Derek Putter
Educator, Subject Head Business Studies
Nelspruit
Summary
Co-founder of Curro Nelspruit. Starting sport at Curro Nelspruit Created systems and structure at Curro Nelspruit for education sport. I have managed to put Curro Nelspruit on the sport map for the greater Mpumalanga region. Started various new sport codes at Curro Nelspruit Started an Inter Private School cross country league for the primary schools.
Established Business Studies as core subject at Curro Nelspruit and in the Curro Holdings Ltd environment. Plan and manage various grade camps (gr8 to ge 11) and over seas tours for Curro Nelspruit ( Sweden, USA and Vietnam).
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Higher Education Consultant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
5993
5993
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Management Team - Extracellular Activities
Curro Holdings Pty, T/a Curro Nelspruit
01.2021 - Current
- Planning of Grade camps and over seas tours
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Subject Head Business Studies
Curro Holdings, t/a Curro Nelspruit
01.2021 - 05.2025
- Gr 8 & 9 – EMS
- Gr 10 -12 Business Studies
- Subject Head Business Studies
- IEB gr 12 Marking panel, senior marker
Senior Management, Subject Head Business Studies and Educator
Curro Holdings, t/a Curro Nelspruit
01.2012 - 05.2025
- Manage the following activities: Business Studies Curriculum
- Drafting of Business Studies subject policies
- Acting member of Curro Nelspruit management committee – Outdoor Pursuits
- Development of Business Studies Assignments and setting Exam Papers.
- Arrange subject meetings
- Manage educators who work in collaboration in subject
- Manage any additional tasks given by executive head
Subject Head Business Studies
Curro Holdings, t/a Curro Nelspruit
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Gr 10 -12 Business Studies
- Subject Head Business Studies
- IEB gr 12 Marking panel, senior marker
- Covid 19 – Online Teaching experience
Subject Head Business Studies
Curro Holdings, t/a Curro Nelspruit
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Gr 10 -12 Business Studies
- Subject Head Business Studies
- IEB gr 12 Marking panel, senior marker
Teacher
Curro Holdings, t/a Curro Nelspruit
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Gr 10-12 Business Studies
- Inter Curro Subject Head for IEB and DOE Schools
- PLC Leader for Pretoria region
Teacher
Curro Holdings, t/a Curro Nelspruit
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Gr 10-12 Business Studies
- Inter Curro Subject Head for IEB and DOE Schools
- Instrumental in writing policies for IEB and DOE Curro schools
Teacher
Curro Holdings, t/a Curro Nelspruit
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Gr 8 Economic Management and Science
- Gr 10 -12 Business Studies
- Grade Head Gr 9
Teacher
Curro Holdings, t/a Curro Nelspruit
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Gr 7 and 8 Economic Management and Science for English and Afrikaans classes.
- Gr 10 and 11 Business Studies
Teacher
Curro Holdings, t/a Curro Nelspruit
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Gr 6, 7 and 8 Social Science for English and Afrikaans classes
- Gr 7 and 8 Economic Management and Science for English and Afrikaans classes.
- Gr 10 Business Studies
Teacher
Uplands College
01.2007 - 12.2011
- Company Overview: Private school.
- Taught Afrikaans, Life Orientation, Economic Management science and Business studies for gr 8-12.
- Appointed on the IEB marking panel for 2009-2012.
- Instrumental in the development of Mountain biking and Outdoor adventures as core activities for Uplands College.
- Private school.
Teacher
Bergvlam High School
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: Government School.
- Teaching Economic Management Science for gr 8.
- Also teaching Life Orientation for gr 9-11.
- Coaching athletics and rugby.
- Government School.
Internal Auditor
Blink Water Mills
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Company Overview: Leading company in the sales of maize meals.
- Responsible for auditing 25 shops, doing credit control, stock control and the marketing of products.
- This was a job where I had to work independent and had my own work schedule.
- Leading company in the sales of maize meals.
Fitness Consultant, Body IQ Sales Consultant
Virgin Active
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Company Overview: Leader in fitness and health management in South Africa.
- As fitness trainer and consultant I was in charge of floor management and selling health products to clients.
