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JOHN  SCHOLTZ

JOHN SCHOLTZ

HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / CONTRACTS MANGER / PROJECT MANAGER AT QABANI NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION
Cape Town

Summary

With a proven track record at QABANI NATIONAL PTY LTD, I excel in driving business growth and managing of large scaled building projects ( internal and external upgrades. ) My expertise spans construction, sectional title industry, and human resource management, complemented by a knack for problem-solving and cost-saving strategies. Known for strengthening client relationships and achieving organizational goals, my approach blends technical acumen with effective communication.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT /Senior Contracts Manager

QABANI NATIONAL PTY LTD
07.2019 - Current
  • Presented progress reports to executive leadership, sharing insights on performance metrics and growth indicators.
  • Strengthened client relationships through consistent communication and timely resolution of issues.
  • Aligned departmental objectives with company-wide goals, ensuring a cohesive approach towards growth.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to drive successful project completion and achieve organizational goals.
  • Manage projects including renovations/upgrades/maintenance related/facade upgrades to large structural buildings throughout the province
  • extensive knowledge of the following trades. HVAC, Fire related services - detection and suppression , Remedial structural repairs to all substrates of the external facades of building structures , extensive waterproofing of various systems , flooring systems , window glazing , concrete knowledge as well as the different access knowledge of project at hand ( scaffold or rope access
  • Extensive knowledge of dealing with Facility Management Reit Firms ( Redefine , Growthpoint properties and V&A Waterfront ) and have an in depth knowledge of how the process operates

Sales Agent Manager

R & A Agricultural Fresh Produce Agents PTY LTD
03.2016 - 05.2019

sales agent at the Cape Town Fresh Produce Market , Epping

contracted as the Avocado Sales Agent for R & A.

dealings - Import and Export

Business Development Manager

Paintmaster Pty LTD / Qabani Projects Pty LTD
02.2012 - 09.2016

- actively seeking business opportunity on tenders and RFQ's in the market place

- consistent training with labour resources on improving production targets / product developement etc

- management of contracts ( external remedial redecoration and structural projects on Facilities and Body corporate buildings including shopping malls and industrial buildings


Trafalgar Property Management

Trafalgar Property Management
01.2008 - 01.2012

Started as Residential Maintenace Manager for the residential portfolio of Trafalgar Property - dealings with all internal related issues including all maintence , ingoing and outgoing inspections , upgrades and renovations , contractor management , staff management of buildings


promoted to Maintenance Manager of the Sectional title department where was the person responsible for all Body Corporate fudiciory responsibilities.

organization of external upgrades, painting , waterproofing , roofing , access control , fire regulatory system , HVAC systems , landscaping , building reports , BC special AGM's and dealings with special levy requirements for project , planning of projects , contracts managements , Healh and Safety files , perimeter security, electric fencing, security guard monitoring and management.

and all other related issues which arise in the Body Corporate and Facilities management agreement.

keep strong relationships with Chairman/Trustees

extensive knowledge of the industry in general

Education

Matric With University Endorsement - N3 Qualification in Plumbing - Westlake Technicon

Wynberg Boys' High School
Cape Town
04.2001 -

Skills

    - extensive industry knowledge of the construction industry

    - extensive knowledge of the sectional title industry

    - extensive knowledge of human resource management ( labour across a wide variety of trades

    - have extensive knowledge and reputable contractors

    - understand in depth bills of quantities and engineering instructions

    - ability to thoroughly understand plans and drawings

    - ability to identify problems which affect buildings and the tenants within ( able to formalize and instruct tender process with high levels of details and quantities

    - able to personally perform mundane tasks which arise with a building or facility personally and able to provide body corporate with a small scale saving

Timeline

HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT /Senior Contracts Manager

QABANI NATIONAL PTY LTD
07.2019 - Current

Sales Agent Manager

R & A Agricultural Fresh Produce Agents PTY LTD
03.2016 - 05.2019

Business Development Manager

Paintmaster Pty LTD / Qabani Projects Pty LTD
02.2012 - 09.2016

Trafalgar Property Management

Trafalgar Property Management
01.2008 - 01.2012

Matric With University Endorsement - N3 Qualification in Plumbing - Westlake Technicon

Wynberg Boys' High School
04.2001 -
JOHN SCHOLTZ HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / CONTRACTS MANGER / PROJECT MANAGER AT QABANI NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION