Experience

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  Clenerack Solar Solutions

  • South Africa

  • Head of Business Development

    • Jul 2023 - Present
    • South Africa

    Clenerack South Africa is the master distributor for Clenergy solar mounting products in Sub-Saharan Africa.As Head of Business Development, I am tasked with steering the growth and prosperity of the company, focusing on multiple objectives:Market research to pinpoint potential customer bases, emerging trends, and competitors. This helps us tailor our products and services to meet the precise needs of our target audience. I Develop and implement business strategies, by setting clear objectives, defining key metrics, and devising actionable plans to drive the companies goals. I foster strategic partnerships with key players in the solar industry, whether it's collaborating with solar mounting resellers, installers, or EPCs. These alliances broaden our reach and enrich our offerings. Nurturing strong relationships with both current and potential clients to increase growth. By understanding their needs and delivering unmatched service, we ensure their satisfaction and loyalty. I collaborate closely with our product development team to continuously enhance our offerings and pioneer new solutions that resonate with market demands and technological advancements. Managing our business development budget is key to ensuring optimal resource allocation while maintaining profitability. I keep a keen eye on financial performance and make necessary adjustments to stay on track. Representing Clenerack at industry events and forging connections within the solar community is essential for staying informed about industry trends and uncovering new opportunities. Identifying potential risks and proactively devising strategies to mitigate them. This ensures that we navigate challenges effectively and sustain our growth trajectory.My role at Clenerack is multifaceted, demanding a blend of strategic thinking, sales, technical knowledge, relationship-building skills, and industry expertise to propel our company forward in the competitive solar energy landscape.

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  Stealth Properties

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • business development/Investment Sales and Leasing

    • Mar 2022 - Jul 2023
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    Stealth Properties was established to provide a dynamic, specialist, and proactive approach to leasing and sales of commercial, industrial and retail properties in the Western Cape.The Company has over 50 years of combined experience in the property industry. Through gaining trust, open/honest advice, and always acting in the best interest of their clients, they have built long-term relationships with landlords, buyers, sellers, and tenants.The key to Stealths success is through the creation of opportunities before they are brought to market.

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  Galetti Corporate Real Estate

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • senior leasing consultant

    • Oct 2018 - Mar 2022
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    Led by a team of highly dynamic, passionate and experienced real estate specialists, Galetti Corporate Real Estate is one of South Africa’s leading office and industrial real estate consultancies. The company has earned itself a trusted reputation within the industry, having traded under the Galetti brand name for more than a decade.Galetti Corporate Real Estate is committed to developing long-term, successful relationships that contribute to the achievement of personal and business goals for our valued clients, including an impressive list of noteworthy investors, business-owners and corporates.

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  Knight Frank South Africa

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • commercial lease/sales advisory

    • Apr 2018 - Sep 2018
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    Lease/sales advisory in the commercial market, connecting reputable tenants/buyers with respectable landlords in both industrial and office environments throughout Cape Town, focusing mainly on CBD, Woodstock, Observatory and Salt River.

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  Warehouse Finder

  • Century City

  • Industrial Property Broker

    • Sep 2016 - Apr 2018
    • Century City

    Facilitate the sale and rental of industrial and commercial property and or land.Engage with tenants, landlords, buyers and sellers to leverage and secure dealsDevelop and maintain portfolio of clients Negotiate and conclude commercial / industrial property sales & leases Generate leads through the companies marketing platforms, canvassing of tenants and property owners, attend events and network for referrals Setup appointments and viewings with clients Manage and build up a qualified database and become a specialist in an area

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  ADP Projects

  • Mechanical Design Draughtsman

    • Sep 2008 - May 2016

    I work within a team to provide full scope project services to the client, ranging from pre-feasibility right through to implementation. My main disciplines are mechanical and structural Drafting from 3D models through to 2D drawings but I am also involved in Civil, and Layout work and have extensive knowledge in PFD’s and P&ID’s. Roles / ResponsibilitiesGenerating 3D models according to Client and Engineers specifications. Continuously Liaising with clients and subcontractors. Co-ordinating civil, mechanical and structural works and insuring that drawings are issued to subcontractors, and Clients.Projects• Sendlingsdrif Class 2, Orange River, Namibia – New Mine Implementation • MTTP, Jwaneng, Botswana - A greenfields Modular Tailings Treatment Plant (Diamonds)• Morupule Colliery, Palapye, Botswana - A Brownfields Production Expansion Project (Coal)• Finsch Diamond Mine, Lime Acres, South Africa - PB4 Underground Piping Reticulation Expansion • Venitia, De Beers, Limpopo, Magnetic Separation Instillation Project• Voorspoed, De beers Expansion Project, Kroonstad, State Province – Study to Resolve Bottlenecking due To fines rich feed.• Jwaneng Mine, Provision of services for the design of the receiving glove box and sieving process for the diamond cleaning centre plant at DTCB.Achievements Working at a small but rapidly growing company I was afforded the chance to work in multiple disciplines, being placed in roles of responsibility I gained a large amount of knowledge due to the growth of the company and my eagerness to learn.

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  kubik

  • Cape Town

  • Industrial Designer

    • Feb 2008 - Aug 2008
    • Cape Town

    During my time at kubik I initially spent time on the workshop floor gaining an understanding of the manufacturing processes. Thereafter I moved into the design office where I produced detailed drawings and material selections for the items to be manufactured in the workshop.