Johannes Anthony Bredenhann

Experienced retail professional with over two decades of experience in various management roles, including Assistant Store Manager, Branch Manager, Regional Operations Manager, Retail Sales Manager, Internal Auditor, Regional Controller, and Distribution Centre Manager. Currently serving as Group Operations Expenses Manager across multiple countries. Background includes work in the South African Police Service, Fashion Retail, Duty-Free Multiple Department Retail, and Furniture Retail. Proven track record of achieving exceptional results through effective team leadership and motivation. Skilled in training staff, managing internal auditors, integrating new stores/chains, and overseeing branch openings. Strong analytical skills for business planning and problem-solving. Proficient in enhancing operations through motivational strategies and policy enforcement while staying updated on industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Interviewing and recruiting staff and managers to open new stores, as well as maintaining low staff turnover.
• Sustaining and improving customer base in all my positions.
• Promoted to Store Manager within one month after moving into the retail industry.
• As Regional Operations Manager I have helped grow my region from 5 to 12 stores in a 3-year period.
• In my second year as internal auditor for the Lewis Group I played an integral part in auditing the new POS system for the company, making sure that all risk factors are reported to enhance the roll out of the new system.
• In less than three years I was promoted to senior auditor and had 12 auditors reporting to me.
• I am currently the Group Operational Expenses Manager for a multinational company, where I have decreased spending year on year by implementing new and innovative methods of managing spend in different categories.

• ID Number: 7510105032081
• Citizenship: South African
• Driving License: Code 08