- Plan, Design, Implement and Manage Computer Network at new Technical Campus.- Plan, Design and Implement and Manage Computer Network at existing Academic Campus.- Source Educational, IT and Network Equipment for both Campuses.- Implement and Manage Firewalls at both campuses with Layer 3 tunnel.- Manage Biometric access control system and Camera systems.- Negotiate Contracts for Telephone system, Printers, Internet service providers, Garden and Cleaning services.- Negotiate Service Level Agreements with Moodle partner, Microsoft 365 AD partner and Firewall service partner.- Implement Point of Sale system for Kitchen and Canteen.- Implement Stock Management system for training consumables and Maintenance consumables.- Controlling Monthly Stock Takes for Canteen and Consumables.- Overseeing Maintenance of 180 Student Boarding Units, 2 x Kitchens, 3 x Admin Office Blocks and Technical Campus Buildings and Gardens.- Negotiate and oversee larger outsourced maintenance and repair projects.- Manage internal maintenance team and garden workers.- Administer implementation of Moodle - Learner Management System.

- Subordinates – 2 x Buyers, IT Infrastructure, Systems and Security Engineer & IT technician. - Implemented Sage 300 ERP & Sage 300 Retail- Project Management of ERP and other software implementations.- Re-define all business processes along with rest of management team.- Compile process specification documents.- Specify all reporting required along with rest of management team.- Design report- and document formats.- Writing of various reports, including financial, stock related, sales reports etcetera, for all Companies in the Group using SAP Crystal Reports.- Designed and implemented new item masters for companies in group.- Setup of different modules in new ERP.- Managed ERP system roll out to branches.- Training on Sage 300 and point of Sale products.- System support.- Develop processes to overcome shortcomings in computerized systems.- Identify the need for new system functionality and manage development processes.- Computer system maintenance, including database administration for companies in group.- Overall IT management.- Procurement of Servers, Firewalls, Software etc.- Managing implementation of domain policies, user rights on various software packages, annual software licensing, system audits and firewall policies.- Implementation of LEAN objectives to optimize business processes and minimize wasteful activities.- Implementation of TEACUP – Process planning and tracking system.- In advisory capacity responsible for Purchasing Department.- Responsible for sales projections and procurement of items placed directly on the steel mills for all branches in group. - Supportive roll, helping creditors department to resolve account issues, account reconciliations and corrections on ERP system. - Overseeing stock takes. Managing the process, identifying and rectifying mistakes causing variances.- Design and manage various admin processes for effective functioning of different departments.

- The responsibilities changed as the Company evolved from a small Steel Merchant to a strong, medium sized company to be reckoned with.- At first I did all the buying myself, as well as all admin regarding stock. Capture of Goods Receipt Notes, Supplier Invoices, Returns to Suppliers etc. - Management of stock and stock levels, negotiations with suppliers, order placement: stock and buy-out items.- Quality checks: Stock delivered.- Responsibilities evolved over time into Department manager.- Subordinates: Buyer, Junior Buyer, Admin clerk, Goods receiving clerk.- Train subordinates to meet required performance levels.- Evaluate performance levels and enforcing corrective measures when needed. - High level negotiations with supplier chain for Staalbeer group.- Mill order projections and procurement of items placed directly on the steel mills for all branches in group.- Decisions on stock levels and best prices to buy for.- Awareness of market conditions, seasonal demand and price trends.- Decision making regarding best purchasing practices. Know when to push for better prices and when to make the deal. Know the general market price for different product groups.- Supportive roll helping creditors department to resolve account issues, Account reconciliations and corrections on ERP system.- Overseeing stock takes. Managing the process, identifying and rectifying mistakes causing variances.- Design and manage various admin processes for effective functioning of purchase department.Reason for leavingMoved to different position with joined responsibilities.(Same Company)

- Registration of cellular Contract Claims- Claim procedure of “In Box Failure” Cellphones- Reconciliation of outstanding claims.- Debtors & Creditor reconciliations.Reason for leavingObtained much better Position

- Quotations and sales to Retail- and Wholesale customers.- Follow –up on outstanding orders.- Order buy-out items for customers.Reason for leavingObtained better Position

- Help to set up administration environment at new branches.- Train newly appointed personnel at new branches according to regulations and procedures.- Error tracing and putting corrective measures in place.- Job evaluations at branches.- Account reconciliations.- Telephone assistance regarding ERP(SAP) to branch personnel.Reason for leavingContract position – Contract ended

- Deputize as Branch Manager.- Customer Service: Maintain service levels, solve system problems, queries and complaints.- Personnel Training.- Ensure that administration is done according to regulations.- Stock Control and coordinating stock takes.- Manage Critical Performance Areas of subordinates and performance measurement.- Examine daily bank reconciliation, cashbook, wage sheets and fuel reconciliations.- Responsible for all personnel concerns e.g. salary enquiries, employment, resignations, dismissals and handling of disciplinary hearings and procedures.- Enforcement of Occupational Health and Safety Act.- Administration of work injuries.Reason for leavingRetrenched (Position rationalized)

Customer service, ordering of stock and stock management.Reason for leavingPromoted

- Customer service. - Order stock for shop and warehouse.- Order non-stock items for customers. - Stock management.- Supplier negotiations.Reason for leavingPromoted

Customer service. Capturing sales transactions on computer.Reason for leavingPromoted