BRANDON HAVENGA
Consultant
Pretoria,Gauteng
Summary
Dedicated water treatment plant professional well-versed in collecting and analyzing samples, writing reports and Designing of Package Wastewater treatment plants.
Working knowledge of treatment processes to manage wastewater operations and promote environmental responsibility. Maintains water quality standards by effectively operating equipment and resolving minor technical issues. Demonstrated mathematical competence, mechanical skills, problem-solving and good communication skills.
Enthusiastic individual experienced in analyzing issues on service calls and finding effective solutions. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise in building customer relationships.
Inventive Fire Protection Consultant at forefront of safety system design and implementation. Employs new and emerging technologies to incorporate fire and safety systems into comprehensive asset protection protocols and technologies. Skilled at designing customized systems to protect valuable property during natural and man-made disasters.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
A pleasure to work with, hold high values and morels, and eager to learn something new each day.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
Work History
Trainer, Lecturer, Technician, Fire Detection Manager
Safety Fire Consultants (Pty) Ltd
Pretoria
03.2020 - Current
- Trained over 600 students in First Aid and Assisted with BAA training
- Installed around 60 Detection systems (VESDA)
- Developed complete training material such as student guides, programs of instruction and presentations.
- Evaluated student training by observing and tracking student performance.
- Instructed students on cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques.
- Taught basic first aid principles and techniques for adults and children following ABCs of first aid and treatment techniques for burns, bleeding and fractures.
- Created and maintained bulletin boards, newsletters and other marketing communication materials.
- Prepared classroom before class by unloading and setting up practice dummies, organizing workbook materials and setting up projector screens for slideshows and instructional videos.
- Performed clerical duties by registering students, filing paperwork, issuing certificates and providing sufficient documentation for coursework completion.
- Enforced classroom policies and safety rules to reduce chance of accidents.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
- Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
- Diagnosed and located hazardous materials and other sources of fires.
- Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
- Contributed to fire investigation reports and provided testimony in court.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
- Carried out fire inspections to identify fire hazards and recommend corrective measures.
- Conducted fire and life safety code review analyses, informing business leadership of discovered risks and deficits needing remediation.
- Participated in initial client meetings to provide data on basic cost estimations, completion times and other technical predictions.
- Designed systems to comply with on-sight considerations such as protection of electronic property, flood dangers and other restrictions.
- Provided sketches, electronic models and diagrams for proposed fire protection systems in new construction and for retrofitting.
- Assisted in development of new standards and regulations to increase safety of future installations.
- Serviced fire extinguishers and building suppression systems on regular schedule to maintain occupant and structural safety.
- Consulted with customers to evaluate sites, discuss project requirements and determine optimal fire protection plans.
- Advised architects, builders and other construction personnel on fire prevention equipment and techniques and on fire code and standard interpretation and compliance.
- Developed fire suppression plans and systems for residential, educational and commercial buildings.
- Completed in-depth building inspections to assess safety and check compliance with codes.
- Evaluated building drawings and proposals to identify and address code violations prior to construction.
- Worked with designers, building owners and tenants to review code concerns and make adequate corrective actions.
- Conduct research on fire retardants and fire safety of materials and devices.
- Determined causes of fires and preventive efforts for future.
Technical Manager and New Product Development
Calcamite Water & Sanitation Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Pretoria
02.2016 - 02.2020
- Managed staff component of 30 people.
- Sales: - Sales of Calcamite products - Gaining new business - Maintaining current and new client base - Cold calling - Take calls & emails and prepare quotes for clients accordingly - Preparing of quotations and ensuring the accuracy of quotations - Follow up on quotations and payments - Visit potential new clients - Technical advice to clients - Attend site meetings - Progress reports on weekly basis (Call log and Client visit reports) - Meet sales targets
- CIS Management: - Renewal of Service Level agreements - Coordinate of maintenance teams to ensure effectiveness and that maintenance is done timeous.
- De-sludge planning and control - Correspondence with clients - Control of installation & maintenance crews - Ensure maintenance contracts are up to date and clients services are done on time - Generation of reports - Ensure that budgets and targets are reached - Monitoring of clock cards and ensuring of accuracy thereof - Determine what shifts are needed to complete requirements
- Communication with HR department if problems arise with staff
- Investigate quality complaints from customers and recommend/assist implement remedies to eliminate complaint in future
- Ensure that products manufactures in Calcamite to SABS and Agrément standards
- Assist in renewal of SABS and Agrement certificates
- WWTP- Wastewater Treatment: - Plan, lead, organize and control special WWTP’s and customer related projects
- Maintained high quality standard these bio-mite products and find ways to improve quality of finished products e.g. :Welding methods etc.
- Run with projects from initiation till completion with relevant sales representative - Draw up parts lists and drawings with parties so that we have records of final design
- Assist in completion of technical drawings - Cross Border Mining Industry relationships in respect to Waste Water Treatment
- Design, Implement and Install all aspects of Wastewater Treatment
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Liaised between business and technology units to manage delivery schedules for applications.
- Generated earned value management data capture spreadsheets and reports for management.
- Analyzed company processes to determine outsourcing feasibility.
- Gathered requirements and maintained communication between project teams, internal clients and external stakeholders.
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
- Worked closely with customers to evaluate various types of risks such as impact, reputation and regulatory.
- Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
- Met with clients to gather and understand requirements and coordinated with system administrators and directors to plan and schedule project activities.
Production Manager
CALACAMITE WATER AND SANITATION SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD
Pretoria
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Manufacturing Productivity: - Supervision of Reinhardt machine - Ensure that production and quality targets are met in this department
- Focus on increasing oven time and decreasing amount of time spent on stripping, breakdowns and mold changes
- Use methods such as time studies, problem solving investigations to improve oven time and reduce stripping time
- Support and assist on technical matters regarding these departments
- Supervise Team meetings daily
- Use outcomes of these meetings to improve productivity and effectiveness
- Spend necessary time on shop floor to ensure all targets are met
- Mold changes: - Ensure that mold changes are done as speedily as possible.
- Ensure that mold preparation is completed before it goes to machine
- Ensuring that molds are ready next to machine before changeover is planned
- Ensure all spares are available for changeover – web, bolts, nuts, spanners, etc
- Ensure Changeover is planned in conjunction with production with timing and assistance from stripping crew
- Minimize mold changes productivity through active interventions
- Quality: - Ensure production requirements are met with quality standards
- Ensure that quality checks are done daily on production manufactured on Roto molding and that product transferred to other departments is of high quality standards
- Ensure interdepartmental quality is of highest standard
- Ensure that products manufactured are done in accordance with SABS and Agrement standards
- Safety: - Assist GMR2.1 in ensuring health and safety requirements are met on shop floor - Ensure that shop floor is adhering to OHSA
- CIS department: - Liaise with clients regarding de-sludge services / installations - Plan de-sludge routes per day - Draw up costing for installations of Bio-mites; tanks - Schedule installation/maintenance team to minimize costs - Ensure that contractual maintenance is done monthly
- Optimize profitability of department
- Staff: - Monitoring of clock cards and ensuring of accuracy thereof - Monitoring of tea and lunch time adherence.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Researched latest industry trends and technologies, boosting knowledge and understanding of industrial production.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
Director
CARGOPREP LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT PTY
Germiston
07.2012 - 06.2013
- Managed 15 Staff members.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork, and other documentation for accuracy.
- Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts, and identified variances.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Partnered with representatives from different carriers to arrange materials shipments.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
Education
International Diploma - Waste Water Treatment
IHE DELFT- WWTP Principles, Modelling And Design
Delft, Netherlands 01.2021 - Current
GED -
The CAD Corporation
Centurion, South Africa 01.2016 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Three Rivers High
Three Rivers, Vereeniging, South Africa 01.2006 - 12.2008
Skills
Design principles
undefinedAccomplishments
1.Successfully Designed and installed over 500 waste water treament package plants in the SADC region.
2.Designed the largest Package wastewater treatment plant in the SADC region: 3000m3/day
3.Nominated as a committee member by WISA- Water Institute of Southern Africa
4.Played a vital role on the current development of wastewater treatment in South Africa and Neighboring Countries
5.Led a team of operators to set the average fastest operation time and quality yield from start to finish.
Certification
MATRIC (2008)
Additional Information
- Excellent Health
- Active
- Well Presented
- Married
- Children: 1
Affiliations
Nominated Member of WISA- Assessed and graded to full member under SMALL WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS (SWWTW) Purpose: The aim of the Small Wastewater Treatment Works Division is to fulfil the present and future needs of the authorities, owners and professionals involved in the design, supply, operation, maintenance, and management of small wastewater treatment works in South Africa. Within the context of this division small wastewater treatment works (SWWTW) is defined as: “Small Domestic Wastewater Works that have at least three of the 4 “process” phases (a preliminary, primary, secondary and/or tertiary phase) and a system that needs to satisfy the legislative requirements”. Objectives: Provide a communication platform for all stakeholders to raise their concerns. Exchange information to improve the management, operation, supply, design, and regulation of SWWTW. Create the systems and processes within the sector to assist in the improvement of the management, operation, supply, design, and regulation of SWWTW. Build expertise within the sector and align with international best practice. Ensure the activities remain relevant to the SWWTW community. Share knowledge, expertise, and support to SWWTW within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
Member of IWA- International Water Association
Hobbies
Deep Sea Fishing
Photography
Gaming
Travel and Outdoor
Nature Conservation
Work Availability
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Quote
Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.
Albert Einstein
Timeline
Design Of Sewage Treatment Plants
02-2021
International Diploma - Waste Water Treatment
IHE DELFT- WWTP Principles, Modelling And Design
01.2021 - Current
Trainer, Lecturer, Technician, Fire Detection Manager
Safety Fire Consultants (Pty) Ltd
03.2020 - Current
AutoCAD 3D Drawing & Modeling
07-2016
Sketch UP Beginners
07-2016
Technical Manager and New Product Development
Calcamite Water & Sanitation Solutions (Pty) Ltd
02.2016 - 02.2020
GED -
The CAD Corporation
01.2016 - 07.2016
Production Manager
CALACAMITE WATER AND SANITATION SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD
02.2014 - 02.2016
Director
CARGOPREP LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT PTY
07.2012 - 06.2013
MATRIC (2008)
11-2008
High School Diploma -
Three Rivers High
01.2006 - 12.2008
Level: International Diploma- WWTP Principles, Modelling and
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