Generic manager

To obtain a position as a manager in the oil and gas industry in either business development, operational, human resources or logistical functions.

Professional Officer in the SA Air Force commanding various positions in Operations, Training and Communications. Involved in human development since 1979. During this public service term in the command-line, I served in various capacities to gain management and administration experience in a variety of functional management areas including operations, Communications and public relations, Human resources development, executive management.

1995 – 2008 Business Management consultant providing a complete business management consultancy service to a full spectrum of medium, small and large businesses to improve profit performance, sustainability and long term survival.

*Application of executive management and behavioral techniques to implement organizational change, improve productivity and profitability of organizations.

*Development agent for new venture establishment and facilitation of economic development strategies for the West Coast region.

*Presentation of Management development programmes for business leaders.

*Facilitation and implementation of world class functional management techniques for the development of world class businesses.

*Restructuring and repositioning of businesses to accommodate change.

*Interventions in operating procedures of businesses to enhance long term sustainability and profitability.

*Conducting Feasibility studies and business plans.

*Public Relations and Communication management.

*Organization development programs to restructure and/or expand organizations.

*Management of training interventions and training management.

*Re-engineering of the Leadership training program for all professional officers in the SA Air Force.

*Restructuring of the Air Navigation School of the SA Air Force into an acredited aviation acedemy under CAA.

*Establishment of The Airline Transport Pilots Licence Training in the SA Air Force.

*Deveopment of the nationally deployed training program for Small Scale Fishers in SA for Teta.

*Develop ,plan end implement the largest ever training intervention in the community of Elands Bay on the Cape West Coast.

*Due to my involvement in management and business consultation I stay in touch with new developments in organizational thinking and processes and facilitate management consultation, training and motivational sessions.

Academic qualifications

School attended: Nylstroom High School, Matric exemption (1973)

Subjects passed: English, Afrikaans, Science, Mathematics, Biology, History

Career education: Air Navigation (Basic course) 1975
Air Navigation Instructor (Advanced course) 1979

Tertiary education: Baccalaureus Artium (Communications) Unisa 1982

Honors Baccalaureus Artium (Advertising) Unisa 1984

Honors Baccalaureus Business Management USB 1993

Master of Business Management and Administration (MBA) (Executive Management) USB 1995


Special courses passed: Basic Educational Technology
Junior Officers Administration
Junior Command And Control Master Trainer
Work Information Systems
Behavioral observation
Computer literacy

Commisioner of oaths
Principal of the Estate Agency Affairs Board
Saldanha Bay Chamber of Commerce member
Registered as Assessor at National Department of Education and Training

Life Philosophy

Through his deeds man will be human. Create a better life for others in a honorable way and you might be rewarded by a better life for yourself.
Performance areas

Creativity Strong “Planter” personality.

Team work Well developed inter-personal relations.

Service Orientation Believes in professional and quality service.

Communication Accurate and sensitive communication skills.

Administration Administration skills to ensure accountability.


Office skills

* Computer litterate: Fluent in MS Office applications.
* Financial management; Exceptionally well developed.
* Office administration; Exceptionally well organized.
* Personnel administration; Well knowledgeable of all employment legislation and procedures
* Industrial relations; Skilled in negotiations and procedures.
* Presentation. Skilled in presentation delivery.