Sarel de villiers
Manager
Orania,Northern Cape
Summary
I am a successful manager equipped to plan, lead, and optimise operations for a changing landscape. I am ambitious to affect change and bring results in a new environment. I am good at managing people, conflict resolution, and handling disciplinary issues. I am hardworking and not afraid to do manual labour. I am trustworthy and honest and will look after your business or property as if it were my own. I am willing to serve in any capacity were I am needed.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Owner/Manager
Superstoom
Orania, Northern Cape
06.2022 - Current
- Created and led a successful business culture focused on performance.
- Reviewed financial data and reports to formulate annual and quarterly budgets.
- Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
- Collaborated with marketing personnel to identify and promote brand mission, values and vision.
- Supervised staff to deliver top-quality service in alignment with company objectives.
Trustee
Hantie Mouton Family Trust
Orania, Northern Cape
03.1996 - Current
- Managing property portfolio (4 commercial and 2 residential)
- Negotiating rental agreements and other contracts
- Managing the day-to-day activities of the trust
- Managing and overseeing maintenance on the properties
- Responsible for the payroll
Owner/Manager
Mountain View Motors, BP Service Station
Durbanville, Western Cape
10.2000 - 03.2024
- Co-managing BP service station and convenience store
- Partly responsible for day-to-day operational management
- Negotiating rental agreements with the landlord
- Negotiating operating leases with the oil industry
- Successfully negotiating applications with the relevant government authorities to change zoning
Owner/Manager
Vredekloof Motors, Engen Service Station
Brackenfell, Western Cape
11.2001 - 02.2023
- Co-managing Engen service station and convenience store
- Partly responsible for day-to-day operational management
- Negotiating rental agreements with the landlord
- Negotiating operating leases with the oil industry
- Successfully negotiating applications with the relevant government authorities to apply for a liquor license
Owner/Manager
Della Vita Produce, Fresh fruit Packer
Piketberg, Western Cape
12.2017 - 04.2022
- Started a fresh produce packing house focusing on blueberries
- Liaising with farmers and supermarkets to get the product to the end user
- Coordinating and managing an export project, exporting sweet potatoes to the Netherlands
- Started a fresh produce factory shop selling fresh produce directly to the public
- Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
- Supervised staff to deliver top-quality service in alignment with company objectives.
- Directed day-to-day work of 20 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
- Responsible for all recruitment and disciplinary actions
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
- Managed payroll by tracking employee hours and entitlements.
- Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
- Monitored and updated stock levels and inventory databases.
- Responsible for social media advertising
Owner/Manager
Della Vita Manufacturing, Textile manufacturer
Piketberg, Western Cape
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Started a small textile factory during COVID-19, manufacturing masks and other Covid-19-related items
- Liaising with the relevant authorities during COVID-19 restrictions to employ personnel and distribute manufactured items
- Expanding the factory to manufacture items for pack houses
- Created and led a successful business culture focused on performance.
- Served as official representative of organisations to public groups or government agencies.
- Supervised staff to deliver top-quality service in alignment with company objectives.
- Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
- Directed the day-to-day work of 12 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
- Responsible for all recruitment and disciplinary actions
- Facilitated team-building and morale-boosting activities to support employee satisfaction.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
- Managed payroll by tracking employee hours and entitlements.
- Responsible for all social media advertising
Owner/Manager
Knights Supermarket
Piketberg, Western Cape
04.2010 - 11.2017
- Created and led a successful business culture focused on performance.
- Supervised staff to deliver top-quality service in alignment with company objectives.
- Reviewed financial data and reports to formulate annual and quarterly budgets.
- Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
- Directed the day-to-day work of 10 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
- Responsible for all recruitment and disciplinary actions
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
- Managed payroll by tracking employee hours and entitlements.
- Liaised with vendors to achieve favourable product pricing and timely stock replenishment.
Owner/Manager
Motor City, Caltex Service Station
Brackenfell, Western Cape
11.2001 - 12.2013
- Managed Caltex service station
- Responsible for day-to-day operational management
- Negotiating rental agreements with the landlord
- Negotiating operating leases with the oil industry
- Supervised staff to deliver top-quality service in alignment with company objectives.
- Reviewed financial data and reports to formulate annual and quarterly budgets.
- Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
- Directed the day-to-day work of 12 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
- Responsible for all recruitment and disciplinary actions
- Applied customer feedback to inform business strategy and foster continued loyalty.
Owner/Manager
Veloce Service Station
Brackenfell, Western Cape
03.2001 - 07.2004
- Managed BP service station and convenience store
- Responsible for day-to-day operational managing
- Supervised staff to deliver top-quality service in alignment with company objectives.
- Reviewed financial data and reports to formulate annual and quarterly budgets.
- Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
- Directed the day-to-day work of 9 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
- Responsible for all recruitment and disciplinary actions
- Applied customer feedback to inform business strategy and foster continued loyalty.
Education
Master of Arts - Town Planning
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch 01.1997 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Social studies
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, Western Cape 01.1993 - 06.1996
Grade 12 - Junior & secondary school
Tulbagh High School
Tulbagh, Western Cape 01.1980 - 11.1991
Skills
- Hardworking
- Honest
- Positive attitude
- Team player
- Can be a follower
- Good people skills
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Payroll administration
- Payroll operations
- Cash handling
- Business administration
- Time management
- Customer-focused
Languages
English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Native
Affiliations
- Gardening, horticulture and part time farming
- Walking and observing nature
- Woodwork
Timeline
Owner/Manager
Superstoom
06.2022 - Current
Owner/Manager
Della Vita Manufacturing, Textile manufacturer
03.2020 - 03.2022
Owner/Manager
Della Vita Produce, Fresh fruit Packer
12.2017 - 04.2022
Owner/Manager
Knights Supermarket
04.2010 - 11.2017
Owner/Manager
Vredekloof Motors, Engen Service Station
11.2001 - 02.2023
Owner/Manager
Motor City, Caltex Service Station
11.2001 - 12.2013
Owner/Manager
Veloce Service Station
03.2001 - 07.2004
Owner/Manager
Mountain View Motors, BP Service Station
10.2000 - 03.2024
Master of Arts - Town Planning
University of Stellenbosch
01.1997 - 12.1999
Trustee
Hantie Mouton Family Trust
03.1996 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Social studies
University of Stellenbosch
01.1993 - 06.1996
Grade 12 - Junior & secondary school
Tulbagh High School
01.1980 - 11.1991
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