Area Equipment and Maintenance & Repair Manager
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I come with a vast amount of experience in increasingly responsible roles within the industry, having worked extensively in the fields of landside logistics, equipment planning and trade management. I have also in my personal capacity undertaken further studies in Procurement and Supply Chain Management through the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply and acquired my Diploma in Procurement & Supply.
My background has also afforded me many intangible qualifications one can’t learn from a book. Qualities such as resourcefulness, insight, adaptability, objectivity, maturity, and common sense are just a few. Integrity, accountability, business savvy and a strong honest work ethic makes me a cut above the rest.
I have strong analytical skills that allows me to identify patterns, trends that could impact or benefit not only my deliverables but also action opportunities with urgency. I have a high level of problem-solving skills, which supports my ability to make informed decisions and I am comfortable with decision-making as they include all aspects of what a possible outcome could be.
Employment History2022 – present MAERSK – CAPE TOWN
Job Title: Area E&E Manager
Lead a diverse and sizeable team of professionals organised around two pillars: Equipment Execution and Equipment Maintenance & Repair (EMR).
Be responsible for driving service delivery and cost optimisation in the sphere of Equipment (Dry and Reefer) in close collaboration with cross-functional teams, serving multiple commercial functions, in a diverse stakeholder landscape.
Lead and develop the team by providing Vision and Direction in line with the Global Flow Strategy and driving Customer Centricity within the Team.
2019 - 2022MAERSK LINE – CAPE TOWN
Managing Equipment teams across Africa, providing direction and vision ensuring that all Team members stay focused and are KPI driven. Mentoring and upskilling staff to drive performance whilst maintaining the Teams Motivation and Engagement to ensure they stay highly motivated to carry out their day-to-day functions.
Improving our customer experience by having the right stock in the right place at the right time, and at the same ensuring this is done within the most cost-effective way.
2016 – 2019 MOL SA (PTY) LTD / OCEAN NETWORK EXPRESS – CAPE TOWN
Researching and evaluating new product opportunities, demand for potential products, and customer needs and insights. Overall Trade marketing strategy and execution of budget plans for the existing products and services. Analysis and management of costs and revenues. Identify price erosion and assist in developing and implementing solutions. Together with the sales teams, ensure vessel capacity is maximized with highest possible revenue.
2009 - 2016MOL SA (PTY) LTD – CAPE TOWN
Job Title: Equipment steering & Export bookings team leader
Part of my main duties as the team leader was to provide direction and vision to ensure that all team members were focused and performing against KPI’s. I also mentored and up skilled the teams to ensure that overall teams objectives and targets were met. Day to day activities included equipment and contract management across South Africa, Angola, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Indian Ocean Islands.
Part of my responsibilities was to ensure that all strategies, budgets and policies were adhered to across internal and external operations within these regions and that all processes and quality management was implemented and monitored through monthly reporting.
Course: 2020Leading Maersk 2.0 (6-month course)Tertiary: 2013-2015CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Diploma in Procurement & SupplyCourse: 2014BMS 200 Management Skills ProgrammeShort Course: 2013Certificate in Procurement & SupplySecondary: 1999Christian Brothers College, Bloemfontein- Grade 12 (Matric)
