Deon Steenkamp
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Results-driven Operations and Project Manager with extensive expertise in project management, job estimation, team leadership, and budget control. Proven success in overseeing complex electrical infrastructure projects, ensuring timely completion while strictly adhering to Health & Safety Standards. EWRB Registered Electrician and holder of an N5 National Certificate in Electro-mechanical Engineering (South Africa), complemented by proficiency in Microsoft Office and a Class 1 NZ Driver’s License (including manual transmission vehicles). Strong focus on optimizing processes and driving efficiency, coupled with the ability to adapt to evolving needs and lead cross-functional teams, underscores a commitment to achieving measurable results and enhancing operational performance.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager / Project Manager
Mckay Infrastructure
Auckland
04.2023 - 11.2025
- Accountabilities: Hands-on Management / Project management for streetlight pole renewals and infrastructure related electrical projects in Auckland Central
- Overseeing a contract administrator, three maintenance crews and three pole renewal crews.
- Ensuring the correct prioritization and scheduling of daily work tasks for Auckland Transport (AT) in RAMM
- People management – Training, certifications, people relations, annual leave planning
- Project management – Managing minor safety projects, working hand in hand with Civil Contractors like FH, Downer, HEB, EarthCo (IKEA) etc. on infrastructure projects
- Project costing & tendering, including traffic management as required
- B4UDig applications including all other regulatory approvals where required
- Liaising with Auckland Transport (contract engineer)
- Budget control
- Ensuring a safety first approach on all sites
- Vehicle maintenance and certification scheduling
- Material purchases and stock control
Technical Manager
Mckay Infrastructure
Auckland
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Accountabilities: Day to day management on installations of streetlights and electrical networks in Auckland Central – Quality Assurance
Maintenance Supervisor (Electrical)
McKay Infrastructure
Auckland
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Accountabilities: Day to day supervision, maintenance and installations of streetlights and electrical networks in Auckland Central
- Overseeing three maintenance crews and scheduling daily work tasks on RAMM
- People supervision
- Project management and site supervision
- Project costing
- Liaising with Auckland Transport (contract engineer)
- Budget and productivity control
- Purchasing material and stock control
- Liaising with private customers and job quotes
- General supervision and administrative work – emails, timesheets, etc.
Workshop Foreman/Electrician (Hands/on position)
Vaal Rubber Services
South Africa
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Accountabilities: Day to day maintenance and installations on all electrical and mechanical equipment and building structures
- Electrical installations, panel wiring, repairs and maintenance on building wiring and lighting
- Maintenance and repairs on all workshop equipment, power tools, office equipment and electrical appliances
- Installation and replacement of all single phase and 3-phase electrical motors, conveyor motors and control circuits
- Improving all planned maintenance schedules for workshop machinery and upkeep of electrical panels and equipment
- Compile asset register and database of all tools, machinery and electrical equipment
- Ensure compliance to all safety and legal requirements concerning electrical installations
- Budgeting, cost management and relevant controls
- Identifying cost saving initiatives and new technologies to reduce daily operational costs and electricity consumption
- Vehicle maintenance and fleet management
United National Breweries / South African Breweries
South Africa
01.1989 - 01.2019
- Several Supervisory and Managerial positions in the Operations and Corporate environment.
Education
Successful Project Management
WITT
08-2024
Successful Project Management
WITT
08-2024
Prince 2 Foundation - Project Management
The Learning Academy
08-2022
EWRB – Registered Electrician
EWRB NZ
01-2020
Trade Certificate - Electrician (Red Seal)
Department of Manpower
South Africa05-1989
Matric - undefined
Lydenburg High School
South AfricaSkills
- Project management
- Operations oversight
- Operations management
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Customer service
- Technical supervision
- Quality assurance controls
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Staff management
- Employee motivation
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication
- Budget control
- Job estimation
- Decision-making
- Logistics oversight
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Planning and implementation
- Staff training
- MS office
Certification
- Licensed Electrician - EWRB registered
Languages
English
Full Professional
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operations Manager / Project Manager
Mckay Infrastructure
04.2023 - 11.2025
Technical Manager
Mckay Infrastructure
03.2022 - 03.2023
Maintenance Supervisor (Electrical)
McKay Infrastructure
05.2020 - 03.2022
Workshop Foreman/Electrician (Hands/on position)
Vaal Rubber Services
08.2018 - 10.2019
United National Breweries / South African Breweries
01.1989 - 01.2019
Matric - undefined
Lydenburg High School
Successful Project Management
WITT
Successful Project Management
WITT
Prince 2 Foundation - Project Management
The Learning Academy
EWRB – Registered Electrician
EWRB NZ
Trade Certificate - Electrician (Red Seal)
Department of Manpower