Luan Botha
Business Developer And Manager
Middelburg,GP
Summary
Experienced Business Manager skillful in monitoring and managing daily business operations with focus on continuous improvement. Transforms underperforming operations into successful enterprises using resourcefulness and high-level business acumen. Decisive and analytical with 18 - year history of successful industry performance.
Client-focused mindset offering diverse experience in customer service and project coordination. Quickly builds relationships with both new clients and business audiences. Quick-learning with excellent multi-tasking skills and mastery of new technology. Commended for innovation and creative problem-solving to address business challenges.
Goal driven utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Business Manager, Product Manager, Technician
Dezinufy (Pty) Ltd
10.2015 - Current
- Business management. Product management and development. Sales and marketing of products to the mining and construction environment across whole of Africa. Local and international client and supplier liaison including imports and site visits across Africa. Mechanical design, manufacturing and installation. Welding, grinding, spray painting. Stock control, costing, logistics. Site management and compliance to site specific requirements. Product development to changing environments, economic conditions and customer requests. Vendor management. CNC machine manufacturing, maintenance and operation. Engineering Thermoplastic knowledge and industry applications. International contact and product support coordination.
Technician, Sales
RBS Auto Electrical
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Sales of mine related items. Design, manufacturing, installation and implementation of renewable energy systems for production telemetry.
Radio/Maintenance Technician/Engineering Projects
BHP Billiton (BECSA)
04.2012 - 04.2015
- Two-Way radios, FM Radios, Wi-Fi, Production Systems and instrumentation and project development (Mining industry) Maintenance and repair of two-way radios (Motorola), Wi-Fi equipment repairs and network maintenance, Production Monitoring Equipment maintenance and repair and maintenance of relevant instrumentation. Wi-Fi Network design and implementation of equipment and devices. Project development. Solar Systems implementation for stand-alone remote sites and maintenance of sites and equipment including instrumentation. Repairs and maintenance of components include solar regulators, battery regulators and chargers, power supplies, pulse encoders, pressure sensors, switch gear, radio repeaters, navigators, voltage level regulators and design and implementation of electronic circuits relevant to requirements and in line with trade and qualification. Project scheduling and supplier coordination. Cost and technical feasibility studies. Design, development and roll out.
Technician
Productivity Engineering Services and Consultants
01.2007 - 03.2012
- Instrumentation (Mining industry) Maintenance of various electronic production systems in the sense of installation (including work carried out at heights), preventative maintenance and fault finding. Responsibilities include maintaining radio links of various frequencies as well as relevant radio equipment, computer modules, proximity sensors, Wi-Fi Networks and relevant equipment. Systems include Fleet Management System by Minesuite, Aquila by Caterpillar, Tait radios used by Tri-Tronics - Leica and MikroTik Wi-Fi equipment. Monitor systems on daily basis and carry out necessary repairs in smallest amount of time in order to put machines out of production for minimum time. Follow and keep up to date with project schedule on installations. Respond in shortest amount of time on break down call outs. Adhere to all safety regulations put out by client and company at all times under all circumstances.
Material Controller and Mechanical Assistant Technician
Steinmüller
01.2007 - 01.2007
- Receiving and issuing of all power station material. Includes the build of a data base to keep track of all material certificates and locations on site. Arrange relevant non-destructive testing when requested by engineer. Monitor on-site project flow and give daily feedback in meetings to project managers and engineers. Manage team in order to ensure on time material delivery on site and proper store maintenance. Do quality checks on all new materials. Build and maintain hard copy file system for regular inspection from client
IBM AS400 System operator
Diners Club International
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Maintain and run schedule specific operations during nightshifts and prepare shift reports for following dayshift
Media Support Technician
Rand Afrikaans University
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Install and maintain projectors, lecturer computers and microphone systems
Education
National Diploma NQF 6 - Electrical (Mechatronics), Science of Materials and Project Management
University of South Africa (Tshwane university of Technology)
Engineer Bridging Course, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Science with Programming
Rand Afrikaans University
01-2006
Skills
Customer service
Strategic planning
Team building and leadership
Decision-making
Client relationship management
Employee management
Sales and marketing
Business planning
Business development
Analytical thinking
Business generation
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved safety goals by designing and developing risk based solutions with accuracy and efficiency.
- Developed and implemented critical parts for OEMs by designing and manufacturing through international suppliers, helping cut customer operational cost
- Gained new customers by technical approach to help them understand and utilize the designs and equipment we manufacture
Additional Information
- Knowledge in material science and different fields of applications that can develop new markets.
- Knowledge in steel and plastics manufacturing processes including design, development, material sourcing to final packaging for export
- Basic CAD design knowledge for product development and supplier and customer communication.
- Good international supplier relationships and ability to open channels of supply and support.
- Skilled in basic IOT systems with a background in mechatronic control.
Certification
License to Supervise (Growth-Link)
Timeline
Business Manager, Product Manager, Technician
Dezinufy (Pty) Ltd
10.2015 - Current
Technician, Sales
RBS Auto Electrical
05.2015 - 10.2015
Radio/Maintenance Technician/Engineering Projects
BHP Billiton (BECSA)
04.2012 - 04.2015
Technician
Productivity Engineering Services and Consultants
01.2007 - 03.2012
Material Controller and Mechanical Assistant Technician
Steinmüller
01.2007 - 01.2007
IBM AS400 System operator
Diners Club International
01.2005 - 01.2006
Media Support Technician
Rand Afrikaans University
01.2004 - 01.2006
Engineer Bridging Course, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Science with Programming
Rand Afrikaans University
National Diploma NQF 6 - Electrical (Mechatronics), Science of Materials and Project Management
University of South Africa (Tshwane university of Technology)
Disclaimer
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