Operations Manager - Pandae Green Solutions - Multiple provinces, South Africa
(2021-01)
Responsible for the operational management of over 200 sites across multiple provinces and the leadership of 8 Field Managers nationwide.
- Lead day-to-day operations across national site network.
- Manage operational budgets and resource allocation.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning.
- Develop operational strategies to improve efficiency and service delivery.
- Monitor compliance with environmental, safety, and quality standards.
- Coordinate with multiple departments to achieve business objectives.
- Analyse operational data and prepare management reports.
- Implement performance monitoring systems and incentive dashboards.
- Support Field Managers in achieving monthly and annual targets.
- Successfully managed operations across 200+ client sites.
- Improved operational visibility through performance dashboards and reporting systems.
- Led teams across multiple provinces while maintaining compliance and service standards.
- Reporting and feedback on projects.
- Developing mappings and overviews of waste produces and solutions to divert from landfill.
Field Manager - Pandae Green Solutions - Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Northwest, Limpopo provinces, South Africa
(2019-01 - 2021-01)
Managed 25 client sites across Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Northwest, Limpopo provinces within the automotive, logistics, and food supply sectors.
- Conducted weekly site inspections and compliance audits.
- Supervised site personnel and monitored attendance through digital systems.
- Managed waste segregation, recycling, and environmental compliance.
- Coordinated waste collections with external service providers.
- Maintained Health & Safety documentation and site compliance files.
- Facilitated quarterly waste management review meetings with clients.
- Generated audit reports and maintained operational records on company portals.
- Maintained high compliance standards across all managed sites.
- Successfully coordinated waste management programs for multiple national clients.
- Improved reporting accuracy and waste tracking processes.
Site Foreman / Site Supervisor - VSL Consulting Engineers
(2017-01 - 2018-01)
Managed construction activities, labour teams, subcontractors, and project schedules on active construction sites.
- Supervised site personnel and subcontractors.
- Managed material procurement and inventory.
- Ensured adherence to project timelines and milestones.
- Controlled site costs and monitored productivity.
- Coordinated daily site activities and workforce allocation.
- Ensured compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Successfully delivered project milestones within programme deadlines.
- Developed strong problem-solving skills in high-pressure construction environments.
- Improved workforce productivity through effective planning and supervision.
- Alignments with design engineers and third parties to deliver accurate results per drawings.
- Reporting to stakeholders and investors on project developments
Junior Foreman / Site Administration - Probuild Construction Group
(2015-01 - 2017-01)
Progressed from volunteer trainee to Junior Foreman through demonstrated performance and leadership potential.
- Assisted with site management and administration.
- Coordinated construction activities with Site Agents and Engineers.
- Managed labour teams and production activities.
- Supported project planning and site reporting.
- Monitored quality control and site safety requirements.
- Earned promotion through strong performance and commitment.
- Gained practical experience across all phases of construction site operations.
