Allan Du Toit

CURRICULUM VITAE ALLAN DU TOIT CURRICULUM VITAE ALLAN DU TOIT PERSONAL INFORMATION SURNAME: Du Toit FIRST NAMES: Allan Foster ADDRESS: Huntley Farm Chisamba District Zambia CELL NUMBER: - EMAIL: - DATE OF BIRTH: 26 February 1969 PLACE OF BIRTH: Oranjemund, Namibia DENOMINATION: Reformed Church LANGUAGES: Afrikaans and English (Spoken and Written) MARRIED STATE: Married with two children DRIVERS LICENCE: Code 08 1 CURRICULUM VITAE ALLAN DU TOIT QUALIFICATIONS THE LEARNING INSTITUTE 1. NQF4 Real Estate (2013) RAND AFRIKAANS UNIVERSITY 2. Diploma in Transport Management (NQF5) (2003 – 2005) UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH 3. Hons. B in Human Movement Studies (1992) UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH 4. B.A. in Human Movement Studies (1989 – 1991) PRESIDENT HIGH 5. Matriculated (1986) 2 CURRICULUM VITAE ALLAN DU TOIT WORK EXPERIENCE PEACH TREE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Consultant Procurement and Logistics: Duties: - Run various projects involving infrastructure development and Capex acquisition. - Consulting on procurement and logistics expenditure with management on all sites. - Setup of workflows and procurement policies. - Setup of organisational charts and job descriptions. - Training on Systems at various sites. - Future planning involves the acquisition and setup of Sage 300 as the operating system. Current Package: $5300 which includes housing and traveling. ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS, CHISAMBA, ZAMBIA ( March 2019 till December 2022) Parts Manager Duties: - The reason for Zambeef’s interest in my CV was that it fitted exactly the profile that they were looking for. They needed a person that could do the same as what I did at Intercape. A systems driven, organised person that could implement processes and correct stock holding and stock integrity, clean up and lift the stores to a new level. 3 CURRICULUM VITAE ALLAN DU TOIT - Daily duties also include staff management, warehouse management, procurement locally and internationally as well as all related administration. Company perks: - Company vehicle and diesel. Housing. Medical aid. Cell phone. Gardener. INTERCAPE FERREIRA MAINLINER (October 2014 – December 2018) Senior Technical Buyer/ Parts Manager Duties: - The initial instruction was for a total revamp of the stores including lay out, location, bin locations and processes. An overhaul of staff structures was also called for. The store was moved to a larger area and equipped with proper shelving. All scrap was removed and stock integrity re-established. New bin locations allocated. Qualified staff moved into correct positions and poor performing staff managed up or out. Proper systems and processes introduced with good document flow. Stock holding was reassessed and a decision was made to drop the value of own stock and introduce consignment stock from major suppliers. Apart from the obvious drop in stock holding there was also a great improvement in availability and shorter stock taking time. Suppliers are bound to a once weekly stock count by the staff of the supplier. The procurement system was adapted to allow for tracking of stock movement, etc. It has become virtually paperless. OEM electronic parts catalogues and service manuals added to the buyer’s systems. 4 CURRICULUM VITAE ALLAN DU TOIT - - The uniform store was taken over from HR, remodelled and staffed. Day to day duties include staff management (19 staff) across four shifts 24/7. Systems maintenance to ensure data integrity. Technical buying (mechanical, electrical and body) for a fleet of 170 commercial coaches which include Volvo, Scania, Man and ADE. Bodies are mainly supplied by Irizar, Marcopolo and Neoplan. Parts support for vehicles running in Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique and Namibia. Parts support for depots on major routes across South Africa. Vendor qualification. Price comparisons and negotiations. Reconciliation of orders placed and supplier statements. Stock management. Ensure correct amounts in both IC stores and consignment stores. Warehouse management. Placing of stock orders, stock issues and collections, stock taking, housekeeping, all related administration. Reason for leaving: the chance to work as an expatriate. GWK PROPERTIES (Dec 2011 – September 2014) Estate Agent Duties: - Source saleable commercial land with owners willing to deal with The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform. - Explain the procurement process to land owners. Set up documentation and get written consent from owners. - Do a comprehensive inspection of the land and ensure water rights, electrical connections and boundary fences are all documented and legal. 5 CURRICULUM VITAE ALLAN DU TOIT - Draft a Purchase Proposal document stating all improvements (pivot irrigation, sheds, machinery, etc.), type of farming, inclusions and exclusions, land size, habitat, selling price, price comparisons maps and pictures. - Meet with relevant stake holders at the DRDLR and sell the concept. - Once a go-ahead has been given from the DRDLR, accompanied site visits are scheduled. - On approval of the project all stakeholders meet to discuss price and terms. All negotiations will be facilitated by the agent. Reason for resignation: Good offer made by Intercape. MAN Kimberley (March 2011 – October 2011) Manager of Parts Division Duties: - Supply parts to in-house service centre. - Sell parts to external customers and grow aftermarket business. Actively achieve and maintain acceptable market share. - Ensure correct stock holding by analysing and knowing the market. Monitor system stock to ensure no stock outs or overstock. - Ensure stock integrity. - Job card costing. - All relevant administration. - After hours standby. Reason for resignation: Personal reasons. VOLVO SA Cape Town (Jan 2000 – Feb 2011) Manager of Parts Division 6 CURRICULUM VITAE ALLAN DU TOIT Duties: - Customer accounts management including cash account. - Staff management including shifts, discipline, training, setting of targets, etc. - Budget