Manager Service
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CURRICULUM VITAE
SURNAME : Potgieter
FIRST NAMES : Louis, Hendrik
ID NUMBER : 630**********
KNOWN AS : Louis
HOME LANGUAGE : Afrikaans, English (Fluent-Excellent)
OTHER LANGUAGES : Xhosa and Zulu (Fluent/Excellent) as if my first language
Portuguese understand and basic working knowledge
AREA OF RESIDENCE : Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
CONTACT NUMBER : 071*******
SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS
SCHOOL : Marlow Agricultural High School - Cradock, Eastern Cape
HIGHEST STANDARD PASSED : Grade 12
YEAR : 1981
SUBJECT : Afrikaans
English
Agricultural Economics
Mathematics
Science
Biology
COMPUTER LITERACY : Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Projects
DRIVERS LICENSE : Code 14
(PDP, DGP & International Driving)
AVAILIBILITY : Negiotable
SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Organisation and planning of work. Control of site plant and personnel. To meet the objectives and targets set for the site. Recommending work processes that will improve productivity and quality. Direct construction personnel in the execution of construction procedures, interpreting specifications and coordination of various phases.
Knowledge of construction plans, materials, testing, processing and compaction of earthworks and level control. Excellent operation skills of heavy duty plant (technical, capacity and mechanical knowledge), minimize unnecessary costs and maximize plant utilization through the proper use and maintenance of assets and equipment. Training of operators on various plants on technical and operational aspects of machinery. (references of my knowledge can be provided on request). Prepare reports on project time, equipment, materials and progress including project cost expenditures and balances.
Set and maintain discipline in production team as excellent motivator of all race groups, good understanding of culture and traditional values because fluent in Xhosa and Zulu, Portuguese working knowledge as well. Good organizing skills and hands on person who can think on my feet whilst under pressure. People’s person who can handle conflict and promotes team building. Maintain a constant drive to achieve production outputs in order to meet targets.
Interpret, implement and enforce regulatory requirements related to safety, environmental and industry standards. Thorough knowledge of labour relations and safety management.
Inspect work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules whilst working to the set allowables. Performance driven with constant communication and feedback from site and preparation of resourced budgets and forecasts.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
NAME OF EMPLOYER : Afridevo
PERIOD OF SERVICE : October 2012
POSITION : Site Manager
MAIN RESPOSIBILITIES
-Contract for Siemens – access roads and platforms
REASON FOR LEAVING : Current
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
NAME OF EMPLOYER : Basil Read
PERIOD OF SERVICE : March 2012 – September 2012
POSITION : Site Manager
MAIN RESPOSIBILITIES
-Ashdams for Medupi Power Station (Eskom)
REASON FOR LEAVING : Resigned
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
NAME OF EMPLOYER : SBI International, Kenya
PERIOD OF SERVICE : February 2011 – December 2011
POSITION : Earthworks Superintendent
MAIN RESPOSIBILITIES
-In charge of various sections of site for construction of National Road in Kenya approximately 150km for Kenyan Roads Authority
-Planning and programming
-Excavation, Bulk Earthworks, Layerworks, Side and V drains
-Running of site
-Liaise with Engineers and sub – contractors
-Within time limits and budget
REASON FOR LEAVING : Contract ended
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
NAME OF EMPLOYER : Covec SA - Kuruman, Northern
Cape (China Overseas Engineering Group Co Ltd) Kalagadi Mines
PERIOD OF SERVICE : April 2010 – October 2010
POSITION : Site Manager
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Project: Manganese Mine Establishment (Infrastructure) - Kalagadi Manganese Project value R680 million
Infrastructure for Mine
In charge of running the entire site
Managing of staff members
Co-ordinating sub contractors
Work within tight time constraints and on budget
Excavation, Bulk Earthworks
REASON FOR LEAVING : Contract ended
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
NAME OF EMPLOYER : Kaulani Civils South, Port Elizabeth
PERIOD OF SERVICE : January 2009 – February 2010
POSITION : General Foreman
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Site Agent
In charge of sewer, water and roads
Setting out, site establishment
Excavation, Bulk Earthworks
Work planning
Daily running of site
Liaise with Engineers
Organise Sub-contractors
Working within time constraints and quality of work
REASON FOR LEAVING : Better opportunities and more in my
Field of expertise
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
NAME OF EMPLOYER : WBHO - Ballito, Kwazulu Natal
PERIOD OF SERVICE : April 2008 – December 2008
POSITION : General Foreman
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
In charge of earthworks for the new runway at the King Shaka Airport, moving 6000 to 7000 cubes daily over a period of 3 months. Stockpile, bring in filling, layerworks, compacting.
