Dedicated to continuous process improvement in the face of rapidly evolving and changing markets. Extremely results-oriented and proactive in finding cost-effective solutions to company-wide problems. Very experienced and highly energetic candidate who is able to drive profitability improvement through strategic growth, waste elimination, and quality enhancement. I have a long track record of successfully directing the execution of tactical operating plans, and exceeding manufacturer sales effectiveness objectives. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
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JAN ADRIAAN JACOBUS PETRUS (Kobus) Bekker
Operations Manager
Pretoria
Summary
Overview
38
years of professional experience
1
Language
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
MDCS Skills Academy
Operations manager
04.2020 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Looking after the Pretoria Skills Academy and guide’s Potchefstroom campus
- Facilitators reporting to me on training, daily operations, absenteeism and student welfare and behaviour
- Ensure the right training interventions takes place
- Students daily contact and interactions
- Take leadership with disabled students
- Develop strategic plan, create tactical plan, draft operational plans, execute the plans, review and revise.
Masterdrive
General manager
02.2016 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Responsible for improving efficiency and increasing departmental profits while managing the company’s overall operations
- Oversaw several elements in a business, including hiring staff, operating budgets, and launching price promotions
- Managed day to day operations of the company, grew service business by 26% and training business by 300%
- Managed 12 trainers, bookings clerks, and administration personnel
- Implemented operational strategies, introduced new methods and systems, managed budget implementations, monitored financial performance, analyzed market trends, formulated policies and procedures, collaborated with cross-functional teams, mitigated business risks, interacted with customers, assisted in recruiting and training team members, implemented business strategies, observed employee strengths and weaknesses, reported issues to higher management, managed purchasing, sales, marketing, and customer account operations, reduced operational risks, implemented innovative programs, recruited and trained initial personnel, cultivated and strengthened client relationships.
Trailarent
Operations manager
10.2012 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Responsible for day to day operations of the company, grew service business by 26% and training business by 300%
- Managed 12 trainers, bookings clerks, and administration personnel
- Implemented operational strategies, introduced new methods and systems, managed budget implementations, monitored financial performance, analyzed market trends, formulated policies and procedures, collaborated with cross-functional teams, mitigated business risks, interacted with customers, assisted in recruiting and training team members, implemented business strategies, observed employee strengths and weaknesses, reported issues to higher management, managed purchasing, sales, marketing, and customer account operations, reduced operational risks, implemented innovative programs, recruited and trained initial personnel, cultivated and strengthened client relationships.
Equestria HOA
Estate manager
01.2009 - 09.2012
Job overview
- Managed a residential security estate with 1241 sectional title units and around 4500 residents
- Handled service providers, facilities and buildings, administration, finance, and reporting
- Achieved a well-maintained living space and developed budgets for commercial development and maintenance of facilities
- Increased internet sales, developed metrics, sustained relationships with brokers, communicated effectively, monitored payments and expenses, completed audits, turned the image of the estate around.
Africa Security Solutions
Area and site manager
10.2008 - 12.2008
Job overview
- Responsible for access control, site and risk management, loss control, investigations, policy and procedure regarding housekeeping, development of security policies, procedures, and standards
- Ensured completion of post assignments, handled disciplinary actions, managed client liaison, dealt with client complaints, implemented action points from client meetings, provided reports.
Motor industry
General, new / used sales manager
09.1997 - 09.2008
Job overview
- Managed sales teams, departments, stock control, asset and demo fleet, franchise and CI standards, sales targets, department profitability, marketing plans, financial control, administration, human resources
- Achieved sales manager of the year, chaired communication forum and product knowledge committee, member of safety and health committee.
Pta LDV & Bus
Marketing and sales executive
01.1996 - 01.1997
Job overview
- Marketing and selling the new DAF truck & bus range.
Super Rent truck rental
Branch manager
01.1994 - 01.1996
Job overview
- Managed the branch.
South Africa Police
01.1985 - 01.1994
Job overview
- Worked in the Transport and Logistic unit, responsible for distribution of stock, furniture, and vehicles, route planning, driver and log sheet control, fuel and maintenance management, audit team, internal audit.
Education
Super Rent training
University Overview
Subjects: Performance management 1 & 2
McCarthy Volkswagen
University Overview
Subjects: Management in productivity and sales
McCarthy Volkswagen
University Overview
Subjects: Presentation skills
McCarthy Volkswagen
University Overview
Subjects: Budget preparation and financial
Masterdrive - Code B, EC and A
University Overview
Subjects: Advance driver trainer
MAN – ProfiDrive Code EC
University Overview
Subjects: Advance driver trainer
Wonderboom Highschool
University Overview
Subjects: Afrikaans, English, Maths, Accounting, Business studies, Biology
Skills
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Timeline
Operations manager
MDCS Skills Academy
04.2020 - 12.2022
General manager
Masterdrive
02.2016 - 03.2020
Operations manager
Trailarent
10.2012 - 01.2016
Estate manager
Equestria HOA
01.2009 - 09.2012
Area and site manager
Africa Security Solutions
10.2008 - 12.2008
General, new / used sales manager
Motor industry
09.1997 - 09.2008
Marketing and sales executive
Pta LDV & Bus
01.1996 - 01.1997
Branch manager
Super Rent truck rental
01.1994 - 01.1996
South Africa Police
01.1985 - 01.1994
Super Rent training
McCarthy Volkswagen
McCarthy Volkswagen
04.2005
McCarthy Volkswagen
04.2005
Masterdrive - Code B, EC and A
MAN – ProfiDrive Code EC
Wonderboom Highschool
04.1982
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
Sales Manager of the Year (2001, 2002), Cum Laude Sales Club – McCarthy Volkswagen, Improved dealership profitability by 28%, Consistently achieved CSI scores above 96%, Exceeded OEM sales effectiveness targets by 20%+, Turned underperforming dealerships into top-performing regional branchesReferrals
Referrals
- Madele Dekker, MDCS SKILLS CEO/Owner, 0615084928
- Daniel Dekker, MDCS SKILLS FIN director, 072 3774757
- Gary Clackworthy, Masterdrive Director, 082 903 2015
Alternative
Alternative
Hennelie (WIFE) 083 316 6665Race And Gender
Race And Gender
White malePersonal Information
Personal Information
- ID Number: 641002 5026 084
- Age: 59
Drivers Licenses
Drivers Licenses
EC and A with Advanced Driver certificate