Peter Bentley

Peter Bentley

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Bentley and Associates, Perfomance Consultant

  • Education

    • Wits Tech

      1990 - 1992
      B Tech Business Practice

      Part Time Study at nights in Management Practice whilst working as a Factory manager during the day

    • Leeds Building College

      1973 - 1978
      Master Craftsman of Europe Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology

      Activities and Societies: Part time Lecturer to 1sy year students whilst I was doing my advanced courses Final Year Part Time Lecturer to First Year Students

    • Leeds Beckett University

      1979 - 1982
      Diloma in Management Setrvices Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

      Activities and Societies: Played Soccer and Cricket 3 Year Diploma in Management Services at the school of Business 88-90, followed by MIS Diploma

  • Experience

    • Krestahague International

      Mar 1994 - Jan 1999
      Project Manager
    • Krestahague South Africa

      Sept 1999 - Jan 2001
      Project Manager
    • Bentley and Associates

      Jan 2001 - now
      Freeelance Project Manager

      As a qualified International Consultant, turned into a seasoned Business Management Professional, I have over 30 years of rich & extensive experience, including over 20 years in International (South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Ghana, Malawi, Botswana, Mozambique, DR Congo and Qatar) environment, involved in various aspects of Business Change/Performance Improvement and Project Management. I strive to create opportunities, to transfer and execute the acquired skills to improve client efficiency and for Comprehensive Growth.Being an analytical and proactive Business Process Improvement Professional, having accomplished a career record of Managing Consulting for Performance Improvement & Program/Project Management through development, deployment & implementation of large-scale changes that reinforce an organizations business drivers as well as leading multiple client service delivery teams in active engagements, for converting process/procedure into profitable commercial results.During my career, I have led/managed multiple projects at all levels, gaining in depth experience in Business Transformation, Service Improvement, Program/Project Management, Change Management and Team Leadership, Management Consulting focused on Continuous Performance Improvement ProgramsInternationally Certified Management Consultant Show less

    • BRB

      Jan 2001 - Oct 2003
      Project Manager
    • ProfWeb (Pty) Ltd

      Oct 2003 - Dec 2005
      Project Manager
    • XybanetX

      Jan 2006 - Aug 2008
      Project Manager
    • Sybase

      Sept 2008 - Feb 2010
      Project Manager
    • BHI Consulting

      Nov 2011 - Jul 2012
      Project Manager
    • XybanetX

      Jul 2012 - Aug 2013
      Consultant Team Lead
    • Kenmare Resources Plc

      Sept 2013 - Oct 2013
      Operational Specialist
    • Highland

      Oct 2013 - May 2014
      Senior Consultant
    • XybanetX

      Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
      Senior Consultant
    • CI International

      Aug 2014 - Sept 2014
      Project Lead
    • Acacia Mining plc

      Sept 2014 - Dec 2014
      Performance Specialist
    • Highland

      Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
      Project Manager
    • Jameison Consulting

      Jul 2015 - May 2016
      Project Manager
    • IMony

      Aug 2016 - Oct 2016
      Senior Consultant
    • Renoir Consulting

      Nov 2016 - Jun 2017
      Project Manager
    • IMony

      Jul 2017 - Oct 2017
      Senior Consultant
    • Renoir Consulting

      Nov 2017 - Mar 2018
      Project Manager
    • Jamieson Consulting

      Feb 2018 - Aug 2020
      Project Manager

      Successfully Re-developed and coordinated the Maintenance Asset planning program within Ghanaian Gold mine,.Established a new managerial approach using structured MOS systems mechanisms and controls. This involved underground assets quantification within the maintenance department. Agreement of a new preventative maintenance tactical approach across the asset base.through the upgrading of the functionality of the CMM systems.during the re-integrating of the supply chain and mining requirements to optimize availability of Underground plant.. Formally review and assess the Leadership Behaviors and practices by identifying the up-skill potential of staff during the co-ordinated integrated approach within the mining procedures.Availability improvement of 20%,MTBF improvement of 15% and MTTR improvement of 25%.Labour utilization increase by 25% and Labour productivity by 45%. Finally developed the implementation of support areas for maintenance performance1. Establishing the Maturity Development requirements of Underground Mining Process2. Upgrading of Preventative Maintenance System (OEM’s)3. Optimization of Costs within maintenance (Targeting and Reporting mechanisms)4. Formalization of the Planning Development and structure of Underground maintenance with supply management (CMM Impact)5. Skills Evaluation and Development within Leadership groupings (Skills Matrix development)6. Process approach to maintenance planning and costing (Decision Making) Show less

    • Proudfoot

      May 2018 - Aug 2018
      Senior Consultant
    • Lumosity Consulting

      Oct 2018 - Dec 2018
      Senior Consultant

      Business Review at Large International Insurance and Financial services organisation, to review the short term insurance business within the Johannesburg – Pretoria region. The focus was on the identification of the main constraints impeding sales growth between individual broker businesses.To understand the limitations of the Management and the sales staff in the dealings with brokers. Provide calculated estimates of the potential for growth within the local environment during late 2018 and the future financial year through understanding the level of active selling achieved and the steps required to improve the conversion rates of the business. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • International Certified Management Consultant

      IMCSA -Institute of Management Consultants and Master Coaches of South Africa
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chief Officer

      Issued by Business Builders Ministries on Jan 2000
      Business Builders MinistriesAssociated with Peter Bentley