In charge of plant
Overseeing that foreman’s are within time constraints and quality work
REASON FOR LEAVING : Made an offer by Kaulani Civils to
Work in Port Elizabeth
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
NAME OF EMPLOYER : Roshcon Civils – Eastern
Cape / Grootvlei / Komati
(Mpumalanga)
PERIOD OF SERVICE : September 2006 – March 2008
POSITION : Site Agent
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
In charge of earthworks and Civils
Building of roads, platforms of sub station (civil related works and steel erection)
V-drains and drainage
Contracts run at approximately R100 million each
Total running of site
All contracts completed within the scheduled time and on budget
General duties included:
Daily running of site
Liaise with engineers
Organising of Sub-Contractors
Buying of material
Programming of work
Progress reports
Site meetings
REASON FOR LEAVING : Better remuneration and benefits
Offered and permanent employment not on a yearly contract
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
NAME OF EMPLOYER : Stefanutti and Bressan (Geotech
Division) - Johannesburg,
Gauteng
PERIOD OF SERVICE : July 2005 – August 2006
POSITION : Site Foreman / Manager
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Working for the Geotech Division and running 2 sites simultaneously
Projects:
- Bridge Repair on R21 (Jacking of Bridge, special concrete reinforcing)
- Building on new Bridge on N1 – Value R88 million
- Planning, work scheduling, personnel, excavation for concrete bases, concrete columns
- Roodeplaat Dam – replacement of valve systems
General Duties:
Working as General Foreman and Site Manager and responsible for:
- Daily running of sites
- Liaise with Engineers
- Organizing of Sub-contractors
- Buying of materials
- Programming of work
- Progress reports
- Site Meetings
REASON FOR LEAVING : Better remuneration offered with a
Possibility of working from the Eastern Cape
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
NAME OF EMPLOYER : ITM Mining - Angola
PERIOD OF SERVICE : January 2005 – June 2005
POSITION : Site Manager / Production Manager
DRC Open Cast Mine – Bulk Earthworks
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Building of foundations for Crushers
Building of access roads from sites to nearest towns – all drainage systems and culverts
Training of operators
Load and Haul
General maintenance, production and supervision
Running projects within time constraints and budget
REASON FOR LEAVING : Contract position - Marburg virus
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
NAME OF EMPLOYER : Concor / Hocktief - Port Elizabeth,
Eastern Cape
PERIOD OF SERVICE : November 2001 – December 2004
POSITION : General foreman
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Worked on the Deep Water Harbour Project in Port Elizabeth
Building of breakwaters (3.5km in ocean)
Placing of dolos
Laying of filter material
In charge of excavators/dozers/loaders/cranes
General Foreman on Quarry Operations
Load and Haul Works consisted of machine placing, maintenance, truck co-ordination, supervision of staff and operator training.
Meeting of production targets
REASON FOR LEAVING : Contract ended
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
NAME OF EMPLOYER : Potgieter Quarries (Family
Owned) - Paterson, Eastern Cape
PERIOD OF SERVICE : 1994 – 2001
POSITION : General Foreman / Co-owner
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Building of road
Township development
Building of low water bridges
Bushclearing
Hiring out of plant
Crushers for agrigrit
Civils related work and earthworks
REASON FOR LEAVING : Company was sold
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
NAME OF EMPLOYER : Various Companies - United
States of America
PERIOD OF SERVICE : 1990 – 1994
POSITION : Operator / General Labourer /
Foreman
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Worked for various construction companies in the USA to gain general foreman and international experience
REASON FOR LEAVING : Returned to South Africa
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
NAME OF EMPLOYER : L.A. Boerdery - Paterson,
Eastern Cape
PERIOD OF SERVICE : 1985 – 1990
POSITION : Co-owner
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
General farming duties
REASON FOR LEAVING : Diary farm no longer viable and
therefore sold
REFERENCES:
Siebert
Chief Mine Engineer at Kalagadi Mines
Patrick
Mine Engineer at Kalagadi Mines
Ronnie Naude
Eskom Engineer
Rudie Gerber
Concor/NQC/Quarry
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