Rashid Jaffer

Experience

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  Pioneer Ready Mixed Concrete

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1989

  Group Technical Manager

  Technical Manager - Group Laboratories

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  Blue Circle Cement

  Jan 1989 - Apr 1994

  Technical Sales Manager

  Technical Marketing Manager - responsible for the development/ technical support of the customer base. Involved with researching and implementing new product strategies, i.e. masonry cement, extended cements, etc.

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  Strategium Consulting

  Sept 1989 - Apr 2001

  Managing Director

  Consulting to construction companies on specialised mix design for concrete applications. Diagnostics and repair strategies for concrete repair and rehabilitation projects

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  Lafarge Cement

  Jan 1994 - Sept 1999

  Commercial Manager

  Managed all the sales divisions for cement sales within South Africa. thi salso included the RMC segment in Gauteng

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  Kathorus Economic Development Initiative

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

  Director Of Business Development
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  Samson Construction Products

  Apr 2000 - Nov 2004

  Business Development Manager

  Develop the admixture market for Samson in SAfricaDevelop a market for specialised products in Malaysia and Singapore.

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  BASF Construction Chemicals

  Apr 2001 - Aug 2012

  Developing the African continent for the cement additives business Identified market opportunities, developed appropriate technologies, managed the marketing and sales effort for this strategic business unit.

  • Market Development Manager: Cement Additives, AFRICA

    Oct 2010 - Aug 2012

  • Business Systems Manager: Admixture Systems

    Apr 2001 - Apr 2011
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  Strategium Consulting

  Jul 2012 - Mar 2013

  Independant Consultant

  Currently, doing consulting work for an international organisation. Consulting ServicesCement - Mill Optimisation ProgrammeConcrete - Mix Design Optimisation- Process Optimisation- Quality Management, including CUSUM analysisConcrete Repair - Evaluation, - Repair methodology, and supervision

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  Evonik Industries

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

  Business Development Manager, South Africa & Construction SSA

  South AfricaConstruction - Sub Saharan Africa,Technology Scout - South AfricaEvonik, the creative industrial group from Germany, is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. Its activities focus on the key megatrends health, nutrition, resource efficiency and globalization. Evonik benefits specifically from its innovative prowess and integrated technology platforms.

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  Evonik Africa

  Jan 2016 - Mar 2020

  Regional Business Manager, Sub Sahara Africa
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  JFR Consulting

  Jan 2020 - now

  Independent Consultant

  Business Development (Supply Chain, Market Viability, Business Strategy) Product Development ( Construction Chemicals) QMS and ISO 9001 Certification Green Industries - Permaculture, Urban food gardens, Rain Water harvesting, Solar Energy systems. Show less

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  PMT College

  Jun 2021 - Feb 2024

  Director

  The oldest Islamic educational institute in Pretoria. I spent over 2 years on this community project. I has been very fulfilling, knowing I did contribute in a small way towards the vision for modernizing the Institute. I have now decided that I will focus on a retired life, exploring my passions and checking off on my bucket list.

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  JFR Enterprises - E Learning

  Jan 2022 - now

  Teaching English as a Foreign Language

  Teaching English to foreigners is a very enriching and rewarding pursuit. Language skills are a vital part of an immigrant's human capital. In addition to helping immigrants integrate into the labor market, language skills also crucially affect such non-market outcomes as education, health, marriage, social integration, and political participation.