Experience

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  Moritoli investments ta P and A seedlings

  • Mooketsi

  • Production and sowing at P & A Seedlings

    • May 2023 - Present
    • Mooketsi

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  RED SUN HORTITECH

  • Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa

  • Macadamia Production Manager

    • Aug 2020 - Sep 2022
    • Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa

    • Manage the Macadamia business unit against the approved budget• Improve on all macadamia operational efficiencies• Ensure well executed and reported on production plans• Overseeing all levels of operational production functions• Achieve an empowered work force and junior management team through training and coaching• Developing, implementing and maintaining all production certifications (SGASA, ANA and Global Gap) for all core activities in the nursery• Developing and implementing job descriptions and KPI’s for all support staff and supervisors• Develop the 3 year and annual production plans for approval and implementation• Develop and implement appropriate production plans to drive a decrease in production costs and to reduce losses• Comply, ensure and report full adherence to financial risk policies and levels of authorization• Continuous interrogation of production figures, stock movements in conjunction with the financial controller and general manager• Review monthly management accounts and report on actual vs planned income and expenses• Plan and manage CAPEX expenditure• Manage and sign of daily plant movements• Develop and report monthly on a specific nursery risk matrix and implementing formal checks and balances as SOP’s• Drive operational staffing, disciplinary actions, promotions, training, capacity building and business diversification opportunities• Manage the vehicle fleet and drivers to ensure proper planning and fleet utilization• Drive innovation for improved production and quality management systems through ensuring there is a well-directed and coordinated R&D program on site against measurable KPI’s• Develop and coach assistant managers and supervisors to become empowered and reach mastery in their fields• Actively strive to build an organizational culture of success and accountability

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  Self Employed

  • South Africa

  • Independent Management Consultant

    • Oct 2019 - Aug 2020
    • South Africa

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  York Timbers

  • South Africa
  • Paper & Forest Products
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • York Experience Manager

    • Apr 2016 - Oct 2019

    • Lodge and Estate Manager at Ligna Lodge and Mbulwa Estateo Manage the lodges and thereby create a profound guest experience.o Monitor hospitality service, maintenance, gardening and housekeeping standards within the lodge.o Monitored the lodges so that they run in a cost effective manner, within the agreed budget.o Responsible for ensuring that the morale of the lodge staff is kept at a high level and that staff are developed on an ongoing basis.o Drive the broader goals of the company, in terms of the lodge, by planning and implementing Strategic Management Plans.o Management and training of the lodge staff in line with the Business Standard of Excellence. o Effective financial management through the administration of orders and effective stock control. o Effective communication and maintenance of lodge relations.o All monthly reporting.• Rebuild, repair and strengthen relations with Sabie Business Chamber• Event project planning, budgeting and evaluation of ROI• Detailed Enduro project plan and deliverables with costs• 100 year celebrations events committee chairperson• Project Evolve change management and evaluation of compliance auditor• Professional development / mentoring for trainers• Project Evolve effectiveness evaluation of installed systems and procedures• Project Evolve audit interpretation and corrective actions• Strengthening of project evolve Jessievale mill• Developing, designing and implementing a management operating system for mechanized harvesting project.• Engage with BU management in identifying areas that may need intervention for improvement in operations and develop a detailed project plan and associated tools for implementation• Ensure successful implementation and conduct the relevant training sessions to ensure buy in. at all • Conduct and report on relevant study results to assists management in making informed business decisions• Constant interrogation of monthly results to ensure OPEX costs optimization

  • MANAGER, BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT, LODGE MANAGER

    • Apr 2016 - Oct 2019

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  Alexander Proudfoot

  • United States
  • Business Consulting and Services
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • People Solutions Specialist

    • Jan 2015 - Mar 2016

    • Accurately analyse work processes, systems, and/or organisational structures using interviews, observations, data and statistical analysis studies and other techniques to determine where and how to generate measurable improvements for clients• Generate client buy in to install changes in processes and systems to realize measureable improvements within an 8 week time frame• Train client individuals and task forces in the effective use of management systems, tools, techniques, group problem solving, team building and consensus development skills, to install the appropriate application of the Proudfoot methodology• Prepare and conduct meetings and one-on-one interfaces with client and colleagues to ensure the job key activities are completed• Prepare written and oral feedback, presentation materials, critiques, systems documentation, process descriptions, evaluations, data summaries and reports using the appropriate company templates• Initiate innovative solutions where required and work closely with colleagues and project management to ensure they are installed for the most effective client impact• Communicate and coordinate all efforts with discipline and in accordance with the company values and ideals• When required, assume the appropriate roles of facilitator, co-leader, presenter and/or trainer • Leverage knowledge management databases to support activities• Extensive travel and away from home on average 5 days per week• Provide support to work streams with a focus on ensuring project success•

  • Installation Manager

    • Jan 2010 - Jan 2015

    Manage a team of Installation Specialists through the tactical and technical requirements (including respective task forces) for installing the changes needed to deliver the benefits / results for an installation or a group of installations Requirements• Establish credible and enduring professional business relationships with client staff• Ensure that deliverables for installation areas are completed on time and deliver 100% of benefits• Manage all specialists (installation specialist and other functional/industry specialists) engaged to achieve results in assigned areas / work streams. Ensure all understand project objectives and their roles and responsibilities; ensure all are trained appropriately to perform duties and achieve benefits in their work area• Coordinate internal project training using the approved course materials provide feedback to management on the effectiveness and appropriateness of training; make recommendations for changes as required• Ensure workstream/task force team members are prepared for their assignments and are being effectively led by the project’s Installation Specialists.• Prepare and conduct appraisals for assigned Installations Specialists in accordance with HR policies and procedures. Provide input to the development of career development and performance improvement plans for Installation Specialist.• Participate in Business Review as requested with the goal of honing analytical skills, client management skills and ensuring continuity as projects transition to delivery• Collaborate with Manager of Operations to identify and initiate areas of More Work• Contribute to the knowledge base of the company o develop and submit new methodologies, tools or templateso submit project files in accordance with Knowledge Management guidelines• Use the Knowledge Management databases to augment personal contribution and the contribution of specialists towards achieving project benefits and delivering value to client

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  Global Telematics

  • CRM

    • 2003 - 2009

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  TransUnion ITC

  • Commercial Supervisor

    • 1998 - 2003