Experience

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  Facility Consulting Services

  • Pemba, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique

  • Facilities Operation Manager & Consultant

    • Jun 2021 - Present
    • Pemba, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique

    Facilities and Operations Management, PEMBA ASSET Management Protection , Representing the companies able to leave during the terrorist atacks but requiring safe guarding of their assets. Armoured vehicles Saferooms and Security Bunkers Specialized Engineering and Fabrication Reefer container rentals and purchasesNew client introductions and networking

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  Facility Consulting Services

  • Pemba Mozambique

  • Director of Business Development @ Facilities Operations Specialists (FOS}

    • Aug 2019 - Present
    • Pemba Mozambique

    Develop business contacts within the Oil and Gas Industry currently kicking off in Cabo Delgado Mozambique -residing in Pemba /Palma for the last 10 years - I have invaluable knowledge and contacts with my finger constantly on the pulse of activity.I connect people and companies, simplifying the time and money waste factor experienced by so many new companies to the area.

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  RA International

  • Maputo, Mozambique

  • Project Manager

    • Jul 2022 - May 2024
    • Maputo, Mozambique

    Project Management, Remote Food and Beverage & Full Facility Management.Remote Camp Construction, Procurement and Logistics, Operations Optimization.

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  Smart Procurement & Logística

  • Pemba and Afungi Mozambique

  • Business Development Manager

    • Mar 2020 - May 2021
    • Pemba and Afungi Mozambique

    The biggest and most reliable solely owned Mozambique company in Cabo Delgado and all of Mozambique.100% local content compliant with branches in Maputo, Tete, Pemba, Nacala and very soon Afungi Palma.International branches in Dubai and South Africa.Tailor made logistics solutions for the Oil and Gas, Mining, Hospitality, Facilities, Shipping and Remote Exploration. My main objectives are - Business process improvement and process delivery, streamlining the operation and creating customer relationship management.

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  Syrah Resources Ltd

  • Australia
  • Mining
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Mine Services Superintendent

    • Dec 2017 - Jul 2019

    My Responsibility included all Mine Services Management activities - namely I was the daily contact management responsible for - Service Vendors and contractor companies, vendor accounts and vendor budgetsI oversaw all facility and operation requirements on a daily weekly and monthly basis.I controlled budgets and procurement requirements ensuring the service areas remained operational.I created the operational and facility procedures ensuring smooth transition and operational excellence.

  • Infrastructure Superintendent

    • May 2016 - Dec 2017

    It was my duty to implement proven strategies utilized to effectively execute all tasks and functions related to project management duties. I successfully procured various required materials to efficiently execute construction and operations of camp buildings and support services. I introduced cost analysis processes and ensured the procurement of project requirements was adhered to and budgets controlled. Through the successfully appointment of various contractor companies I was able to deliver budgets and procure successfully all necessary project materials. I held daily toolbox meetings to ensure the proficient running of processes and procedures and spearheaded the implementation of various safety procedures.

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  Red Sea Housing Services

  • Mozambique

  • Operations Manager

    • Mar 2015 - Apr 2016
    • Mozambique

    I effectively spearheaded the establishment of the Northern Mozambique Office of Red Sea Housing through the utilization of effective organizational methods. I also established an exemplary logistical support team to ensure high profitability rates. I regularly utilized negotiation tactics to procure shipping and transportation contracts and pricing agreements. I implemented strategic budget management methods to efficiently reorganize operation and applied effective preventative maintenance planning to successfully execute warehouse and inventory control. I built and cultivated strong relationships with all clients and suppliers.

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  Remote Site Solutions Group

  • Afungi - Palma Cabo Delgado - North Mozambique

  • Camp Boss / Director of Catering and Facilities

    • Aug 2013 - Feb 2015
    • Afungi - Palma Cabo Delgado - North Mozambique

    I spearheaded the launch of large camp facility from construction to operation and facilitated integral recruitment and training sessions to ensure adequate staffing requirements were met. I developed a functional onsite catering facility and accommodation camp through successful collaboration with engineering and construction teams. I successfully executed all duties and tasks related to financial and functional budgets.

