Hannes Wessels
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in project and operational management, engineering, and quality control. Strong leadership capabilities ensure adherence to health, safety, and compliance standards across all operations. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Committed manager with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities leads high-performing cross-functional teams. Leads projects, company operations and business growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant branch manager
ACT Safety
Auckland, New Zealand
2024.08 - 2026.02
- Oversaw team of safety trainers to ensure high-quality training delivery.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards and maintained training content integrity.
- Led cross-functional team of trainers to boost organisational effectiveness.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills during crisis management situations.
- Coordinated meetings and events, improving stakeholder engagement.
- Conducted systematic gap analysis to identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Made strategic resource recommendations to improve business profit potential.
Health and safety trainer
ACT Safety
Auckland, New Zealand
2024.01 - 2024.08
- Delivered engaging training sessions for enhanced worker compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed tailored training programmes to improve understanding of risk assessments.
- Investigated accident reports meticulously, contributing towards safer workspaces in future.
- Improved safety standards by conducting routine inspections of equipment and work area.
Engineering Supervisor
Seriti Mine
Witbank, South Africa
2019.09 - 2023.12
- Facilitated quality assurance inspections to verify compliance with specifications.
- Managed documentation and reporting using CMMS systems such as SAP.
- Coordinated work with on-site contractors to maintain operational efficiency and safety standards.
- Implemented cost-saving measures whilst maintaining high-quality repairs and servicing.
- Improved team productivity through assertive leadership and comprehensive training programmes.
- Mitigated conflict within the team, leading to a more harmonious work environment.
- Implemented risk management strategies for safeguarding client assets.
- Conducted regular meetings with the management team to discuss progress and setbacks in the department's operations.
Rigging Specialist
Seriti
Witbank, South Africa
2015.09 - 2019.09
- Assisted in recruitment process of new personnel, providing valuable industry insights.
- Executed complex rigging assignments whilst maintaining high standards of precision and accuracy.
- Assisted in the selection of appropriate lifting gear for specific tasks to increase efficiency.
- Planned staff and resources within business budgets for minimised expenditure.
Rigger/Slinger
Seriti
Witbank, South Africa
2013.07 - 2015.09
- Inspected rigging before use, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Safely and successfully delivered all lifting tasks within tight deadlines.
- Planned and prepared mine shutdown activities and Machine maintenance to minimise downtime.
Apprentice
Seriti
Witbank, South Africa
2010.01 - 2013.06
- Assisted senior staff members with project execution.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail whilst carrying out complex assignments.
- Adapted quickly to changing work requirements, maintaining high-performance standards under pressure.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Project Management
Cranefield College
South AfricaCertificate of Higher Education - Project Management
Cranefield College
South AfricaCertificate of Higher Education - Engineering Auto electrician Trade Test
MERSETA
South AfricaCertificate of Higher Education - Rigger Trade Test
Colliery Training College
South AfricaCertificate of Higher Education - Engineering
Techron
South AfricaCertificate of Higher Education - SAP / GSAP/ 1SAP
SAP
South AfricaCertificate of Higher Education - A & B Grade Quarry Manager
ACT Safety
New ZealandCertificate of Higher Education - ICAM Investigation
ACT Safety
New ZealandCertificate of Higher Education - Assessor
Skills4work
New ZealandCertificate of Higher Education - Industry
ACT Safety
New ZealandSkills
- Communication skills
- Training and development
- Project and operational management
- Rigging and crane operations
- Health, safety, and compliance
- Engineering and maintenance
- Financial literacy
- Quality management
- Process optimisation
- Employee management
- Team building
Details
- Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- 0221648132
- Johannes.wessels0912@gmail.com
Languages
English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Proficient (C2)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant branch manager
ACT Safety
2024.08 - 2026.02
Health and safety trainer
ACT Safety
2024.01 - 2024.08
Engineering Supervisor
Seriti Mine
2019.09 - 2023.12
Rigging Specialist
Seriti
2015.09 - 2019.09
Rigger/Slinger
Seriti
2013.07 - 2015.09
Apprentice
Seriti
2010.01 - 2013.06
Bachelor of Business Administration - Project Management
Cranefield College
Certificate of Higher Education - Project Management
Cranefield College
Certificate of Higher Education - Engineering Auto electrician Trade Test
MERSETA
Certificate of Higher Education - Rigger Trade Test
Colliery Training College
Certificate of Higher Education - Engineering
Techron
Certificate of Higher Education - SAP / GSAP/ 1SAP
SAP
Certificate of Higher Education - A & B Grade Quarry Manager
ACT Safety
Certificate of Higher Education - ICAM Investigation
ACT Safety
Certificate of Higher Education - Assessor
Skills4work
Certificate of Higher Education - Industry
ACT Safety