Microsoft 365
Years of professional experience
Deon Breytenbach
Project Manager
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 33 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements and excellent at building relationships with clients and colleagues.
Overview
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Certificates
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Languages
Work History
Business & Process Analyst
Deon B Consulting
Johannesburg
02.2019 - Current
- Interviewed business users to gather information on business processes and user requirements.
- Applied expert problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.
- Generated ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements.
- Stakeholder collaboration for needs and data.
- Performed gap analysis to identify areas of improvement.
- Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
- Surveyed clients to ascertain requirements and expectations for product
Project Administrator
MultiChoice
Randburg
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management on complex financial issues for senior leadership.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Compiled daily projects report, detailing all key activities and outlining project progress for stakeholders, resulting in 22% increase in smaller deliverables.
- Coordinated planning, scheduling and successful execution of multiple large-scale customer offering projects.
- Monitored project milestones and adjusted scheduling to meet deadlines.
Project Coordinator
Endress + Hauser (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
06.2008 - 08.2017
- Kept, on average, 25 projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status
- Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers
Logistics Manager: Services
Dimension Data (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
06.2004 - 05.2005
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Initiated a 20% cost saving per month through identifying unnecessary stock items held for customers
SAP Super-User
Dimension Data (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
02.2002 - 05.2004
- Productively completed entire Material Master migration without any data loss and 1 month ahead of schedule
- Compiled SAP training manuals for staff in various departments.
- Developed majority of Supply Chain user reports in SAP.
- Successfully trained 30 support staff on Materials Management Modules.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
National Maintenance Manager
Dimension Data (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
03.2000 - 01.2002
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
Distribution Manager
Dimension Data (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
07.1999 - 02.2000
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and customers to provide best cost and delivery terms.
- Developed and managed operating budget, meeting department goals.
- Built and maintained relationships with 13 key suppliers and customers to support seamless operations.
- Identified and solved complex strategy obstacles to promote growth and guide business direction.
- Implemented strategic plans as well as contributed to evaluation and analysis of business objectives.
- Controlled inventory transactions to reconcile ordering processes with demand forecasts.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
Education
High School Diploma -
Milner High School
Klerksdorp, South Africa 01.1987 - 12.1987
Skills
Documentation and reporting
undefinedAccomplishments
- Completed the entire Material Master migration without any data loss and 1 month ahead of schedule, in the SAP Project.
- Successfully improved delivery times by 55% and reduced excess stock holding by 10%, at Dimension Data.
Software
SAP R/3
ZOHO Projects
Salesforce
JIRA Projects
Certification
PRINCE2®: Practitioner
Interests
Technology
Traveling
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Basics of Security Management
10-2023
Business & Process Analyst
Deon B Consulting
02.2019 - Current
Project Administrator
MultiChoice
10.2017 - 01.2019
PRINCE2®: Practitioner
05-2015
Applied Project Management
05-2013
Project Coordinator
Endress + Hauser (Pty) Ltd
06.2008 - 08.2017
Logistics Manager: Services
Dimension Data (Pty) Ltd
06.2004 - 05.2005
TSCM50: Procurement 1 (SAP)
11-2003
SAP Super-User
Dimension Data (Pty) Ltd
02.2002 - 05.2004
Management Development Programme
06-2000
National Maintenance Manager
Dimension Data (Pty) Ltd
03.2000 - 01.2002
Distribution Manager
Dimension Data (Pty) Ltd
07.1999 - 02.2000
High School Diploma -
Milner High School
01.1987 - 12.1987
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