CURRICULUM VITAE

J.L.(Hanno) Snyman

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PERSONAL DETAILS

SURNAME SNYMAN

NAMES JOHANNES, LODEWIKUS (HANNO)

I.D. NUMBER 700***-*****

DATE OF BIRTH 18 APRIL 1970

AGE 50

SEX MALE

CITIZENSHIP NAMIBIAN

MARITAL STATUS MARRIED

CHILDREN 2 (both students)

DRIVERS LICENCE CODE 08

COMPUTER LITERACY ABOVE AVERAGE

HEALTH EXCELLENT

HOME LANGUAGE AFRIKAANS

OTHER LANGUAGES ENGLISH (100% read, write and speak) GERMAN (understand 70%, speak 50%, but

learning by the day)

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS 13 BEHRING STREET

WINDHOEK

POSTAL ADDRESS P O BOX 23872

WINDHOEK

NAMIBIA

E-MAIL ADDRESS adqmm2@r.postjobfree.com

TELEPHONE NUMBERS +264-**-****** (HOME)

+264-**-***-****(MOBILE)

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EDUCATION

SCHOOL SECONDARY SCHOOL JAN MöHR

WINDHOEK

STANDARD ACHIEVED STD 10 / GRADE 12 (1988)

SUBJECTS -AFRIKAANS FIRST LANGUAGE HG

-ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE HG

-MATHEMATICS SG

-SCIENCE HG

-ACCOUNTING HG

-WOODWORK SG

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS 1. SCHOOL CADET PLATOON LEADER 1987 – 1988

2. HEAD CONDUCTOR (CHOIRMASTER)

At annual inter-school athletics and rugby

days respectively 1988

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HIGHER EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

(A) DIPLOMA NATIONAL DIPLOMA:

Wood Production Engineering

(Industrial Engineering/Wood Technology)

Saasveld School of Forestry (satellite campus of

the Port Elizabeth Technicon situated in George

South Africa)

MAIN SUBJECTS -Engineering Work Study I & II

-Production Engineering Techniques I & II

-Mathematics I & II (Wood Engineering)

-Cost & Management Accounting II

-Wood Production Engineering II & III

-Applied Thermodynamics T2

-Manpower Utilisation II & III

TOTAL NO. OF SUBJECTS PASSED 23 plus two practical semesters

(see In Service Training)

DURATION OF COURSE 3 years (January 1990 – December 1992) IN SERVICE TRAINING (DURING STUDY)

1. BISONBORD CHIPBOARD manufacturing plant in Stellenbosch, July 1990 – December 1990. Duties included production control, supervision & quality control in certain manufacturing segments, work & time studies and selected labour matters / disputes. 2. MONDI TIMBER Products sawmill plant in Stellenbosch, January 1992 – June 1992. Duties included close control over hourly set production standards, troubleshooting, solutions to maintain production standards, manpower utilisation & management, quality control & interpretation, yield & loss studies, loss control management and general supervision.

(B) CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE: Management Development Programme

INSTITUTION University of Stellenbosch

SUBJECTS -General Management

-Human Resource Management

-Financial Management

-Marketing Management

DURATION OF COURSE 1 year part – time

(February 1998 – October 1998)

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(C) CERTIFICATE Programme in Project Management

INSTITUTION University of Stellenbosch

SUBJECTS -Project Management

DURATION OF COURSE 3 months part – time

(June 2010 – September 2010)

(D) CERTIFICATE Agra Executive Leadership Programme INSTITUTION University of Cape Town

SUBJECTS -Executive Leadership

DURATION OF COURSE 7 months part – time

(January 2018 – August 2018)

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

POSITION (A) Manager: Tenders & Special Projects (Feb 2008 – June 2014)

Manager: Wholesale (July 2014 – May 2017)

Manager Procurement: DIY and Outdoor (current position since June 2017)

EMPLOYER Agra Ltd.

STREET ADDRESS 8 Bessemer street, Southern Industrial Area, Windhoek

Tel. No. +264-**-***-****

P O BOX ADDRESS Private Bag 12011

Windhoek, Namibia

JOB FUNCTION

Agra Ltd. is Namibia’s largest multipurpose agriculturally based enterprise represented with 22 branches countrywide. Agra consists of divisions including retail, livestock, camping & outdoor, sporting weapons & ammunition, veterinary supplies and the wholesale distribution of all of the above. My duties include:

Tenders:

Compiling and participation in formal and informal tenders for the supply of various commodities to government, parastatal, and other relevant private companies. This entails specialist sourcing, negotiation and subsequent procurement of a wide range of products. Continued dealing with relevant parastatal companies in their tender processes that would include evaluation of needs, drawing up specifications and ultimate source and supply of materials. Alignment of the organisation’s modus operandi to comply better with relevant requirements in terms of tender procedures.

