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Ewald W. Engelbrecht

Ewald W. Engelbrecht

Project Manger | Operations Manager | General Manager
Cape Town

Summary

Accomplished senior manager with a proven track record in successfully transforming startup composite manufacturing companies into thriving operational forces within the marine industry. Leveraging 22 years of military service in the South African National Defence Force, brings strong leadership, strategic thinking, and impeccable problem-solving skills to the table. Bachelor's degree in Quantitative Management and extensive experience in business development, supply chain, cost modeling, marketing, and personnel management make for a versatile professional. Thrives under pressure, solution-oriented, and shares leadership insights on a WordPress blog, shaping a solid foundation of work ethic and leadership principles. Entrepreneurial and creative founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Experience in formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities with a track record of multiple successful ventures. Expertise lies in leading teams of professionals to maximize profits and deliver success. Adept individual with more than 15 years working as Project Manager. Determined and experienced in team oversight, budgeting and effective processes and procedures.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Founder, Director

The Leading Edge Consulting Service
Cape Town
08.2020 - Current
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth with in the marine and tech industry.
  • Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
  • Created online brand store for artisanal products made and delivered in SA, with door to door courier service and integrated payment gateway.
  • Implemented efficient operational processes to optimize productivity and resource allocation thereby reduce man hours by 15%.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
  • Developed strong partnerships with key industry players, contributing to an increased market presence.

General Manager

Skye Advance Africa
Cape Town
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Establish new composite manufacturing business structure from start up to manufacturing. Including Health and Safety Compliance, Production scheduling, procurement and payroll.
  • Business Development through client liaison and new market development (International). Established new client network in 5 new regions.
  • Developed marketing strategy and implementation plan by analysing market sector.
  • Developed funding models through government initiatives and social development projects.

Executive Officer

SANDF – SA Navy
Cape Town
01.2000 - 01.2022
  • Naval Operations Planning and Execution. Achieved first post refit international deployment
  • Inter governmental co-operation between SANDF, SAPS and DEFF
  • Fleet Operational Sea Training - Ensured Equipment and Training Quality standards met and developed training to maintain standards.
  • Vessel and Crew commissioning
  • Achieved Un Qualified Audit report (Inspector General) two consecutive years.

Group Project Manager

Phoenix Marine | Omegaverse (Fluid Group)
Cape Town
11.2023 - 7 2024
  • Phoenix Marine Manufacturing
  • Increased production efficiency and establishment of operating procedures for composite tooling
  • Quality assurance management, vessel build to client specification
  • Reduced man hours of quality assurance and hand over by 20%
  • Vessel Commissioning and handover
  • Omegaverse
  • Developed comprehensive project plans to outline scope, schedule, budget, risks, resources, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations.
  • Achieved project success by implementing efficient management strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Reducing overall cost per project by eliminating overtime and ensuring on time delivery.

Education

BCom - Quantitative Management

UNISA
Cape Town
01.2012 - 10.2017

Specialisation Course - Project Management

University of California Irvine
Cape Town
08.2019 - 11.2019

IT Project Management - Project Management

Indian School of Business
Cape Town
02.2020 - 03.2020

Strategic Leadership Program - Organizational Leadership

Defence Academy of The United Kingdom, (SADC)
Tshwane, Gauteng
05.2024 - 06.2024

Skills

Leadership

Timeline

Strategic Leadership Program - Organizational Leadership

Defence Academy of The United Kingdom, (SADC)
05.2024 - 06.2024

Group Project Manager

Phoenix Marine | Omegaverse (Fluid Group)
11.2023 - 7 2024

General Manager

Skye Advance Africa
06.2022 - 10.2023

Founder, Director

The Leading Edge Consulting Service
08.2020 - Current

IT Project Management - Project Management

Indian School of Business
02.2020 - 03.2020

Specialisation Course - Project Management

University of California Irvine
08.2019 - 11.2019

BCom - Quantitative Management

UNISA
01.2012 - 10.2017

Executive Officer

SANDF – SA Navy
01.2000 - 01.2022
Ewald W. EngelbrechtProject Manger | Operations Manager | General Manager