City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
I adore helping people to grow by harnessing their potential and abilities to the maximum. Therefore, as an LMI Licensee and Facilitator, and Management Coach I simply enjoy leadership or personal development for managers or teams to achieve their goals with measurable results. The intervention of the LMI programs and/or products complemented by either coaching, mentoring, or guidance, as may be necessary, is key to companies/individuals achieving their desired outcomes.
Assisting management to grow their teams through leadership and personal development with measurable results.
Key areas: Maintenance of Vessel Traffic Management and Information Systems at all the major South African Transnet National Ports Authority ports; Client liaison; Oversee company ISO 9001, BBBEE and OHSA systems; Financial control; Strategic/Business development; Coaching & mentoring of staff. Maintenance projects were also undertaken in Namibia and Tanzania.
Provision and maintenance of Vessel Traffic Services, Differential Global Positioning Systems of the major ports of South Africa, and Namibia. Key areas: Strategic and Business development; Budget compilation/control; Client liaison; Management of sub-contractors, Tender and Contract administration; Project Management; Local and International travels
The core business was the full maintenance of all Aids To Navigation around the entire South African coastline: 45 lighthouses; port entrance lights; facilitating safe navigation and protection of the environment; International travels to France, Germany, England, Holland, China, Hong Kong, and Mozambique. Represented South Africa at the International Association of Lighthouses & Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) based in Paris, France; Specific projects undertaken on request by of IALA in Africa. Was also appointed by the then Minister of Transport to serve on the Interim Maritime Navigation Committee.
Key portfolio responsibilities: Responsible Person in terms of the OHS Act/Regulation for the total campus electrical/mechanical plant and infrastructure for the safe operation, use, and maintenance thereof; facility maintenance for Campus communities of 16,000 staff/students; Technical Services & Instrument workshops; Major & Minor Works projects; Budget compilation and control; Served on Planning Committee of the University Council; Consulted with the full spectrum of engineers, architects, etc. as an integral part of the portfolio in an ongoing basis. Implemented a computerised maintenance management system and maintenance standby system. My proposal to the University Council/Rector for the implementation of the Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Programme for the entire campus community was accepted. I was directed to implement the proposal to the campus community. Served on the University Management Team for negotiating with Staff Union (Non-academic). Hosted TIMCON 91, Conference for the South African Universities/Technicons Maintenance Engineers.