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  Servco National Facility Services

  • Vale Coal Mine Moatize Tete Mozambique

  • Project Manager Operations

    • Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
    • Vale Coal Mine Moatize Tete Mozambique

    Responsible for the feeding and full facility on Vale Coal mine Tete Mozambique - 9000 people daily, accommodation, laundry, recreation, food deliveries.Responsible for full logistics and order schedules, 16 Management and 430 staff members.24 hour operation 7 days a week.Responsible for all Menus, sourcing of all food and beverage.Rostering and scheduling of staff and managementAll facilities - housing, laundry, cleaning.Purchasing of $500 000 plus per month.Ensuring customer and client satisfaction.Achieved 100% on client satisfaction survey - foodResponsible for all HSCE.Health and safety surveys and implementation.

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  All African Games

  • Maputo Mozambique

  • Operations Director / Director of Catering and Facilities

    • Feb 2011 - Dec 2011
    • Maputo Mozambique

    I put together the Concept-Budget - Project Plan Hired and trained the 70 Management and screened most of the 650 staffI was responsible for the logistics and procurementProcured the suppliers, food and equipment, planned this event to the finest detail.We produced a ton of meat and ton of chicken every day.Produced 2500 takeaways 3 times a day Ensuring this would be the most successful All African Games Ever.My team and I were responsible for producing 33000 meals a day ,which we did exceptionally well achieving the best games ever

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  SilvaSale @ The Wanderers Club

  • Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

  • Group Executive Chef @ The Wanderers Club

    • Feb 2010 - Dec 2011
    • Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

    Executive Chef at the Wanderers ClubExecutive Chef at SIlvaSale EventChef Patron Cuisine Connection

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  Wanderers Club

  • Group Executive Chef

    • Feb 2010 - Dec 2011

    Responsible for Banqueting, Restaurants, outside catering division, New Business developments - Discovery Park Action Soccer, Sushi Restaurant, Gourmet Chefs Market. R2 million monthly revenue and a consistent food cost of 26% Food diversity ranges from cocktail parties Of 50 people to Fine dinning plated dinners for 500 to Cooking school and demonstrations. Responsible for Catering @ Visa Slow Lounge - FIFA WORLD CUP 2010

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  Cuisine Connection

  • Chef Patron

    • Jan 2000 - Nov 2011

    My Consulting company that specialises in consulting to oil and gas industry, remote camp setup and construction with full facility function within mining and exploration sectors.Hotels, lodges, restaurants, bars and takeaway venues.Past projects includedQ-baCafe SocialeRapsodysDinosSpar HMR

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  TsAfrika Catering Solutions

  • Operations Manager

    • Sep 2007 - Dec 2009

    Initially responsible for 9 contracts within the Group as well as the opening of new contracts, business growth and developmentresponsibly included Naspers Group - Based at Mnet, Multichoice, Oracle, Mnet, Broadcast center, Supersport.Duties include control of full food and beverage function, budgets and cost for entire food and beverage operationNew concept development and project management of all dining areas, food courts and restaurants, function areas, training, design and Implementation.

  • Chef /Manager Bhpbilliton

    • Feb 2005 - Sep 2007

    Responsible for all aspects of Catering and Facilities@ BHPBilliton Head office in Johannesburg South Africa - facilities- food development and new initiatives - All Budgets, forecasts and concept development throughout the group -"Fit for work Fit for Life" Green Dot Lifestyle - Chef ShowcaseCost centre recoveries Interface systemFurther responsibilities included development and training at other Bhpbilliton sites Mozal - Mozambique, JTC - Randburg. Setup of Exploration Camps throughout Africa

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  Compass Group

  • Operations Manager

    • Oct 2003 - Dec 2004

    The Compass Group/KKS Corporate -Industrial Catering contracts, contributing large turnovers monthly. Responsible for all Budgets, forecasting, marketing, business development growth.

