Nicholaas George Marais
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Results-driven Construction and Logistics Professional with 15 years in project management and team leadership. Specializes in enhancing operational efficiency in construction and supply chain sectors, delivering projects that meet industry standards. Expertise in troubleshooting complex issues and implementing maintenance strategies to improve equipment longevity and safety, while ensuring high-quality workmanship and client satisfaction.
Overview
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Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Swimming Pool Service Technician
Viva Pools LLC
Springfield, Virginia
04.2024 - Current
- Scheduled and conducted regular pool maintenance visits to ensure optimal pool conditions year-round.
- Performed routine maintenance, including cleaning, vacuuming, and balancing water chemistry.
- Conducted thorough inspections of residential and commercial swimming pools to identify potential issues.
- Repaired and replaced pool equipment, ensuring compliance with manufacturer instructions.
- Educated clients on proper pool care, improving their maintenance practices and enhancing pool longevity.
- Documented service activities in management software, ensuring accurate tracking of customer satisfaction and service quality.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline service processes, contributing to improved service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Trained new employees on installation methods and maintenance procedures for various pool systems.
- Adhered to local health codes during installations and repairs of public pools or spas.
Owner and operator
Falcon eco projects (falcon poolz)
Pretoria, South Africa
10.2010 - 02.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of eco-friendly pool installation and maintenance services.
- Delivered comprehensive turnkey solutions in engineering, plumbing, electrical work, and construction, ensuring client satisfaction across diverse projects.
- Developed sustainable practices for water conservation and energy efficiency in pool systems.
- Implemented safety protocols to enhance on-site team well-being during construction activities.
- Sourced and negotiated favorable contract terms with regional clients and suppliers to enhance collaboration.
- Cultivated and managed internal customer relations with regional clients and suppliers.
- Procured raw materials for constructing commercial and residential buildings, including swimming pools.
Owner operator
NGM Brokers
Pretoria, South Africa
02.2002 - 06.2010
- Own Fleet consists of 4 Super-link Internationals and 1 12 ton Refrigerated Hino
- Managing a fleet of 64 vehicles from 1 ton pick-up's to 30 tone super links.
- Transport ether 3rd party or by own vehicles, cost effectively
- Managed logistics and transportation services for NGM Transport Broking.
- Directed daily activities across four depots in the northern region.
- Build and manage internal customer relations.
- Manage the budget and control costs within the depots and distribution functions
- Ensuring that financial statements is accurate and financial growth in the branch are obtained
- Facilitated employee development and training initiatives.
- Established and maintained relationships with clients to support effective collaboration.
- Coordinated communication with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Implemented a distribution KPI achieving 95% compliance.
- Utilization of fleet to 90%
- Ensure that all company and legislative safety requirements are met.
- Oversaw HR and IR functions for depots, managing 120 staff members.
- TOP TRANSPORT CLIENTS: Pick n Pay Distribution, Du Toit Fruits (Ceres), Slabbert Burger transport, Liebentrans, STS sugarcane farms (Swaziland), Douglasdale dairies
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CONSULTING CLIENTS FOR SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTING: DOUGLASEDALE DAIRIES, UNIFLO ROSES, QK MEATS, STS TRANSPORT, ROCHESTER FURNITURES, UNIVERSAL LABELS, PICK N PAY DISTRIBUTION / BAKERIES/ ONLINE SHOPPING, VALUE LOGISTICS (1 YEAR CONTRACT)
Regional manager
Trencor solutions
Pretoria, South Africa
09.2001 - 01.2002
- Managed day-to-day operations across four depots in northern region, ensuring efficient workflow and service delivery.
- Manage four depots and distribution KPIs.
- Manage the budget and control costs within the depots and distribution functions.
- Source and negotiate terms of distribution contracts with suppliers.
- Ensure that all company and legislative safety requirements are met.
- Ensure proper stock controls and stock rotation.
- Planning stock forecasts required on a weekly basis.
- Developed and implemented employee training programs to enhance skillsets and support career growth.
- Fostered team cohesion and motivation through collaboration initiatives across four depots, enhancing workplace morale.
- Build and manage internal customer relations.
- Facilitated communication between clients and internal teams to address needs and concerns.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Managed all wages, HR and IR for the depots.
Logistics and operations manager
Pick n Pay Distribution
Edenvale, South Africa
08.1996 - 08.2001
- Head of Ordering Department to suppliers. In charge of dispatching to stores ± 280 tons of stock daily.
- Managed daily operations across all departments, ensuring cost efficiency.
- Managed a workforce of 185 pickers, 26 supervisors, 7 receiving managers, 5 quality controllers, and 2 stock controllers.
- Oversaw production for sortation system, ensuring accurate sorting to individual store locations and efficient picking from chillers and ambient area.
- Led Stock Control operations under the supervision of 2 Stock controllers for effective stock rotation.
- Managed store return processes efficiently.
- Compiled stock and gross reports to support daily sorting and dispatching operations.
- Compilation of quarterly budgets on relevant Departments.
