Experience

Nakisani Hygiene Services

• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Eastern Cape Area Manager

  • Mar 2021 - Present



Bidfood South Africa

• South Africa
• Food & Beverages
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Night Shift Manager

  • Oct 2020 - Feb 2021



Drake International South Africa

• South Africa
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant - Temporary Staffing

  • Apr 2017 - Jul 2020

  Managing in excess of 290 staff at our Contracts To provide clients with a quality temporary staff industrial placement service New business development - to establish, develop and maintain long term relationships with clients by providing a solution based service Servicing of existing accounts Net revenue growth & effective cost control To increase the awareness and visibility of Drake in the market Marketing through telesales, cold canvassing, telephonic and face-to-face client liaison Presentations to prospective clients Develop and evaluate job orders General office administration Understand and explain terms and condition fee structure on corporate and boardroom level Advise and/or make recommendations to clients on staff requirements Advising clients on relevant Labour law Source and screening suitable applicants (including advertising in relevant newspapers) Market prospective candidates Interview and asses candidates competencies and qualifications Counsel candidates on career opportunities and development Refer suitable candidates to clients Preparing confidential profiles and references on prospective candidates Follow through with personal contact on placements/service Achieving set targets and subsequent statistical requirement efficiently as set by management Show less



Bidfood South Africa

• South Africa
• Food & Beverages
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Shift Operations Manager/Fleet Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Apr 2017

  This company is a Multi-temp foodservice distributor offering a full range of ambient, chilled and frozen food products, as well as various other non-food catering requirements and equipment . Control diesel usage and monitor daily Control tyre usage and replacement Control department overtime. Manage vehicle breakdowns. Manage service providers(diesel, tyres, refridgeration etc). Manage team of drivers and van assistants. Manage tracking of delivery vehicles. Manage all maintainance and servicing of vehicles including daily vehicle checks. Health and safety Rep and Committee chairman. Pest control officer. Plan the rounds, supervise the picking and hash the round. Prepare the runs for loading and oversee the loading process. Conduct investigations and disciplinary hearings. Housekeeping Manage the team with regards to productivity and time management. Prevent and manage Shrinkage and damages. Manage logistics in warehousing and manage expenses in department. Manage implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Act. Manage the budget for the section. Manage the branch distribution function for the allocated shift. Manage stock control and inventory function including stock take. Enforce safety and housekeeping programme on an ongoing basis. Leverage great plains reporting in order to control branch logistics. Show less



Green Lion Services

• Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

• Business Owner

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2014

  This was a start-up services company, established by myself in 2012. We provided cleaning, garden, pest control and waste control to greater Port Elizabeth. In this capacity, I am skilled in managing people, projects and getting the job done effectively and efficiently. August 1, 2012 – January 2015 Company Owner  Responsible for day-to-day operations and a team of 30 staff members.  Client Liaison for key accounts  Procurement of new business and management of existing business  Work and implementation schedule for major clients (monthly and yearly)  Running monthly Operation Meetings, setting staff targets  Monthly Sales, Pipeline, debit and credit, wage reports, PnL, Stock reports  Responsible for the hiring and firing of employees  Versed in basic employment law Show less



Activ Security and Cleaning

• Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

• Co Owner

  • Jan 2004 - Jul 2012

  Activ Security and Cleaning Services Port Elizabeth 16 Jan 2004 – July 31, 2012 Co - Owner This is the first company I ever set up. It was an security and cleaning company that had 100 staff members that serviced the Garden Route. Our clients included the Ok Group and House and Home, and Broll properties.This experience taught me strategic thinking, financial skills, the merits of effective planning and efficient project management. I was accountable for the Field Operations part of the business and my partner Sales and Marketing.  Responsible for day-to-day operations and a team of 100 staff members  On-site Operations Management  Daily, weekly and monthly job sheets and client liaison  Stock control of chemicals and supervision of all machinery and Vehicles  Hiring and firing of staff.  Company representative at CCMA hearings  On call 24 hours a day  First hand client dealings and building owners Show less



Trafalgar Property and Financial Services

• South Africa
• Real Estate
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Regional Manager

  • May 1997 - Jan 2004

  Trafalgar is a specialist property management and property financial services company, focused on sectional title and home owners association management, residential letting, property financial services and commercial property management. During the period that I worked there it also provided industrial and Commercial Cleaning, office landscaping, and security services – of which I was in charge. I was employed at Trafalgar from May 20, 1997 – January 1, 2004 as division manager, Facilities/Centre manager and Also Regional Manager. At Trafalgar I learned to think on my feet, problem solve, use my own initiative and be self-motivated. Learning to get results through managing others by keeping them motivated was key to keeping clients and tenants happy and the workforce productive. 2002 – 2004 Regional Services Division Manager  Managed the Security, Cleaning, Pots and Gardens Divisions with approximately 4 main reportees, controlling 250 workers  Implement structure, procedures and ways of working for the work force.  Liaise and report to Branch Manager and key member of the company leadership team  Signatory to main cheque account  Input and implementation of Branch strategies  Budgeting and implementing Department strategies  Department structure reviews when required  Monitor budget, strategy, and financials  Credit and Debtors control  Client and staff Liaison  Seek out new opportunities and refer to Sales staff  Call on client bodies including townhouse complexes and shopping malls  Dealt with all matters concerning disciplinary hearings and CCMA  Compiled monthly wages  Sourcing and purchasing of material, clothing, and chemicals  Maintenance of machinery  Inspections and daily site visits  Overall coordination of contracts  Hiring and firing of staff  Income Reconciliation (Financials vs. Contract Income)  Day to day dealings with tenants  Acquiring and overseeing all contractors. Show less