Pieter Cornelius Du Plessis
Port Elizabeth
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong communication skills and a proven track record in customer care. Demonstrates adaptability and problem-solving abilities, thriving under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. Known for honesty, responsibility, and a hands-on approach to projects, consistently delivering high-quality results. Eager to learn and develop new skills to enhance overall performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager and Driver
Legacy Pet Crematorium
Port Elizabeth
03.2024 - Current
- Promoted positive customer service experience by promptly resolving conflicts.
- Managed inventory levels across all sites, optimising stock control to meet customer demand without overstocking.
- I handle clients day-to-day.
- Driving from East London to Plettenberg Bay weekly and ensuring my clients have what they need to do their work.
- Conduct a stocktake every month.
- Maintaining the bakkie.
- Reporting any problems.
Branch Manager
RotoTank
Port Elizabeth
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Daily planning for deliveries.
- See clients, petty cash.
- Bargain for better prices and compete with others that sell water tanks.
- Managed daily operations of branch, overseeing staff performance and customer service standards.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability within the branch.
- Prepared and presented reports on branch performance, trends, and forecasts to senior management.
Flexiteek Installer, Team Leader and Sales Rep
Aquadex Africa (Flexiteek SA)
Cape Town
02.2020 - 01.2024
- I work in a team of seven younger men; we design and install Flexiteek decking.
- Installation of Flexiteek decking.
- Measure and cut the decking to size.
- Daily planning of what needs to be done.
- Responsible for my team assigned to me.
- Signing off the boats.
- Quality checking.
- Sustained safety protocols by ensuring proper and safe usage of equipment and materials.
- Responded to client enquiries promptly, providing detailed product information and addressing concerns.
- Secured new clients through targeted prospecting and networking.
- See new clients and look for new opportunities.
Foreman and driver
OR Contrcution
Welkom
01.2019 - 02.2020
- I am the first on the job every day, I pick up the rest of the employees and take them to the sites they must work at.
- Daily planning and organizing of staff
- Ordering and collecting of stock
- General Construction duties
- Worked with the following:
- 1) Foundation (from digging the hole to making sure its the right size and depth.
- 2) Building of walls, Mixing Cement/Plaster
- 3) Tiling, Mostly in Bathrooms and Kitchens
- 4) Electrical, Use to do COC's on buildings, everything had to be up to standard.
- 5) Basic Plumbing, Fixing leaks, New pipes for Bathrooms and in the Kitchens.
- 6) Sealing installations.
- 7) Irrigation Installations
- 8) Painting
- 9) General maintenance works (what i didn't know how to do, i would watch a video and learn the skill)
- 10) Woodwork/Carpentry, from building fences to building a new Kitchen
- Working with Clients and queries daily
- Driver-between Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and Welkom
Logistics & Procurement Manager/CCTV Technician
Supazorb
Krugersdorp, Gauteng
01.2015 - 01.2019
- I am the company's jack of all trades. I ensure a smooth working environment amongst colleagues by supplying the needed services.
- Buying stock and tools for projects.
- Floor manager of over 12 employees.
- Daily planning and organising of staff and duties, electrical installation, and maintenance.
- Maintenance of equipment and tools.
- Security and surveillance.
- Working with clients and queries daily.
- CCTV installations and maintenance.
- Driver and deliveries.
- Environmental field technician.
Electrical apprentice
PDP Electrical
Malmesbury, Cape Town
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Installation / repairs of electrical appliances
- COC's on homes
- Driver
Factory Supervisor
G&H Verwerking
Malmesbury, Cape Town
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Supervising of personnel
- Checking deliveries
- Managing of petty cash and wage enquiries
- Stock taking
- Basic admin
- Purchasing
Sales Representative
Ilanga Oils
Henley on Klip, Meyerton
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Sales Representative
- Training of Sales Reps
- Petty Cash
- Stock Taking
Education
DIPLOMA -
REGAL
01.2017
Malmesbury, Cape Town
01.2013
DIPLOMA HIGH SCHOOL -
SWARTLAND
01.2007
Skills
- Out-of-the-box thinker
- Mediation
- Problem-solving
- Computer-savvy, fixing basic problems
- Management
- Technical skills
- Supervising skills
- Work ethic
- Communication
- Customer care
- Organised
- Diligence
- Stock control
- Brainstorming and planning
- Ability to present the company
- Quick learner
Personal Information
ID Number: 8909075102081
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Branch Manager
RotoTank
06.2024 - 09.2024
Area Manager and Driver
Legacy Pet Crematorium
03.2024 - Current
Flexiteek Installer, Team Leader and Sales Rep
Aquadex Africa (Flexiteek SA)
02.2020 - 01.2024
Foreman and driver
OR Contrcution
01.2019 - 02.2020
Logistics & Procurement Manager/CCTV Technician
Supazorb
01.2015 - 01.2019
Electrical apprentice
PDP Electrical
01.2010 - 01.2013
Factory Supervisor
G&H Verwerking
01.2009 - 01.2010
Sales Representative
Ilanga Oils
01.2007 - 01.2009
DIPLOMA -
REGAL
DIPLOMA HIGH SCHOOL -
SWARTLAND