lenders, financiers and other monetary agencies. Planning and developing the feasibility-, business- and financial plans for these businesses and projects.• I got involved in quite a number of industries but largely focused on energy production and middle-man exchange.• The company became dormant the more I focused my career towards Desto and largely on strategy, socio-economic development and people development practices. Show less

• Desto expanded into the Construction environment, with its operations in Consulting and Training and new market expansion into the more technical consulting environment.• Desto Construction was involved in labour supply for building construction and shop fitting work. I later took over as CEO of the company and continued with repairs and maintenance jobs and got more involved in project development for residential and rural developments.Projects:• Standard Bank… Show more • Desto expanded into the Construction environment, with its operations in Consulting and Training and new market expansion into the more technical consulting environment.• Desto Construction was involved in labour supply for building construction and shop fitting work. I later took over as CEO of the company and continued with repairs and maintenance jobs and got more involved in project development for residential and rural developments.Projects:• Standard Bank refurbishment and fitting• Mauschberg Residential• Thembisa Rural Development Programme Show less

• In a small business environment and the South African competitive economy being part of a new start-up business is difficult and challenging.• Cable Warehouse was a start-up computer hardware supplier but became a computer refurbishment company that sourced old/redundant computers from companies, refurbished them and then commissioned them into schools and libraries across South Africa.• We received computers from Vodacom, Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Digital Divide… Show more • In a small business environment and the South African competitive economy being part of a new start-up business is difficult and challenging.• Cable Warehouse was a start-up computer hardware supplier but became a computer refurbishment company that sourced old/redundant computers from companies, refurbished them and then commissioned them into schools and libraries across South Africa.• We received computers from Vodacom, Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Digital Divide (London) and once even imported computers from Europe. One project we had to spray paint 120 computer yellow for distribution to school libraries. Cable Warehouse was also registered as a Microsoft Authorised Refurbisher and we had +/- 100 disabled students working for us during the course of the business who did the physical refurbishment. Cable Warehouse probably distributed more than 1200 computers in its 2 years of operation.• The position provided me with an excellent foundational learning curve and opportunity to gain an enormous amount of experience in all fields and areas of business. Cable Warehouse closed down due to the primarily due to the lack of my attention the company and the more important part of my then social life. Show less

• IT Management and Administration,• Problem Solving and Solutions,• General Office Support, and• IT Infrastructure Maintenance and Upgrades• Distribution and Re-distribution• Hardware and Software• First and second line computer maintenance and repairs• Component level repairs and maintenance on monitors and power supply units• Printer repairs and maintenance• Setup of dial-up and LAN connections to Internet