- Fleet management of 22 company cars, 76 Trucks and 45 trailers.
- Liaison with board of directors and store managers countrywide.
- Liaison with Creditors & Debtors department.
Assistant warehouse & systems manager
Pick n Pay Distribution
Edenvale, South Africa
08.1996 - 08.2001
- Led a workforce of 150 pickers and 15 supervisors to optimize productivity.
- Led the sortation department, successfully sorting approximately 45,000 crates daily for efficient distribution.
- Managed ordering department to consolidate orders efficiently from 260 stores to 400 suppliers nationwide, improving supply chain coordination.
- Executed stock rotation procedures in ambient and chiller storage areas, ensuring product quality and compliance with standards.
- Oversaw wage processing for casual and weekly employees, facilitating timely payments and maintaining workforce satisfaction.
Floor manager
Pick n Pay Distribution
Edenvale, South Africa
08.1996 - 08.2001
- Supervised 120 pickers for efficient daily picking and sorting operations.
- Coordinated dispatch of ± 60 tons of perishable stock daily to meet delivery schedules.
- Managed stock control processes to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Executed daily stock taking to verify inventory accuracy.
- Implemented stock rotation practices to optimize inventory management.
- Performed quality control inspections on stock to ensure adherence to compliance standards.
- Facilitated stock reception to maintain inventory levels.
- Generate of invoices.
Production foreman
Echo prestress hollow core flooring
Kempton park, South Africa
08.1994 - 09.1996
- Supervising 150 contract workers.
- Managed planning, development, and construction of two new warehouses (25,000 SQM and 35,000 SQM) to expand operational capacity.
- Overseeing the development and implementation of the software for both warehouses. WMS Systems
- Oversaw preparation of production materials to ensure timely availability for operations.
- Managed installation of stress wiring in production areas.
- Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency.
- Performed fault finding to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
Education
Business management N4 - Communication, Computer science, Accounting, Business management and marketing
HTH Technical college
Cape town07-1994
National Senior certificate - Afrikaans, English, Maths, Business Economics, Geography, History
Jeugland high
Kempton park11-1993
Skills
- Personnel
- Equipment repair
- Supply chain expertise
- Service records
- Client training
- Sales expertise
- Production operations
- Warehousing
- Dispatching
- Supply Chain Management
- Receiving
- Ordering
- Production Planning
- Supervision
- Management
- Construction
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Bricklaying
- Carpentry
- Project management
- Swimming pool construction
- Concrete
- Fiberglass Shell
- Fiberglass lining
- Installation
- Basic computer fault finding
- Sybase
- Operations
- Logistics
- Client liaison
- Financial oversight
- Repair services
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Pool inspections
- Customer management
- Contract negotiation
- Process optimization
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Staff training
- Time management
- Quality assurance
- Pool cleaning
- Plumbing repairs
- Chemical balancing
- Spa maintenance
- Cover installation
- Backwash operations
- Pressure testing
- Energy efficiency
- Salt system expertise
- Algae treatment
- Chlorinator maintenance
- Vacuuming techniques
- Hydraulic systems
- Water testing
- Heater troubleshooting
- Equipment installation
- Pool water chemistry
- Winterizing pools
- Safety procedures
- Pool maintenance
- Leak detection
- Filter replacement
- Automation systems
- Salt cell cleaning
- Pool cover installation
- Self motivation
- Chlorine handling
- Hydraulic repairs
- Precision measurement
- Professional conduct
- Tool alignment
- Attention to detail
- Operational efficiency
- Employee training
- Budget management
- Training programs
- Maintenance services
- Conflict resolution
- Microsoft office
- PPE compliance
- Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Data entry
- Organizational skills
- Telephone skills
- Analytical thinking
- Record keeping
- Leadership skills
- Issue resolution
- Troubleshooting
- Customer service
- Team building
- Friendly, positive attitude
Accomplishments
- Project manager for the planning, development & construction of two new warehouses (25000 SQM and 35000 SQM)
- Overseeing the development and implementation of the software for both warehouses (WMS Systems)
Languages
- Afrikaans
- English
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/21/75
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South Africa
- Driving License: Light commercial vehicle
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
Fishing
Certification
- CPO
Languages
English
Professional
Afrikaans
Professional
Timeline
Swimming Pool Service Technician
Viva Pools LLC
04.2024 - Current
Owner and operator
Falcon eco projects (falcon poolz)
10.2010 - 02.2024
Owner operator
NGM Brokers
02.2002 - 06.2010
Regional manager
Trencor solutions
09.2001 - 01.2002
Logistics and operations manager
Pick n Pay Distribution
08.1996 - 08.2001
Assistant warehouse & systems manager
Pick n Pay Distribution
08.1996 - 08.2001
Floor manager
Pick n Pay Distribution
08.1996 - 08.2001
Production foreman
Echo prestress hollow core flooring
08.1994 - 09.1996
Business management N4 - Communication, Computer science, Accounting, Business management and marketing
HTH Technical college
National Senior certificate - Afrikaans, English, Maths, Business Economics, Geography, History
Jeugland high