Experience

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  Kemin Industries

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Warehouse Manager

    • Mar 2017 - Present
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

    Stock planning, receiving and despatch, production coordinating and documentation, raw material picking and weighing for production, stock control, staff control and deployment

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  Bupo Animal Health

  • Pretoria Area, South Africa

  • Factory Manager

    • May 2016 - Mar 2017
    • Pretoria Area, South Africa

    • Daily management of the production plant• Management of the Bills of Material• Implementation and management of Good Manufacturing Practises• Management of stock and two onsite warehouses• Supervision of export orders• Steering of company towards implantation of full ISO 9001

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  Lyceum Correspondence College

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Deputy General Manager

    • Sep 2015 - May 2016
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

    Purpose of the Job: To plan, direct and coordinate the operations of Lyceum College.Managers reporting: Student Registration and dispatch, Printing, Procurement, Examinations and Assessment, Student Support, ICAS AdministratorResponsibilities • Coordination and Supervision - Coordinate, manage and monitor the workings of various departments in the organization.• Best Practices - Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals. Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output. Monitor adherence to rules, regulations and procedures.• Human Resources - Plan the use of human resources. Organize recruitment and placement of required staff. Establish departmental structures. Delegate tasks and accountabilities. Establish work schedules. Supervise staff. Monitor and evaluate performance.• Production - Coordinate and monitor the work of various departments involved in student support, assessment, registration, warehousing, pricing and distribution of books and study material. Monitor performance and implement improvements. Ensure quality of printed material Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity. Manage maintenance of equipment and machinery. Provide technical support where necessary.• Communication - Monitor, manage and improve the efficiency of all support services. Facilitate coordination and communication between support functions.• Sales, marketing and Customer Service - Manage customer support. Plan and support sales and marketing activities.• Strategic Input - Liaison with top management. Assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity. Implement and manage operational plans.

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  Bioforce SA

  • Midrand, South Africa

  • General Manager

    • Oct 2002 - Apr 2014
    • Midrand, South Africa

    My responsibilities include managing:• Strategic Consulting, including business plan & manufacturing strategy development.• Operational activities. Supply Chain Management• HR, training and development.• Bookkeeping Department.• Processes and procedures for local and international purchasing.• Imports and procedures.• Stock levels and stock.• Warehousing and Sub-Sahara distribution.• Branch Manager Gauteng retail office.ACHIEVEMENTS✔ Profit Sharing Award (2010).✔ Profit Sharing Award (2011).✔ Profit Sharing Award (2012).

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  SA Natural Products

  • Midrand, South Africa

  • Area Sales Manager

    • Mar 2001 - Oct 2002
    • Midrand, South Africa

    SA Natural Products has a portfolio consisting of 150 products ranging from foods and cosmetics to complimentary medicines.My responsibilities as Area Sales Manager included:• Managing sales for Pretoria and country district area up to Messina.• Managing a client base of 320, consisting of Pharmacies, Health Shops and Wholesalers. • Implementing tactical, regional and strategic plans with Senior Management.• Training pharmacy & health shop Managers as well as front shop staff.• Generating orders by calling on clients.• Calling on each pharmacy and health shop in area of responsibility.• Addressing client (pharmacy) and public concerns.ACHIEVEMENTS✔ Had own decision making powers within parameters of area strategy.✔ Runner-up for Sales Person of the Year 2001.

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  Flame Corporation

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • General Manager

    • 2000 - 2000
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

    As General Manager I was responsible for 1020 clients with an annual turnover of R2.5 million.My responsibilities included managing:• The manufacturing process.• Head Office.• Marketing and promotions.• Sales.• Personnel (factory, sales and office).• Budgets.• Invoicing processes and procedures.• Stock levels and distribution.

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  South African National Defence Force

  • Pretoria Area, South Africa

  • Lieutenant Colonel: Planning & Operations / Deputy Director: Sport, Physical Training & Recreation

    • 1981 - 1999
    • Pretoria Area, South Africa

    I served a total of 19 years in the SANDF which included 6 years in my last rank as Lieutenant Colonel in Planning & Operations where I held influence over 113,000 people. I managed 40 National Defence Sports Committees and directly controlled an annual budget of R10 million and indirectly controlled / influenced an annual budget of R70 million.My appointments in the SANDF included:• Unit Sports Manager Potchefstroom (1981 – 1982).• Senior Personal Clerk to Sports Director at Head Office (1982 – 1985).• Branch 2nd in Command & Branch Commander for training of Physical Training Instructors in Pretoria and Heidelberg (1986 – 1991).• Provincial (Area) Senior Manager (1991 – 1994).• National & International Deputy Director for Sport, Physical Training and Recreation at corporate headquarters (SANDF Head Quarters) (1994 – 1999).ACHIEVEMENTS✔ Received numerous sports and professional awards, Commendation Certificates, medals, as well as a fast track promotion for outstanding work and achievements.✔ International Gymnastrada. SA Army team was appointed as one of the 3 Top Achievers (1988).✔ SA Army team was invited to participate at the International Rand Show (1988).✔ SANDF Certificate of Merit (1989).✔ SANDF Commendation Certificate (1989 and 1990).✔ Witwatersrand Command Commendation Certificate (1990).✔ SANDF General Service Medal: Unitas Medal - Medal for Good Service (Bronze) (1990).✔ Chief of the Army Commendation Certificate (1991).✔ Officer Commanding Military Academy Commendation (1994).✔ Fitgim Merit Award: National Body for the Training of Aerobics Instructors (1990).