Naas Du Plessis
Project Manager
Pretoria,GAUTENG
Summary
Project Manager skilled at coordinating projects, personnel and yearly plans to keep operations running smoothly and within budgets. Bringing 20 plus years in the Building Industry of experience combined with top-notch project leadership, analytical problem-solving and tactical planning abilities. Industrious, forward-thinking, results-driven and hardworking with disciplined and tenacious approach.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Farm Manager
Self
Close to Senekal, Eastern Free state
10.2020 - Current
- Use Project Management experience in planning farming operations.
- Worked on cultivation plans for crop production operations.
- Worked out a sheep production plan.
- Marketing and distribution of lamb directly to the consumer.
- Purchased regular supplies and special equipment, livestock and tools.
- Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
- Used recognized breeding practices to stabilize and improve stock.
- Hired, trained, and supervised seasonal workers engaged in cultivation and harvest.
- Purchased supplies such as seed, pesticides and fertilizer.
- Analyzed soil to measure pH, minerals, and organics to judge best fertilizer and amendments for maximum crop production.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs and labor requirements.
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings and harvest.
- Implemented corn and soya cultivation process to improve efficiency and profitability.
Building Project Manager
NDP PROJECTS CC (own business)
Pretoria, GAUTENG
01.2000 - 10.2020
- Handled projects from selecting the correct building site, assisting in drafting of plans, setting up a bill of quantities within the client's budget, providing and building the project according to a project plan within a certain time frame to the Customers approval and satisfaction.
- Delivered designer homes to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Implemented and supervised health and safety regulations on all sites.
- Did all administrative work like Pastel and Payroll.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and arranged meetings with relevant parties such as structural engineers and architects.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
- Worked with all types of customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Managed team of 35 to 50 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving all types of issues.
Education
BTech Degree Incomplete
Hoërskool Waterkloof
Pretoria 06.1997 - 06.2000
Sage Payroll Certificate -
Sage
Pretoria 08.2019 - 09.2019
Project Management:Principles And Practices Course -
University of Stellenbosch Business School
Stellenbosch 04.2020 - 07.2020
Construction Management Certificate -
University of Capetown
Capetown 04.2020 - 08.2020
Skills
Project Management
Troubleshooting skills
Team worker
Supply ordering
Managing operations
Assignment delegation
Scheduling
Ranch marketing
Worker hiring
Quantity Surveyor
Timeline
Farm Manager
Self
10.2020 - Current
Project Management:Principles And Practices Course -
University of Stellenbosch Business School
04.2020 - 07.2020
Construction Management Certificate -
University of Capetown
04.2020 - 08.2020
Sage Payroll Certificate -
Sage
08.2019 - 09.2019
Building Project Manager
NDP PROJECTS CC (own business)
01.2000 - 10.2020
BTech Degree Incomplete
Hoërskool Waterkloof
06.1997 - 06.2000