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  Savanna Grill & Bush Buzz Bar at Ngwenya Lodge

  • Owner

    • Apr 2003 - Oct 2003

    My Restaurant Bar and trading store in the Kruger Park areaGreat Business opertunity - the redevelopment and relaunch of the exsiting Restaurant and Bar - Creation of Savanna Grill and Bush Buzz Bar - developed Bush Pizza inhouse pizza delivery @ NGWENYA LODGE - Developed our own brand of chilli sauces, developed shopping deliverys prior to guest arrivals - developed the trading store, developed Boma Entertainment - with Game ranger stories and trail rider stories told at night with live act - Developed Fresh produce market from surrounding farmers

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  Compass Group

  • Project Manager

    • Sep 1999 - Apr 2003

    Project Manager KPMG - REINVENTED the food concept at KMPG head office, increased turnover by 220% - introduced FRESH LIVING with all food being made infront of the guest - introduced PICNIC @ the waterfall in KPMG grounds - introduced the FLOOR TROLLEY SERVICE for busy Execs - TAKE HOME MEALS for single guys and gals - introduced SHOPPING BASICS for busy Execs

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  The Sheraton Hotel

  • Perth, Western Australia, Australia

  • Temp Sous Chef

    • Jul 1999 - Sep 1999
    • Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    Worked at Sheraton Swan River Perth temp contract

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  12 Apostle Hotel

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Executive Chef

    • Sep 1998 - Jul 1999
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    The First Executive Chef at The 12 Apostle Hotel, Oudekraal. Camps Bay, Cape Town, The most prestigious Hotel in the Cape. Responsibilities included, Appointing and Training all the staff. successfully opening 5 food outlets - IL DE France Restaurant - The Brasserie Bistro - Banqueting and Events - The Pool Terrace - Rooms service - the Spa

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  Irene Country Lodge - Country Escapes

  • Irene Pretoria South Africa

  • Executive Chef

    • Aug 1997 - Jul 1998
    • Irene Pretoria South Africa

    First Executive Chef at the newly built Irene Country Lodge.Solely responsible for the creation of Menus and the 4 Food and Beverage outlets.Recruited and trained the staff, maintained food cost and running budgets.Introduced Irene High tea on the lawn to great success

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  Jemirah Beach Hotel

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Temp Chef Tournant

    • Mar 1997 - Aug 1997
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    During the relocation from the old Hotel to the New - Worked a temporary contract for Chef Charl Dorfler and James Mac Dougal.

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  Compass Group /KKS - Group Executive Chef

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

  • Area Executive Chef

    • Jan 1995 - Feb 1997
    • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

    Started as Executive Chef Standard Bank then moved to Executive Chef EdgardalePromoted to Area Executive Chef responsible for 6 smaller units Responsibility to Maintain food standards and qualityBudgets and to develop new exciting concepts.Developed Kitchen table concept - The Kitch - Inn concept - Wraps and Rolls

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  Café Rouge and Le Dome, London

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Head Chef

    • Jan 1994 - Dec 1994
    • London, England, United Kingdom

    Worked as a Head Chef in Knights bridge and Hammersmith branches of Cafe Rouge and Le Dome

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  Southern Sun Hotels

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

  • In Service Trainee Chef - Hotel Manager

    • Jan 1990 - Jan 1994
    • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

    Apprenticeship in Professional Chef with the addition of one year to complete a degree in hotel management from Witwatersrand university.Based at Sandton Sun and Towers and The Elangeni Sun Rotational training system with the best foreign Chefs in South Africa.Practical 9 month and 3 month theoretical at Witwatersrand University Tourism and Hospitality

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  Compass Group/KKS

  • Durban Metropolitan Area

  • Trainee Catering Manager/Chef

    • Jan 1989 - Dec 1989
    • Durban Metropolitan Area

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  Christina Martin School of Cookery, National Service

  • Chef Trainee

    • Jan 1988 - Dec 1989

    Worked at night and weekend at Costa do Sol Italian Restaurant

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  the Beehive, London

  • Shepards Bush

  • Cook

    • Jan 1987 - Dec 1987
    • Shepards Bush

    Cooking a small menu in a gastro pub

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  La Pergola, Umhlanga

  • Cook/Chef

    • Jan 1985 - Jan 1987