Francois Venter
General & Maintenance Contractor
Westonaria
Summary
Highly experienced General Contractor and Maintenance Professional with over 15 years of hands-on experience across industrial, mining, private residential, and facility maintenance environments, including work suitable for schools and educational facilities. Known for delivering high-quality workmanship, with particular strength in private building, painting, and ongoing maintenance work where safety, neat finishes, and reliability are essential. Works confidently independently or as part of a team, takes pride in every project completed, and is trusted for consistent results, strong work ethics, and positive client feedback.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
General Contractor /Business Owner/Operator
Ziron Mining
2009 - Current
- Provide general contracting and maintenance services to mining operations, companies, private clients, and facilities requiring ongoing upkeep.
- Complete private building, renovation, and maintenance work, with a strong reputation for neat finishes and attention to detail.
- Highly experienced in painting projects, delivering professional results for homes, offices, facilities, and communal spaces.
- Perform hands-on maintenance including plumbing repairs, roofing, welding, fabrication, equipment repairs, and structural work.
- Supervise work from planning to completion, ensuring safety compliance, quality standards, and on-time delivery.
- Work confidently independently on day-to-day maintenance tasks and collaboratively within teams on larger projects.
- Lead and coordinate teams of up to 75 workers, maintaining productivity, safety, and workmanship standards.
- Manage procurement, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure cost-effective and efficient project execution.
- Build long-term client relationships through reliability, professionalism, and consistent quality, resulting in repeat work and referrals.
Sales Consultant
Integer Homeloans
2008 - 2009
- Advised clients on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.
- Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
Sales Consultant
FNB Homeloans
2007 - 2008
- Developed long-lasting client relationships by consistently exceeding expectations with exceptional service.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing personalized consultations and tailored product recommendations.
- Followed up with existing customers to provide additional support and address concerns.
- Streamlined sales processes to improve efficiency, leading to quicker deal closings and increased productivity.
- Managed high-value client applications with accuracy and discretion.
- Maximized customer retention by resolving issues quickly.
- Generated increased sales revenue through effective lead generation and follow-up efforts.
Bond Aggregator
Bonds Africa
2006 - 2007
- Acted as liaison between clients and financial institutions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Finance & Sales – FNB Homeloans | 1998 – 2006
FNB Homeloans
1998 - 2006
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided
- Developed strong administrative, organisational, and client communication skills.xceptional service.
Education
N3 Technical Certificate -
Randfontein College
Randfontein, South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Hoërskool Westonaria
04.2001 -
Skills
General Contracting & Maintenance
School & Facility Maintenance
Private Residential Building & Renovations
Professional Painting (Interior & Exterior)
Preventative & Routine Maintenance
Site Supervision & Project Coordination
Health, Safety & Quality Compliance
Teamwork & Independent Work Capability
Hands-On Problem Solving & Fault Finding
Basic Plumbing, Carpentry, Roofing & Welding
Equipment Operation & Maintenance
Contractor & Supplier Coordination
Client & Stakeholder Communication
Waste management
Scheduling and planning
Construction site management
Site safety management
Concrete work
Safety compliance
Labor oversight
Flooring installation
Window and door installation
Job bidding
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Additional Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Languages: English & Afrikaans (Fluent)
- Licensed Bobcat / Skid-Steer Operator
- Strong sense of responsibility, reliability, and pride in workmanship
- Excellent safety awareness, especially in child-focused environments
- Criminal Record: None
Extensive hands-on experience in place of formal trade qualification, with a proven track record of safe, high-quality completed projects and excellent client feedback.
- Available for short-term, long-term, or ongoing maintenance contracts
- Flexible to work during school holidays, weekends, or after hours when required
Timeline
N3 Technical Certificate -
Randfontein College
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Hoërskool Westonaria
04.2001 -
General Contractor /Business Owner/Operator
Ziron Mining
2009 - Current
Sales Consultant
Integer Homeloans
2008 - 2009
Sales Consultant
FNB Homeloans
2007 - 2008
Bond Aggregator
Bonds Africa
2006 - 2007
Finance & Sales – FNB Homeloans | 1998 – 2006
FNB Homeloans
1998 - 2006