Accomplished professional with expertise in Office/Microsoft 365, Siemens Step 7, and advanced software tools such as Durr software suite and Kemro software for robot controllers. Demonstrates proficiency in Drivetop, Indraworks, SAP, and Salesforce, showcasing a strong technical acumen. Committed to leveraging skills in industrial automation and software management to drive operational efficiency and innovation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
National Service Manager, Automotive Division
Dürr Africa
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
03.2022 - 06.2025
Company Overview: Automotive Engineering
Planning, calculation and execution of modernization and service projects
Development of technical solutions and concepts for modernization
Coordination of internal project teams and subcontractors
Supporting foreign service organizations of the Automotive Division
Close cooperation and coordination as well as regular reporting with the National Service Managers of the respective National Companies
Assistance to the international service team
Handling commercial process
Plant engineering, project management, site management
CRM Service Sales Offer Creation and maintaining
Project and customer support i.e. technical input, and breakdown support
Develop training solutions for customer. Train customer on various Dürr equipment and application topics. Train Dürr employees.
Management of Dürr maintenance team at OEMs
Spare parts department and satellite team management
Quality management
Digital products sales
Automotive Engineering
APT Supervisor
Dürr Africa
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
09.2017 - 02.2022
Company Overview: Automotive Engineering
Responsibilities APT Service and Project’s
Planning and organizing the Service and Project work on site
Assurance of work quality performed by Subcontractors and internal staff
Time scheduling (internal and consultation with customers)
Organization of internal project and service execution documents
Daily Service and Project Site reporting
Control of tools and equipment in the APT workshop and on Project sites
Execution of Sales related tasks from time to time
Health and safety
Automotive Engineering
Slots Technician
Grand West Casino
Cape Town, Western Cape
01.2004 - 01.2006
Company Overview: Casino
Building, installing, repairing and maintaining all casino electronic equipment including:
Slot machines, roulette wheels, sensors, card shufflers, monitors, displays, power supplies, card and cash dispensing machines, money counters etc.
Reason for leaving: Did not see a future in the casino industry.
References: Francois Nolte (Technical manager) Grand West Casino, Cape Town Tel: (021) 5057445 or 5057445
Education
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering, Light Current
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
01.1999 - 01.2002
N5 - Electrical Engineering
Russell Road College
01.1996 - 01.1998
High School - English, Afrikaans, Science, Mathematics, Biology, Geography
Pearson High School
Skills
Office/Microsoft 365
Siemens Step 7
Durr software (3DOS, Softlog, Process builder, Error Data Tool)