Curriculum Vitae
of
Vincent Pretorius
CURRICULUM VITAE
Vincent Pretorius
Mobile: +27-083-***-****
E-mail: ac13b1@r.postjobfree.com
Skype: vincent. pretorius77
Fax: 086-***-****
Profile & Objective in Building
As a motivated and knowledgeable individual with experience in the industry. I would bring to your company a variety of construction site experience, including insights of inspection and standards, equipment maintenance, and site safety regulations. Additionally, I have a proven track record of identifying and developing new strategies to leverage new innovations. I have constantly exceeded all goals set for me, and am valued for my ability to deal with intractable situations by coming up with robust solutions. I am responsible for job sites while assisting and building. I have extensive 2
experience of over 15 years in this sector. My abilities include, Front line Management, Crisis Management, Staff Supervision, Recruitment and Training, Presenting and Negotiating, Sales and Marketing, Personnel Management, Team Leadership and Motivation, Community focused problem solving, plumbing, Electrical, Building, General Maintenance, Kitchen Cupboards, Tilling, Woodwork, Steelworks etc. I am very hands on with any type of work. I would be grateful for the opportunity to showcase my abilities further at a personal interview. I am a highly personable individual. A hardworking, pro-active and experienced person with an upbeat and positive attitude, who possesses a good team spirit and the ability to see a job through until it is completed. Highly motivated and able to exercise independent judgment in achieving any vision and mission.
Summary of Key Competencies Skills & Strengths
Handgun Competency
Shotgun Competency
Rival Competency
Carbine Competency
Front line Management
Crisis Management
Staff Supervision
Farming knowledge
Recruitment and Training
Presenting and Negotiating
Sales and Marketing
Personnel Management
Team Leadership and Motivation.
Budgeting
Surveillance
Child protection
VIP protection
Armed Escort
Close Protection Officer
Traffic enforcement
Community focused
Problem solving
Plumbing
Electrical
Building
General Maintenance
Kitchen Cupboards
Tilling
Woodwork
Steelworks etc.
Basic Knowledge of Vehicle Maintenance
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Career History
2016-2017 Limitless Skytop Trading PTY
Senior Project Manager Maintenance & Construction
Tended to Messages
Schedule Appointments
Follow up with clients
Keep Diary up to date with all activities and appointments
Schedule Meetings
Buying stock and products
Buying of all stock
Supervising of all sites
Paying and sorting out of weekly wages
Client Liaison
Quotations
Invoicing
Disciplinary procedures
Hire of laborers
Setting out foundations
Plotting out buildings plans
Supervising of sub-contractors and hiring
Allocating workers to all sites and back where needed
Meeting and planning sites visits with contractors and Inspectors
Electrical
Maintenance
New and old Buildings
Renovations
Kitchens cupboards, Bathroom Cupboards, Bedroom Cupboards etc.
Wooden Decks, Roof trusses, hanging doors, Wooden Balustrades, Laminated Flooring, Skirting’s, Quarter Rounds, Pine Ceilings, Gypsum Ceilings, Installing and building drywall an suspended ceilings etc.
Swimming pools
Lapa’s
Tilling
Steel Structures
Profile & Objective in Policing- Security- CPO- VIP A quick and fast learner and highly adaptable to new changing situations. A young farm boy, who grew up on a farm until he was twelve became a very strong self- motivated & loyal person and team leader, experienced in all aspects Demonstrates strong leadership, management experience. Very hard working and reliable, very 4
persistent. Would like to secure a challenging and rewarding opportunity where an immediate positive contribution to continued company success can be made. Possessing 11 years’ police service experience including Close Protection and VIP work and knowledge. I have also worked with South Africa Mercedes, Harmony gold Mine, and Kalgold mine and other VIP work. I am physically fit, able to recognize and defuse potentially dangerous situations whilst remaining calm under extreme pressure - able to adapt and improvise in response to different situations, that involves control, risk assessment and split second decision making and being responsible for those decisions. I want to make a continued significant contribution within the protection industry all over. Well-presented Constable who furthered his knowledge in the policing, highly personable individual with a keen sense of justice and drive to enforce the law and provide reassurance to the public. A hardworking, pro-active and experienced police officer with an upbeat and positive attitude, who possesses a good team spirit and the ability to see a job through until it is completed. Highly motivated and able to exercise independent judgment in achieving the police authorities vision and mission.
Now looking to further an already successful career. 2006 to 2017(current): Police Reservist
Reservist Constable South African Police Service
POLICE OFFICER (Persal 7083488/1)
Stationed currently at SAPS Moot Pretoria (Still Active) Involved in working closely in collaboration with the local communities and civil organizations to maintain law and order. Also responsible for responding to emergence calls from members of the public and fostering good relationships with local communities.
