Leon Janse Van Rensburg
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Richards bay,Kwa Zulu Natal
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Operations Manager
ACM MAFURE GROUP
02.2023 - Current
- Reduced construction project costs to increase profitability by re directing company resources and eliminating redundant tasks which allowed positive increase in profits.
- Direct communication with my subordinates, cross-functional teams and clients to execute all large-scale objectives in timely order throughout entire duration of projects given.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive risk management plans to mitigate potential threats to ground operations on and off site by reevaluating current safety procedures and redrafting all necessity changes needed for success on projects at hand.
- Co-managed project budgets to identify opportunities for cost reduction and resource optimization.
- Implemented performance metrics on operating teams, Company policies change to track progress against objectives regularly and adjust strategies as needed for success on a weekly basis. Performed all Internal Human resource recruitment and administrative duties such as labour hire, contract drafting and legal appointments.
- Served as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on matters related to operational performance, strategic planning, and organizational development of the company.
- Appointed Overseer of management staff and third-party contractors on various projects throughout the year.
ADMINISTRATOR & DRONE PILOT
3D60 Survey solutions
1 2019 - 01.2023
- Employed as one of the first industrial Drone pilot in Richards Bay to carry out the task of managing and leading drone operations and undertaking of drone ops in the field of construction survey, Site DATA collector and Building inspection identifier w on all Industrial assets.
- Executing duties such as administrative whereby I conduct and draft company policies checklists, performance reports and safety files related to drone operations and reevaluate, and implementation of Standard operating procedures needed to increase operational performance and objective success.
- Secondary role of duties includes delegating and liaising with survey teams and clients on site and off, meeting with clients communicating and establishing lasting relationships with them.
- Maintained accurate documentation of company policies and procedures for easy reference by all employees.
JUNIOR SUPERVISOR & DRONE PILOT
Scribante construction Group pty seconded to 3D60 Survey solutions & DC Geomatics
01.2015 - 01.2018
- 2018 worked under 3D60 SURVEY SOLUTIONS who brought me over from Scribante Group construction PTY and was re-employed as a professional junior industrial drone pilot to facilitate all industrial factories, mines and local sites within Richards Bay area of Kwa Zulu Natal. I also performed survey assistant responsibilities to work hand to hand with professional land and engineering surveyors, from time to time i would supervise teams and perform administrative Safety procedures and vehicle fleet management.
JUNIOR SUPERVISOR TRAINEE
Scribante construction Group pty
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Three months as general worker and Trainee supervisor on site, building truck staging stop for Transnet Richards bay.
- Fostered a positive work environment through open communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution strategies.
- Moved up from general labour to survey assistant than to supervisor and was placed in the survey department, assisting surveyors on various sites in Richards Bay such as TRONOX, RBCT, IVS, GRINROD, TRANSNET, RBM, FOSKOR & South32
- Assisted in the development of site-specific safety plans, outlining procedures to minimize hazards and promote a culture of safety onsite and off on the various sites i worked at.
MECHANIC ASSISTANT
Scribante construction Group pty
12.2013 - 01.2014
- Assist and help Diesel mechanic on fixing and servicing Earth moving equipment that are utilized in the mining environment.
- Managed shop cleanliness, adhering to strict standards for workspace organization and sanitation practices.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by actively participating in team meetings and offering constructive feedback on operational improvements.
Education
Matric -
Empangeni High school
01.2011 - 2014.05
National Certificate: Supervision of Construction - Supervision of Construction Processes
DEGO- CONSULTANTS
Durban, South Africa 01.2016 - 2018.05
DAY COURSE PROJECT MANAGEMENT - undefined
MANDIZA CONSULTANTS
01.2017 - 2017.05
RPL - Drone License
Cranfield Aviation Multi Rotor License
Durban 01.2018 - 2018.05
RPAS Academy Fixed Wing license -
RPAS Academy
Durban 01.2020 - 2020.05
Diploma in Logistics And Supply Chain - Logistics And Supply Chain Management NQF 6
Northwest University OLG
Northwest 02.2018 - 06.2021
Skills
Out door activities
Physical Fitness and Fishing
Timeline
Senior Operations Manager
ACM MAFURE GROUP
02.2023 - Current
RPAS Academy Fixed Wing license -
RPAS Academy
01.2020 - 2020.05
Diploma in Logistics And Supply Chain - Logistics And Supply Chain Management NQF 6
Northwest University OLG
02.2018 - 06.2021
RPL - Drone License
Cranfield Aviation Multi Rotor License
01.2018 - 2018.05
DAY COURSE PROJECT MANAGEMENT - undefined
MANDIZA CONSULTANTS
01.2017 - 2017.05
National Certificate: Supervision of Construction - Supervision of Construction Processes
DEGO- CONSULTANTS
01.2016 - 2018.05
JUNIOR SUPERVISOR & DRONE PILOT
Scribante construction Group pty seconded to 3D60 Survey solutions & DC Geomatics
01.2015 - 01.2018
JUNIOR SUPERVISOR TRAINEE
Scribante construction Group pty
01.2014 - 01.2015
MECHANIC ASSISTANT
Scribante construction Group pty
12.2013 - 01.2014
Matric -
Empangeni High school
01.2011 - 2014.05
ADMINISTRATOR & DRONE PILOT
3D60 Survey solutions
1 2019 - 01.2023
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