Carel Senekal
Site Assistant Manager
Bloemfontein
Summary
Industrious Assistant Construction Manager offering 2 years of success collaborating with architects, owners and construction staff to complete large-scale construction projects. Focused and diligent with expertise in worksite safety, resource allocation and project management. Outstanding track record working with multiple subcontractors, municipal authorities and crew leaders to complete projects within budget and timeline.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Assistant construction manager
Ablon Construction
1 2023 - Current
- Assist management during physical construction process
- Assist management of resources on construction site
- Assist management of procurement done on site
- Assist management with quality control procedures and maintaining it
- Ensuring occupational health and safety compliance
- Checking and preparing site report, designs and drawings
- Ensuring environmental compliance
- All requirements for relevant legal appointments
- Supervising of contracted staff.
- Efficiently managed material procurement processes to prevent delays in the project''s progress
- Coordinated subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring all work was completed according to specifications and on schedule
Owner of company
SBT Logistics
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Managing complete transport company including sourcing of loads, invoicing, driving of truck, managing staff, all mechanical and electrical repairs and part sourcing, upkeep of trucks and trailers, MIG welding, spray painting, day to day running of business.
- Monitored and assessed industry trends, competitors and customer feedback to make informed decisions
- Increased company growth by strategically developing and implementing effective business plans
Workshop manager
Sentrail
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Factory production, CAD drawings, load body and trailer design, MIG welding, plasma cutting, oxygen/acetylene cutting, spray painting, operating bending brake, operating guillotine, forklift operating.
- Improved workshop efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques
- Developed hands-on training programs for new employees, increasing their onboarding effectiveness
Commercial vehicle sales Executive
Kalil Nissan
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Marketing and selling of complete Nissan Diesel range of commercial vehicles, prospecting new clients and servicing existing clients, registration and licensing, general admin.
- Established long-term client relationships through consistent delivery of high-quality products and services
Marketing Manager
JRMC Designing in Corporate
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Prospecting of new clients, marketing of clothing, management of staff.
- Managed budgets, allocating funds strategically towards high-impact initiatives that supported overall business goals
- Conducted thorough competitor analysis to stay ahead of industry trends and maintain a competitive edge in the market space
- Delivered compelling presentations to stakeholders, demonstrating the value of proposed marketing initiatives in driving business results
Sales representative
Intercity Nissan/Fiat
01.2001 - 01.2001
- Selling of passenger vehicles, selling of medium and heavy commercial vehicles.
- Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business
Sales Representative
ATM service centre (Iveco)
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Selling of heavy and medium commercial vehicles, financing.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business
- Achieved top performer status consistently through dedication to meeting goals and exceeding expectations
Warehouse Manager
Fridge Master
01.1999 - 01.1999
- Management of staff (12), stock control, distribution of orders, invoicing and general admin.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets
- Managed relationships with external partners such as suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries while minimizing disruptions in supply chain operations
Sales Representative
Weiss Volkswagen
01.1999 - 01.1999
- Selling of used passenger vehicles.
Service Advisor
Swedish Truck Distributors
01.1998 - 01.1998
- General admin, customer relationships.
- Achieved high customer ratings by consistently exceeding expectations in all aspects of service advising
- Conducted thorough vehicle inspections to identify needed maintenance or repairs, recommending appropriate services to customers
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
Education
High School Diploma -
Durban North College
Durban South AfricaSkills
Scheduling and Planning
Construction Estimating
Materials Procurement
Design review
Health and Safety Regulations
Project Schedule Adherence
Knowledgeable in construction safety
Site Management
Site Safety
Job Site Development
Quality Inspection Reports
Team Building and Leadership
Additional Information
As a human being I am:
Hard working and presentable
Willing to prove myself
Growing up in the transport and clothing industries, I have a good sales and business mind as well as how to look after and work with my clients in a respective way.
As a scuba diver I can handle stress very well.
I am a fast learner that always wants to learn more, to the best of my ability.
I have good communication skills and am a loyal person in behavior and at heart.
I can do spray painting, CO2 welding, Gas cutting, operate hydraulic-guillotine and-bender, read and do plan drawings on Autocad. Operate a forklift and truck mounted crane. I have built my own house from foundations to the roof and I also did all the electric and water pipes myself.
I have managed production of truck trailers and truck bodies and buying of needed materials and equipment needed for manufacturing and repairs on trucks and trailers.
Documents available
- Identity Document
- Drivers license
- Matriculation certificate
- Letter from school principal
- Certificate of open water diving
- Certificate of advance open water diving
- Letter of reference from Volvo
- Letter of reference from Volkswagen
- Letter of reference from Iveco
- Certificates from Nissan SA
- Certificates from Nissan Diesel
Full names
Carel Johann
Physical address
09 Swartz avenue, Cambleton, Bloemfontein
Number of dependants
Two
Criminal records
None
State of health
Excellent
Own transport
Yes
Personal Information
- ID Number: 790 727 510 0088
- Age: 45 years
- Computer Literate: Yes
- Date of Birth: 07/27/79
- Gender: Male
- Driving License: Yes (code 08,A and EC)
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Mrs. Luzelle Baard, Manageress Learner Support- Technicon SA, 0724776654
- Mr. Frans De Wet, Ex Manager – Volvo Trucks, 0829036671
- Mr. Herman Olivier, Director Helani Foundary, 0828424255
- Mr. Mike Cookes, Used Car Manager – Weiss Volkswagen, 031-3091212
- Mr. Keith Vernall, Managing Director of Iveco, 0833002987
- Mr Dennis Howes, Sales manager of Kalil Nissan, 0822938159
- Mr Paul Kalil, Dealer Principal of Kalil Nissan, 0824123375
- Mariann Venter, Human Resources manager, 0795633412
- Charles Deacon, Site Manager Ablon Construction,0824962629
Timeline
Owner of company
SBT Logistics
01.2015 - 01.2022
Workshop manager
Sentrail
01.2008 - 01.2015
Commercial vehicle sales Executive
Kalil Nissan
01.2004 - 01.2008
Marketing Manager
JRMC Designing in Corporate
01.2001 - 01.2003
Sales representative
Intercity Nissan/Fiat
01.2001 - 01.2001
Sales Representative
ATM service centre (Iveco)
01.2000 - 01.2001
Warehouse Manager
Fridge Master
01.1999 - 01.1999
Sales Representative
Weiss Volkswagen
01.1999 - 01.1999
Service Advisor
Swedish Truck Distributors
01.1998 - 01.1998
Assistant construction manager
Ablon Construction
1 2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Durban North College