Duties:
Protecting local people and their property as well as helping to reduce and solve crimes.
Checking for outstanding warrants for wanted people.
Helping to identify those responsible for crimes and then bringing prosecutions against them.
Serving warrants.
Investigating reports of anti-social behavior.
Mediating in domestic disputes.
Involved in helping to keep the peace at demonstrations, marches, protests, football or rugby matches etc.
Gathering evidence at the scene of a crime.
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Assisting in riot control situations.
Transporting prisoners from one police station to another.
Explaining the law to members of the public.
Keeping up to date with the movement and activities of known local criminals.
Handling paper work after an arrest, for instance writing crime reports and opening case dockets.
Interviewing witnesses and also suspects.
Collecting and then recording lost or found property.
Attending court cases and also giving evidence there.
Occasionally pursuing and running after fleeing suspects on foot.
Conducting patrols in the local neighborhood, by care foot or on bicycle.
Assisting traffic wardens and government agencies in carrying out their duties.
Arresting criminals and offenders and reading them their rights.
Investigating suspicious circumstances or incidents.
Controlling the traffic after a road accident.
Working in partnership with the neighborhood officer to target known offenders.
At times of heightened security undertaking ‘stop searches’ of suspicious vehicles and individuals
Highest achievement in South African Police Force
Commendation received 16 February 2010 for perusing bank robber suspects 25 July 2008 whilst being off duty. Commended for outstanding services rendered through commitment and dedication perused and arrested suspects for a bank robbery and recovered stolen cash and unsilenced firearms and ammunition whilst of duty and apprehended the suspects not even carrying a firearm myself at the time of incident. 2008-2015 V. Maintenance & Building Projects (Maintenance & Construction) (closed company down)
Tended to Messages
Schedule Appointments
Follow up with clients
Keep Diary up to date with all activities and appointments
Schedule Meetings
Buying stock and products
Buying of all stock
Supervising of all sites
Paying and sorting out of weekly wages
Client Liaison
Quotations
Invoicing
Disciplinary procedures
Hire of laborers
Setting out foundations
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Plotting out buildings plans
Supervising of sub-contractors and hiring
Allocating workers to all sites and back where needed
Meeting and planning sites visits with contractors and Inspectors
Electrical
Maintenance
New and old Buildings
Renovations
Kitchens cupboards, Bathroom Cupboards, Bedroom Cupboards etc.
Wooden Decks, Roof trusses, hanging doors, Wooden Balustrades, laminated Flooring, Skirting’s, Quarter Rounds, Pine Ceilings, Gypsum Ceilings, Installing and building drywall and suspended ceilings etc.
Swimming pools
Lapa’s
Tilling
Steel Structures
2015-2015 Hunters Pub & Grill Restaurant
Owner
Client services
Deliveries
Restaurant management
Buying of Stock and ordering
Stock taking
Wages & Salaries
Disciplinary procedures
Hire of waiters, cleaners, bartenders and kitchen staff
Supervising of all staff
Functions
2005 – 2008 Larmo Projects
Senior Project Manager Maintenance & Construction
Schedule Appointments
Follow up with clients
Keep Diary up to date with all activities and appointments
Schedule Meetings
Buying stock and products
Buying of all stock
Supervising of all sites
Paying and sorting out of weekly wages
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Client Liaison
Quotations
Invoicing
Disciplinary procedures
Hire of laborers
Setting out foundations
Plotting out buildings plans
Supervising of sub-contractors and hiring
Allocating workers to all sites and back where needed
Meeting and planning sites visits with contractors and Inspectors
Electrical
Maintenance
New and old Buildings
Renovations
Kitchens cupboards, Bathroom Cupboards, Bedroom Cupboards etc.
Wooden Decks, Roof trusses, hanging doors, Wooden Balustrades, laminated Flooring, Skirting’s, Quarter Rounds, Pine Ceilings, Gypsum Ceilings, Installing and building drywall and suspended ceilings etc.
