Eric Andre van Niekerk
Cape Town,South Africa
Summary
Senior executive with over 16 years of international experience in General Management, Operations, and Sales Management. Proven track record in leading large teams, driving business growth, and improving operational performance across diverse industries. Skilled in strategic planning, financial management, and corporate governance.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager - Operations and Sales
Essential Cleaning Services (Pty) Ltd
10.2018 - Current
- - Lead 5 sector/area managers overseeing 980 staff
- - Ensure compliance with service level agreement KPIs
- - Conduct quarterly reviews for key clients
- - Develop and implement client retention and acquisition strategies
GM of Operations
1300SMILES Ltd., Australia
02.2015 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: ASX listed
- - Managed 220 staff across 24 dental practices and business support office
- - Oversaw dentist recruitment and performance of 80 dentists in 3 states
- - Led dental practice acquisitions and new business growth initiatives
- - Ensured ASX compliance and corporate governance
- - Spearheaded complete rebranding of the Group
- - Implemented new dental software (D4W) nationwide
Managing Director
Fitness First Malaysia
05.2012 - 01.2015
- - Led 800 staff, achieving top 2 performance in Asia within 18 months
- - Met monthly net member growth and country EBIT targets
- - Identified and trained future General Managers for Malaysia, India, and Indonesia
- - Conducted due diligence and ROI forecasting for new sites
National Operations Manager
Zest Health Clubs
11.2008 - 04.2012
- - Managed startup consolidation of 33 sites across 3 states
- - Oversaw 800 staff and improved EBIT performance in Western Australia
Senior Regional General Manager
H&RC Group
01.2000 - 01.2008
- - Opened 21 new sites under the H&RC brand
- - Launched first Premium Club for Virgin Active in South Africa
- - Established first 24-hour Platinum Club for Planet Fitness in South Africa
Regional General Manager
Fitness First Health Clubs
- - Led market entry in Victoria and Western Australia
- - Responsible for EBIT results in Victoria, Western Australia, and Queensland
Skills
- - Strategic Leadership
- - Financial Management
- - Operations Optimization
- - Business Development
- - Corporate Governance
- - Team Building
- - Market Expansion
- - Client Relationship Management
- - Change Management
- Financial Administration
- Business Administration
- Organizational Development
- Strategic Planning
References
Available upon request
Timeline
General Manager - Operations and Sales
Essential Cleaning Services (Pty) Ltd
10.2018 - Current
GM of Operations
1300SMILES Ltd., Australia
02.2015 - 09.2018
Managing Director
Fitness First Malaysia
05.2012 - 01.2015
National Operations Manager
Zest Health Clubs
11.2008 - 04.2012
Senior Regional General Manager
H&RC Group
01.2000 - 01.2008
Regional General Manager
Fitness First Health Clubs
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