Mauritz Van Biljon

Senior Operations, Fleet Management, Commercial Tyre, Retreading and Health & Safety professional with 11+ years of experience across engineering, manufacturing, commercial tyre operations, and industrial fleet environments. Extensive experience in commercial retreading operations (Bandag and Leader systems), fleet compliance, multi-site operational control, safety management systems, and factory maintenance oversight. Strong capability in operational leadership, risk management, asset integrity, client site governance, incident investigation, and business development within high-pressure environments.

Qualified in NEBOSH International Diploma, NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC), and SAMTRAC

Operations, Fleet & Health & Safety Executive at Commercial Retreaders (Leader Factory) (2024-01 – Present)

• Operational control of fleet, personnel, tools and site readiness
• Fleet compliance management including servicing, licensing and roadworthiness
• Tyre allocation and dispatch coordination for operational continuity
• Equipment and lifting asset compliance, calibration and certification control
• Health & Safety system ownership including risk assessments, audits and incident management
• Client site inspections, compliance verification and corrective action management
• Operational support across field teams and service units
• Factory maintenance oversight within commercial retreading operations (Leader systems), ensuring plant reliability, compliance and operational readiness

Sales & Development Manager (Bandag) at Richards Bay Tyres (2016-01 – 2024-01)

• Multi-site operational leadership in commercial tyre and retreading environment
• Business development and key account management
• Fleet inspections and commercial tyre solution implementation
• Safety and compliance management across branch operations
• Cost per KM analysis, budgeting and operational forecasting
• HR coordination including training, attendance and performance management
• Audit readiness and compliance execution
• Staff supervision and operational support across teams

Sales Representative at Richards Bay Tyres (2016-01 – 2016-12)

• Commercial tyre sales and fleet client management
• Workshop coordination and operational support
• Fleet inspections and technical recommendations
• Customer acquisition and account development

Alignment Technician at Richards Bay Tyres (2016-01 – 2016-12)

• Truck alignment and balancing operations
• Mechanical fault identification and reporting
• Technical training support for junior staff
• Fleet inspections and operational assessments
• Client engagement and service support

International Operational Exposure at Various (2013-01 – 2015-12)

• International relocation and cross-cultural operational exposure
• Adaptation to structured operational environments
• Communication and coordination in multicultural settings
• Development of independence, discipline and operational adaptability

Boilermaker at Rio Tinto Mine (RBM Subcontracting) & D&S Engineering (2011-01 – 2013-12)

• Steel fabrication and structural steelwork
• Pipe fitting and CO2 welding operations
• Forklift and overhead crane operation
• Industrial maintenance and shutdown support
• RBM subcontracted mining operations support
• Foskor acid containment silo construction and repair projects