CHRISTIAN MARTINEK
General Manager
Henley on Klip
Summary
Customer-oriented General Manager with five years experience focused on increasing revenue and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented, consistently executing and completing multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
General Manager
VengaTel
08.2021 - Current
- Customer-oriented General Manager with four years experience focused on increasing revenue and expanding margin.
- Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments.
- Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Operational Management
- Leadership and Team Management
- Business Development
- Customer Service and Satisfaction
- Technology and Infrastructure Management
Project Control Consultant
CPM Project Support
03.2018 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Developed innovative strategies for clients, resulting in increased revenue and business growth.
Floor Manager
JOHN THOMPSON
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Floor Manager at Bloemfontein branch
- Responsible for supervising staff, managing inventory and managing operations.
- Ensuring HSQE compliance for all site works
- Projects included Pelenomi Hospital, Bloemcare and Universitas Boiler and Conveyor systems.
Project Planner
GROUP 5 PROJECTS
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Provide high-quality project and programme management standards across the whole project lifecycle.
- Advise clients on the project cost, programme, risks and mitigation strategies.
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams.
- Complete SMPP Project Execution
- HUSAB Mine - Swakop Uranium Project
- Training graduates in PM Office
Project Consultant
Line Power Joil - South Africa
04.2014 - 07.2014
- As Project consultant, I contributed to operational, strategic, or technical expertise on the Mercury - Mookodi HV Transmission project.
- I collaborated with Eskom to determine project parameters, develop project plans in line with business objectives, and assign project tasks and resources.
- I was responsible for monitoring the project progress and was very involved in the claims process.
SENIOR PROJECT PLANNER
ALSTOM Power Inc.
03.2011 - 03.2014
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Supplier management
- Leadership and Team Management
- Live project tracking and monitoring
- Critical path analysis
- On-site PMO office management
- SMPP Project Execution
- Project Planner functions on Komati Power Station Generators, lube oil, jacking oil and steam supply system.
- Shutdown Project Planner at PetroSA project - Generator refurbishment, steam and oil systems
HO and Site Planner
ELB Engineering
05.2008 - 01.2011
- My role and function was as HO and Site Planner on a number of large multi-disciplinary projects including PPC Hercules, Dangote Cement Zambia, Kusile Power Station - Materials Handling, ASA Metals Expansion Project and Matola Porta Expansion Project.
- Kenmare Moma Titanium Mine - MSP and WHIMS Plant
- Steelpoort Dam, Pump Stations and Water Reticulation
Project Coordinator
AquaPlan
01.2004 - 01.2008
- At AquaPlan I work in a number of positions.
- I started working as semi-skilled labour, Camden WTP Team operator team leader and then project coordinator at Komati and Grootvlei Power Stations.
- I developed an understanding of the different processes in water treatment including potable and ultra-pure water treatment (ion exchange) and reverse osmosis plants.
- When leaving AquaPlan, I had been working on Camden, Grootvlei, Komati, Duvha, Matimba, Kriel en Matla Power Station Projects.
- I also held the Responsible Person appointment for AquaPlan on the various sites for the lock-out procedure management.
Education
Advanced Project Management -
UNISA
01.2007 - 04.1998
Matric - English (Fluent), Afrikaans (Fluent)
NSA
No Degree - Contract Management
NEC3
04.2001 -
Skills
Project Management
Customer Relations
Teamwork
Time Management
Primavera
Microsoft Projects
Excel
Additional Information
Currently busy with PMP-PM certification
Timeline
General Manager
VengaTel
08.2021 - Current
Project Control Consultant
CPM Project Support
03.2018 - 07.2021
Floor Manager
JOHN THOMPSON
01.2017 - 01.2018
Project Consultant
Line Power Joil - South Africa
04.2014 - 07.2014
Project Planner
GROUP 5 PROJECTS
01.2014 - 01.2016
SENIOR PROJECT PLANNER
ALSTOM Power Inc.
03.2011 - 03.2014
HO and Site Planner
ELB Engineering
05.2008 - 01.2011
Advanced Project Management -
UNISA
01.2007 - 04.1998
Project Coordinator
AquaPlan
01.2004 - 01.2008
No Degree - Contract Management
NEC3
04.2001 -
Matric - English (Fluent), Afrikaans (Fluent)
NSA