Experience

Multotec Group of Companies

• South Africa
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Product Manager - Screening Media

  • Feb 2016 - Present



Transmin Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Capital Equipment Sales Engineer

  • Jul 2014 - Present



Weir Minerals

• United States
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Snr Process Engineer/Business Developer

  • Oct 2011 - Jun 2014

  Assist in promoting and defending the Weir minerals vibrating screens and communition business in Africa in accordance with the Sales, Marketing and Growth Strategy. Support sales force with technical queries on process equipment Direct involvement in and management of the complete sales cycle with an emphasis on closing the sale. Annual budget, SWOT analysis and pricing in line with Product Manager Collect competitor intelligence Assist sales engineers / agents / distributors / branches Establish and maintain relationships with clients (key accounts), and determine their needs Offer technical advice to local and global sales teams (Product Support)Regular visits to Engineering Project Companies (EPC) such as DRA, FLSmidth, SEDGMAN, BATEMAN, Worley Parsons, Lycopoduim, Ausenco and SENET. Compile and submit tenders, follow up and liaise closely with the client to maximize the business’ success and maximise turnover and growth of capital equipment sales at acceptable budgeted margins, including the following: High level commercial review of tenders to assess risk. Conduct clear, effective, hand over meetings with the expediting team. Provide market intelligence related to competitor and the marketplace and identify new sales opportunitiesTravel extensively to Southern African Region responsible for all distribution business development and sales, and overall customer satisfaction in the Southern African Area region countries; The area includes , Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, DRC & Zimbabwe Identify and develop new markets (Business Development) Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings Show less



Ludowici Minerals Processing (Pty)Ltd

• Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Capital Equipment Sales Manager

  • Feb 2008 - Sep 2011

  Manage process engineering and following up on major mining projects with engineering project companies. Prepare and present monthly P&L reports to management Evaluate and suggest product and service solutions in line with client needs and requirements Ensures vibrating equipment, feeders, coal valves, reflux classifier and centrifuges is properly supported during start up and throughout the warranty lifecycle Preparation of initial budget quotations and tender enquiries Responsible for negotiating commercial and technical terms and conditions to meet client needs and requirements Solid business acumen and knowledge (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Management, etc.) Regular visits to Engineering Project Companies (EPC) such as DRA, FLSmidth, SEDGMAN, BATEMAN, TWP and SENET Managing key accounts such as Xstrata, BHP Billiton, VALE (MOATIZE), Anglo American (Base Metals and Coal) Generate and submit weekly project status and progress reports to senior level management to support business directives Travel extensively to Southern African Region responsible for all distribution business development and sales, and overall customer satisfaction in the Southern African Area region countries; The area includes , Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, DRC & Zimbabwe Participate on project work aimed at process and product improvements Continuously marketing new process technologies to meet customer requirements Assist in commissioning of process equipment, with the project engineers Provide on-going support of project and equipment information to key customers Show less



Air Liquide

• France
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pyrometallurgy Business Developer

  • Jan 2006 - Feb 2008

  Responsible for the sales & marketing of Air Liquide new technology to the mining and steel sector Sales of industrial bulk gases such as oxygen; CO2; nitrogen and on-site units Continuously looking for new customer and ensuring quality service to existing customers Prepare and present monthly P&L reports to management Liaise with customers and provide process support from initial design to final implementation Preparation of trials and initial budget quotations and tender enquiries. Assisting sales staff in preparation of quotations and tenders Responsible for sizing the market and identifying key growth opportunities (e.g. in Mining, Petrochemical, Agricultural, Steel and Chemical sectors) Travel extensively to Southern African Region responsible for all distribution business development and sales, and overall customer satisfaction in the Southern African Area region countries SHEQ practices and implementation standards Show less



KWATANI

• South Africa
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Process Equipment Sales Engineer

  • Mar 2005 - Jan 2006

  Responsible for the sales & marketing of capital equipment to mining industries Continuously looking for new customers and ensuring quality after sales service to existing clients Review and prepare budget quotations and tender enquiries for clients Use Mining IQ to follow up on potential mining prospects and sales leads Maintain a strong sales pipe line Review and compile tender proposals Regular visits to engineering project companies (EPC) Responsible for the sales & marketing of capital equipment to mining industries Continuously looking for new customers and ensuring quality after sales service to existing clients Review and prepare budget quotations and tender enquiries for clients Use Mining IQ to follow up on potential mining prospects and sales leads Maintain a strong sales pipe line Review and compile tender proposals Regular visits to engineering project companies (EPC)



Namakwa Sands

• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Plant Metallurgist

  • Jun 2001 - Feb 2005

  Production Metallurgist trainee duties ranged from different departments viz., engineering, metallurgical, maintenance & operator Involve in various project during my tenure such as continues improvement of pig iron quality a by product from the smelting of ilmenite into titanium slag Managing technical and operational aspects of process improvements Process Optimization, writing project proposal, plant modifications, application for capital expenditures Report writing on furnaces, slag milling plant, receiving and dispatch and iron making plant Active factory trends, weekly production, weekly stocks and monthly reports Managing production quality of zircon, rutile and ilmenite Using of problem solving heuristic and engineering techniques (CAD & Matlab) Actively participated in plant support structures by chairing disciplinary hearings, participating in Occupational Health Safety and environmental programs Show less