Anthony Southern

Experience

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  Cape Peninsula University of Technology

  Feb 2014 - Dec 2017

  Student
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  Group Five "Structured Ingenuity"

  Nov 2014 - Dec 2015

  Student Site Engineer
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  CSV Construction

  Feb 2016 - Jan 2019

  Civil Engineering Technician

  I learnt many Different skills and fields while working for CSV. I had experience from Building (RSA Storage) to Pipe laying, valve chambers, scour chambers and use of the micro tunneling machine. I had also spent a year renovating the bio reactors on Stellenbosch waste water treatment works.

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  RLP (Pty) Ltd

  Feb 2020 - Apr 2021

  Site Foreman/ Site supervisor

  I was a site foremen/ Site supervisor for RL Projects in Greenpoint. Most of my work entailed final finishing touches to create a beautiful aesthetic before handing over to the client. I gain knowledge and know-how from various aspects in construction while working for RLP. The knowledge received from RLP staff and contractors was priceless.

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  Zenprop Property Holdings

  Apr 2021 - now

  • Resolve tenant queries and manage conflicts to maintain positive relationships.• Oversee service providers to ensure efficient operations.• Provide technical support and advice to the General Manager on operational matters.• Supervise daily mall operations to ensure smooth and effective functioning.• Develop and manage budgets, ensuring cost-efficiency without compromising quality.• Implement new technologies to improve operations and support sustainability.• Ensure high operational standards aligned with green council and eco-friendly certifications.• Ensure compliance with sustainability guidelines, and health and safety regulations.• Negotiate and manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with service providers.• Oversee building repairs and maintenance while staying within budget constraints.• Monitor and maintain the Riverlands Eco Park and Trail, preserving environmental integrity.• Maintain strong relationships with tenants, service providers, and stakeholders.• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with sustainability and green standards.• Implement energy-saving and waste reduction initiatives in line with eco goals.• Coordinate with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with environmental policies.• Develop and enforce health, safety, and emergency protocols based on sustainability practices.• Manage facilities’ emergency response plans, addressing eco-related emergencies (e.g., waste or energy issues).• Proven ability to drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high service standards.• Experience in conducting audits and performance assessments to optimize operations.• Excellent communication and leadership skills to engage teams, providers, and tenants.• Proven Ability to collaborate effectively with external stakeholders for ongoing compliance and sustainability improvements. Show less I oversee and maintain the daily operation of the commercial and industrial facilities in the Western Cape.My role in the company sees me conducting the following daily;- Routine maintenance on commercial and industrial buildings. - Reading, understanding, and applying the leases where needed.- Ensure any issues on site are resolved quickly and efficiently.- Project management for works needing to be done on our buildings. Complete planning, costing, safety, and client liaison.- Tenant liaison- Technology integration- Establishing processes within my department.- Completion of per tenant annual building inspections.- Investigations, Quotations, purchase orders, and invoice retrieval.Current profile - 14 Buildings, 29 tenants. Show less At Zenprop, I assist a senior facilities manager with the day to day tasks needed to ensure the smooth running of the commercial/industrial side of the Cape Town portfolio.- Routine maintenance on commercial and industrial buildings. - Ensure any issues are resolved quick and efficiently.- Project management for works needing to be done on our buildings. Complete planning, costing, safety and client liaison.- Completion of per tenant annual building inspections.- Receiving quotations and sending out purchase orders.- Current profile - 14 Buildings, 29 tenants. Show less

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