Ettiene Botha

Mobile: 082-***-****

E-mail: adgn8a@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Summary

I am an accomplished, knowledgeable and versatile Management Professional, offering extensive experience locally, as well as in Guinea, Mali, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, DRC and Europe. I leverage strong communication, interpersonal, technical and leadership skills to effectively resolve problems and provide superior customer service. I am comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments as part of a team or on an individual basis. I have the ability to take initiative and manage time effectively. My diverse skill set also covers planning, conflict management, critical thinking and decision making. I consider myself a dedicated, committed and goal orientated individual, who always strives to deliver more than expected. I am known for building strong working relationships and I am committed to be a confident and respected member in my environment.

Core Skills

People Management

Safety Management

Good engineering practices

Plant Management

Coaching and Training

Project Management

Inventory Management

Branch/ Business Management

Safety Management

Analytical skills

Career History

October 2018 to Present

Currently/ Plant Manager, Guinea / Brute Open cast and Surface Mining Operations;

Managing and coordinating the following key areas:

Oversee the execution of major maintenance within the 2 x sites in DRC (Opencast) and 1 x site in Guinea (Surface mining). The Position is essential in developing and standardizing best practices and implementing best practices and procedures. Leading the coordination with internal departments, external vendors, contractors and other service groups as well as controlling the performance of contractors and vendors on site.

Planning, organizing, directing and running optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations Increasing production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards

Ensure the organisation structure is capable of delivering the mechanical maintenance strategy

Lead by example to create a safe working environment, where risks are assessed and managed so tasks are performed without risk of injury or harm.

Timely investigation of all injuries, illness, and incidents with actions plans developed to prevent recurrences

Identification of safety training needs, delivery of safety training requirements to enable personnel to safely perform their designated work

Implement systems for the Mechanical department to provide effective planning of work, efficient and safe work practices, monitoring of performance and promote continuous improvement.

Responsibility for parts stores (stock holding), equipment availability, rental and owned equipment, safety.

Regularize and oversee the procurement department.

Imparting technical knowledge to the maintenance Mechanical team through coaching and mentoring.

Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations, share, advise and coach technical knowledge.

Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards

Ensure the organisation structure is capable of delivering the mechanical maintenance strategy

Be responsible for machine availability, rentals and owned equipment.

Consistent with the company values

Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results

Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus

Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions

Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff

Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime

Commit to plant safety procedures / implementation and audits

Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets

Address employees’ issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreements

Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts

People management

Manage the SHERQ Program and ISO System

Manage the Maintenance Team

Manage the warranty and field campaigns

Manage the training schedule

Convene and attend meetings

Control all suppliers, the quality of service and the relationships

Profitability of the project

Customer satisfaction

Quality of the reporting (monthly reporting) including P&L

Safety audits conducted Weekly and monthly

Oversee Procurement department

Negotiated contracts with vendors

February 2018 to September 2018

Branch Manager, Bell Equipment, Tzaneen

Managing and coordinating the following key areas:

Branch management – in charge of sales management, parts sales and workshop/ Field service

Increasing sales, profitability and customer and employee satisfaction by coordinating sales, branch operations and staff development activities.

Develop and implement branch plan and objectives and align with business objectives as approved by Board

Increase and maintain market share in equipment sales

Review sales gross margins and selling expenses

Conduct regular meetings to discuss progress of set objectives and identify discrepancies

Establish Budget annually

Review sales gross margins and selling expenses

Ensure correct delivery documentation for warranty claims

Update sales progress report and submit to management

Ensure problem failure reports are logged

Report continued and re-occurring failures are reported

Manage company assets according to policies and procedures

Problem solving Ensure safety and ISO compliant

Solve and assist with general personnel matters, handle new appointments, increases, promotions and transfers

Manage and control overtime, training and personnel

Ensure adequate stock holding

Update equipment inventories

Ensure work in progress not older than 30 days

Manage profitable and effective branch in accordance within parameters of a budget

Petty cash control

Specific delegation of tasks and meeting management

Opening and operating an effective Branch in Steelpoort (Parts and Aftermarket Service)

Ensure security of branch and arrange monthly meetings

Control 24-hour security of branch and company asserts, project staff at the place of work and all cash

Inventory management and reporting practices of branch stores

Ensure parts price list and manuals are updated for branch equipment

Ensure good housekeeping of parts store and workshop

Safety appointment as 16.2

Used S.A.P system

June 2009 to January2018

Branch Manager – Middelburg, Mpumalanga, Hitachi Construction Machinery South Africa

Managing and coordinating the following key areas:

Branch management – in charge of sales management, parts sales and machine service and repairs

Increasing sales, profitability and customer and employee satisfaction by coordinating sales, branch operations and staff development activities.

