BERTIE VAN DER MERWE
Bela-Bela
Summary
Highly computer literate individual with strong communication skills. Excels at effectively managing multiple tasks within tight deadlines. Broad range of industry experience. Self-motivated and takes initiative to ensure tasks are completed efficiently. Strives for excellence and goes the extra mile in work. Driven to achieve goals and deliver exceptional results. Motivates others and committed to successfully completing any task at hand.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Bertaco Construction
SELF EMPLOYED
07.2019 - Current
- Maintenance in all aspects,Manage and support the daily tasks to complete the project successfully,Conduct regular site meetings to evaluate progress, assess quality, and ensure health and safety standards,Compile progress reports and update the construction programme as needed, Approve sub-contractor payments based on progress and quality, Obtain necessary compliance certificates prior to project completion, Prepare a comprehensive construction programme, including timelines and required information, Liaise with the professional team regarding project information needs, Ensure materials and labour are listed, costed, and approved , Appoint and manage sub-contractors, ensuring budget and compliance.
Resort & Maintenance Manager
CONSTANTIA RESORT
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Maintenance and upkeep of Gardens, Bush Clearing of Invasive plants, Yearly Bokkie and Netball week (School Camps & Church Camps), Outdoor Activities for Children Camps, Planning & Accommodation planning for Children Camps, Irrigation systems, Ordering of Parts for Company vehicles, Maintenance on vehicles, Fire Fighting, Fire prevention roads, Security standby for theft in Resort, Anti-Poaching & Security of Game in Reserve, Time Control, Maintenance buildings, Roads, Fences, Work directly with board members & Home Owners Association, Operations & Cost Effective, Stock, Septic tanks & Grey water systems, Comply to Company Policies, Swimming pools, Playgrounds, Boilers- Build & implemented new Boiler, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental law & impact, Company vehicles inspections, Fire Extinguisher inspections, Tool inspections & check lists, Vehicle bookings for services, Fuel Control, Housekeeping, Game Inspections & Fence, Hazardous goods & inspections, Liaise with Contractors, Risk Management, Planning of new projects, Quotes, CCMA cases, Warnings & Hearings, Implementing programs & Training, Security, Financial Reports & Budgets, Training & PPE, Standby shifts, off days & roster updates, overtime
Plant Manager
CHROME TRADERS (Contractors)
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Cyclones, Spirals, Cone Crushers, Conveyor Belts, Survey of Dumps, Waist & Slime Dams, Pump repairs & Liners, Pulley Ratio, Lab Analysis for Chrome & Chrome Ore, Production Planning, Shut-downs, Production Targets, Daily Inspections on Production, Screening, Hazardous Inspections, Logistics, Environmental Impact Study & Law, Survey of Production Dumps, Liaise with Contractors, Staff shifts Control, Safety & Health & PPE, Furnaces, SHEQ systems, Training, Financial Budget Reports / Targets, Recovery Plant Inspections & Repairs, Meetings & Planning with Mine & Directors, Risk Assessments, Audits, ISO Procedures, Upgrading of Plant, Maintain Grade Control & Identification of final product, Dispatch of Shipments to customer specifications, Control processing of Final product specifications of minimum losses & fines generation, Tailings, PGM Flotation, Moisture Testing, Housekeeping, SAP Systems
Site Foreman
ARENGOELEC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS (Contractors)
01.2014
- Site Inspections, Construction, Repair & Maintenance, Assist Supervisor with Electrical Installations, Fault Finding, Problem Solving, New Projects, Stock
Plant Manager
BSI CHROME PLANT
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Crusher & Washing plant, Survey of Dumps, Marketing of product, ISO Procedures, SAP Systems, Spirals, Jaw Crushers, Conveyor Belts, Pump Liners & pump repairs, Tailings, PGM Flotations, Pulley ratio, Moisture testing, Assist lab with lab analysis, Crushers, Cone Crushers- Single & double screens, Screening, Floe-rate of final product, Waist & Slime Dams, Chrome & Chrome Ore Production
Plant Manager & Marketing
NORTHAM CHROME PRODUCERS (NCP)
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Logistics route planning with Transport Company, road or Rail, Survey of Dumps, ISO Procedures, SAP Systems, Spirals, Jaw Crushers, Conveyor Belts, Pump Liners & pump repairs, Tailings, PGM Flotations, Pulley ratio, Moisture testing, Assist lab with lab analysis, Crushers, Cone Crushers- Single & double screens, Screening, Floe-rate of final product, Waist & Slime Dams, Chrome & Chrome Ore Production, Recovery Plant, Maintain & Housekeeping of plant, Upgrading of plants, Samples, Meetings with Directors, SHEQ Systems, Budgets-Ensure targets & objectives are set and evaluated, Environmental Study, Requirements from client we achieved implementation of a Management system, Quality assurance in design, development, production & installation, Planning with dispatch to ensure smooth releases, Control material & sub track from waist dump for upgrading material for better grade, Control processing of final product specifications of minimum losses and fines, Magnetic Pin Belt Separation, Shut-downs, Raw Materials & Fine product materials, Dispatch of Ferro Chrome, Development of Skills – promote & maintain positive work force, Continues evaluation of improvement, Communication with production & Engineering for smooth Production, Dispatch product accordance to customer specifications, Tracking of shipments, Effective control between Contractors, Effective material accounting of practises to ensure product with No contamination, Maintain grade control & Identification of final product, Assist Top Management with production planning, Financial reports, Quality assurance in design, development, production & installation, Human Resources, Safety Inspections, Implement potential of corrective & preventive actions, Hazardous Inspections