Special Projects, Wholesale and Procurement

Being wholesale based, the investigation of alternative and new sources of supply through a global network. This includes the evaluation of worldwide manufacturing and import propositions of retail products to compliment the existing retail commodity range of Agra Ltd(retail). This entails regular contact with Agra’s retail sector, government and parastatals as such. Identification of and negotiation with specialised products and suppliers worldwide, from sourcing sport and outdoor equipment to broaden and compliment Agra’s already diverse business segments such as everyday commodities.

Specialist sourcing of products including the complete supply chain for cost effective delivery, for government and non-profitable organisations/parastatals’ specific projects into and throughout Namibia.

Overall sourcing, management, constant liaison, negotiation and facilitation of global import logistics via sea and/or air freight into Namibia.

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POSITION (B) Country Manager: Namibia Business Unit

(Jan 2006- Jan 2008)

EMPLOYER Powerbat Willard Namibia (Pty) Ltd.

STREET ADDRESS 7 Jeppe st. Northern Industrial Area, Windhoek Tel. No. +264-**-***-***

P O BOX ADDRESS P.O. Box 5919

Windhoek, Namibia

JOB FUNCTION

This company specialises in wholesale supply of DC power equipment. This includes equipment related to the solar industry. The backbone of the business is management, supply and distribution of the Willard and Sabat automotive as well as industrial batteries. My duties include:

Management:

Financial management ito. budget control, compiling and profitability management, debtors, expenses, operational costs etc.

Sales management ito. multiple brand management, implementation of sales initiatives and strategies, maintenance of market share and activity. Also implementing, maintaining and measuring principles of Mercuri International’s Sales Leadership by Objectives especially applicable sales people I am responsible for.

Customer service both internal and external to ensure loyalties are not compromised but rather grown. Operations management in maintaining effective supply chain operations, stock management, and warehousing to ensure products are sourced, obtained, imported and supplied measured against pre- agreed upon service standard.

People management ito. performance management, training and development and industrial relations Technical:

Dealing with relevant parastatal companies in especially tender processes that would include evaluation of needs, drawing up specifications and ultimate source and supply of materials. Collaboration with “in the field” installers and technicians in determining and identifying relevant power needs and subsequent proposal of solar equipment needs especially solar modules and DC powered (battery) systems.

Serving as source ito. technical enquiries pertaining specifications and performance of relevant solar and DC power products.

Constant liaison including technical advice between technical applications and supply of relevant specialised products as well as maintaining quality control to ensure products perform as per design and manufacturer’s specification.

REASON FOR RESIGNATION Having been employed by Agra Ltd before, I have been approached for a specific need in the

organisation.

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POSITION (C) Divisional Manager (May 2002 – Dec 2005) EMPLOYER Safari Den division of Agra Ltd

STREET ADDRESS Auas Valley Shopping Mall

8 Bessemer str. Southern Industrial

Tel. No. +264-**-***-****

P O BOX ADDRESS Private Bag 12011

Windhoek, Namibia

JOB FUNCTION

This company specialises in retail as well as wholesale supply of camping and outdoor related hardware with agencies/distributorships being SAKO/TIKKA hunting rifles and ammunition, PMP ammunition, Best Duty Cast Iron Cookware and Bushnell and Tasco Optics My responsibilities include:

Strategic management and development of the division to ensure profitability, long term sustainability planning, growth of market share, managing change and costs effectively. Develop and implement marketing plan to ensure presence in the market and promote overall image as well as strategise promotion and advertising to promote sales. Management of budgets, sales, market trends, competitor strategies, price and consumer preferences. Maintain “hands-on” customer service management as well as customer care management. Overseeing stock control, of approximately 2500 different items including weapons and ammunition materials valued at just over N$2 000 000-00. This function would include adherence to stockholding guidelines, stock control procedures, storage, merchandising and layouts. Ongoing negotiations with suppliers to ensure correct product mix and price competitiveness. Brand management and representation in Namibia of brands Safari Den has sole distributorship of. The continual growth of the wholesale section within the division primarily focussing on distribution and continuous supply of a unique range of selected outdoor hardware to the Agra branch network of 20 branches and agencies throughout Namibia. Managing centralised purchasing of these products and enlarge the overall negotiation power with suppliers to the Agra group. On the job competency development and formal training of staff, ensure succession plans and continuity, maintenance of discipline, personnel policies and procedures; staff performance and working schedules; promotion of teamwork and multi-skilling; implementation, recruitment and development of staff i.t.o. AGRA’s Affirmative Action Plan. General housekeeping and asset management.

REASON FOR RESIGNATION Offered a new challenge and objectives of position became fulfilled.

