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Morné Drotsky

Nelspruit

Summary

I am an effective and qualified Site Manager with 10 years of experience in site supervision. Outstanding ability to get projects done ahead of schedule and under budget. Resourceful, reliable and dedicated to profitability and safety.

Highly-capable Site Manager with talents in direct project planning and management. Strong understanding of inspection compliance and building codes. Gifted in devising blueprints, budgets, estimates and building plans.

Results-focused and proactive in planning day-to-day operations and solving service issues. Offers advanced abilities in tackling issues impacting team and business success. Excels at managing team and personal time to consistently exceed expectations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Site Foreman

Nelspruit Construction
04.2025 - Current
  • Delivered high-quality workmanship by overseeing all aspects of construction from start to finish.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily activities, including time sheets, material logs, and safety reports.
  • Reduced project delays by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Improved project efficiency by effectively managing construction schedules, budgets, and resources.
  • Contributed to successful project completion with diligent tracking of milestones and deadlines.
  • Boosted overall team morale by recognizing individual achievements and promoting open communication channels amongst staff members.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork and addressing conflicts in a timely manner.
  • Ensured safety compliance on the job site through regular inspections and adherence to established protocols.
  • Upheld quality standards throughout all stages of construction with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
  • Optimized resource allocation by monitoring inventory levels and ordering necessary materials as needed.
  • Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
  • Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
  • Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
  • Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
  • Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
  • Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.

Site Manager

Megavison (PTY)Ltd
12.2014 - Current
  • Interpreted blueprints and plans, relaying information to team of workers.
  • Completed projects on time and within allocated budget.
  • Used company policies to provide effective issue resolution between customers and employees.
  • Ensured daily communication with vendors to monitor project progress.
  • Negotiated contractual terms and conditions with contractors, leveraging persuasive skills to secure profitable agreements.
  • Coordinated employee schedules and tasks to match workloads, adjusting team sizes and assignments with changing needs.
  • Consulted clients on planned project activities to obtain feedback, guidance or preferences used to adjust construction plans and schedules.
  • Inspected sites for compliance with established rules and regulations to avoid accidents or incidents.
  • Cooperated with authorities to obtain building permits and licenses for compliance with established laws and regulations.
  • Maintained payroll data and attendance records in site management applications for performance tracking and worker compensation.
  • Assigned tools, materials and equipment, logged assignments and verified returned items and machinery against assignment records to minimise inventory loss or waste.
  • Mandated observation of site policies and procedures for safe handling and disposal of dangerous waste and chemicals.
  • Anticipated construction hurdles and instituted plans to mitigate impacts on delivery schedules.
  • Kept project delivery on schedule by establishing benchmarks, assigning budgets and observing progress.
  • Directed project activities to meet client's requirements by assessing progress and instituting measures to drive task completion.
  • Assessed employees' knowledge gaps and offered training in construction activities, equipment operation and site safety protocols.

Warehouse Manager

Banana World
12.2012 - 12.2014
  • Dispatched and assessed product quality, achieving outstanding customer satisfaction.
  • Regularly tracked stock levels, promptly ordering low-stock items to maintain operational readiness.
  • Monitored and ensured team compliance with company regulations and procedures.
  • Resolved employee conflicts in most efficient manner while following company protocols.
  • Managed warehouse team recruitment, conducting interviews and hiring high-performing staff.
  • Inspired and motivated warehouse teams in operational improvement, increasing team efficiency.
  • Developed lasting relationships with employees, peers, upper management and outside vendors.
  • Updated customers and interdepartmental employees on critical shipments upon request.
  • Researched issues to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Created and enforced policies and procedures for the entire logistics team.
  • Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
  • Planned stock quantities according to marketplace demand and sales forecasts.
  • Planned most efficient and effective routes for delivery drivers by monitoring traffic reports and reading maps, promptly updating changes to drives when needed.
  • Planned the employee work schedules, creating based on delivery schedules, contracted hours and budgets.
  • Used smart conservational, sales and upselling techniques to identify sales opportunities with customers and use to best advantage.
  • Arranged and attended meetings with customers to build and maintain excellent customer relationships.
  • Developed and managed relationships with existing and prospective clients.

Site Foreman

LM Potgieter
12.2011 - 12.2012
  • Produced thorough, accurate documentation for site management, detailing ongoing and completed works.
  • Delivered projects within budget, to deadline and snag-free for faultless client satisfaction.
  • Motivated hard-working staff and contractors to deliver faultless results against construction deadlines.
  • Allocated resources effectively, maintaining outstanding financial efficiency.
  • Coordinated large teams of labourers and contractors, planning and delegating effectively to ensure timely project progress.
  • Closely monitored project budgets, adapting work package plans to maintain financial efficiency.
  • Expertly scheduled and coordinated daily site operations to maintain project momentum.
  • Carried out diligent site inductions for new staff and contractors, continuing safe, compliant working practices.
  • Protected client property and equipment from damage by requesting removal of furniture, fixtures and machinery from work sites.
  • Forecasted and ordered construction materials and verified equipment records to determine missing items.
  • Pinpointed flawed construction tools and materials and contacted suppliers for replacements for structurally sound structures.
  • Provided detailed reports and timely updates, updating clients on project progress and compliance.
  • Verified project completion and handed over completed structures to clients, fulfilling delivery obligations.
  • Offered advice in purchase of new tools and equipment by evaluating existing needs, preparing technical specifications and recommending items for procurement.
  • Oversaw construction of scaffolds and other equipment to keep sites safe.
  • Reviewed and interpreted technical drawings and defined tasks and activities to deliver designed structures.
  • Inspected construction sites, checking building progress and implementing corrective actions to prevent completion delays.
  • Followed scope of work documents to keep projects on schedule and costs within budget.

Owner

Transporting
01.2010 - 12.2011
  • Directed daily operations with strong focus on efficiency and resource management.
  • Oversaw inventory control, reconciling shipment paperwork and physical goods to reduce errors.
  • Planned most efficient and effective routes for delivery drivers by monitoring traffic reports and reading maps, promptly updating changes to drives when needed.
  • Updated clients on transport time, order process and promptly reporting delays when required.
  • Kept delivery operations running smoothly, efficiently by monitoring operations and traffic reports.
  • Managed delivery schedules by assigning transport routes to staff and organising delivery times.
  • Planned the employee work schedules, creating based on delivery schedules, contracted hours and budgets.
  • Identified areas for improvement in transport operations and sought opportunities for improvement.
  • Reviewed approved hours to verify payment accuracy.
  • Monitored payroll queries for repeat issues, logging precisely to enable process improvements.
  • Processed sick leave, maternity leave and bereavement forms and maintained related files.

Education

Nelspruit Hoërskool

Skills

Site inspections

Construction supervision

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Daily reporting

Multitasking and organization

Materials management

Performance monitoring

Project planning

Personal Details

1 Dependant

Drivers License

Married 

Interests

Fish keeping

Timeline

Site Foreman

Nelspruit Construction
04.2025 - Current

Site Manager

Megavison (PTY)Ltd
12.2014 - Current

Warehouse Manager

Banana World
12.2012 - 12.2014

Site Foreman

LM Potgieter
12.2011 - 12.2012

Owner

Transporting
01.2010 - 12.2011

Nelspruit Hoërskool

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