Elroy Norman Van blerk
Executive Operations Manager at Sun International
Johannesburg, South AfricaWork Experience
General ManagerFull Time
Massmart
Dec 2009 - Dec 2014 -5 yrs
South Africa , Johannesburg
- Job Details:o Formulation and tactical implementation of store strategy in alignment with company strategy o Formulation of 5 year, 3 year and current year strategies o Ensuring Executives (direct reports) execute strategy (12 direct reports) o Lead by example in demonstrating importance of customer service and satisfaction o Ensure appropriate structures are aligned and staffed for service delivery o Ensuring an environment focused on continuous improvement o Keep abreast with new trends/ developments in local and international markets, ensuring execution on planned activities to mitigate risk and exploit opportunities identified o Benchmarking and formulating plans to achieve optimum returns on: o GMROI o GMROM o GMROL o Ensuring optimum utilisation of Space o Creating positive brand image through involvement in projects benefiting local communities o Continuous measurement of levels of customer satisfaction
Senior Regional Operations ManagerFull Time
- Job Details:Edcon (Edgars- overseeing 2 regions) Turnover R1.5 Billion o Creating regional strategy to align with Group and Chain strategy through analyses of the market and competitors to ensure dominance o Customer service delivery- ensuring maximum profitability, by extending lifetime value through the delivery of optimal customer service o Align the customer service ethos across multiple business units and processes to the Chain tactical plan o Budget and financial management- Set, implement and manage functional budgets within agreed budget parameters utilising sound financial principles thereby ensuring optimal cost management without compromising service delivery standards o Tactical management of people- creating a motivational environment by proactively identifying ways to improve organisational climate and in doing so assisting Group to achieve its measure of employer of choice o Market intelligence- undertakes appropriate market analysis and identifies relevant competitor intelligence/trends and demographic profiles o Increasing trading densities within each store o Analysing store segmentation to optimise individual store productivity o Dealing with unions and negotiations with HR Business Partner o Identifying opportunities within operational processes to be more effective and efficient Additional duties: o Project Leader for store communications utilisation project o Project team member for Active store development and Starting block
Group Operations Manager / DirectorFull Time
Frame Leisure Trading (The Cross Trainer/ Nike Concept Stores/ The Cross Trainer Airports Company (PTY) LTD)
Sep 2002 - Aug 2008 -5 yrs, 11 months
South Africa , Johannesburg
- Job Details:To oversee and manage the whole operational function within the organisation on a day to day basis and to strategically plan the growth of business over medium and long term o Strategic planning o Managing and leading operations managers and business units o Store development/ project management o Lease negotiation and sourcing sites o Training and development o Work directly with heads of departments who reported through to me
Education
BBA 2nd year in Business Administration
Management College of Southern AfricaJan 2012 - Jan 2015 - 3 yr
High School - IGCSE
Floors High SchoolJan 1991
Achievements
Opened last large size Casino in South Africa: Time Square Pretoria 192000 sqm Built first ever multi star hotel in South Africa o Successfully opened 32 Food and Beverage outlets o Successfully contracted 7 concessionaire outlets o Successfully obtained all legislative licenses and permissions for opening of Casino and relevant outlets o Successfully appointed all service providers through tender adjudication process o Ensured that sourcing of services and goods are in line with BBBEE targets on new codes o Successfully installed and commissioned all MEP units for Casino o Managed to turn new concept into market leader within 18 months o International Hotel Award: Best hotel in country o National best landscaping award o Best family entertainment destination for internal and external entertainment award o First place in the MacFarlane cup (Top Award) for overall performance for the past Financial year which included all Regional Operations Managers within total Group
Skills
- Strategy Development
- General Management
- Operations Management
- Country Management
- Compliance Management
- Team management
- Executive Management
- Retail
- Wholesale
- Safety Management
Languages
English
Fluent
Training & Certifications
Leadership Development for Senior Managers
University of Pretoria·2016Crucial Conversations
Sun International·2015Various MS office training programmes
Various Institutes·2015Senior Management Development Program
MassMart Corporate University·2013Strategic Management (Babsons)
MassMart Corporate University·2012Senior Finance Management Programme
Strategem Executive Finance·2012Certificate in Retail Management
UNISA·1998Interaction Management
Deloitte·1996Managing Employee Relations
Various institutes·1994Selecting Exceptional Talent
Specialty Retali University·1994o SAIM -Bookkeeping diploma
Damelin·1992Institute of marketing management Sales and Marketing Certificate
Damelin·1992