Develop and implement branch plan and objectives and align with business objectives as approved by Board

Increase and maintain market share in equipment sales

Review sales gross margins and selling expenses

Conduct regular meetings to discuss progress of set objectives and identify discrepancies

Establish annual Budget and monitoring thereof

Review sales gross margins and selling expenses

Ensure correct delivery documentation for warranty claims

Update sales progress report and submit to management

Ensure problem failure reports are logged

Report continued and re-occurring failures are reported

Manage company assets according to policies and procedures

Problem solving Ensure safety and ISO compliant

Solve and assist with general personnel matters, handle new appointments, increases, promotions and transfers

Manage and control overtime, training and personnel

Ensure adequate stock holding

Update equipment inventories

Ensure work in progress not older than 30 days

Manage profitable and effective branch in accordance within parameters of a budget

Petty cash control

Specific delegation of tasks and meeting management

Rebuild of equipment – Glencore operations

Ensure all contractor packs are updated

Manage and control all medical and inductions for various sites

Ensure security of branch and arrange monthly meetings regarding security issues

Control 24-hour security of branch and company asserts, project staff at the place of work and all cash

Inventory management and reporting practices of branch stores

Ensure parts price list and manuals are updated for branch equipment

Ensure good housekeeping of parts store and workshop

Established MARC contracts on Anglo, BHP and Xtrata sites.

Safety audits conducted weekly and Monthly.

April 2007 to June 2009

Branch Manager/ Operational Manager – DRC, Hitachi Construction Machinery South Africa

Managing and coordinating the following key areas:

Branch management – in charge of sales management, parts sales and machine service and repairs

Increasing sales, profitability and customer and employee satisfaction by coordinating sales, branch operations and staff development activities.

All duties same as previous

Looking after Katanga region in DRC –Hitachi EQUIPMENT

Import and export of parts to and from DRC

Set-up a new Branch in DRC

March 2003 to March 2007

Branch Manager / Area Manager, ELB Equipment Ltd

Managing and coordinating the following key areas:

Opening of new branch in Middelburg Mpumalanga

Achieve profitability levels

Implement sound administrative

Technical management and commercial procedures

Manage and submit all warranty claims

Conduct visits to existing and prospective customers

Identify unit sales opportunities

Furnish technical and operational advice to clients

Manage profitable and effective branch in accordance within parameters of a budget

Control expenses and outstanding debts, monitor service parts and sales transfer

Monitor wear check sample, evaluation of results and communicate to customers

Manage and control overtime, training and personnel

Control (revenue, expenses and profitability) of sales, service and parts department

Prepare quotations and product information

Agents for: Sumitomo excavators, Kawasaki wheel loaders. Mitsubishi graders, Terex, Pegson power screen and crushers, Terex dump trucks, ADT’S and TLB’S, Furukawa wheel loaders, Ditch which trench diggers

January 1999 to February 2003

Product Support / Plant Manager, Torquip Earthmoving

Service schedule of machines

Maintain and update service materials (Bulletins and news)

Maintain machine population history

Prepare quotation and product information

Control and submit all warranty claims to factory

Technical support to clients

Regular site visits and machine inspections

Monitoring wear check samples, evaluation of results and communicate to customers

Worked as replacement Site Manager for O & K in Mali and Tanzania

Worked as a sub-contractor as a Plant manager for Kelgran Africa, various Cat machines +/- 2 Years

Plant inspection, wear check reports, manage Five sites

Managed 152 equipment units and staff

1994 to December 1997

Field Service Technician, Barloworld Equipment

Complete Continuous apprenticeship. (Section 13with Distinction)

Awards

Branch Manager of the Year Certificate of Excellence, Hitachi Construction Machinery, 2013 / 2014

Branch Manager of the Year Certificate of Excellence, Hitachi Construction Machinery, 2010 / 2011

Apprentice of the Year 1997

Educational Qualifications

Grade 12 National Senior Certificate, Middleburg Technical High School

National Diploma (N3), Middelburg Technical College

Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic Section 13 Qualification with distinction

Leading – Program for Executives (University of Pretoria – Thinking Fusion)

Business Administration and Management – Damelin

Courses and Training Completed

Sales Course, Terex Pegson

Disciplinary Acts, ELB Equipment

Product Training, ELB Equipment

Sales Training, ELB Equipment

Finance for Non-Financial Managers, ELB Equipment

NSSP Sales Course, Singapore

Various Hydraulic courses – Barloworld

Electrical course – Barloworld

SAP – Bell equipment

Rascal – Hitachi

SCO – ELB Equipment

16.2 safety Appointed Techni law

Personal Details

Full Names: Ettiene Christiaan Botha

Nationality: South African

Residential Area: Middelburg

Languages: English and Afrikaans

Drivers’ License: Code EB / 10

Notice Period: 30 Days

References

Francois Miller / Peter Trollope, MCSC SAS Congo / Trollope Mining - +27-82-552-****

John Fleetwood, Bell Equipment Tzaneen - +27-82-312-****

Brian Kelly, Hitachi Construction Machinery South Africa - +27-82-784-****

Mike O’Brien, Hitachi Construction Machinery South Africa - +27-83-267-****

Herman Byleveld / Christo Kruger, ELB Equipment Ltd - +27-82-785-****

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