Nico Pretorius

Engineering and Quality Manager at Multotec Group of Companies
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(386) 825-5501
Location
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, ZA
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Afrikaans Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • Professional Engineer
    Engineering Council of South Africa
    Oct, 2013
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Multotec Group of Companies
    • South Africa
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Engineering and Quality Manager
      • Mar 2023 - Present

      In my current position as Engineering and Quality Manager, I have been leading the implementation of digital quality management systems at Multotec. This includes ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements. I have achieved enhanced product quality and increased customer satisfaction through rigorous quality control and quality assurance strategies, encompassing inspection processes, testing methodologies, and data analysis techniques. I also collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address the root causes of product quality issues and conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate adherence to product quality standards. While focusing on quality improvement initiatives, I continue to manage the Engineering department's activities. Show less

  • Multotec Group of Companies
    • South Africa
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Engineering Manager (Engineering and Drawing Office)
      • Jun 2020 - Aug 2022

      During my tenure as Engineering Manager, I assumed responsibility for the activities of the Engineering department at Multotec. I provided general management for two drawing offices consisting of 20 designers and drafting personnel. My role involved ensuring the implementation of best practices for processes and procedures, and I successfully introduced the Autodesk Vault Data Management system. Additionally, I oversaw sales orders worth R600 million within the drawing office's.

    • Manager - Engineering and Projects (VARIOUS ADDITIONAL ROLES)
      • Mar 2018 - Jun 2020

      In this role, I led the Projects department at Multotec Processing Equipment, overseeing a team of project managers and administration staff. My responsibilities included managing the execution of large sales orders in the mineral processing industry, with projects ranging from R500k to R70 million and a portfolio worth approximately R200 million. I also supervised a team of engineers responsible for product development and design verification, utilizing engineering principles and tools such as ANSYS FEA and CFD. Show less

  • Aveng Rail
    • South Africa
    • Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Engineering Manager
      • 2017 - Feb 2018

      In my role, I coordinated with various stakeholders to determine machine and component requirements, managed budgets, and schedules for projects, ensured the availability of necessary resources, provided technical support for problem-solving, and oversaw the activities of production, drawing office, and inspection departments. I also focused on cost control, implemented continuous improvement initiatives, reported project statuses to senior management, contributed to strategic planning, managed budgets, and facilitated the smooth execution of projects while emphasizing training and talent development. Additionally, I liaised with upper management, hired contractors, and effectively communicated instructions to engineering teams to achieve project objectives. Show less

    • Design Engineer and Drawing Office Manager
      • 2013 - 2017

      As an Engineering Detail Design and Drawing Office Manager, I oversaw the coordination of the drawing and design office for projects and part modifications, modernized filing systems, and upgraded drawing office standards. I was responsible for designing new machinery specific to South African rail conditions, managing projects from design to implementation, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and South African Rail Regulators guidelines, and successfully managing multiple projects concurrently. Show less

    • Design Engineer
      • 2009 - 2013

      Engineering detail designs in mechanical part, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems and tractive effort control.Responsible for the design, project management, fabrication and final implantation of complete machines and equipment.Project management of multiple projects at any given time.

Education

  • GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science)
    Development program, Senior-level development program
    2019 - 2019
  • North-West University/Noordwes-Universiteit
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
    2014 - 2016
  • North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit
    Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Mechanical Engineering
    2003 - 2008
  • Leeuwenhof Akademie
    1998 - 2002

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