Experience

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  Transnet rail engineering

  Jul 2004 - Sept 2008

  Senior supervisor

  I was a Production Supervisor at Transwerk Uitenhage and my main duties were: To manage and control all aspects of Operations, Planning and Technical performance of plant in order to maximize resource utilization and productivity during own shift.

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  Transet port terminals saldanha

  Oct 2008 - Dec 2009

  Maintenance manager

  To oversee all mechanical breakdowns and ensure they were handled efficiently to minimize equipment downtime, Execute planned maintenance programmes and Quality assurance, Ensure reliability and availability of equipment and plant, Create and maintain safe working environment and Prevent operational delays.

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  Transnet port teminals

  Jan 2010 - Feb 2023

  MISSION: Develop and implement a business plan to ensure the long-term viability of the business.Effectively allocate and manage all business resources to achieve the set business goals.Duties:  Provide leadership and direction to all operations units within the Terminal ensuring that there is a clear focus and co-ordination of activities. Optimise operational efficiency through actively monitoring and addressing:-capacity planning and utilisation-equipment utilisation-personnel motivation and commitment Management of operational costs within constraints of Terminal budgets. Drive growth through corridors. Establish and maintain customer relations. Manage operations compliant with health, safety, environment and quality management systems. Monitor immediate subordinate’s performance, provide feedback and initiate appropriate corrective action. Influence and improve freight logistics Chains with all stakeholders. Improve operational efficiencies through continuous assessment of processes, technology and capacity in relation to new developments and standards. Input into business strategy through role of Terminal OPCO members. Show less 1. Development and implementation of Maintenance strategies in respect of Terminal / Region development (Infrastructure and Equipment), Replacement, Asset care and Maintenance in order to optimise equipment availability and reliability.2. Development and implementation of human resource structures to deliver optimal maintenance services to the terminals.3. Prepare, implement, monitor and control maintenance budget and implement correct measures within constraints of terminal budgets.4. Integration of all maintenance services in order to ensure a clear focus and coordination of activities to optimise operational efficiency.5. Legislative compliance in respect of Corporate Governance and systems related to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality; ensuring that performance standards are developed, communicated and achieved in a sustainable manner.6. Monitor immediate subordinate’s performance, provide feedback and initiate appropriate corrective actions.7. Improve engineering efficiencies through continuous assessment of processes, continuous improvements, technology and capacity in relation to new development and standards.8. Input into Terminal business strategy through role of Terminal Exco member.Training and development of core maintenance skills base in support of business objectives by leading and mentoring of Engineers and Technicians. Show less

  • Chief Operations Manager

    May 2015 - Feb 2023

  • Technical Manager

    Jan 2010 - Feb 2023
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  Transnet port terminals

  Sept 2022 - now

  Fleet and facilities manager

  Responsible for Port Elizabeth Terminals non-revenue vehicle management and facilities management.