Shawn Classen
Cape Town, Western Cape
Summary
Dynamic leader at K2 Solar Mounting Solutions, with expertise in financial analysis and business strategy. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving skills, and fostering team collaboration to drive operational efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Committed to maximizing resource utilization while consistently improving overall business performance through effective leadership and strategic planning. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills.
Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
K2 Solar Mounting Solutions
Cape Town, Western Cape
06.2017 - Current
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Monitored market conditions and competitor activities to inform business decisions.
- Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Prepared presentations for board meetings summarizing key developments within the company.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Promoted a culture of innovation and encouraged staff to contribute ideas.
- Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
Head of Solar - Western Cape
Ellies
Cape Town, Western Cape
09.2011 - 05.2017
- Key in the introduction of new solar products into the group, reporting to the National Technical Manager, as well as the National Sales Executive.
- Responsible for the development and training of installers
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Regional Manager - Head of Western Cape
Digital Channel Solutions
Cape Town, Western Cape
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase market share in the region.
- Provided mentorship and coaching to staff members throughout the region as needed.
- Expanded business, developed revenue and managed market gains.
Assisted Owner
My Electrician
Cape Town, Western Cape
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
- Day to Day on the tools
- Strategized alternative uses for current electronics designs to reduce energy usage.
- Calculated design specifications or cost, material and resource estimates.
- Performed preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to keep machinery running at optimal levels.
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, ensuring compliance with codes.
General Manager
CompuCity
Cape Town, Western Cape
- Reviewed reports on operational performance metrics and identified areas of improvement.
- Created and managed annual operating budget for the department.
- Implemented strategies for improving customer experience through enhanced product offerings or improved service delivery.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Planned delivery routing, team workflows, and promotional initiatives.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to improve efficiency.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities.
Education
BBA - Financial Management
Regenesys
Johannesburg11-2026
3 Year Diploma - Retail Business Management - Retail Business Management
Technicon SA
Cape Town01-1997
High School Diploma -
Bellvile Technical High School
Cape Town11-1991
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Inventory management
- Market research
- Customer service
- Project management
- Team building
- Problem solving
- Business strategy
- Competitive analysis
- Crisis management
- Financial oversight
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Operational efficiency
- Multitasking and organization
- Interpersonal communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Oversee administrative functions
- Information technology management
- Relationship building
- Contract negotiation
- Quality assurance
Accomplishments
- Recently Awarded CIO Leadership award for 2025, As one of Africa's most Empowering leaders to watch.
Affiliations
- Enjoy Training in Krav Mega
- Weight Training
- Supporting Woman in Self Defence
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Beginner
A1
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingQuote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Software
Microsoft 365
Excel Proficient
Corel Draw
Team and Microsoft ToDo
Various CRM and Stock Management
Interests
Gaining Knowledge
TrueKrav
Cycling
Timeline
Director
K2 Solar Mounting Solutions
06.2017 - Current
Head of Solar - Western Cape
Ellies
09.2011 - 05.2017
Regional Manager - Head of Western Cape
Digital Channel Solutions
Assisted Owner
My Electrician
General Manager
CompuCity
BBA - Financial Management
Regenesys
3 Year Diploma - Retail Business Management - Retail Business Management
Technicon SA
High School Diploma -
Bellvile Technical High School
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