Experience

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  Global Hydro Energy

  • South Africa

  • Sales -South Africa

    • Aug 2020 - Present
    • South Africa

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  QSystems SA

  • Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

  • Founder / Project Manager

    • Jan 2018 - Jan 2023
    • Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

    • Within my role I lead and manage all planning and development of assistive systems and devices for the disabled community.• Develop high quality business and commercialization plans, ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives.• Conduct research and engage prospective funders in order to secure project funding. • Developed the QPark specification document.• Apply critical thinking practices for make vs buy decisions.• Analyze specifications, resources and processes to refine the cost model.Achievements:• Nominated as a SAB Foundation Social Innovation Finalist for QBEll in 2016.

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  The Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability (RIIIS)

  • South Africa

  • Project Manager

    • Mar 2016 - Nov 2017
    • South Africa

    • Managed an open innovation challenge for various clients, including SA National Space Agency, Airbus Defence and Space, the Innovation Hub in Pretoria and the Technology Innovation Agency. • Planned, coordinated and managed project deliverables, resources and third parties to ensure the flawless execution and timeous delivery of a complex project.• Managed people and processes across multiple organisations, geographies and languages.• The Challenge statement: “The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and Airbus Defence and Space (ADS) believe there is significant scope to increase the use of earth observation data, in both the public and private sphere, within South Africa. This will lead to a range of benefits, both in terms of commercial competitiveness as well as societal benefit. In order to achieve these outcomes, SANSA and ADS are searching for novel applications that make use of their large resource of multi-sensor satellite data. SANSA / ADS, therefore, invite both groups and individuals to submit proposals around the novel use of satellite data.” Achievements:• Due to my outstanding delivery of the project, the engagement is being negotiated for replication in future.

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  AIDC EC

  • Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

  • Industrial Engineer

    • Nov 2014 - Sep 2015
    • Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

    Project: Benteler Automotive• Determined operational methods according to required work standards and ensured optimal utilization of personnel and materials.• Managed the industrial budget, ensuring to improve costs and design plans as well as eliminate waste from industrial processes.• Ensured efficiency of production processes by implementing LEAN principles.• Identified and eliminated the 7 waste by mapping inbound and outbound logistics process flow and developing value stream maps of each production line.• Performed ergonomic assessments and implemented corrective actions.• Provided training on continues improvement (Kaizen) and the benefits of Kanban.• Oversaw the implementation of “Shopping area”.• Designed Kanban.

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  Ford Engine Plant

  • Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

  • Industrial Engineer Consultant

    • Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
    • Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

    • Provided strategic advice and leadership to implement practices to increase productivity and profitability whilst ensuring safe working conditions.• Conducted an ergonomic study (NIOSH).• Consulted with contractors on CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) and tendering processes.• Improved the over packing process through Lean Principles including reduction of waste, production improvement and 5S’s.• Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for a safe work and ergonomically correct practice.• Developed a new layout, improved process flow and implemented Kanban.Achievements:• Achieved Cost Saving of R700 000/annum.

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  EC Dynamic Design

  • Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

  • Business Owner

    • Apr 2004 - Dec 2011
    • Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

    EC Dynamic Design designed jigs, fixtures and special purpose machine for the automotive industry.• Led, controlled and oversaw all business operations, people and ventures, with responsibility for the overall success of the Mechanical Design (Catia V5) Office business.• Provided leadership to a team of engineers, to accurately forecast the cost of projects and steer the company in the most profitable direction. • Developed and executed strategies and implemented comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement of business goals.• Supervised employees providing motivation to drive maximum performance.• Liaised with local and international customers, building strong working relationships.• Prepared accurate and complete proposal costs from prepared process or layouts as well as outside estimating systems using ‘raw’ methods.• Delivered cost effective assembly tooling and automation proposal pricing.• Planned and managed projects, engaging in Strategic Planning through SWOT.

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  DESign SA

  • Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

  • Senior Designer

    • Apr 2002 - Mar 2004
    • Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

    • Produced and oversaw the 3D design of jig and fixture solutions, ensuring the design team delivered high quality pieces on tight deadlines.• Oversaw the manufacturing progress.

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  South African Air Force

  • Pretoria Area, South Africa

  • Aircraft Electrician

    • Apr 1990 - Mar 2002
    • Pretoria Area, South Africa

    • Joined the SAAF in 1990 and qualified as Aircraft Electrician in 1993, with promotions through to Sergeant.• During my time in the Airforce I worked on C130 Hercules and Boeing 707’s.