Pieter Nel

Experienced and Accomplished Manager and Leader As a seasoned manager and leader I have successfully navigated diverse domains, including Projects, Contract Management, and Maintenance. My leadership extends across various sectors, from Original Equipment Manufacturing Projects to Petro/Chemical fixed plants, Underground Coal Mining, Utility Equipment, and Heavy Mining and Construction Equipment. Additionally, I’ve managed Project and Construction activities for Mineral processing fixed plants. Key Strengths: Contract Expertise: Proficient in contract preparation, negotiation, and ensuring optimal terms. Customer Support: Skilled in both internal and external customer interactions. Relationship Building: Adept at fostering key relationships for project success. Bilingual: Fluent in both Afrikaans and English. Effective Communication: Superior communication skills drive team productivity. My commitment to excellence and multifaceted capabilities make me an asset in any dynamic environment

• Weir Minerals, Australia, Project and Contracts Manager, 2018-01-01, 2024-01-01, Team Development Amid Challenges: Over a period of 5 years, I skilfully built and developed a robust and high performing Project Management team. Despite facing the hurdles of the Covid pandemic, a major systems rollout, and a significant cyberattack that disrupted operations for over 8 months, we persevered. Our collective efforts resulted in a remarkable increase in output—from an annual figure of approximately $60 million to an impressive $125 million in 2023., Streamlined Revenue Recognition: I successfully implemented and managed a robust system to monitor and control revenue recognition. Achieving 90% on-time billings and ensuring aged debtors were kept within 90 days or less, I demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach. Our consistent and timely delivery of financial processes effectively resolved issues and mitigated risks., Business Intelligence and Tracking: Leveraging data-driven insights, I had Business Intelligence reports and dynamic dashboards implemented. These tools allowed us to closely monitor project progress, forecast manufacturing output, and track revenue recognition., Collaboration and Prioritization: I collaborated closely with business leaders and cross-functional departments. Together, we defined and prioritized critical aspects such as engineering capacity, product configuration, procurement, and manufacturing and assembly resources., Employee Satisfaction and Resilience: Despite company redundancies and significant events, I led my team to remarkable growth. Our employee satisfaction rate soared from a score of 6.1 to an impressive 8.7.
• Hitachi Construction Machinery, Australia, National Contracts Manager - Mining and Construction, 2012-01-01, 2019-01-01, Profitable Contract Negotiations: Through close collaboration with customers and comprehensive training for Major Contract Managers, we successfully negotiated and transformed marginal and loss-making contracts into profitable ventures., Efficient Forecasting and Inventory Control: I developed robust processes and reports to equip Sales and Major Contract Managers with essential information. This enabled us to forecast customer needs proactively, ensuring we consistently met and exceeded customer expectations. Effective inventory management, both onsite and in major warehouses, contributed to streamlined operations., Empowering Contract Managers: I designed and implemented training processes to empower Major Contract Managers. These sessions covered management and contractual responsibilities, emphasizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). In my role, I represented the company as a professional, high-quality, and innovative solution provider, always prioritizing exceptional customer service.
• Hitachi Construction Machinery, Africa, National Manager, Marc Support, 2011-01-01, 2012-01-01, Division Creation: I successfully set up a dedicated division to address the unique needs of our operations outside South Africa. This strategic move allowed us to enhance our service offerings and strengthen our presence in the broader Southern African region., Life Cycle Costing Alignment: I aligned Life Cycle Costing with our maintenance strategy. By optimizing cost considerations throughout the equipment life cycle, we ensured efficient and sustainable operations., Department Management: As part of my responsibilities, I oversaw critical departments: Warranty Claims Department, Technical Support Department, Component/Parts Expediting Department., Process Development: I developed robust processes and procedures to support our company’s business operations. These frameworks were specifically tailored to meet the demands of our Southern African clients beyond South Africa’s borders. Our commitment to service level agreements ensured consistent and reliable support.
• Hitachi Construction Machinery, Africa, Manager Marc Support, 2009-01-01, 2011-01-01, Established a new Maintenance and Repair Contract Support Department under the mining division for the Southern African business. Structured and developed long-term life cycle strategy planning, Service Exchange Component Management, Warranty Management, and Mining equipment technical assessment.
• Hitachi Construction Machinery, Africa, Zambia Lumwana Mine, Maintenace and Repair Operations Contracts Manager, 2007-01-01, 2009-01-01, Successfully Project managed the establishment of Africa’s largest Copper mine, Heavy Earth Moving remote site full maintenance operation. Managed a team of 112 personnel with full responsibility for Commercial, Financial, Human Resource activities, and Operations Management of EMV Workshop, In Pit Maintenance Facility and the Field Crew. Also responsible for warehousing, logistics of cross border supplies and all local suppliers qualification and improvement plans.
• TEREX, Africa, Maintenance Planner, Contract Manager, Key Accounts Manager, 2004-01-01, 2007-01-01
• SENET Project, Africa, Project manager, Planner, 2003-01-01, 2004-01-01
• Metallurgical Design and Management, Africa, Planning Services Manager, 2002-01-01, 2003-01-01

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