Managed the full finance function across 4 manufacturing and 5 rental companies, overseeing all accounting, reporting, and compliance activitiesConducted all banking functionsTreasury Management: Optimized cash flow, controlled bank accounts, and managed high-interest investment accounts to maximize returns while mitigating risksProvided business and management consulting, offering strategic insights to drive growth and operational efficiencyPerformed cost accounting to analyze… Show more Managed the full finance function across 4 manufacturing and 5 rental companies, overseeing all accounting, reporting, and compliance activitiesConducted all banking functionsTreasury Management: Optimized cash flow, controlled bank accounts, and managed high-interest investment accounts to maximize returns while mitigating risksProvided business and management consulting, offering strategic insights to drive growth and operational efficiencyPerformed cost accounting to analyze production costs and identify areas for cost reduction and process improvementsManaged debtor and creditor accountsManaged salaries, wages, and payroll compliance, including EMP201 and EMP501 submissions, ensuring statutory complianceDeveloped and maintained budgetsMonitored and managed risk across all organizational areasMaintained internal control systemsDelivered insightful financial reports to DirectorsSuccessfully managed a team, providing leadership, training, and guidance to ensure optimal performance and productivityDeveloped financial forecasts and trends to support strategic decision-makingConducted credit control and debt collection processesOversaw all SARS-related matters, including VAT, PAYE, and tax submissions, ensuring regulatory complianceCollaborated with CIPC for annual returns, beneficial ownership filings, and corporate governance requirementsManaged and optimized stock-take proceduresProduced analytical reports such as sales reports, target trackers, and back-order reports, providing valuable insights to support various departmentsConducted cash flow optimizationMaintained accurate asset registers and collaborated with external auditors to facilitate smooth annual auditsPerformed general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and bookkeeping functions, including trial balance preparation and management reportingAdvised on investment opportunities and led cost-reduction initiatives through analysis and financial evaluations Show less

Managed the full finance function across 4 manufacturing and 5 rental companies, overseeing all accounting, reporting, and compliance activitiesConducted all banking functionsTreasury Management: Optimized cash flow, controlled bank accounts, and managed high-interest investment accounts to maximize returns while mitigating risksProvided business and management consulting, offering strategic insights to drive growth and operational efficiencyPerformed cost accounting to analyze… Show more Managed the full finance function across 4 manufacturing and 5 rental companies, overseeing all accounting, reporting, and compliance activitiesConducted all banking functionsTreasury Management: Optimized cash flow, controlled bank accounts, and managed high-interest investment accounts to maximize returns while mitigating risksProvided business and management consulting, offering strategic insights to drive growth and operational efficiencyPerformed cost accounting to analyze production costs and identify areas for cost reduction and process improvementsManaged debtor and creditor accountsManaged salaries, wages, and payroll compliance, including EMP201 and EMP501 submissions, ensuring statutory complianceDeveloped and maintained budgetsMonitored and managed risk across all organizational areasMaintained internal control systemsDelivered insightful financial reports to DirectorsSuccessfully managed a team, providing leadership, training, and guidance to ensure optimal performance and productivityDeveloped financial forecasts and trends to support strategic decision-makingConducted credit control and debt collection processesOversaw all SARS-related matters, including VAT, PAYE, and tax submissions, ensuring regulatory complianceCollaborated with CIPC for annual returns, beneficial ownership filings, and corporate governance requirementsManaged and optimized stock-take proceduresProduced analytical reports such as sales reports, target trackers, and back-order reports, providing valuable insights to support various departmentsConducted cash flow optimizationMaintained accurate asset registers and collaborated with external auditors to facilitate smooth annual auditsPerformed general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and bookkeeping functions, including trial balance preparation and management reportingAdvised on investment opportunities and led cost-reduction initiatives through analysis and financial evaluations Show less

Procured raw materials, equipment, and supplies to meet production demands while maintaining optimal inventory levels.Calculated, negotiated, ordered, and managed nesting for approximately 4,700 tons of steel annually to support factory operations.Conducted market research and analysis to identify, evaluate, and onboard potential suppliers, securing cost-effective and strategic deals.Strategic Sourcing: Negotiated with suppliers to achieve the most favourable terms and… Show more Procured raw materials, equipment, and supplies to meet production demands while maintaining optimal inventory levels.Calculated, negotiated, ordered, and managed nesting for approximately 4,700 tons of steel annually to support factory operations.Conducted market research and analysis to identify, evaluate, and onboard potential suppliers, securing cost-effective and strategic deals.Strategic Sourcing: Negotiated with suppliers to achieve the most favourable terms and partnerships.Supplier Management: Managed supplier relationships, focusing on budgets, contracts, and lead times to ensure smooth operations.Monitored market trends, pricing fluctuations, and industry developments to make informed purchasing decisions.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain operations and support production goals.Evaluated supplier performance against key criteria to drive continuous improvement.Implemented cost-saving initiatives, including vendor consolidation, bulk purchases, and identifying alternative suppliers.Prepared and presented various procurement and inventory reports for management decision-making.Strategically managed inventory levels to optimize stock availability and minimize carrying costs.Oversaw raw material levels to ensure uninterrupted production, minimizing disruptions across the supply chain.Assisted in developing production plans, aligning raw material and resource requirements to meet targets.Maintained and administered the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system to ensure accurate production planning and inventory control.Provided spending projections and insightful forecasts to the Financial Manager and Managing Director, enabling effective budgeting and decision-making.Expedited orders to ensure timely delivery, supporting production schedules and enhancing customer satisfaction.Implemented robust controls to monitor utility consumption, reduce waste, and maximize cost savings. Show less

Responsibilities:• Site Management• Procurement on Site• Site Planning and Relocation• Project Management• Liaising with Client and sub-contractors• Creating and updating of the Asset Register• Coordinate the resources and activities efficiently.• Writing, Compiling and Management of safety file• Logistics• Quality Control• Vendor Management• Etc.