Swimming pools
Lapa’s
Tilling
Steel Structures
Tools in Construction & Carpentry
Tool Belt with Suspenders
Measuring Tape (30 )
Steel Measuring Tape (100 )
Speed Square
Framing Square
Carpentry Pencils (lots of them)
Carpentry Crayons
Framing Hammer
Finish Hammer
Utility Knife
Retractable Chalk Line
Linesman Pliers
Line Level
Torpedo Level
Two Foot Level
Six Foot Level
Cordless Drill/Driver
Circular Saw (Worm Drive)
Cordless Circular Saw
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Plunge Router
Straight Router
Jig Saw
Reciprocating Saw
Sliding Compound Mitre Saw
Portable Table Saw
Air Compressor
Framing Nail Gun (Multiple Nail Size Capacity)
Teko Nail Gun (For Attaching Joist Hangers and Other Mechanical Attachments)
Pneumatic Staple Gun
Finish Nail Gun (Angled is Most Versatile)
Hand Saw
Block Plane
Plumb Bob
Chisel
Flat Pry Bar
Cat’s Paw (Nail Puller)
Nail Sets
Clamps, clamps and more clamps (Bar Clamps, C-Clamps, Pipe Clamps)
Construction Calculator
Orbital Sander
Belt Sander
Hammer Tacker
Powder Actuated Nail Set Gun
Extension Ladders – 12 (3.66m– Step Ladders – 10 (3.05m), 8 (2.44m), 6
(1.83m), 4 (1.22m)– 50 (15.24m)
10-gauge Extension Cord
Numerous 12-gauge Extension Cords–
Air Hose
Magnet Wheel (For Picking Up Nails)
Brooms (Push and Sweep)
Shovels
Pick Axe
Digging Bar
Rakes (Gravel and Leaf)
Pen and Pocket Sized Notebook
Screwdrivers
Socket Wrench Set
Wrenches (Crescent and Pipe)
Drilling Machines
Power Drill
Circular Saw
Orbital
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Sander
Table Saw
Compound Mitre Saw
Hammer
Tape
Measure Chalk
Line
Carpenter's Pencil
Utility Knife
Tin Snips
Nail Puller
Speed Square
Framing Square
Water Levels
Wood Chisel Circular Saw
Drill (3/8" to 1/2" chuck)
Reciprocating Saw
Extension Cords
Air Compressor
Nail Guns (framing and decking)
Air Hoses
Compound Mitre Saw Table
Nail Gun (exterior finish nailer)
Festool plunge saw with guide rail
Electrical Hand Plainer
Table Plainer
Table Drill Press
Electric Drill Mortis (hanging model)
Profile & Objective in the Butchery Industry
With my knowledge and my strong skills in operating meat-processing equipment and demonstrated ability to utilize hand tools to fabricate meat portion control, I am confident in my ability to become a key employee to any company in the meat industry 10
as well. I have knowledge of Wrap, weigh, label price cuts of meat. Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats, like beef, pork, poultry, and fish, to prepare meat in cooking form Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery, to make sure meat quality Shape, lace, and tie roasts, using boning knife, skewer, and twine. Estimate requirements order or requisition meat supplies to maintain inventories. Supervise other butchers or meat cutters. Record quantity of meat received issued to cooks or keep records of meat sales. Negotiate with representatives from supply companies to define order details. Cure, smoke, tenderize preserve meat. Total sales, and collect money from customers. 2002 – 2005 Riviera Vleismark
Meat cutting technician (Block man)
Client Services
Liaison with clients
Deliveries
Special Orders
Stock take/ receiving of stock
Orders
Meat portioning for restaurants
1999 – 2002 Topiana Meat Market
Partner (owner)
Client services
Deliveries
Restaurant management
Buying of Stock
1998 – 1999 Goseame Meat Market
Meat cutting technician (Block man)
Client Services
Liaison with clients
Deliveries
Special Orders
Stock take/ receiving of stock
Orders
Meat portioning for restaurants
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1994 to 1998: Vleis Lapa
Meat cutting technician (Block man)
Client Services
Liaison with clients
Deliveries
Special Orders
Stock take/ receiving of stock
Orders
Meat portioning for restaurants
Education & Qualifications
South African Secondary Education & Qualifications Grade 12 Emmasdal High (Highest Standard) (Afrikaans, English, Technical Drawings, Science, Motor Mechanics)
Tertiary Qualifications:
Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Registered and Qualified Grade E, D, C, B, A Psira No 2723354
South African Police Clearance Certificate
Apex Training Centre 1999 Certificate Grade Level 2 Meat Cutting Technician National Certificate in Policing GP 041*******
High Performance Advanced Driving
Introduction to off road certificate Level 1
Intermediate to off road certificate Level 2
Use of Firearms in Military environment
South /African Police Service 10 year’s medal Centenary medallion Commendation Certificate 2008 from the National Commissioner of the South Africa Police Service Certificate 708348
SAPS Street Survival Legal Principals Course Certificate GP0069212016 Firearm Competency Proficiency Certificate (Handgun, Shotgun, Rifle and Business Purposes)
Additional Details
Date of Birth: 08-09-1977
Nationality: South African
Resides: 76 Gwarriebos Avenue Annlin Pretoria Gauteng South Africa Health: Excellent (nonsmoker)
Languages: Bilingual English / Afrikaans
South African Passport: Valid 2015-2025 Passport Number A04971999 12
Driving License:
South African Driver’s License –
Code 1 (A)
Code 8 (EB)
Busy obtaining code 14 (EC)
Dependent’s:
Three
Marital status:
Married