Material Services Supervisor Candidate with 20+ Years Leadership
Resume:
George Frederik
Rautenbach
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Operations,
Business, Sales, and Project
Manager with 20+ years of
experience in retail
marketing, business
development, and project
management. Proven ability
to improve operational
efficiency, reduce costs, and
increase productivity in fast-
paced environments. Expert
in financial analysis,
stakeholder partnering, and
leading cross-functional
teams to achieve aggressive
KPIs and budgetary goals.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Operations management and
project leadership. P&L oversight
and resource allocation. Strategic
sales and marketing planning.
Stakeholder engagement and
partnership building. Team
building and performance
management. OSHA health and
safety compliance. Financial
modeling.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
LOCATION
Edmond, OK 73034
PHONE
**********@******.***
EXPERIENCE
GEW Projects Pty Ltd – Bethlehem, South Africa
Operations Manager – March 2024 to March 2026
Directed all business operations for a building maintenance and electrical works firm, managing end-to-end project lifecycles for commercial and residential clients.
Led a team of subcontractors, ensuring high-quality workmanship and strict adherence to safety regulations and deadlines.
Built strategic partnerships with estate agents and property managers, securing long-term contracts and steady revenue streams.
Implemented cost-effective solutions, reducing client downtime and improving service efficiency.
2G Electrical Contractors — Durban/Klerksdorp, South Africa Managing Director/Co-Owner – November 2019 to March 2024
Spearheaded the merger and integration of a building maintenance firm, creating specialized Electrical and Maintenance divisions.
Managed large-scale electrical installations for Pick n Pay Clothing, overseeing new branch openings and upgrades across the KZN region.
Ensured 100% compliance with safety standards and SLAs, consistently delivering projects under budget with high customer satisfaction.
Tren Tyre (Goodyear Subsidiary) — Durban, South Africa Service Manager (2IC) – February 2019 to May 2019
Managed daily operations for a high-volume service branch, providing technical support and accurate quoting to retail and fleet customers.
Coordinated fleet surveys and scrap analysis to lower cost-per-kilometer for key accounts, enhancing client retention.
Oversaw inventory management, monthly stocktakes, and financial month-end procedures.
Conducted internal health and safety audits, ensuring 100% compliance with corporate and legal standards.
Retail Sales & Marketing Specialist —South Africa & Lesotho Various Leadership Roles – 1994 to 2019
Over 15 years of progressive leadership in retail, focusing on sales growth, team development, and
operational excellence.
Extensive experience in the passenger, truck, agriculture, and OTR tire industry.
TECHNICAL
SKILLS
Electrical/building systems installation, project management, fleet analysis, MS Office Suite (expert Excel), Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Inventory database management, advance leadership training, safety compliance auditing.
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