Arthur Madinane/Ndlovu
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience at Sappi Fine Paper, specializing in nursery and project management. Excelled in team leadership and strategic planning, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and staff development. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and adaptability, ensuring project success and continuous improvement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Holding Nurseries Manager
Sappi Fine Paper
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
01.2020 - Current
- Planning and construction of holding nursery.
- Making sure that safety and environmental aspects are being followed.
- Project management of the construction of the holding facility within two provinces. (KZN & Mpumalanga)
- Monitoring movement of plant orders within province and compile report.
- Managing staff members for each holding facility.
- Managing budget for each holding facility.
- We have managed to save lot of plants by constructing nursery and in process, money was saved.
- It was noticed that we were losing 5% of plants in holding facility and that has improved since percentage has gone down to 2% and work in progress to eliminate any loss.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive
Nursery Manager
Sappi Fine Paper
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
01.2010 - 12.2019
- Kept up-to-date on latest nursery trends and advances and served as valued resource for team and customers.
- Managed daily operations of nursery, maintaining cleanliness, organization, and compliance with company policy and state regulations.
- Trained new staff members on nursery procedures and best operating practices.
- Hired and trained permanent and temporary nursery staff and adjusted levels to account for peak seasons and off-seasons.
- Monitored watering times, medium conditions and plant positions and made informed adjustments in response to conditions.
- Improved overall efficiency within nursery setting by streamlining administrative processes like scheduling or inventory management.
- Researched pests and diseases common to individual types of stock and developed mitigation plans.
- Worked closely with 150 employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Used skills to grow new plants from seeds, clippings, bulbs and clone-cubes.
- Budgeted equipment purchases and regular repairs.
- Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized greenhouse for optimal productivity and professionalism.
- Consulted with horticultural experts to assess operational strengths and weaknesses and plan enhancements to meet changing demands.
- Handled complex and urgent customer concerns calmly to maximize satisfaction and enhance loyalty.
- Optimized growth and development at every stage and moved finished plants to sales displays for customer viewing.
- Dispatch and tract plants from nursery to grower.
- Ensured exceptional care standards were maintained during inspections from regulatory agencies and licensing boards
Nursery Assistant
Sappi Fine Paper
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
01.2004 - 12.2009
- Making sure that daily activities are taking place without any disturbances.
- Prepare weekly planning for 60 staff members and share plan with my supervisor as well as sub-ordinate.
- Making sure that hedge material is ready for harvesting, and if not make other plans.
- Making sure that water and nutrients application is being done according to company procedure.
- Monitor and service all equipment's related to production.
- Prepare water, foliar and medium for laboratory testing.
- Screening of any pest and disease from hedge bank and greenhouses.
- As a team we have managed to save plants when we did not have water because of the storm that damaged water mainline pipe.
Education
Higher Diploma in Forestry - Forestry
Nelson Mandela University
George, South Africa 02.2010 - 03.2017
Skills
Team Leadership
Operations Management
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Budget Control
Problem-solving abilities
Teamwork and Collaboration
Decision-Making
Positive Attitude
Computer Skills
Self Motivation
Adaptability and Flexibility
Excellent Communication
Team building
Work Planning and Prioritization
Organizational Skills
Customer Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Project Planning
Attention to Detail
Active Listening
Professionalism
Reliability
Task Delegation
Financial Management
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Staff Management
Verbal and written communication
Time Management
Workforce Management
Customer Service
Problem-solving aptitude
Time management abilities
Effective Communication
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Xhosa
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
soccer & running
I am a big fan of Manchester City and Kaiser Chiefs.
I played soccer until i was 34 years.
I am a big fan of Kenya's especially Kipchogwe who has won London Marathon several times.
I have done comrade marathon in South Africa and i have four medals.
Timeline
Holding Nurseries Manager
Sappi Fine Paper
01.2020 - Current
Higher Diploma in Forestry - Forestry
Nelson Mandela University
02.2010 - 03.2017
Nursery Manager
Sappi Fine Paper
01.2010 - 12.2019
Nursery Assistant
Sappi Fine Paper
01.2004 - 12.2009