Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Entrepreneurial business leader with 14+ years’ experience in finance, sales, and operations across telecommunications, renewable energy, and solar EPC industries. Co-founded and scaled businesses from start-up to 150+ staff, delivering 70MW+ solar PV projects and securing multi-million-rand funding. Skilled in financial management, business development, and executive leadership.
• Built a sustainable and profitable solar company from the ground up, managing all operations, marketing and delivery. • Delivered commercial, industrial, and residential solar PV projects. • Managed end-to-end operations: sales, design, procurement, finance, O&M. • Installed EV charging stations across Cape Town. • Oversaw financial reporting, cashflow, tax, VAT, and client invoicing.
• Scaled telecoms & renewable energy group from start-up to 150+ staff. • Oversaw finance & sales across divisions. • Delivered 70MW solar PV projects nationwide. • Expanded fibre network to 150,000 homes across South Africa. • Worked with CEO/COO on growth strategy and process improvements • Co-founded solar EPC business specialising in PPAs. • Raised R50m funding from Rand Merchant Bank for solar PV sites. • Delivered 5MW solar PV projects (3MW PPAs, 2MW outright). • Achieved 20% IRR returns for investors. • Managed design, feasibility studies, procurement, subcontractors, and O&M.
• Managed SA coastal region & neighbouring countries. • Drove 17% above target growth in 2015. • Secured listings with Van Schaik, Waltons, Takealot (700% growth online). • Implemented new CRM system to improve rep performance tracking.
• Exceeded annual sales targets across major coastal regions. • Negotiated promotions with Waltons, Makro, Checkers, Pick n Pay. • Led and trained sales representatives.
• Managed financial team, reporting, and cashflow. • Oversaw international imports/exports, forex transactions, and client accounts. • Supported major clients: BATA, Tekkie Town, Radisson Hotel Group.