Results-driven management professional with more than 20 years of experience
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Results-driven management professional with more than 20 years of experience across engineering design, drafting, operations management, and technical project delivery. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex engineering and infrastructure projects, and drive operational performance. Experienced in managing multi-disciplinary teams, improving workflows, and ensuring quality delivery in demanding industrial environments such as mining, engineering, and infrastructure.
Brings a strong blend of leadership, operational oversight, technical expertise, and project coordination. Known for building efficient systems, improving productivity, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Seeking a management-focused role where operational leadership, strategic thinking, and project oversight can contribute to organizational growth.
Assistant Project Manager - MetroSteel - San Diego, California
(2026-04)
As Assistant Project Manager at MetroSteel, responsibilities include reviewing, processing, organizing, logging, and distributing project documents. This role also entails reviewing drawings and shop drawings to verify manufacturability, assisting in drafting, submitting, and tracking Requests for Information (RFIs) along with their respective responses. Reviewing of shop drawings and take-offs.
Participation in field coordination meetings is required, as well as the distribution of meeting notes. Additionally, daily operations, safety processes, and technical compliance are managed to ensure project objectives are met efficiently.
Senior Design Draftsman - ADP-Lycopodium - Cape Town, South Africa
(2024-08 - 2026-01)
In the position of Senior Design Draftsman, collaboration is key on major infrastructure and mining projects, delivering comprehensive engineering design documentation. The role involves close coordination with engineers and project teams to maintain design accuracy and ensure alignment with project requirements. Support for project delivery is provided through the development of precise 2D and 3D CAD models.
Furthermore, mentoring junior draftsmen and enforcing adherence to drafting standards and quality requirements are central duties.
Managing Director / Project Manager - Walt Avenue Design and Drafting Services - South Africa
(2020-11 - 2024-07)
As Managing Director and Project Manager, leadership encompassed both business operations and the delivery of engineering drafting services to mining and industrial clients. Responsibility included managing full project lifecycles from planning and design coordination to quality control and client communication. Operational procedures, quality control systems, and documentation standards were developed and implemented.
The role also involved building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring that projects were delivered on schedule and within scope.
Managing Director / Project Manager - Initium Design and Engineering - Kathu, South Africa
(2014-01 - 2020-10)
Serving as Managing Director and Project Manager, the role involved directing a multidisciplinary engineering and design business with over 200 personnel. Large-scale engineering and drafting projects across mining and infrastructure sectors were managed, including oversight of operational strategy, project budgets, marketing initiatives, and client acquisition. Revenue streams exceeding R6 million monthly were maintained through strong operational leadership.
Systems were implemented to improve productivity, accountability, and project delivery performance.
Drawing Office & Project Manager - WorleyParsons - Kathu, South Africa
(2012-01 - 2014-01)
As Drawing Office and Project Manager, responsibilities included managing drawing office teams and coordinating engineering design documentation. Technical services were delivered for projects valued above R10 million. The role also involved preparing proposals, compiling cost data, and producing project documentation for engineering clients. Improved CAD systems and workflows were introduced to enhance design efficiency.
Project Management Program - Project Management - University of Pretoria
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - UNISA
Course - Pump Station Design - University of Pretoria
