Candidate Info

Company classification: Sales, Distribution & Aftermarket Support (sales & distribution only, in- or exclusive of maintenance, repair, overhaul & aftermarket. e.g. Tier 1 & 2, or OEM equipment supplier. DOES NOT MANUFACTURE). Industry in: Professional Services Market Research - Marketing and Advertising | Graphic Design | Writing and Editing Highest formal qualification and other: Certificate Discipline: Mechanical Engineering Years of experience range: 20 to 30 years (3 to 5 years management) Annual package range: South African Rand - ZAR Annual package range: 651 000 - 750 000, per annum Nationality: South African Home and other languages: English, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu Gender: Male Ethnicity: African/Black Candidate location: South Africa Location preference: I am open to positions nationally (in my country).

Contribution Compass Profile: Conductor

Activating: 25.68 Inspiring: 17.9 Sustaining: 26.46 Refining: 29.96

The Conductor is one of the eight natural energy profiles identified by the online profiling tool Contribution Compass that Enshrine Placements have incorporated into their recruitment process to help improve employee engagement. Putting the right profiles together means deliberately structuring your team to function at its optimum.
In this video we address some questions to demonstrate how a Conductor can leverage the most value for your team.

Online Interview Questionnaire

Primary purpose of current/most recent position:

The primary purpose is to improved profitability of the business by implementing and managing cost reduction and price containment strategies. Monitor the use of spare parts, maintenance supplies and stock levels by checking that correct spares and materials are available as and when needed, procuring the critical parts and maintain minimum stock levels. Identify and recommend negotiation opportunities i.e. cost benefits, terms etc.

Core elements or functions that must operate effectively in order to achieve primary purpose:

I work hand in hand with technical maintennace team & technical storeman. They need to be proactive and effective in outlining their requirements for me to operate effectively.

Description of self, along with greater purpose and passions:

I am a performance-driven individual, with very high work ethics, and with tremendous passion for what I do. I am highly proactive team player.

Ideal business title:

Technical Buyer, Materials Coordinator, Procurement Manager

Key responsibilities and accountabilities of ideal position:

The key responsibilities are to ensure the effective management of procurement policies, procedures and practices. Ensuring availability of maintenance part and accessories at all time.

Skill area of competence:

I have 8years as Technical Buyer for a printing division company listed on the JSE as Novus Holdings. Responsible for sourcing spares for printing presses and all general procurement functions in the Gauteng Plant. Prior I was a Logistics supervisor at Sandvik, I was in charge of logistics functions servicing the Great Basin Gold Burnstone mine. Responsible for expediting of spares, managing stock in the maintenance store. Managing the engineering buyer and stores personnel in their daily duties. I have also worked as Materials Controller in the construction of 6x boilers with total generating capacity of 5,400 megawatts at Kusile Power station project in Witbank. Responsible for supervising materials team and the bag & tagging of material for supply to construction. Receiving and locating material to the different lay down areas in the construction site and interpret building drawing for issuing to construction. Iïve worked for Aspen Pharmacare as an Engineering Buyer/Store man reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager, working closely with the engineering team. I was the buyer for engineering spares and responsible for scheduling components to be sent to service providers for engineering and maintenance jobs. I was in charge of coordinating and controlling the engineering stores. Prior to that I worked for Inergy Automotive Systems as a Stores Controller, controlling all logistics functions within the Uitenhage assembly plant. I had store men as my subordinates. While working in logistics/ stores and stock management I have been servicing the production and engineering departments in automotive, pharmaceutical, mining and construction industries. I am computer literate in MS Office, Sage 300 ERP, Accpac, eWorkflow, JDE, Baan, Syspro, SAP, Maximo, Aurora Through my learning and working experience I have acquired time management, problem resolution, valuing diversity and leadership skills.

Career summary:

Printing - 8years Mining- 1year Construction- 1year Pharmaceutical - 1 Automotive- 9years

What do you absolutely love doing:

I love contributing in a positive way and in the process positively inspire others. In my recent roles a have been working as support role to operational maintenance and get inspired when we all work together and achieve the ultimate goals, whether it is to resolve a complex machinery breakdown on giving the necessary support to get operations department to achieve the shared goal.

Ideal company (culture and values):

I want a company that values employees & their contributions in line with my personal brand that I have created based on my working relations. It must be Purpose driven with a clear mission statement.I need to be in an environment that wiil gives credibility to my personal brand as well.

If you are looking for a Coordinator (Planning / Logistics / Material), then do get in touch.

Call the Head Office – Gauteng, SA. + 27 10 597 0862.

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