- Leader in fitness and health management in South Africa.
Sport, Recreation and Physical Training Manager
South African National Defence Force
01.1993 - 12.2002
- Company Overview: Management and co-ordinating of sport activities.
- Management and co-ordinating of the following activities: all sport codes and acting Physical trainer, sport and recreation (PTSR) manager, risk management and acting occupational health and safety officer.
- Kopanelo Gymnasium. Physical training programs and evaluations.
- Sport functions and sport days.
- Administration and management of civilian gardeners and their preparation of sport fields.
- Arranging meetings with private sector, sponsors, functions and procurement of sport equipment.
- Management and co-ordinating of sport activities.
- Promotions: 1993 – 2nd Lieutenant (Sport Manager), 1995 – Lieutenant (Sport Manager), 1997 – Captain (Sport Manager), 2000 – Major (Sport Manager)
Education
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) - Financial Accounting, General Management, Organisational Behaviour, Management Statistics, Information Management, Management Accounting, Production Management, Technology Management, Marketing Management, Labour Relations Management, Financial Management, Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Change Management, Business Plan Dissertation
North West University
B.A. - Physiology, Geography, Human Movement Science, Phi
North West University
PotchefstroomB.A. (Honns) - Human Science, Sport Psycology
North West University
Diploma Higher Education - Education
North West University
Potchefstroom 04.2001 - 01.2005
Skills
Friendly, positive attitude
Accomplishments
- Instrumental in the development of Mountain biking and Outdoor adventures as core activities for Uplands College.
- Managed to put Curro Nelspruit on the sport map for the greater Mpumalanga region.
- Started various new sport codes at Curro Nelspruit.
- Established MTB at Curro Nelspruit with a National quality MTB track.
Spouse
Brechtje J. Putter
Denomination
Christian
Second Language
English
Sace Number
1135949
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7011065080087
- Age: 54
- License: Code 08 / PDP
- Dependents: 4
- Health Status: Excellent
- Criminal Record: None
- Date of Birth: 11/06/70
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: RSA
- Marital Status: Married
Scuba Diving, Mountain Biking
Certified CMAS-ISA Scuba Instructor
Timeline
Senior Management Team - Extracellular Activities
Curro Holdings Pty, T/a Curro Nelspruit
01.2021 - Current
Subject Head Business Studies
Curro Holdings, t/a Curro Nelspruit
01.2021 - 05.2025
Subject Head Business Studies
Curro Holdings, t/a Curro Nelspruit
01.2020 - 12.2020
Subject Head Business Studies
Curro Holdings, t/a Curro Nelspruit
01.2019 - 12.2019
Teacher
Curro Holdings, t/a Curro Nelspruit
01.2017 - 12.2018
Teacher
Curro Holdings, t/a Curro Nelspruit
01.2016 - 12.2016
Teacher
Curro Holdings, t/a Curro Nelspruit
01.2015 - 12.2015
Teacher
Curro Holdings, t/a Curro Nelspruit
01.2014 - 12.2014
Senior Management, Subject Head Business Studies and Educator
Curro Holdings, t/a Curro Nelspruit
01.2012 - 05.2025
Teacher
Curro Holdings, t/a Curro Nelspruit
01.2012 - 12.2013
Teacher
Uplands College
01.2007 - 12.2011
Teacher
Bergvlam High School
01.2005 - 12.2006
Internal Auditor
Blink Water Mills
01.2003 - 12.2004
Fitness Consultant, Body IQ Sales Consultant
Virgin Active
01.2003 - 12.2003
Diploma Higher Education - Education
North West University
04.2001 - 01.2005
Sport, Recreation and Physical Training Manager
South African National Defence Force
01.1993 - 12.2002
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) - Financial Accounting, General Management, Organisational Behaviour, Management Statistics, Information Management, Management Accounting, Production Management, Technology Management, Marketing Management, Labour Relations Management, Financial Management, Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Change Management, Business Plan Dissertation
North West University
B.A. - Physiology, Geography, Human Movement Science, Phi
North West University
B.A. (Honns) - Human Science, Sport Psycology
North West University
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