Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Most projects don’t fail because of technical ability. They fail because of broken processes, slow decisions, and hidden commercial risks. I step into projects that are: - Behind schedule - Losing money - Struggling with approvals or documentation And I fix what’s actually causing the problem. In the last 15+ years, I’ve: Recovered critical path delays by identifying approval bottlenecks (up to 3 weeks saved) Reduced supplier costs by 10%+ through real-time negotiation and pricing correction Improved cash flow through smarter contract structuring and staged payments Built documentation systems that ensure contractors actually get paid I work with contractors and subcontractors who need fast, practical intervention—not theory. If your project is stuck, delayed, or leaking margin— message me. I’ll tell you exactly where the problem is.
Supporting contractors and subcontractors to recover delayed projects, reduce commercial risk, and improve cash flow. Key outcomes: - Identifying critical path delays and eliminating approval bottlenecks - Building commissioning, documentation, and claim-ready systems - Restructuring supplier terms and procurement strategies - Reducing cost leakage and improving payment timing Focus: fast diagnosis, practical fixes, measurable results
Execute dynamic pricing strategies and tactical promotions to drive revenue growth. Oversee key supplier accounts, negotiate favourable contracts, and ensure SLA compliance. Lead commercial planning, achieving profit growth targets across multiple regions. Work closely with finance, sales, and operations teams to optimise forecasting and planning. Conduct evaluations and implement improvements to enhance supplier relationships.
Lead procurement for refinery capital projects, ensuring the timely acquisition of critical engineering equipment and materials. Secure high-value agreements with international and local suppliers, optimising pricing, warranty terms, and long-term service contracts. Develop procurement strategies for refinery shutdowns, turnarounds, and maintenance, ensuring seamless operations. Conduct procurement risk assessments, implementing mitigation strategies to prevent delays and cost overruns by 17%. Analyse procurement spend, identifying savings opportunities and enhancing process efficiency. Review IT procurement requests, ensuring alignment with category strategies to optimise costs and reducing software licensing costs by 12%. Conduct supplier assessments to ensure adherence to procurement regulations and cybersecurity policies. Update IT procurement policies to align with evolving industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Monitored expenditures, implemented cost-saving measures, and prevented budget overruns, resulting in a 15% project cost reduction. Verified invoicing accuracy and cost breakdowns, ensuring financial transparency. Developed and monitored project schedules, aligning tasks with deadlines and identifying delays. Implemented reporting structures to provide real-time project performance insights to management. Successfully managed the end-to-end completion of Ultra-City M2 in Denver, finishing three weeks ahead of schedule and within budget. Additionally, supported the local community by employing labourers and securing extended opportunities for them on future projects. Implemented robust financial control systems, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with business objectives.