ROWLAND DICKS
Randburg
Summary
Started own business to pursue interests in plumbing industry and apply experience to the industry. Experience covers industrial set ups. Also did some fire protection installations. We have done extensive waterproofing projects, tiling and paving works as well as building maintenance.
Overview
3
3
Languages
52
52
years of professional experience
Work History
MD/Owner
Bateleur Plumbing & Maintenance Services
01.2014 - Current
- Started own business to pursue interests in plumbing industry and apply experience to the industry.
- Experience covers industrial set ups.
- Also did some fire protection installations.
- We have done extensive waterproofing projects, tiling and paving works as well as building maintenance.
- I was on contract and employed by Aha Hotels at Mdluli Safari Lodge on a contract.
Campus Manager
Kingsmead College
07.2009 - 09.2013
- Projects: boundary wall Oxford Road, Fire Escape stairs from Lange Hall, Courtyard rebuild, New Music Centre, New Sports pavilion, Gr 5 block revamp, New science Lab and complete renovation of Kingsmead House via the Heritage Council.
- All maintenance on the campus was my responsibility from lighting, electric fences, sports fields, swimming pools, buildings, air conditioners, furniture and equipment repairs and maintenance.
Entrepreneur
RD Projects
10.2004 - 04.2009
- We also did a number of building projects in Gauteng and one in Mpumalanga.
- These were home extensions, garages, granny flats, renovations and remodelling.
Technical Marketer/ Advisor/Production Manager – Special Products, Export of Waxes and Candles into Africa
Sasol Wax South Africa (Pty) Ltd
10.2001 - 09.2004
- I was offered the position of Technical Marketer with responsibility for an agricultural adjuvant.
Product/Sales Manager
Brubin Engineering
01.1995 - 09.2001
- I joined the company to promote the range of pumps to mining houses, industrial customers etc.
- Also project managed development of 'Propspacer'.
- I also did some work on vacuum pumps and mine shaft cleaning equipment.
Area Sales Manager
FBC HOLDINGS
09.1980 - 02.1984
- Maintain relationships with existing government tender customers as well as look to other users.
- Member of the Green Keepers Association.
Student Horticulturist/ Horticulturist
Vereeniging/ Vanderbijlpark Town Council
01.1974 - 08.1980
- I commenced work at the nursery in January 1974 and received instruction on nursery layout and general nursery practice.
- Another skill acquired here was in the area of labour management.
- Drawing of plans for development projects at zoo – buildings/cages; ordering of materials for the build.
- Landscaping and irrigation system installation was done at new Civic Centre and on all new park developments.
Education
Trade Test -
Olifantsfontein Plumbing
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Trade Test Course - undefined
Olifantsfontein Plumbing
02.2014
Intermediate Course - undefined
Olifantsfontein Plumbing
11.2013
Electric Fence Installation & Maintenance - undefined
Nemtek
01.2010
Solar Power installation - undefined
Suncol
01.2007
Benchmark Geyser Installation - undefined
Kwikot Benchmark
01.2007
B Technology - Horticulture
Unisa
01.2004
Diploma - Marketing
Executive Education
01.1992
Management - Business
Executive Education
01.1992
Certificate - Turfgrass Management
Pretoria Technicon
01.1986
ND - Horticulture
KZN Technicon
01.1976
Skills
Computer literacy
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Access
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Project
Friendly, positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Computer skills
Customer service
Microsoft office
Problem-solving
Team management
Time management
Multitasking
Dependable and responsible
Calm under pressure
Verbal communication
Excellent communication
Supervision and leadership
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 7 senior in the development of Building additions or upgrades at Kingsmead College, Rosebank. Architect, Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Business Manager, Headmistress, Security and appointed contractors
- Achieved upgrades by completing alterations and additions with accuracy and efficiency. Within budget and stipulated time frames
- Documented and resolved electrical and communications network which led to no damage to existing infrastructure.
- Supervised team of 18 staff members. including security members from outside contractor
Additional Information
Managed to develop a "mine prop" extension for use underground. First attempt was 100% accurate and yielded at 3m/s in a seismic test
Developed wax based fruit coatings suited to EU requirements in a pressure vessel - start to finish in the laboratory was 5 weeks
Supervised all contractors for construction of Mdluli Luxury Tented Lodge - Kruger National Park 2019/2020. Staff compliment of 18. Subcontractors - plumbing, electrical, civil and construction members. Skills transfer to the 18 staff members
Technical support for Kohler bathroom products in South Africa - remote for HQ in Kenya and India 2024 t0 2025 (24 months)
Timeline
MD/Owner
Bateleur Plumbing & Maintenance Services
01.2014 - Current
Campus Manager
Kingsmead College
07.2009 - 09.2013
Entrepreneur
RD Projects
10.2004 - 04.2009
Technical Marketer/ Advisor/Production Manager – Special Products, Export of Waxes and Candles into Africa
Sasol Wax South Africa (Pty) Ltd
10.2001 - 09.2004
Trade Test -
Olifantsfontein Plumbing
04.2001 -
Product/Sales Manager
Brubin Engineering
01.1995 - 09.2001
Area Sales Manager
FBC HOLDINGS
09.1980 - 02.1984
Student Horticulturist/ Horticulturist
Vereeniging/ Vanderbijlpark Town Council
01.1974 - 08.1980
ND - Horticulture
KZN Technicon
Certificate - Turfgrass Management
Pretoria Technicon
Management - Business
Executive Education
Diploma - Marketing
Executive Education
B Technology - Horticulture
Unisa
Benchmark Geyser Installation - undefined
Kwikot Benchmark
Solar Power installation - undefined
Suncol
Electric Fence Installation & Maintenance - undefined
Nemtek
Intermediate Course - undefined
Olifantsfontein Plumbing
Trade Test Course - undefined
Olifantsfontein Plumbing
Personal Information
- Nationality: SOUTH AFRICAN
- Driving License: YES
- Marital Status: MARRIED