Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Personal skills
Timeline
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PAUL DUNN

PAUL DUNN

Maintenance Manager
Bellville

Summary

To add value to the company I work for.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Manager

Total Energies
04.2025 - Current
  • Maintaining the premises and doing general operations management.
  • Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
  • Managed a team of six technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.

Teacher

Language Schools
04.2014 - 03.2025
  • I've taught in companies in various countries (Thailand, Paraguay, Uruguay, Czech Rep., Montenegro) since 2014.
  • Assessed student progress effectively through formative and summative assessments, adapting instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Sales manager/Branch Manager

Numatics West
12.2010 - 04.2015
  • General management of the branch including building maintenance, H&S requirements.
  • Technical support to clients regarding new installations and new pneumatic circuits.
  • Manage stock and balances, Quotations, Invoices.

Technical Sales & Installation

VI Instruments
12.2008 - 12.2010
  • Sales and Installation of GPS systems on earth moving equipment and mining equipment (Topcon Brand)
  • Sales and Installation.
  • Give training on the product.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • SHE standards followed.

Installations Manager

Blind Solutions
12.2003 - 01.2008
  • Liaise with clients to ensure smooth installations.
  • Project management of Installations.
  • Ensure quality work and aesthetic finishes of installations.
  • SHE planning for installations.
  • Supplier of High-Tech blinds including automated and integrated systems in specialized areas e.g. hotels, office blocks etc.

Fitter & Machinist

Nampak (Liquid Packaging Division)
12.1991 - 07.1999
  • Manufacturing of packaging machines for the dairy industry and others. Later I continued building Combibloc packaging machines.
  • Assembly of machines
  • Calibrating New machines
  • MIG welding of Stainless steel

Apprentice Fitter

Goldfields Goldmine
01.1987 - 12.1991
  • Did my Apprentice training here - Practical and Theoretical of which the NTC4 Qualification is part of.
  • Machine Maintenance

Education

High School Certificate - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Sciences, Technical Drawings, Technical Subject – Welding (Practical incl.)

HTS Potchefstroom
Potchefstroom, South Africa
11.2025

No Degree - Technical Trade

Mining Industry Engineering Trades Training Board
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

NTC4 (NQF5) - Electrotechnics, Machines and Properties of Metals, Mechano-technics, Mathematics

Technical College
Randfontein, South Africa
01.1988

Skills

Proficient with workshop tools

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Interests

Photography, Squash, Socializing, Hiking

Personal skills

  • Self-Motivated and Disciplined
  • As a self-employed professional, I possess a high level of self-motivation and discipline, crucial for driving success in an entrepreneurial environment.
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • I have developed excellent communication skills, including adeptness in cross-cultural communication, through my experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds. This ability is essential for fostering collaboration and understanding in various settings, including in South Africa.
  • Facilities Management Skills
  • With my technical qualifications and hands-on experience, I am confident that I am the ideal candidate for this position.
  • My expertise spans across various essential areas, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and general construction, complemented by strong management and time management skills.
  • Having overseen and executed comprehensive residential construction projects from the ground up in a personal capacity, I bring a wealth of practical experience and a solid understanding of the responsibilities this role entails.
  • I'm eager to leverage my skills and experience to contribute to the success of your team.
  • My Personal achievement in the Hospitality Sector was starting a successful and lucrative part-time business. In 2007 I started a Paintball field business that hosted birthday parties, bachelor parties, team-building events etc., including day players. The business was called Ruff-Kutt and was situated in Krugersdorp.
  • It quickly gained popularity and we hosted some of the biggest paintball events of its kind in SA.
  • Process Improvement and Innovation
  • During my tenure as Branch Manager at Numatics West, I successfully implemented several innovative workflow improvements, including enhanced stock ordering and control processes, the introduction of over-the-counter (OTC) payments, and various operational enhancements that increased overall efficiency and sales.
  • Personal and Professional Self-Management
  • Self-management has been a central theme in my personal and professional life. My travels and diverse job experiences have significantly enhanced my abilities in this area, fostering continual growth in self-discipline, organization and productivity.

Timeline

Maintenance Manager

Total Energies
04.2025 - Current

Teacher

Language Schools
04.2014 - 03.2025

Sales manager/Branch Manager

Numatics West
12.2010 - 04.2015

Technical Sales & Installation

VI Instruments
12.2008 - 12.2010

Installations Manager

Blind Solutions
12.2003 - 01.2008

No Degree - Technical Trade

Mining Industry Engineering Trades Training Board
04.2001 -

Fitter & Machinist

Nampak (Liquid Packaging Division)
12.1991 - 07.1999

Apprentice Fitter

Goldfields Goldmine
01.1987 - 12.1991

NTC4 (NQF5) - Electrotechnics, Machines and Properties of Metals, Mechano-technics, Mathematics

Technical College

High School Certificate - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Sciences, Technical Drawings, Technical Subject – Welding (Practical incl.)

HTS Potchefstroom
PAUL DUNNMaintenance Manager