BAREND CHRISTOFFEL FOURIE
Operations Manager And Director
Pretoria
Summary
A results-oriented and experienced Operations Manager and Business Owner with a strong track record spanning over two decades in the fuel retail, convenience, and hospitality sectors. Proven ability to manage multi-faceted operations, lead teams, and drive business growth, demonstrated through progressive roles and successful co-ownership ventures. Possesses significant leadership experience, cultivated through key management roles. Adaptable and commercially astute. Seeking to leverage extensive operational expertise in a challenging executive role.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Operations Manager and Director
Fuelarama Group of Companies
03.2016 - Current
- Assumed responsibility for overseeing operational aspects within the Fuelarama Group, applying extensive experience gained in fuel retail and convenience management.
- Responsibilities typically include managing staff, optimizing operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, overseeing inventory, managing budgets, and driving profitability across multiple sites.
Co-Founder & Co-Owner
Gospresso Conference Café
10.2009 - 02.2016
- Successfully co-founded and established a conference café.
- Managed business start-up activities, operational setup, and ongoing management responsibilities as Co-Owner.
Co-Owner & Operations Manager
Woodlands Convenience Centre
09.2008 - 02.2016
- Appointed as Operations Manager in September 2008, overseeing all functions of a busy retail filling station and convenience centre.
- Progressed to Co-Owner in 2013, taking on strategic business development and ownership responsibilities alongside operational management.
- Managed daily operations, staff, inventory, supplier relationships, and customer service to ensure optimal performance and profitability.
Operations Manager
The Goosen Group of Companies
04.2005 - 08.2008
- Company Overview: (Sunward Services Caltex & Afrique Boutique Hotels)
- Promoted to Operations Manager overseeing both Sunward Services Caltex (fuel retail and convenience) and Afrique Boutique Hotels.
- Managed diverse operational areas, including fuel forecourt, convenience store retail, and hotel operations.
- Responsible for staff management, operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and financial performance across multiple business units.
- (Sunward Services Caltex & Afrique Boutique Hotels)
Manager
The Goosen Group
04.2004 - 03.2005
- Company Overview: (Nuffield Fuel Supplies - Caltex)
- Commenced post-university career managing a Caltex fuel station.
- Gained foundational experience in fuel retail operations, staff supervision, and site management.
- Demonstrated capability leading to a promotion within 10 months.
- (Nuffield Fuel Supplies - Caltex)
Work Experience
01.1999 - 12.1999
- Spent a year gaining practical international experience in various sectors including Logistics, Construction, and Events Management.
Education
B Comm - Sports Management
University of Johannesburg
01.2000 - 01.2004
Matriculated -
Bethlehem Voortrekker High School
01.1998 - 12.1998
Skills
Operations management
Problem-solving
Customer service
Performance monitoring
Team leadership
Business development
Workflow optimization
Employee motivation
Hobbies
I love adventure such a mountain biking.
Timeline
Operations Manager and Director
Fuelarama Group of Companies
03.2016 - Current
Co-Founder & Co-Owner
Gospresso Conference Café
10.2009 - 02.2016
Co-Owner & Operations Manager
Woodlands Convenience Centre
09.2008 - 02.2016
Operations Manager
The Goosen Group of Companies
04.2005 - 08.2008
Manager
The Goosen Group
04.2004 - 03.2005
B Comm - Sports Management
University of Johannesburg
01.2000 - 01.2004
Work Experience
01.1999 - 12.1999
Matriculated -
Bethlehem Voortrekker High School
01.1998 - 12.1998
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