Danie Pretorius
Virginia
Summary
With 12 years of industry experience, I am a dedicated and skilled professional committed to advancing company objectives. Recognized expertise in leadership and problem-solving, combined with a meticulous attention to detail, has consistently contributed to successful project and program coordination. Proven track record in implementing improvements demonstrates ability to positively impact organizational success
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager and Chief Technical Officer
Impilo Projects
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Spearheaded R&D initiatives for Aeroponic systems, resulting in 30% improved crop yield
- Designed and implemented IoT systems for greenhouse automation, increasing operational efficiency by 40%
- Led construction and installation of state-of-the-art Greenhouse facilities across 5 locations
- Managed staff members, overseeing daily operations and maintenance
- Secured partnership with 3 Universities and 2 Private entities for collaborative research
- Developed and executed marketing strategies that increased sales by 25% year-over-year
- Created comprehensive cashflow charts and budget plans, ensuring projects remained within budget
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Contracts Manager
Silverton Reinforcement
05.2012 - 06.2019
- Managed, supervised and controlled execution of contracts ranging from R30 000 to Multi Million Rands of Shopping Malls and Buildings.
- Managed fleet of 6 drives and 15 fixing teams varies from 10 to 50 people per team, working all over Gauteng construction sites. Take easy 100 phone calls and driving to each site for inspection.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with property owners, engineers, architects, and contractors.
- Managed administrative tasks, including work orders, site meetings, progress reports, health and safety files, fleet management, wages, site inspections, and contractor compliance.
- Simultaneously managed multiple building sites and teams, demonstrating prioritization, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Conducted inspections in collaboration with civil engineers.
- Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms.
- Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
Education
Construction Basics in Civil Engineering
Udemy
2024
Agronomy
Udemy
2024
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Damelin
Welkom High School Diploma -
Hentie Cilliers High School
Virginia2004
Skills
- First Aid Fire Fighting Health & Safety Safety Regulations
- Website Design IoT Development Electrical Mechanical
- Electro Culture Project Management Maintenance Coordination
- Compliance Management Budgeting Skills Team Leadership
- Staff Supervision Property Inspections Issue Resolution
- Technical Troubleshooting Project Coordination Tenant Relations
- Contract Management Invoice Approval Supplier Negotiation
- Fleet Management Administrative Skills Time Management
- Farm Management Plastic Welding Specialize Welding
Accomplishments
Received the esteemed South African Prestige Award for three consecutive years and featured on a television program."
Certification
- Plastics Federation of SA. Thermoplastic Welding (2009)
- First Aid Level 1 (2007)
- Basic Fire Fighting (2007)
- Health & Safety (2007)
Languages
Afrikaans
English
Timeline
Project Manager and Chief Technical Officer
Impilo Projects
07.2019 - 09.2022
Contracts Manager
Silverton Reinforcement
05.2012 - 06.2019
Construction Basics in Civil Engineering
Udemy
Agronomy
Udemy
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Damelin
High School Diploma -
Hentie Cilliers High School
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