Johannes Theodorus Pretorius

• Oversee a portfolio of 43 Properties across various brands
• Guide General Managers and Engineering leads on MEP capital investments projects.
• Authorize Capital spend.
• Benchmark energy consumption and drive energy optimization reducing consumption by 5% year on year.
• Engage with owners, general managers, professional teams on key engineering projects.
• Manage multi cultural teams across Africa

• Responsible for 2 properties
• Set -opening budgets
• Liaised with hotel owners & consultants regarding building handover, defects & liabilities
• Setting up fire, life, and safety matrix for the new properties
• Negotiated engineering contracts for both properties
• Testing and commissioning of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services
• Managed the engineering teams of the multi-award winning Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi
• Directed the upgrade of the water infrastructure & energy reduction plan
• Achieve Green Globe sustainability certification

• Managed the renovations of properties in the Pretoria area
• Consulted for Sun City & KFC
• Liaised with clients
• Prepared quotes and tenders

Oversee the Engineering function of four 5 star hotels on the resort , with wave park and super-bowl.

Reduce energy consumption by 12% implement load reduction technology and solar water heater installation across the complex.

Achieve Green Globe certification for the resort.

Restructure of Engineering and Maintenance departments.

• Previous experience from 1981 to 1988 in the building and construction sector, working for the likes of Murray & Roberts and Cricor Constructions, working on commercial building and various infrastructure projects as Engineering manager.