Jacques Pretorius
Brakpan
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Maintenance Manager
CSI Property Management
Benoni
03.2020 - Current
- Scheduled routine maintenance and repair of facility equipment.
- Controlled expenses to meet budget requirements.
- Evaluated facilities to determine if company maintenance protocols complied with SA health and safety regulations.
- Inspected facility and assessed its Fire extinguishers, hydrants and smoke alarm systems for functionality and safety.
- Managed staff of 1, created work schedules, distributed assignments and supervised day-to-day operations.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- 5-10 year maintenance plan and implemented it annually.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry residents.
- Accounted for building usage and organizational needs when planning maintenance activities.
- Interviewed, hired and trained qualified maintenance employees.
- Investigated problems and determined appropriate remedies.
- Drove continuous improvement of processes and systems operation.
- Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
- Conducted weekly inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems, and equipment.
- Handled tenant relations by addressing complaints and concerns quickly to promote facility satisfaction.
- Monitored electricity, gas and water systems for proper function to minimize costs.
- Maintained inventory and ordered supplies to keep facility resources readily available.
- Managed security and access control by overseeing surveillance camera, alarm and card access systems for facility safety and security.
- Reviewed and oversaw construction and renovation projects.
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
- Developed and oversaw budgets for facilities and worked within cost restraints.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to obtain favorable and cost-effective terms and conditions.
Owner
Ricvan Construction
Benoni
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions and increased performance by 50%.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
Storeman/Buyer
Unitrans Pick n Pay Supply Chain Freight & Logistics
Longmeadow
03.2013 - 03.2017
- Managed store assistant successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for parts and to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Schedule Services on vehicles
- Manage and control service provider account ensuring proof of all purchases are handed over to creditors department.
- Manage warranty and maintenance on new trucks and trailers
- Recruited and maintained supplier relationships
- Budgeting and estimating cost on trucks, trailers, fridge parts and tail lifts.
- Responsible for efficient and effective management of company's financial procedures.
- Acting Workshop foreman for 6months.
- Responsible for workshop planning
- Schedule downtime
- Delegated responsibilities to workshop/ welding
- Attended to breakdowns on trucks
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
Buyer/Stockcontroler/Acting Workshop Foreman
Waste Giant
Johannesburg
03.2010 - 05.2013
- Communicated with suppliers regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs and maintain quality standards.
- Designed and implemented process improvements to streamline purchasing process.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions.
- Placed orders for parts consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Collaborated with operations team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Timeline
Facility Maintenance Manager
CSI Property Management
03.2020 - Current
Owner
Ricvan Construction
03.2017 - 01.2020
Storeman/Buyer
Unitrans Pick n Pay Supply Chain Freight & Logistics
03.2013 - 03.2017
Buyer/Stockcontroler/Acting Workshop Foreman
Waste Giant
03.2010 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Technical High School Ligbron
Some College (No Degree) - Managers- Professional Behavior
Growth-Link
Some College (No Degree) - Managers- Stress Management
Growth-Link
Some College (No Degree) - Working @ Heights
Scott Safe
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Fighting
Scott Safe
Summary
Highly efficient Facility Maintenance Manager with technical expertise and 6 years of experience. Adept at delegation and skilled in managing time and resources. Offering a proven history of sustaining positive working relationships with both employees and management. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated Facilities professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Skills
- Groundskeeping
- Negotiation
- Staff Management
- Strategic planning
- Budgeting
- Search Engine Optimization
- Written Communication
- Project coordination
- Supplier relationships
- Report writing skills
- Document preparation
- Effective communication
- Price dispute resolution
- Decision-Making
Education
High School Diploma -
Technical High School Ligbron
Ermelo12.1989
Some College (No Degree) - Managers- Professional Behavior
Growth-Link
Pretoria, GPSome College (No Degree) - Managers- Stress Management
Growth-Link
Pretoria, GPSome College (No Degree) - Working @ Heights
Scott Safe
Pretoria, GPSome College (No Degree) - Fire Fighting
Scott Safe
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