Erwin Middleton

Experience

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  IEC (Electoral Commission of South Africa)

  Jan 1999 - Mar 1999

  Clerical Assistant, Data Capturer
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  FNB South Africa

  Aug 1999 - Feb 2002

  Banking Consultant [Teller] - Polokwane / ATM Custodian - Polokwane
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  FNB South Africa

  Apr 2002 - Apr 2004

  Highlights: mainstream consumer banking which included sales, team management, successfully working with a team in a new branch. Highlights: Part of team of bankers for a new project, "Full Service Bankers" we were trained in personal and business banking and became a "one stop service professional" to clients. Customer service and sales skills were key areas of development.

  • Service Banking Manager – Polokwane / Acting Branch Manager [Lebowakgomo & Mankweng – Limpopo]

    Jan 2003 - Apr 2004

  • Full Service Banker

    Apr 2002 - Dec 2002
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  ABSA Vehicle and Asset Finance – Polokwane

  May 2004 - Jan 2005

  Business Development Specialist

  Highlights: Marketing and business development to develop a grow a business portfolio successfully. Dealer network relationship management and the ability to develop a strategy to grow market share for Bankfin.Marketing and business development - turnaround and growth Key Roles: Management of allocated portfolio of clients regarding vehicle finance marketing | Increased business portfolio of ABSA products and services | Administration and compliance regarding the National Credit Act implementation. Show less

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  Consolidated Training Solutions [CTS]

  Mar 2005 - Sept 2006

  General Manager

  Highlights: Leading a team and successfully completing SETA accreditation and developing educational content for learners hips and entrepreneurship programmes. Key Roles: Accreditation Services [SETAs’, SEDA, NYDA] | Administration support and information collation to directors and staff | Learnership management and quality assurance | SMME coaching and mentoring towards accreditation, quality assurance of products and services | HR and staff management; employment equity implementation, basic conditions of employment implementation | Facilitation, assessment, preparation of audits [Moderation] for Setas’ regarding learner certification in adherence with ETQA requirements | Management of internal and external communication processes with stakeholders | Management of NYDA Voucher Programme and SEDA Business Support Services | Registration and Communication with Government Departments and SETAs’ Show less

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  Absa Group

  Sept 2007 - Apr 2019

  Highlights: launching the Absa Centre of Entrepreneurship developing an ESD strategy to support the growth and development of business owners. Partnerships and stakeholder management and engagement were key areas of focus. Successful international project "International Trade Bridge" in partnership with United Kingdom based SMMEs and Cambridge University to develop SMMEs to trade with UK partners.• Enterprise & supplier development strategy development • Development of ESD programmes • Stakeholder relations and management• Team management and leadership• Managing funding and credit committees supporting financing of SMMEs.• Exco impact reporting and presenting of support to entrepreneurs.• International trade programmes representing South Africa to Barclays as part of an international trade bridge programme.• Research into the impact of accelerators and incubators focused on the benefits and growth of SMMEs. Show less Highlights: developing an ESD and entrepreneurship support system in Limpopo to support the growth of SMMEs. Funding local businesses through non-traditional banking solutions and developing strategic relationships. Launched the first Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) event in Limpopo in partnership with key stakeholders in the province. Limpopo province reached the supported the highest number of entrepreneurs nationally through business support services during my tenure in this role.• Entrepreneurship mentoring and coaching.• Due diligence, feasibility studies and funding of SMMEs.• Entrepreneurship skills development and education.• Sales and marketing plan development.• Developing business plans to support SMMEs.• Entrepreneurship mentoring and coaching.• Due diligence, feasibility studies and funding of SMMEs.• Entrepreneurship skills development and education.• Sales and marketing plan development.• Developing business plans to support SMMEs. Show less Highlights - Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance portfolio growth to join the 100Million sales club. Ranked in the top 10 marketers consecutively and increased the overall portfolio from +-600K per month to an average of 18Million.Oversaw all marketing, administration & sales functions, providing sales targets to the team & ensured productivity by means of immediate assessment & interventions on staff abilities to meet same.Determined market segmentations and identified targets & the appropriate positioning for promoting brand equity of the range of value added products & services offered by ABSA.Ensured optimum service quality through an adaptable marketing strategy that involved efficient market capture, retention & growth with AVAF.Managed various Dealerships Portfolio’s, MDA Reviews, DIC, daily review of take up reports.Oversaw the implementation of strategic & creative solutions to increase market penetration.Facilitated overall quality improvement, including quality assurance of administration presented by dealerships.Conducted financial health checks, coaching & support for F & Is’ in information sharing. Performed financial analysis of dealer performance in comparison to market trends and provided adaptable dealer specific strategies to enhance growth regardless of economic conditions. Show less

  • Manager ABSA Enterprise & Supplier Development

    Oct 2013 - Apr 2019

  • Enterprise Supplier Development Consultant

    Oct 2010 - Sept 2013

  • Marketing Business Development Manager

    Sept 2007 - Sept 2010
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  J29 Digital

  Nov 2019 - now

  Founder and Manager

  • Marketing and growth for MSMEs • Business mentoring and coaching for MSMEs• Digital marketing helping business owners grow online.• Videography for business helping share your message professionally.