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POSITION (D) General Manager – admin, operations, IT & logistic management (Current Position since June 1995) EMPLOYER Windhoek Stationers (Pty) Ltd

STREET ADDRESS 13 Tommie Muller Street

Northern Industrial Area

Tel. No. +264-**-******/8/9

P O BOX ADDRESS P O Box 23008

Windhoek

Namibia

JOB FUNCTION

This company specialises in retail trade and supply of general and office stationery and related products to corporate market, bulk distribution and have a multi-million N$ yearly turnover. My responsibilities include:

Overseeing all service-related activities such as sales, after sales service, value added service and the maintenance of a service standard

Operations and logistics management and co-ordination w.r.t. ordering, receiving, sales and despatch Dealing with customers in order to establish and satisfy their specific stationery needs as well as extensive client liaison to ensure clients are satisfied with our product and service and remain a client of the company

Overseeing stock control, of approximately 11 000 different stationery products and raw materials valued at N$2 600 000-00

Extensive dealing with product manufacturers and suppliers, mainly in South Africa, to first of all ensure definite obtainment of specific and general products and secondly obtainment of these products at a competitive price especially for the Namibian Government Tender market Initiating, implementing, promoting and co-ordinating activities normally related to a medium to large stationery related industry such as printing service, bookbinding, laminating and obtainment and supply of specialised products for i.e., artists Responsible for the total HR function of 22 personnel, the effective cost-efficient utilisation of human resources, implementing and applying prescriptions as stipulated in the Namibian Labour Act of 1992, initiating and encouraging team work and team spirit towards a common goal Overseeing day-to-day administration of the business i.t.o. aspects such as debtors / creditors control, smooth running of computerised systems, troubleshooting and prevention of operations failures including problem solving to ensure continuity, overall facilitation of a sound business environment

REASON FOR RESIGNATION Started to stagnate, also some personal reasons

(feel free to enquire)

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POSITION (E) District Forest Officer (July 1993 – May 1995) EMPLOYER Government of Namibia

Ministry of Environment and Tourism

Directorate of Forestry

STREET ADDRESS 6 Parsons Street

Southern Industrial Area

Windhoek

Tel. No. +264-**-****** / 221478

P O BOX ADDRESS P/Bag 13346

Windhoek

Namibia

JOB FUNCTION

(Since April 1994) Being in charge of the Gobabis Forestry District regarding the control of the natural wooden resource. This included the assessment of total utilisation and exploitation of wooden resource for firewood, charcoal and construction purposes in commercial and rural communal areas My responsibilities include:

Dealing extensively with public matters e.g., law enforcement, farm / woodland inspections, issuing of permits for harvesting, transport and export of wood / firewood / all wooden resources Establishing a proper district forest office within the region Responsible for organising and presenting the Ministry’s and Directorate’s exhibition at the annual Windhoek Agricultural Show held in 1993 and 1994

Organising, advertising and promoting National Arbor Day during October 1993 and 1994 JOB FUNCTION

(Since July 1993) Being in charge of the Windhoek Forestry District. My responsibilities include:

Responsible for the upgrading of existing nursery facilities at newly obtained Okahandja Forestry nursery facilities at newly obtained Okahandja Forestry Nursery to have it developed in a National Forest Research Centre

In charge of the Okahandja nursery with regard to the raising of primarily indigenous seedlings and the supervision of all related activities

Dealing with labour matters regarding organising and proper utilisation of the labour force REASON FOR RESIGNATION More rewarding job offer

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BONA FIDE INVOLVEMENTS

1) Former Treasurer: AAN (Archery Association of Namibia) (2015-2016) Managing at the time well above N$ 1 million worth of funds of this bona-fide sports organisation registered with the NNOC (Namibia National Olympic Committee) as well as NSC (Namibia Sports Commission), who is the regulatory body for Namibian sports and Archery as such and represents both field and target archery sub-division.

2) Member of the Namibia Civil Aviation Review Committee: Serving on this committee since it’s inception in June 2013 as official representative of the Microlight Association of Namibia. This committee is appointed by government and its duty is to review and propose new and/or amended legislation pertaining to civil aviation.

3) Chairman: MICAN (Microlight Association of Namibia) (2005-2007) and (2010 to current) a government designated bona fide aircraft recreational organisation with full delegation from the Namibian Civil Aviation Authority. Served initially as safety officer in the organisation from 2001- 2005.

This association acts on behalf of and represent approx. 270 members and are responsible for the overall control and regulation of the microlight and non-type certified flying sport as such. I am also a South African qualified Approved Inspector (AI) authorised to do compulsory annual inspections on microlight aircraft.

4) Former Chairman: NAADA (Namibian Arms and Ammunition Dealers Association) (2004-2005) representing 29 relevant arms and ammunition dealers throughout Namibia. This association is the only active means of communication between industry players and Nampol or Government as such.

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