Final Product Technologist / Final Co-ordinator
XSTRATA (GLENCORE ALLOYS) RTB
01.1992 - 01.2005
- Logistics, Survey of Dumps, ISO Procedures, SAP Systems, Spirals, Jaw Crushers, Conveyor Belts, Pump Liners & pump repairs, Tailings, PGM Flotations, Pulley ratio, Moisture testing, Assist lab with lab analysis, Crushers, Cone Crushers- Single & double screens, Screening, Floe-rate of final product, Waist & Slime Dams, Chrome & Chrome Ore Production, Recovery Plant, Housekeeping, Upgrading of plants, Samples, Meetings with Directors, SHEQ Systems, Budgets-Ensure targets & objectives are set and evaluated, Environmental Study, Requirements from client we achieved implementation of a Management system, Quality assurance in design, development, production & installation, Planning with dispatch to ensure smooth releases, Control processing of final product specifications of minimum losses and fines, Magnetic Pin Belt Separation, Shut-downs, Raw Materials & Fine product materials, Dispatch of Ferro Chrome, Development of Skills – promote & maintain positive work force, Continues evaluation of improvement, Communication with production & Engineering for smooth Production, Dispatch product accordance to customer specifications, Effective control between Contractors, Effective material accounting of practises to ensure product with No contamination, Maintain grade control & Identification of final product, Assist Top Management with production planning, Financial reports, Quality assurance in design, development, production & installation, Human Resources, Safety Inspections, Implement potential of corrective & preventive actions, Hazardous Inspections
Fitter
KAREE MINE MEGANICE SHAFT 3 & 4
01.1990 - 01.1992
- High Speed developing, Maintain Dump Trucks, Scoops & single Scoops, Boom Drill rock & double Boom, Assisting Mine Overseer, Shaft Sinking (all equipment), Mining
Contractor/ Charge End/ Fitter
PRECIOUS METAL REFINERY RTB
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Maintain Reactors, Pumps & Water Coolers
Planner / Operations
ATOMIC ENERGY CORPORATION (AEK) PTA
01.1983 - 01.1989
- Production lines, Planning & Schedules, Budgets & Targets, Financial Reports
Special Forces
SA ARMY
- Borders Control
Education
High School Diploma -
Bersig Academy
Rustenburg12.1982
Skills
- Fully Computer Skilled
- Ability to Negotiate
- Communication at al levels
- Trustworthy
- Organized
- Improvement
- Fast Learner
- Initiative & Productive
- Detail Oriented
- Creative Thinking & Problem Solving
- Customer Oriented
- Time Management
- Dependable
- Working under Pressure
- Project Management
- Focused
- Procedures
- Proficient
- Multi-Task Management
- Efficiently & Effective
- Planning
- Motivation
- Budgets & Financial
- Adaptable
Personal Information
- ID Number:6511045069085
- Drivers License: Code C1 (10)
- Nationality: RSA Citizen
Hobbies and Interests
Gardening, Fishing, Camping, Nature.
Certificates and courses
- Legal Liability in Workplace
- The Occupational Health & Safety
- The Basic conditions of Employment
- The Compensation for Occupational injuries & diseases
- The Hazardous substances
- The National Road Traffic
- SHANGONI Management services (pty)- an introduction to requirements & implementation of OHSAS 18001
- University of PTA – Diploma training in Logistics
- Electrical course certificate
- Nordberg Crusher Maintenance
- Henk Botha & Associates (skills & shaping seminars) Management right to discipline
- Environmental Law
- Behaviour based on Safety course
- IEFA North Emergency first Aid
References
- Mr. Peter van Eldik, Financial Director, Constantia Resort, 073 134 8814
- Mrs. Antoinette van Eldik, Director, Constantia Resort, 082 480 6137
- Mr. Jeff Mc Laughlen, Marketing Director, Xstrata Alloys (Glencore SA), 014 590 2430
- Mr. Peet Marais, Services Manager, Xstrata Alloys (Glencore SA), 013 230 5000
- Mr. Sam Krynauw, Logistics & Production Director, Chrome Traders, 082 376 8961
- Mrs. Berdean Vorster, Director, Northam Chrome Producer, 081 831 1255
- Mr. Ronnie Smit, Overseer, Karee Mine, 072 333 1184
- Mr. Albert Rhorbeck, Arego Electrical, 083 289 3597
Timeline
Bertaco Construction
SELF EMPLOYED
07.2019 - Current
Resort & Maintenance Manager
CONSTANTIA RESORT
01.2016 - 06.2019
Plant Manager
CHROME TRADERS (Contractors)
01.2014 - 01.2015
Site Foreman
ARENGOELEC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS (Contractors)
01.2014
Plant Manager
BSI CHROME PLANT
01.2013 - 01.2014
Plant Manager & Marketing
NORTHAM CHROME PRODUCERS (NCP)
01.2005 - 01.2013
Final Product Technologist / Final Co-ordinator
XSTRATA (GLENCORE ALLOYS) RTB
01.1992 - 01.2005
Fitter
KAREE MINE MEGANICE SHAFT 3 & 4
01.1990 - 01.1992
Contractor/ Charge End/ Fitter
PRECIOUS METAL REFINERY RTB
01.1989 - 01.1990
Planner / Operations
ATOMIC ENERGY CORPORATION (AEK) PTA
01.1983 - 01.1989
Special Forces
SA ARMY
High School Diploma -
Bersig Academy
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