Collin Hartnick
Cape Town,WC
Summary
I was employed at WCED at Metro North Education District office in Parow. I am the facilities manager at the building for the last 4 years. My responsibilities include the entire buildings management and coordination of services attached to it and overall maintenance, installations and repair that comes with it on a daily basis. This includes managing and liaising with service providers, contractors and staff to achieve general up-holding of the infrastructure, grounds and property. This also includes managing budgets and financial transactions of all services to the building. Well versed in procuring and out-sourcing contractors and service providers and managing contracts to ensure proper administration of activities in and around property. Manage health and Safety records and issues relating to staff and environment. With my background in the Construction, Building and Property management I have a wide knowledge ranging from inspections to daily repairs and queries and problem solving issues relating to all spheres.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Asssistant Director Logistical services
Westerncape Education Department
Capetown
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Supported budgeting processes by tracking expenditures and resource allocation.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance community engagement in education initiatives.
- Implemented best practices for administrative tasks and documentation management.
- Researched educational trends to inform strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks, tracking progress and providing assistance when needed.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans to meet organizational goals and objectives.
- Established standards of excellence for customer service delivery throughout the organization.
- Supervised recruitment process including interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions and onboarding new hires.
- Developed and managed a team of 10 employees to ensure efficient operations of the organization.
- Provided guidance to departmental staff in resolving customer complaints.
- Coordinated financial activities, budgeting and forecasting for assigned departments.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations among all personnel.
- Created and maintained reports on operational performance metrics.
- Oversaw employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Maintained close relationships with key stakeholders while managing expectations.
- Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
- Met with stakeholders to address issues and implement solutions.
- Collaborated with other departments to improve interdepartmental communication.
- Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for services rendered or products purchased.
- Conducted training sessions on new processes or products for internal staff members.
- Oversaw purchasing and inventory to retain physical assets.
- Created and enforced processes to boost company productivity.
- Facilitated regular cross-functional meetings between teams to ensure alignment on objectives.
- Assisted in the coordination of special events and corporate functions.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
FACILITIES MANAGER
WCED: METRO NORTH EDUCATION DISTRICT
Parow
01.2014 - Current
- Daily inspections
- Analyze and identify problem areas
- Compile list of repairs
- Draw up specifications after consulting with experts as to cost effective way to repair or resolve problem
- Daily inspections of property and grounds and assessment of services
- Responsible for all issues relating to property and grounds
- Coordinate services and processes relating to the property
- Procurement of services and contracts and contractors and staff
- Managing and administration of contracts and service level agreements related to the property
- Manage installations, upgrades and new facilities related to the portfolio of the property
- Coordinate all services to the facility
- Ensure all projects big and small are running as per schedule
- Ensure and apply all Health and Safety regulations in and around the property
- Manage all budgets and financial issues relating to the property and facility
- Keeping databases of all work done
- Ensure regular meetings are held with service providers and contractors
- Manage and coordinate staff with regards to daily duties
- Facilitate staff duties to incorporate daily service delivery
- Ensure performance management is done accordingly
- Ensure problem issues are dealt with according to HR regulations
DRIVER/MESSENGER
WCED: METRO NORTH EDUCATION DISTRICT
Parow
06.2011 - Current
- Collect and deliver documents at 45 offices 3 times a day, distribute faxes to Pillar Heads and Circuit Teams, Taking and collecting of mail and documents to Head Office twice a week, Franking of mail, Taking and collecting of mail from the local Post Office, Deliver Text Books and article to schools within the District
- Enter all received and delivered faxes into fax register, Capture received documents onto database
- Collect GG vehicle bags from letter boxes, Collect and distribute files and documents
- Taking supervisor to Head Office or other venues, taking officials to venues to attend training sessions or meetings
- Changing flat tires of GG vehicles, daily inspection on GG vehicles, taking vehicles for quotations
DRIVER, CARPENTER, SUPERVISOR
TINCUTSHE-PAINTING AND FINISHING CONTRACTORS