Responsibilities: (Including, but not limited to)• Writing of Logistics procedures for contractors• Logistics scheduling• Inspections• Writing and approving packing lists• Generating commercial invoices for export• Completing and updating the BOM• Quality Control• Managing subcontractors and their Logistics• Updating asset registers• Purchasing equipment to be exported• Interface checkingProject:Gakara Rare Earths Project (Burundi… Show more Responsibilities: (Including, but not limited to)• Writing of Logistics procedures for contractors• Logistics scheduling• Inspections• Writing and approving packing lists• Generating commercial invoices for export• Completing and updating the BOM• Quality Control• Managing subcontractors and their Logistics• Updating asset registers• Purchasing equipment to be exported• Interface checkingProject:Gakara Rare Earths Project (Burundi, South Africa) Show less

Responsibilities: (Including, but not limited to)• Writing of Enquiries• Adjudicating Tenders and equipment supplies• Updating the CAPEX for the project• Project Planning• Project Scheduling• Coordinate the resources and activities efficiently.• Manage the project asset register• Logistics• Liaise with the client to meet their requirements.• Manage subcontractors.• Quality Control• Vendor Management• Commercial project… Show more Responsibilities: (Including, but not limited to)• Writing of Enquiries• Adjudicating Tenders and equipment supplies• Updating the CAPEX for the project• Project Planning• Project Scheduling• Coordinate the resources and activities efficiently.• Manage the project asset register• Logistics• Liaise with the client to meet their requirements.• Manage subcontractors.• Quality Control• Vendor Management• Commercial project managementProjects:Gakara Rare Earths Project (Burundi, South Africa) Show less

Responsibilities: (Including. but not limited to)• Procurement on Site• Materials Controlling• Inspecting the Steel members on site• Creating a database for the steel members to make installation easier and moreefficient.• Categorize Steel, Grating and Mechanical equipment to make installation easierand more efficient.• Ensure the Steel Members are as per the drawings.• Paint Inspections on steel members• Quality Inspections• Punching… Show more Responsibilities: (Including. but not limited to)• Procurement on Site• Materials Controlling• Inspecting the Steel members on site• Creating a database for the steel members to make installation easier and moreefficient.• Categorize Steel, Grating and Mechanical equipment to make installation easierand more efficient.• Ensure the Steel Members are as per the drawings.• Paint Inspections on steel members• Quality Inspections• Punching AssistanceProjects:Thorncliffe Chrome Tails Treatment Plant (Mpumalanga, South Africa) Show less

Responsibilities: (Including, but not limited to)• Project Coordination• Project Planning and Managing• Updating the project schedule.• Coordinate the resources and activities efficiently.• Liaise with the client to meet their requirements.• Manage subcontractors.• Report writing• Transport of core samples• Logging samplesProject:Rietkol Silica Drilling (Mpumalanga, South Africa)

Responsibilities: (Including, but not limited to)• Updating the project schedule.• Project Tracking• Project Planning• Making sure all vendors’ schedules corresponds logically with all the othervendors’ schedules.• Keeping the Project manager up to date with regards to project progress andschedule changes.• Monitoring the progress of the project as planned in the schedules.• Communicate relevant changes in the schedule to the vendors whom it willhave… Show more Responsibilities: (Including, but not limited to)• Updating the project schedule.• Project Tracking• Project Planning• Making sure all vendors’ schedules corresponds logically with all the othervendors’ schedules.• Keeping the Project manager up to date with regards to project progress andschedule changes.• Monitoring the progress of the project as planned in the schedules.• Communicate relevant changes in the schedule to the vendors whom it willhave impact on.• Assist in compiling the safety files for all vendors to be able to come on to site.• Materials Controlling• Safety Rep on site• Compiling safety files.• Doing Risk Assessments• Completing JSEA’s• Commissioning assistance.• Setting up and updating the punch list.• Compiling the project data book.• Controlling material for the project.• Procurement on site.• Quality Inspections.• Administration on site.Project:Tormin MSR Garnet Stripping Plant Stage 2 (Western Cape, SouthAfrica) Show less

Responsibilities: (Including, but not limited to)• Controlling all aspects of project documentation on multiple projectssimultaneously.• Updating the procedures for document controlling as new aspects and methodsare added.• Giving proper document control support to all colleagues and across allprojects.• Making sure all vendors have the latest revisions of all documents anddrawings.• Transmitting important documentation to all relevant vendors and… Show more Responsibilities: (Including, but not limited to)• Controlling all aspects of project documentation on multiple projectssimultaneously.• Updating the procedures for document controlling as new aspects and methodsare added.• Giving proper document control support to all colleagues and across allprojects.• Making sure all vendors have the latest revisions of all documents anddrawings.• Transmitting important documentation to all relevant vendors and keyindividuals.• Ensuring Vendor Data Requirements are completed before the end of theirresponsibility to the project.• Assisting colleagues with the document controlling software.• Writing and Compiling Enquiry DocumentsProjects:Thorncliffe Chrome Tails Treatment Plant (Mpumalanga, SouthAfrica)Tormin MSR Garnet Stripping Plant Stage 2 (Western Cape, SouthAfrica)Tormin MSR Garnet Stripping Plant Stage 1 (western Cape, SouthAfrica)Xolobeni Feasibility Study (Eastern Cape, South Africa)Silica Quarts Dam Construction Project (Mpumalanga, South Africa)Zimbabwe Chrome Project (Zimbabwe, Africa) Show less