Jan Van Der Merwe
Danabay
Summary
Professional Project manager with proven proficiency in OSHA compliance, internal and external communications, crew supervision and cost control. Committed to on-time project completions, cost effective budgeting and superb work quality. Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance. Detailed Client Service Associate known for having great organizational skills. Gifted at working with all types of customers. Looking for a new role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.I am a hard-working, honest and reliable person who is very organized and gives a lot of attention to detail. I have very good customer service skills and gained valuable experience through all the years working and like to build upon in my future career. I enjoy working as part of a group or as an individual. I am a quick learner and work really hard to achieve my goals. I don’t mind putting in a lot extra effort to reach my goals. I believe that I will be an asset to my future employer.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Titan Drilling
Solwezi, zambia
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored worksite personnel to maintain high levels of quality and performance.
- Directed site activities to drive smooth operations and achieve quality assurance metrics.
- Interviewed and hired qualified candidates to fill open staff positions.
- Performed routine audits to maintain inventories, supplies and equipment.
- Complied with operational standards and OSHA regulations.
- Maintained safe operating compliance and verified that operations met best practice standards.
- Maintained payroll data, attendance records and delivered materials to job site on time and in good condition.
- Inspected and evaluated physical condition of establishment to comply with safety, quality and service requirements.
- Employed cost management techniques to maintain budget and increase revenue.
- Maintained daily communication with subcontractors and inspectors to drive forward progress of project.
- Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
- Motivated and challenged staff to achieve results while offering developmental and educational opportunities.
Site Manager
Titan Drilling
Solwezi, zambia
02.2018 - 04.2024
- Monitored worksite personnel to maintain high levels of quality and performance.
- Directed site activities to drive smooth operations and achieve quality assurance metrics.
- Interviewed and hired qualified candidates to fill open staff positions.
- Performed routine audits to maintain inventories, supplies and equipment.
- Complied with operational standards and OSHA regulations.
- Maintained safe operating compliance and verified that operations met best practice standards.
- Maintained payroll data, attendance records and delivered materials to job site on time and in good condition.
- Inspected and evaluated physical condition of establishment to comply with safety, quality and service requirements.
- Employed cost management techniques to maintain budget and increase revenue.
- Maintained daily communication with subcontractors and inspectors to drive forward progress of project.
- Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
- Motivated and challenged staff to achieve results while offering developmental and educational opportunities.
Site Supervisor
Titan Drilling
Solwezi
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Titan Drilling and mineral exploration
- Working as a drill, for RC drilling in kansanshi mine Zambia
- Basic tasks:
- Running and maintaining 4 drill rigs in open pit
- Ensure that all health safety policies are implemented on site
- Ensure sites are always safe for working conditions
- Liaising with geology regarding drilling pads and p1 sites
- Ensure that clean uncontaminated sample are produced
- Do basic repairs and maintenances on riggs
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Established and maintained close working relationships with staff, clients and vendors.
- Communicated daily progress and incident reports to clients and corporate offices.
drill supervisor
G.E.P Lugdrukbore
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Start working as a, of borehole drilling machines
- Basic tasks:
- Running of drill rigg
- Maintaining drillrigg and crew
- Doing small maintenances
- Doing all invoices on site
senior wireless technician
01.2010 - 01.2011
senior technician
Ntelecom
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Basic tasks consisting of the following:
- Specializing in Mikrotik and Ubiquity
- Basic installations
- Highsite installations
- Maintaining highsites
- Repairing of sites
- Daily liaising with clients and assisting where possible
Education
Agricultural science
Hendrik Potgieter Landbou High School, SG
01.2006
CTU Training solutions
Skills
- Driving License Code 8
- Marital Status Married
- Dependants One
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Safety Procedures
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking and Organization
- Site Inspection and Management
- Inventory Management
- Reporting and Documentation
- Quality Assurance
- Project Management
- OSHA Safety Requirements
- Training and Development
- Administration and Reporting
- Staff Training
- Project Planning
References
REFRENCES:
Mike Coulson CEO at Titan Drilling Cell: +260 969900992 Email: mike@titanafrica.com
Ruan du Toit Project Manager at Titan Drilling Cell:+260 965726488/ +277 827832065 Email: ruan.dutoit@titanafrica.com
Jaco van der walt CEO Ntelecom Cell: 0824100059 Tel: 0514126300 Email: jaco@ntelecom.co.za
Languages
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Project Manager
Titan Drilling
04.2024 - Current
Site Manager
Titan Drilling
02.2018 - 04.2024
Site Supervisor
Titan Drilling
01.2012 - 01.2018
drill supervisor
G.E.P Lugdrukbore
01.2011 - 01.2012
senior wireless technician
01.2010 - 01.2011
senior technician
Ntelecom
01.2007 - 01.2010
Agricultural science
Hendrik Potgieter Landbou High School, SG
CTU Training solutions
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