Andre Leon Vorster
Middelburg
Summary
Strategic Operations Manager skilled in project management and resource optimisation. Aligns budgetary goals with quality standards to drive operational success. Leads teams in meeting tight deadlines while ensuring safety compliance and high-quality output. Enhances productivity through effective supervision and mentoring, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement.
Overview
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Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Opperations Manager and Founder
Breandre Electrical Kontrakteurs
Middelburg
10.2008 - Current
- Aligned resources with budget, quality, and timeline demands to deliver effective administrative and operational support.
Electrical Foreman
Xstrata
GGV Project
08.2007 - 10.2008
- Coordinated daily activities of electrical technicians to ensure timely project completion.
- Maintained detailed records of all electrical inspections, tests, and repairs for regulatory compliance.
- Updated and maintained electrical schematics and documentation for future reference and compliance purposes.
- Supervised and coordinated daily activities of electrical technicians to meet project deadlines efficiently.
Engineering Foreman
Assmang Catoridge
Catoridge
08.2005 - 07.2007
- Coordinated and supervised operatives' activities, allocating tasks and enforcing safety procedures to maintain safety.
Electrician
Middelburg Ferrochrome
Middelburg
03.1996 - 08.2005
- Completed electrical work, including maintenance, installation and repairs within budgets.
Education
Trade Certificate - Electrician Trader certificate
MEIETB
Witbank, MP01-1998
Grade 12 - Engineering
Kanonkop High School
Middelburg01-1995
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Budget management
- Resource allocation
- Operational efficiency
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Workflow optimization
- Performance monitoring
- Quality control procedures
- Data analytics
- Budgeting and financial analysis
- Contract management
- Negotiation
- Contract negotiation and administration
- Inventory management systems
- Supply chain management
- Logistical planning
- Strategic planning
- Operational support
- Department management
- Customer relationship management
- Client account management
- Customer management systems
- Outstanding customer service
- Sales strategy development
- Public relations strategies
- Market research techniques
- Performance metrics evaluation
- Crisis handling
- Effective delegating
- Leadership skills
- Team building
- Inspiring motivation
- Mentoring and coaching
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Diplomatic communication
- Ethical conduct
- Knowledge of regulatory standards
- Regulatory compliance
- Regulatory requirements understanding
- Organisational development
- Organisational change
- Innovation management
- Digital strategy
- Corporate governance
- Administrative procedures
- General office administration
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Profit and Loss Analysis
- Process optimisation
- Production reporting
- Strategic research
- Competitor analysis
- Facility management
- Team Leadership
- Contract negotiation and administration
- Market research techniques
- Project oversight
- Contract negotiations
- Competitor analysis
- Performance metrics evaluation
- Strategic research
- Production reporting
- Process optimisation
- Sustainability practices
- Organisational change
- Digital strategy
- Corporate governance
- Team Leadership
- Effective communication
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Interests
- Fishing
- Adventure drives
- Off roading
Certification
- Incident Lead Investigator Traing Program (ICAM)
- Mechanical Multi-Skill Programme
- Technical Report Writing
- Practical High Voltage Safety Operating Procedure
- SIMATIC S7 Maintenance Course
- SIMATIC S7 Network Communications Course
- SIMATC S7 Programming Course
- ECA Certificate of Competence
- Basic and Advance Rigging
- PLC Beginners (Rockwell)
- Active Supervision
- Master Coach Training
- Installation rules Paper 1
- Installation Rules Paper 2
- Glencore First Aid
- Glencore Coal - Safety Interactions
- Glencore Working Over Water
- Glencore G1 Slam & Seep
- Glencore G2 - Hira
- Glencore GCOM for Employees
- GOSA Fatal Harazd Protocals
- Kennedy Knife
- VTS
- Working Over Water
- Angle Grinder
- First Aid Level 1
- CN Subordinate Manager Recertification
Timeline
Opperations Manager and Founder
Breandre Electrical Kontrakteurs
10.2008 - Current
Electrical Foreman
Xstrata
08.2007 - 10.2008
Engineering Foreman
Assmang Catoridge
08.2005 - 07.2007
Electrician
Middelburg Ferrochrome
03.1996 - 08.2005
Trade Certificate - Electrician Trader certificate
MEIETB
Grade 12 - Engineering
Kanonkop High School