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JEFFREY ALAN ROLFE
Senior Training Officer/Manager
Somerset West
Summary
Energetic, hardworking, multi-skilled Senior Training Officer – 38 Years’ Experience. My aim is to set-up manage and maintain efficient support systems – keeping customers happy, getting things done on-time meeting delivery times, keeping people informed, following up, pushing for results.
Caring Mentor bringing 30 years of experience in related roles. Passionate about working with [Type] individuals to support development of [Skill] abilities and help each develop to full potential. Friendly and personable professional willing to take on any challenge.
Overview
9
9
Certifications
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor/Coach/Instructor
Matimba Power Station
01.1986 - 11.1993
- Master Instructor for Program overview, Program for Testers, Handling the difference in learners and Technical Coaching.
- Training of all Operating Staff on units at Matimba Power Station and Outside Plant
- Led training sessions for program overview and testers at Matimba Power Station.
- Adapted mentorship style based on individual mentee needs, enabling tailored interventions that drove better results than one-size-fits-all approaches.
- Offered constructive feedback on mentee progress, enabling them to refine their skills and enhance their potential.
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
Senior Supervisor Occupational Directed Training
Eskom Academy Learning
12.2007 - Current
- Peaking Generation – Eskom Academy Learning – Training and Assessing of Operating Staff in accordance with Learnerships NQF 3,4 & 5
- Assist with Hydro Power Plant Training and Network Controllers at Gas Power Plant
- Assessor/Moderator
- Refresher training of present staff in the Control Rooms and Simulator Training
- Manage and quality control of training for 5 power stations this includes maintenance, engineers, and operating staff.
Self Employed
EC&T (Empowerment Capacity Building & Training)
12.1998 - 11.2007
- Learnerships for Eskom (Ankerlig, Gourikwa OCGT’s and Palmiet Power Station)
- Training of Management Courses for Institutions
- Train the unemployed in Computer Studies, Organic Farming and Technical Studies.
Training Co-ordinator / Acting Training Manager
Duvha Power Station
01.1995 - 11.1998
- Managed all Training including Accreditation with EATIB/SETA
- All duties of a Training Manager
Senior Instructor / Five in One Control Room
Hendrina Power Station
12.1994 - 01.1995
- Training of Firemen and Turbine Drivers to become Unit Controllers (ASS)
- Selecting of staff for the above program first 5 in one control room in ESKOM.
Senior Shift Supervisor / Senior Instructor
Eskom Generation Training Power Station
12.1993 - 12.1994
- Training of Engineers-in-Training
- Training of Plant Workers (PDF Program)
Assistant Shift Supervisor
Matimba Power Station (Elliras)
01.1987 - 11.1993
- Plant Operator outside Plant, Coal, Ash and Station services
- Senior Plant Operator Boilers and Turbines
- Assistant Shift Supervisor Process Controller Units 665MW
Plant Operator
Eskom Power Station (Salt River)
02.1984 - 12.1986
- Plant Operator Boiler and Turbines, Plant Operator Control Room & Water Treatment Plant
Education
Bachelor - Human Resources Management
Technical University of Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Supervising Staff – am currently accountable for all trainees and re-training of Staff
Managing a department – am entrusted with the running of the department when needed
Coordination – keeping constantly in touch with production for the training needs
Compiling Reports – well versed in Excel spreadsheets, presenting statics to Management
Embedded knowledge – for Training, Operating and Maintenance fields in the generating power stations
Computer Literacy – MS Office: Word, Excel, etc; Internet, E-mail
Accomplishments
- SABPP HRP Specialist Learning & Development – Reg No. 7613 - Resigned
- Coordinator of the Adult Basic Development Program for Operators
- Coordinator for the institute of Personal Management
- Chairperson for National Board for Bridging Program
- Completed Training of first 5 in one Control Room at Hendrina Power Station with Mouse Driven Controls
- Appointed as a Commissioner of Oaths
- Managers Award for sustainability
- Runner – up for chairman’s Award for sustainability
Certification
Baccalaureus Technologiae – Human Resources Management
Interests
Interests - Reading, Gardening, Woodwork and Hiking
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Identity Number: 6010245057081
- Marital Status: Married with 3 children
- Language: English, Afrikaans
- Drivers Licence: Yes – Code 8
- Own Vehicle: Yes
- Nationality: South African
ADDRESS
47 Somerset Place, 26 Derrick Drive, Heritage Park, Somerset West, 7130
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Family - Have 3 wonderful sons of 35, 33 and 30 – which keep me focused and working harder than ever. Stopped smoking 28 years ago.
- Further Studies – No full-time studies but short courses that I find of interest.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
R710/hr - R1000/hrSoftware
MS Word
MS Excel
MS Power Point
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior Supervisor Occupational Directed Training
Eskom Academy Learning
12.2007 - Current
Bachelor - Human Resources Management
Technical University of Free State
04.2001 -
Self Employed
EC&T (Empowerment Capacity Building & Training)
12.1998 - 11.2007
Training Co-ordinator / Acting Training Manager
Duvha Power Station
01.1995 - 11.1998
Senior Instructor / Five in One Control Room
Hendrina Power Station
12.1994 - 01.1995
Senior Shift Supervisor / Senior Instructor
Eskom Generation Training Power Station
12.1993 - 12.1994
Assistant Shift Supervisor
Matimba Power Station (Elliras)
01.1987 - 11.1993
Mentor/Coach/Instructor
Matimba Power Station
01.1986 - 11.1993
Plant Operator
Eskom Power Station (Salt River)
02.1984 - 12.1986