setting and planning for the achievement thereof. - Servicing of in-house service centre. - After sales parts service. My major responsibility was sales to the larger companies such as Intercape, Greyhound, Protours, Myciti, Springbok Atlas, Slabbert Burger, Pulp and Paper, Xinergistix, Besveld, etc. There was also a major drive to draw the smaller operators, that are typically more inclined to buy pirate, back to the OEM market with special deals and personal contact. The largest part of our success was due to a very high degree of customer service and contact. We were relevant due to superior product knowledge and an intimate knowledge of our customer’s business operations. - Stock management with strict adherence to the Mother Company’s policies and procedures. - Housekeeping and S.H.E. Reason for resignation: Relocated to Kimberley – Offered position at MAN Kimberley. SWEDISH TRUCK DISTRIBUTORS (Nov 1998 – Dec 1999) • Parts Controller • Reason for resignation: Wheels Group liquidated. WHEELS CHRYSLER JEEP (Sept 1996 – Oct 1998) • • • • Parts Controller New Vehicle Sales Sales Coordinator Reason for resignation: International Merger of Chrysler and Daimler. Transferred to Swedish Truck Distributors. ROVERLAND (Dec 1995 – June 1996) 7 CURRICULUM VITAE ALLAN DU TOIT • Vehicle sales and administration • Reason for resignation: Retrenched due to operational reasons. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS – ANTARCTIC PROGRAM, GOUGH ISLAND (Oct 1994 – Sept 1995) • Operational medic and Stores Management of Weather Station • Reason for resignation: 1 year contract. GREEN SCENES RESTAURANT (March 1994 – Oct 1994) • General Manager • Reason for resignation: Excepted into Antarctic Program MAUREENS RESTAURANT (Nov 1991 – Feb 1994) • Barman and waiter (part time during studies) • General manager (1993 – 1994) • Reason for resignation: Left for better position. EXPERIENCE GAINED IN THE LAST 22 YEARS Real Estate • Complete listing process including comparative market analysis, price negotiation, property inspection and description, marketing via various channels and all administration required. • Complete sales process including attracting buyers, qualifying buyers, matching buyers to the correct property, price negotiation, drawing up of required documentation, liaise with banks and attorneys and all administration required. 8 CURRICULUM VITAE ALLAN DU TOIT • Close working relationship with The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform in finding suitable land, negotiations with land owners, drawing up of required documentation, farm visits and facilitation of the sales process. Transport Industry • 15 years’ experience in the transport and transport related industries focused mainly on repairs and maintenance. • Very good understanding of finance, workshop, hr and parts processes. • Involved with setup of new Volvo branch. • Budget setting and cost control/ reduction processes. • Collaboration with workshop managers on preventative maintenance. • Solid technical/ mechanical understanding. • Development of policies and procedures to improve work flow and efficiency. • Understanding of efficiency and productivity in the workshop. • Understanding of job card costing and cost per kilometre on vehicles. • Involvement and understanding of vehicle maintenance and breakdown procedures. • General and specific reporting. Daily, weekly, monthly and annually. • Interviewing and appointment of suitable staff. • Interaction and collaboration with operations and drivers. • Management of cross-border stores including cross-border replenishment from a central warehouse. • Understanding of cultural and operational differences in neighbouring countries. • Source mechanical and body parts to maintain fleet of 170 coaches. • Price negotiation. • Supplier qualification. • Manage staff compliment of 19 employees over 4 shifts (24hr operation). • In-depth knowledge of Scania, Volvo and MAN drive lines specific to Intercape fleet as well as Marcopolo, Irizar, Neoplan and Scania bodies. 9 CURRICULUM VITAE ALLAN DU TOIT • Negotiate and set up consignment stores for major suppliers to reduce stock carrying costs. • Total revamp of stores with specific reference to location, lay out, system requirements, policies and procedures. • Management of parts division and related administrative processes, stock management and integrity control. • Actively achieve and maintain acceptable market share. • Financial processes: Set up annual budget and department business plan, maintain agreed profit margins, budgetary and overhead expenses, credit control, price discrepancies. • Supervision of staff and related HR processes: adherence to basic conditions of employment act, performance appraisal and disciplinary procedures. • Maintain adequate training procedures of staff to achieve objectives. • Ensure highest standard of customer satisfaction and after-market service: understanding operational requirements of customers and timeous delivery of stock, frequent customer visits, query resolution and feedback, determine how to improve service, provide information to customers regarding latest developments and international trends in the industry. • Ensure high standards of departments’ housekeeping, safety and security measures (S.H.E.) • Computer literacy: MS Office, Various operating systems such as: Automate, VF05, VIPS, Embrace and various electronic parts catalogues such as Volvo Imapct, Volvo Parts On Line, Scania Multi, Scania SPO. Hospitality Industry • Management of restaurants and related administrative, financial and housekeeping processes. • Staff management and HR related processes: shifts, disciplinary and performance appraisal procedures. • Ensure highest standards and customer satisfaction. 10 CURRICULUM VITAE ALLAN DU TOIT HOBBIES • Fresh water fishing. • Walking our dogs. • Gardening REFERENCES • Mr Devar Musona, General Manager, Zambeef-. • Mr Tony Longden, Workshop Manager, Zambeef-. • Mr Marius Stassen, National Technical Manager Intercape, Pretoria -. • Mr Herman Venter, Branch Manager Volvo Cape Town -. 11