SSLI focuses on the supply of energy efficient, high quality and high efficacy LED lighting products which drive significant cost savings through reduced energy consumption. Our solutions are socially responsible, environmentally friendly and suitable for the Hospitality, Retail, Commercial and Industrial sectors.

Managed the business broking and General consulting business. Involved assisting clients in Hospitality, Retail and services, Manufacturing, Distribution, Tourism and IT. Client mix were SME’S with turnovers between R1 Million and R10 Million per annum. This involved consulting to owners on new business development, Growth strategy, M&A and exit strategy, Budgeting and sales forecasting Leadership and the Project management of identified change management initiatives, product launch campaigns and capital investment projects, including the valuation of the business and the sourcing of Venture Capital, Private Equity and the matching of potential BEE investors and/or M&A partners for the going concerns.Sourced opportunities/Investors, valuations and negotiations on purchases/sales ranging in size from R2 Million to R300 Million.Through these client engagements opportunities were identified and Venture Capital and PE investments made. I openly welcome all approaches and opportunites including potential distribution agencies and Franchises.Current focus is green technology products.

Responsible for overall performance of the warehouses & processing facility. This involved the planning, organizing directing & controlling all staff,office & warehouse activities.Accountable for prescribed company objectives in cost, productivity, customer service, profits and investment.Responsibilities also involved developing & implementing effective sales plans, budgets, new business opportunities & systems to enable company's to meet strategic objectives.

As the General Manager I was responsible for the overall performance of the Processing facility, including operations, the procuring of new Clients,developing new product lines into the market , customer service, office operations and the IT. This involved the planning, organizing directing and controlling of all staff, office and Processing activities. I also had a key responsibility for the selection, professional development and motivation of all employees.I supported the Managing Director and Board in establishing the factory performance objectives and strategic planning. As the General Manager I was accountable for achieving prescribed company objectives in regard to cost, Activity Based Costing preparation, productivity, customer service, profits and investment.

Responsible for 100 full time employees as well as 90 contract workers. As the Senior Area Manager of the Border/Kei area my most important focus was the attainment of customer service of the highest standard in all stores. I was responsible for the attainment of the areas turnover of R48 Million and profitability for the 1995/1996, 1996/1997 and 1997/98 financial year. My job also entailed the merchandise management, staff development and other operating parameters as set by the Foschini Group.