DR. David Fikile Kanguwe

• I oversee daily operations across facilities, property management, infrastructure projects, and Human Resources management divisions, respectively.
• In respect to project management, I oversee a multimillion-rand projects portfolio (largely greenfields). Activities involve conceptualization, planning, execution, and monitoring and evaluation.
• In respect to property management, I oversee property valuations, utilities management, and third-stream income generation through rentals of properties for various activities.
• In respect to Human Resources management, my activities include, inter alia, policy development, staffing as per the strategic imperatives of the university, talent management, staff wellness, and labor relations.
• In respect of facilities management, my activities include, inter alia, maintenance planning and execution, catering services, cleaning, and security services.

Reviewed business product portfolio and evaluated feasibility of three additional revenue streams.

• Assessed operational gaps and analyzed company footprint for strategic improvements.
• Advised country CEO on business direction based on comprehensive analysis.
• Established profit and loss center to facilitate expansion of revenue streams.
• Negotiated with international contractors and government departments for landmark civil project.
• Developed business cases for three new product lines to drive growth.

• Recruited, guided, and motivated eligible candidates for specific positions.
• Actively engaged with clients and external stakeholders to improve the customer experience.
• Skillfully prepared forecasts and controlled budgets.
• Analyzed regional market trends to discover new opportunities for growth.
• Created and maintained relationships with key customers in the region.
• Managed regional operations including inventory control, staffing levels, logistics, customer service.
• Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
• Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.

• Built, supervised, supported, and motivated all employees, teams, and companies in making the organisational change.
• Oversaw financials of the operations while adhering to health and safety legislation.
• Negotiated with trade unions and trained a young management team.
• Addressed and resolved all human resources related issues in a timely manner.
• Liaised with industry bodies, key government departments, and sales & logistics teams on customer deliveries.
• Represented the company in community and government.
• Ensured smoothing running of entire operation and achievement of 3M tons of cement.
• Turned ailing cement product around by 30-40% within three months.
• Reduced procurement expenditure by 30-35%.
• Attained productivity and profit with three months by developing and implementing an effective performance turnaround strategy.
• Restored and retained broken relationships with trade unions, government authorities, industry bodies, communities, and key stakeholders.

• Co-coordinated high-level internal discussions with the country CEO and general managers on a monthly basis in order to collectively decide on company strategy and projects.
• Liaised with professional architects, engineers and consultants on the specification of integrated solutions.
• Established a high-Level integrated solutions business development team for the promotion of our product portfolio.
• Secured multimillion Rand civil projects across the country in the first five months of the team's establishment.
• Supported the establishment of teams in Sub Saharan Africa.
• Won the prestigious fultons awards for best contractor partner on landmark major Civil projects.
• Increased the revenue stream potential of country business unit by 5-15 % through integrated solutions.
• Recognised as the first in the country and the second among 90 countries where Lafarge Holcim is present.

• Company Overview: Ash Resources Pty Limited, Johannesburg, South Africa
• Planned sales volumes, implemented innovative strategies, and strengthened operations.
• Developed marketing and communications strategies
• Developed comprehensive logistics models and strategies
• Ensured that employees and other stakeholders working toward common goals.
• Built and maintained strong work relations with suppliers and customers.
• Supervised and scheduled high-performing teams of 10+ professionals.
• Managed supply of cementitious materials to global customers such as Nekartel Dam in Namibia, Business Hub in Botswana, Metolong Dam in Lesotho, Kariba Dam in Zambia, Saint Helena Island Airport Project, La Re Union and United Arab Emirates.
• Achieved budget of approx. $6M in the first year.
• Ash Resources Pty Limited, Johannesburg, South Africa

• Oversaw all operational and general management facets of the mine.
• Managed a team complex team of close to 100 employees spanning two open cast operations with a total capacity of 2 million tonnes of commodity per annum.
• Successfully established networks with various stakeholders (government, business, and communities).
• Established platforms for the careers progression of talented employees and promoted two employees to supervisory level.
• Successfully promoted diversity and inclusion amongst employees.
• Introduced various cost cutting measures and saved 10-15% on a 40 MZAR budget in the first year as incumbent.
• Successfully and consistently delivered close to 95% of the required commodity during my tenure.

• Conducted audits and directed cost control via close collaboration with the Technical Centre throughput Europe.
• Identified need for skills improvement and conducted regular training sessions for new technicians and engineers that improved overall efficiency.
• Successfully developed new products for new customers.
• Increased cement production figures by approx. 30% and reduced energy costs by 5-10%.

• Provided technical support to cement plants in Western Europe and Africa. The support included pyroprocessing, grinding and product quality assurance as well as as training and development of local staff.

• Pyroprocessing, grinding, and product quality.

• Defined business requirements for the SAP HR and Finance Project and reported them back to stakeholders.