RENIER VAN DER MERWE
Cape Town
Summary
Hardworking , enthusiastic and motivated individual with extensive experience in assessing scenes, extinguishing fires, and rescuing victims. I am currently still employed on a permanent basis , however I feel after 15 years of dedicated service delivery I am seeking new opportunities to leverage my skills and experience in a dynamic environment where I can continuously improve on myself and have a positive impact on colleagues and those around me in the field of technology. I thrive on collaboration and innovation, and I am excited about the prospect of contributing to a forward-thinking organization. My passion for computers and technology drives me to continuously learn and adapt, ensuring I stay at the forefront of industry trends. I look forward to bringing my energy and dedication to a new team! Whether it be work I am familiar with or something to be trained in I am 100% all for it.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Operational Firefighter
City Of Cape Town Fire & Rescue
Cape Town
07.2009 - Current
- Transferred, lifted and moved patients while employing appropriate safety and lifting techniques
- Responded to emergency incidents and used systematic search and rescue procedures to locate and evacuate victims safely
- Attended training to maintain updated knowledge of firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision-making during actual emergencies
- Met with community members to provide information on ways to prevent fires and offer fire safety tips
- Responded to devastating wildfires, employing hand tools for containment operations
- Checked all equipment, including hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies
- Maintained systems for tracking records and reports of alarm responses, fire reports and hose maintenance and testing
IT Support Specialist (PART TIME)
Rynhardt's Complete IT
Cape Town
01.2020 - Current
- Assembled and built custom computers as per clients budget and needs
- Participated in after-hours on-call rotations providing continuous coverage for urgent technical matters affecting the organization
- Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services
- Updated software to safeguard against security flaws
- Determined hardware and network system issues using proactive troubleshooting techniques
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data
- Installed and configured operating systems and applications
Shop Manager
Zevenwacht Superette
Kuilsriver
09.2007 - 09.2009
- Analyzed customer buying trends, demands, and preferences to push fast-selling products
- Applied conflict resolutions between staff to maintain fostering environment, increase moral and cordial relationships
- Created hard-working and productive teams by providing clear guidance and feedback
- Tracked stock levels maintain consistent inventory
- Used key metrics to assess shop performance and develop new course of action, acquiring more leads and increasing profits
- Controlled payroll and store expenditures, determining store spending remained within budget
- Maintained impeccable visual merchandising standards, establishing use of space and stock availability
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Atlanta College of Liberal Arts And Science
Georgia , USA03-2025
High School Diploma -
Paarl Gymnasium
Paarl12.2007
Skills
- MBA in Business Administration
- TEFL Level 5 Diploma
- Psychology Diploma
- Certified IT Support Technician
- Product Manager level 1 and 2
- Leadership Certificate
- Advanced First Aid and CPR
- Firefighter 1
- Hazmat Operations
- Advanced Driving Certificate
- Hazard Prevention
- Health and Safety Manager
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Team Management
- Fire Prevention and Evacuation
- IT Support
- Hardworking and Loyal
Languages
English
First Language
Driving License
- C1 - passenger and heavy vehicles under 16 tons.
Timeline
IT Support Specialist (PART TIME)
Rynhardt's Complete IT
01.2020 - Current
Operational Firefighter
City Of Cape Town Fire & Rescue
07.2009 - Current
Shop Manager
Zevenwacht Superette
09.2007 - 09.2009
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Atlanta College of Liberal Arts And Science
High School Diploma -
Paarl Gymnasium
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