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Terence Abrahams

Terence Abrahams

Johannesburg

Summary

Motivated and driven professional with a strong track record of reliability, integrity, and results in the field of diesel emissions management and environmental compliance. As Managing Director of African Joint Resources (AJR), I have taken initiative to transform the business into a respected specialist in emission testing, analysis, and consulting for the mining and industrial sectors.

I lead with a hands on approach, focusing on accuracy, transparency, and ethical business practices with integrity. My expertise spans Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) testing, six gas analysis, opacity and baseline emission testing, emission based maintenance strategy, and DPM risk assessments. I am passionate about helping clients improve air quality, enhance equipment performance, and achieve full legislative compliance through practical, data-driven solutions and honest collaboration.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

African Joint Resources
06.2025 - Current

May 2025 – Present

Own and lead AJR, specialising in diesel emissions testing,

  • DPM risk assessments,
  • six gas and opacity testing,
  • baseline emission testing,
  • emission based maintenance strategies.
  • Deliver data-driven solutions to help mining and industrial clients improve air quality, equipment performance, and compliance with legislative standards.
  • Oversee all operations, client engagements, and team development.

National Sales Director

African Joint Resources
05.2024 - 05.2025

May 2024 – May 2025

Led national sales strategy for emission testing solutions, driving business growth across mining and industrial sectors. Developed key client relationships, identified new business opportunities, and oversaw proposal, tender, and contract management. Collaborated with technical teams to ensure accurate testing and actionable reporting, while mentoring the sales team to achieve targets.

Depo Manager

JD Fuel
01.2024 - 05.2024

Sales executive

Coffee Excellence
01.2023 - 01.2024

Floor Manager

Binnelanders
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Facilitated communication between directors, actors, and technical teams.
  • Ensured smooth studio operations and adherence to production schedules

Floor manager

7de Laan/ Danie Odendaal Production
02.2016 - 04.2021
  • Acted as a liaison between director and actors on the floor.
  • Relayed technical instructions and ensured adherence to health and safety regulations

Stage Manager/Sound Technician

Sixth Sense Production
04.2011 - 03.2013
  • Managed rehearsals, props, and costumes for theater productions.
  • Controlled backstage and onstage activities during performances.

Operational Manager External Services

Telkom SA
06.2008 - 12.2010
  • Managed staff training and conflict resolution
  • Conducted customer analysis and maintained service levels
  • Oversaw Telkom Policies and Procedures adherence
  • Initiated and chaired disciplinary enquiries
  • Conducted staff interviews and managed HR issues
  • Monitored staff productivity and quality of service
  • Addressed and rectified staff behavior issues
  • Provided daily performance feedback and reporting

Operations – I.T Support

Telkom SA
05.2003 - 06.2008

Field Marketer

IDCS (Vodacom)
11.2002 - 05.2003

Sales Support (Marketing)

B.O.E Bank
11.2001 - 10.2002

Authorization Officer (Call Centre)

B.O.E Bank
09.2000 - 10.2001

Junior Lecturer

PC Training and Business College
01.2000 - 08.2000

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Management

Wits University
Gauteng
01.2009

National Diploma - Information Technology

PC Training And Business College
Cape Town
01.2001

Matriculated -

New Orleans Secondary School
Paarl, Western Cape
01.1998

Skills

  • Communication
  • Organizational
  • Problem-Solving
  • Leadership
  • Customer Relations
  • Multi-tasking
  • Technical Proficiency

Courses

  • Courses Attended
  • PC Training and Business College – ICDL (1 Month)
  • PC Training and Business College - MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist) (1 Month)
  • Vodacom (DCS) - Marketing skills and Strategies, Pos Marketing, Training skills and P1 – P6 on the Vodacom cellular Network and how it works, GPRS, MMS, Wap (1 Month)
  • Telkom Centre for Learning Basic Internet and Isdn
  • Telkom Centre for Learning - Basic Customer Care
  • Telkom Centre for Learning - Call centre Strategy for Operational Leaders (1 Month)
  • Telkom Centre for Learning - Programme in Management Excellence (PME) (6 Month)
  • Telkom Centre for Learning - Initiating and Chairing Disciplinary Enquiries (2 days)
  • Telkom Centre for learning - NGN Essentials (Next Generation Network) (2 weeks)

Timeline

Managing Director

African Joint Resources
06.2025 - Current

National Sales Director

African Joint Resources
05.2024 - 05.2025

Depo Manager

JD Fuel
01.2024 - 05.2024

Sales executive

Coffee Excellence
01.2023 - 01.2024

Floor Manager

Binnelanders
05.2021 - 09.2022

Floor manager

7de Laan/ Danie Odendaal Production
02.2016 - 04.2021

Stage Manager/Sound Technician

Sixth Sense Production
04.2011 - 03.2013

Operational Manager External Services

Telkom SA
06.2008 - 12.2010

Operations – I.T Support

Telkom SA
05.2003 - 06.2008

Field Marketer

IDCS (Vodacom)
11.2002 - 05.2003

Sales Support (Marketing)

B.O.E Bank
11.2001 - 10.2002

Authorization Officer (Call Centre)

B.O.E Bank
09.2000 - 10.2001

Junior Lecturer

PC Training and Business College
01.2000 - 08.2000

Postgraduate Diploma - Management

Wits University

National Diploma - Information Technology

PC Training And Business College

Matriculated -

New Orleans Secondary School
Terence Abrahams