Vishan Pillay

A loyal and dedicated general manager who demonstrates strong work ethic and communication abilities seeking to apply my management skills in your organisation. I will leverage proven experience as a competent manager to contribute to your company's goals and achievements.

General Management / Operations Management at Bridev Construction / BD Plumbing (2021-02 – Present)

• Produced effective sourcing and procurement at reduced rates
• Negotiated SLAs, payment terms and settlement discounts
• Generating RFQ's, purchase orders, supply chain strategies and cost savings proposals
• Coordinated and managed deliveries to project sites
• Compiling of construction & plumbing BOQs and quotes
• Creditors control and reconciliation of supplier statements
• Payment approvals for suppliers and sub-contractors
• Costing of projects
• Management of fleet
• Generated & monitored digital vehicle log sheets including service schedules, fines, etc.
• Installation and maintenance all hardware, software, printers and routers
• I.T. problem solving including VOIP telephone system and CCTV Camera management
• Server backups and telephone recording downloads
• Dispatching and receiving of goods delivered to and from the office
• Operations Management Plumbing & Maintenance
• Appointing Subcontractors for leak detections & pipe relining
• Client liaison

Procurement Management at Bridev Projects/BD Plumbing (2013-08 – 2018-02)

Procurement Management (Construction & Plumbing)

• Produced effective sourcing and procurement at reduced rates
• Negotiated SLAs, payment terms and settlement discounts
• Generated RFQ's, P.O's, supply chain strategies and cost savings proposals
• Coordinated and managed deliveries to project sites
• Compiling of construction & plumbing BOQs and quotes
• Creditors control and reconciliation of supplier statements
• Payment approvals for suppliers and sub-contractors
• Costing of projects
• Management of fleet
• Generated & monitored digital vehicle log sheets including service schedules, fines, etc.
• Marketing and branding of vehicles
• Purchasing & selling of new and second hand fleet
• Installation and maintenance all hardware, software, printers and routers
• I.T. problem solving including VOIP telephone system and CCTV Camera management
• Server backups and telephone recording downloads
• Dispatching and receiving of goods delivered to and from the office
• Managed Seesa Meetings, staff training bookings and EE Training Certificates
• Management and reconciling supplier invoices and statements
• Graphic designing for branding of uniforms and PPE

Office Management at Satrafin/Atrafin (2007-08 – 2013-06)

Office Management (Foreign Trade & Finance of Machinery & Equipment)

• Management of office & I.T. equipment
• Installation of software, hardware, routers, printers, etc.
• Procuring & sourcing of supplies and equipment at minimized costs
• Management of contractors & suppliers
• Building and maintaining relationships across all key stakeholders Local and International
• Actively participating in the various forums - Credit Communications and Collections
• Ensure client compliance with the credit policies
• Maximized client approvals within the agreed turnaround times
• Managed client credit portfolios
• Reconcile creditor invoices and statements
• Generated Financial Spreads and Loan Application forms
• Populating and submitting clients Financial Statement Questionnaires
• Drafting of Promissory Notes and obtaining approval
• Conduct research of industries, best practice methodologies and changes in markets thereby identifying risks to adjust lending parameters
• File Management IT & Hard-copies
• Out of Town Accommodation Bookings & Flight Bookings
• Schedule and arrange stake holder meetings
• Improved filing systems
• Management of building maintenance

Credit Control at Telesure Group Services c/o Kelly Personnel (2007-07 – 2007-07)

Temp Position

• Assessed creditors invoices for discrepancies
• Processed invoices for payment
• Filing of payments
• Management and reconciling all invoices and statements
• Obtaining approval of payments to creditors
• Generating Budget breakdowns spreads sheets

Director at Kleen Rite (2006-08 – 2007-06)

Specialized Cleaning

• Management of sales and marketing
• Management of operations
• Management of finance and accounts
• Managing Operations
• Producing PowerPoint Presentations & Slide Shows on Sale Promotions
• Installation of software, routers, printers and cartridges

Managing Director at Steamatic SA / Extreme Clean (1995-09 – 2006-08)

Specialized Cleaning

• Formulated profit and loss reports
• Prepared and submitted salaries and wages for payment
• Generated payments to staff and suppliers
• Produced invoices, credit notes and statements
• Managed debtors and creditors control function
• Cheque requisitions, preparation and approvals
• Procurement of equipment, chemicals, vehicle spares and stationery
• Banking and EFT payments
• Managed Sales and Marketing
• Assessed water and fire damage properties
• Compiled and generated Quotes
• Liaised with various Insurance Companies and Claim Assessors
• Quality control of completed projects
• Maintained good relationships with key account holders in the insurance and food service industry
• Management of HR Department, including interviews, hiring and dismissal of staff
• Liaised with Labour Department, CCMA complaints, staff complaints and negotiations
• Assessed Balance Sheets, General Ledgers & Profit or Loss Statements
• Graphic Designing of Sale Promotion Pamphlets
• Produced PowerPoint Presentations & Slide Shows on Sale Promotions
• Marketing of fleet vehicles
• Sourced and assessed of second hand vehicles
• Installed software, routers, printers and cartridges
• Out of Town Accommodation and Travel Bookings
• Ensured teams have necessary equipment & chemicals for cleaning services
• Dispatching Teams to Flood Damage Emergencies after hours

Costing Clerk/Accounts Assistant / Procurement at Steamatic SA / Extreme Clean (1995-09 – 1998-12)

• Formulated profit and loss reports
• Prepared and submitted salaries and wages for payment
• Generated payments to staff and suppliers
• Produced invoices, credit notes and statements
• Managed debtors and creditors control function
• Cheque requisitions, preparation and approvals
• Procurement of equipment, chemicals, vehicle spares and stationery
• Banking and EFT payments

Managing Director / Operations Manager / Sales Manager at Steamatic SA / Extreme Clean (1998-01 – 2006-08)

• Managed Sales and Marketing
• Assessed water and fire damage properties
• Compiled and generated Quotes
• Liaised with various Insurance Companies and Claim Assessors
• Quality control of completed projects
• Maintained good relationships with key account holders in the insurance and food service industry
• Management of HR Department, including interviews, hiring and dismissal of staff
• Liaised with Labour Department, CCMA complaints, staff complaints and negotiations
• Assessed Balance Sheets, General Ledgers & Profit or Loss Statements
• Graphic Designing of Sale Promotion Pamphlets
• Produced PowerPoint Presentations & Slide Shows on Sale Promotions
• Marketing of fleet vehicles
• Sourced and assessed of second hand vehicles
• Installed software, routers, printers and cartridges
• Out of Town Accommodation and Travel Bookings
• Ensured teams have necessary equipment & chemicals for cleaning services
• Dispatching Teams to Flood Damage Emergencies after hours

Sales Manager, Receiving & Dispatching at Metbuild Hardware (1994-02 – 1995-08)

Hardware Store

• Oversee and management of sales and staff
• Train staff on product knowledge and pricing
• Provided accurate stock counts of goods received
• Receiving and dispatching of large quantities of stock
• Quality control of stock
• Pre-ordering of stock
• Monthly stock takes/counts
• Managed and prevented stock losses

Quality Controller at Waco Industries (1992-01 – 1993-12)

Electrical Manufacturing

• Ensure accurate workmanship and testing for faults on the manufacturing of DB Boards and various electrical components on a large scale
• Testing of wiring and connectivity to ensure product is in working order
• Faulty circuit breakers reported and changed before end product was boxed and ready for sale