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Driving staff to and from sites
- Supervising staff on site
- Distributing material to & from sites
- Ordering material from paint shop and hardware
- Doing quotations as needs arises to particular sites
- Doing any site repairs to job requirements
- Overseeing health & safety checks on material & staff
- Directly overseeing carpentry jobs
- Ordering material or stock
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT (OWNER)
SUB CONTRACTOR BUILDING INDUSTRY
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Subcontracting of work to the building industry, doing physical Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical, Tiling, doing site visits and inspections, managing sites ensuring all staff have equipment and tools, coordinating jobs and sites for completion dates & jobs, orders, tenders, ensuring orders and contracts are paid
DRIVER and ELECTRICAL TOOL MECHANIC
HIRE IT PARKLANDS BRANCH
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Mechanical repairs to electrical and mechanical power tools, driving deliveries to and from sites, assisting manager with stocktaking & ordering of supplies, vehicle inspection & maintenance
SUPERVISOR-MECHANIC GO-KARTS
INDOOR GRAND PRIX
01.2004
- Supervising of Staff, oversee running off business, supervising mechanical repairs to all go-karts, delegating duties to all mechanics & Marshalls, overseeing general safety in workshop and track, overseeing cash-ups and payments, doing banking on a daily basis, collecting of spares
Education
Public Management Diploma - Public Law, Public Finance, Public Administration, Municipal Administration
Northlink College Tygerberg
Capetown, South africa06-2018
Senior Certificate - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Biology, History
Bishop Lavis Secondary School
01.1992
Skills
- Portfolio Management
- Stakeholder Negotiation
- OHS Regulations Knowledge
- Building Management
- Geographic Knowledge
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Vehicle Operation
- Communication Skills
- Listening Skills
- Liaison Skills
- Financial Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Human Relations Skills
- Budget management
- Project coordination
- Facilities maintenance
- Health and safety compliance
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team supervision
- Customer service
- Problem resolution
- Performance monitoring
- Workflow optimization
- Administrative support
- Staff training
- Strategic planning
- Schedule coordination
- Emergency preparedness
- Budgeting and financial management
- Space planning
- Energy management
- Asset management
- Team direction
- Building inspections
- System inspections
- Interpersonal communication
- Conflict resolution
- Access control
- Facilities operations
- Maintenance and repair
- Team leadership
- Renovation projects
- Condition assessments
- Leadership skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Health and safety
- Safety protocols
- Grounds maintenance
- Bid evaluation
- Quality control
- Property management
- Time management abilities
- Facility inspections
- Analytical skills
- Workplace ergonomics
- Staff supervision
- Excellent communication
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project management
- Technical understanding
- Plumbing systems
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
Criminal Offenses
None
Languages
- Afrikaans
- English
References
- Mr Graham Manuels, WCED: Metro North Education District, Supervisor, 084 359 0768
- Mr. Elian Kindoor WCED 084 626 7518
- Mr. Richard Cash, Tincutshe, Manager, 021 552 452
Competencies And Knowledge
Manage portfolios and negotiate with stakeholders, Basic knowledge of OHS regulations, Sound knowledge of building and property management, Knowledge of geographic locations and buildings of the Western Cape, Able to make calculated decisions, Eye for detail and aesthetics, Driving different makes of vehicles, Sound communication skills in English and Afrikaans, Communicate with role players, Good listener and verbally assertive, Liaise with various role players, Financial and administrative skills, Good human relation skills, Very friendly, Systematic approach to work, Willingness to render services, Integrity, loyalty and honesty, Intrinsically motivated, Responsible for tasks assigned, Task-focused and maintain confidentiality, Accountable person, Good human relations, Positive attitude, Co-operative
Personal Information
- ID Number: 740913 5236 087
- Dependents: 2
- Health Status: Excellent
- Date of Birth: 09/13/74
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code B/EB - 8
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Asssistant Director Logistical services
Westerncape Education Department
03.2022 - 10.2024
FACILITIES MANAGER
WCED: METRO NORTH EDUCATION DISTRICT
01.2014 - Current
DRIVER/MESSENGER
WCED: METRO NORTH EDUCATION DISTRICT
06.2011 - Current
DRIVER, CARPENTER, SUPERVISOR
TINCUTSHE-PAINTING AND FINISHING CONTRACTORS
01.2009 - 01.2010
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT (OWNER)
SUB CONTRACTOR BUILDING INDUSTRY
01.2006 - 01.2008
DRIVER and ELECTRICAL TOOL MECHANIC
HIRE IT PARKLANDS BRANCH
01.2004 - 01.2006
SUPERVISOR-MECHANIC GO-KARTS
INDOOR GRAND PRIX
01.2004
Public Management Diploma - Public Law, Public Finance, Public Administration, Municipal Administration
Northlink College Tygerberg
Senior Certificate - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Biology, History
Bishop Lavis Secondary School