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André Botha

Tauranga,BOP

Summary

Energetic construction manager with several years of comprehensive experience planning, budgeting, supervising and coordinating various aspects of construction projects. Advanced knowledge of construction management processes paired with familiarity of job-related software. Safety-conscious professional committed to exceeding expectations and maintaining high standards.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

JDM Projects
08.2022 - Current
  • Primary Purpose and scope of the Job:
  • Large VRV installations
  • Project Managing Commercial and Residential Sites
  • Evaluated staffing needs based on organizational goals and objectives; recruited personnel accordingly.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of the company while coordinating with staff members.
  • Working with different size Air conditioners for domestic and commercial sites
  • Managing the day-to-day operations
  • Preparing and implementing business plans and proposals
  • Directing the workflow, distribution and training of employees
  • Controlling and allocating company resources
  • Reporting, budgeting and invoicing
  • Assisted in developing cost estimates for new installations or upgrades of existing units.
  • Participated in meetings with architects, engineers and other professionals involved in construction projects relating to HVAC services.
  • Maintained records of service calls, parts inventory and warranties related to HVAC systems.
  • Ordered materials needed for repairs or replacements as well as any additional items required by customers.

Airconditioning Installation Engineer

HVAC-I
07.2019 - 07.2022
  • Primary Purpose and scope of the Job:
  • Project Managing Commercial sites
  • Working with different size Air conditioners for domestic and commercial sites
  • Provided technical support to customers on site or remotely via phone or email.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations requiring immediate resolution.
  • Assisted in the development of installation plans.
  • Identified areas where improvements can be made in terms of cost savings or efficiency gains.
  • Created detailed documentation about installed systems, including diagrams, schematics and notes on configurations used.
  • Provided training to end users on how to use newly installed systems.
  • Coordinated with other departments when needed for successful completion of projects.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on installed systems to ensure optimal performance.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding services provided by the company.
  • Collaborated with electrical engineers to integrate mechanical and electronic components seamlessly.
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements in mechanical designs.
  • Developed and maintained project documentation, including specifications, test reports, and user manuals.
  • Organized and attended weekly meetings with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to review progress and discuss upcoming tasks.
  • Managed the coordination of subcontractors and vendors to ensure project timelines were met.
  • Communicated regularly with upper management about progress on projects as well as any concerns that may arise.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines were met for each one.
  • Tauhara School and Te Manawa O Papamoa School projects done, installing Commercial Units in a timely manner and managing the Project from start to hand over.
  • Intertruck Project, large scale Commercial project.
  • Managed installation projects from start to finish including scheduling contractors and overseeing their workmanship.

Airconditioning Installation Engineer

All Seasons Airconditioning
07.2017 - 07.2019
  • Primary Purpose and Scope of the Job:
  • Maintenance on Commercial Plants.
  • Large VRV installations
  • General Electrical Installations
  • Working with different size Air conditioners for domestic and commercial sites
  • Bayfair Shopping Center installation of Commercial units and large scale ducting.
  • Bayview Retirement Village installing of over 150 various units within the timeframe given.
  • Pacific Coast Village installing over 150 various units within the timeframe given.
  • Coordinated with other departments when needed for successful completion of projects.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on installed systems to ensure optimal performance.

Technical Manager

Concept Air
08.2007 - 06.2017
  • Primary Purpose and Scope of the Job:
  • Manage and lead 3 Technical Teams consisting of 10 workers
  • Management of all vehicles
  • Invoicing
  • Quotes to clients
  • Site Management
  • Handling client and supplier queries
  • Servicing
  • Maintenance
  • Repairs
  • Installation
  • Fault Finding
  • Working with different size Air conditioners
  • General Electrical Installations
  • Installation of Evaporated Coolers
  • Trained staff on new technologies or processes
  • Created detailed reports on system performance metrics.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting escalated customer service issues.
  • Developed long-term plans for replacement or updating of aging components within various HVAC systems.
  • Monitored operational performance metrics to ensure optimal functioning of all equipment.
  • Managed installation projects from start to finish including scheduling contractors and overseeing their workmanship.

Aircon Technician

Simunye Airconditioning
01.2007 - 07.2007
  • Primary Purpose and Scope of the Job:
  • Servicing
  • Maintenance
  • Repairs
  • Installation
  • Fault Finding
  • General Electrical Installations
  • Working with different size Air conditioners

Aircon Technician

Guardian Services CC
03.2006 - 12.2006
  • Primary Purpose and Scope of the Job:
  • Servicing
  • Maintenance
  • Repairs
  • Installation
  • Fault Finding
  • General Electrical Installations
  • Working with different size Air conditioners

Aircon Technician

A.G.A Air-conditioning
07.2003 - 12.2005
  • Primary Purpose and Scope of the Job:
  • Servicing
  • Maintenance
  • Repairs
  • Installation
  • Fault Finding
  • General Electrical Installations
  • Working with different size Air conditioners

Aircon Technician

Cold control services (pty) ltd
01.2002 - 06.2003
  • Primary Purpose and Scope of the Job:
  • Servicing
  • Maintenance
  • Repairs
  • Installation
  • Fault Finding
  • General Electrical Installations
  • Working with different size Air conditioners and Chillers

Education

MERSETA Trade Certificate
11.2006

Tertiary Education -

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Academy (ACRA)
01.2006

Tertiary Education -

Centurion College
01.2003

Secondary Education -

John Vorster
01.2001

Skills

  • Queries and Problem Solving
  • Leadership
  • Planning and Organising
  • Ability to work under Pressure
  • Time Management
  • Decision Making
  • Communication
  • Integrity and Loyalty
  • Project Management
  • Staff Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Contract Management
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Staff Development

Fullnamesandsurname

André Martin Botha

Fulldriverslicense

Yes

Visastatus

NZ Citizen

Languageskills

  • English - fluently
  • Afrikaans - fluently

Coursework

  • Samsung
  • LG Electronics
  • Panasonic
  • Carrier
  • Fujitsu
  • Daiken
  • Site Safe

Personal Information

  • Health: Excellent
  • Criminal Offences: None

References

  • HVAC-I, Jarrad Seath, +6421 241 8088, j.seath@oxyair.co.nz
  • All Seasons Airconditioning, Wayne Smith, 027 500 1179
  • Concept Air, Johan Botha, +27 82 807 8080 / +27 12 567 7788, johan@conceptair.co.za
  • Guardian Services CC, Pieter du Preez, +27 82 892 2253 / +27 12 323 6839, guardian@mweb.co.za
  • Cold Control Services (Pty) Ltd, Fanie Labuschagne, +27 82 940 7958 / +27 12 335 2114/5, helpdesk@coldcontrol.co.za

Timeline

Managing Director

JDM Projects
08.2022 - Current

Airconditioning Installation Engineer

HVAC-I
07.2019 - 07.2022

Airconditioning Installation Engineer

All Seasons Airconditioning
07.2017 - 07.2019

Technical Manager

Concept Air
08.2007 - 06.2017

Aircon Technician

Simunye Airconditioning
01.2007 - 07.2007

Aircon Technician

Guardian Services CC
03.2006 - 12.2006

Aircon Technician

A.G.A Air-conditioning
07.2003 - 12.2005

Aircon Technician

Cold control services (pty) ltd
01.2002 - 06.2003

MERSETA Trade Certificate

Tertiary Education -

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Academy (ACRA)

Tertiary Education -

Centurion College

Secondary Education -

John Vorster

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