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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

Troubleshooting and repairs

Building and troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Machine maintenance expertise

Staff management

Account management

Product knowledge

Verbal and written communication

CRM software

B to B sales

Superb time management

Office management

Billing

Scheduling coordination

Time management abilities

Attention to detail

Cross-cultural communication

Building rapport

Technology integration

Extensive english grammar knowledge

Teamwork and collaboration

Time management

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