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Elroy Norman Van blerk

Executive Operations Manager at Sun International

Johannesburg, South Africa

Work Experience

  • Executive Operations ManagerFull Time

    Sun International

    Jan 2015 - Present -10 yrs, 6 months

    • 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

      Eddy

      Sep 2008 - Nov 2009 -1 yr, 2 months

      Egypt , Cairo

      • 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 Africa

        Jan 2012 - Jan 2015 - 3 yr

      • High School - IGCSE

        Floors High School

        Jan 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

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      Languages

      • English

        Fluent

      Training & Certifications

      • Leadership Development for Senior Managers

        University of Pretoria·2016
      • Crucial Conversations

        Sun International·2015
      • Various MS office training programmes

        Various Institutes·2015
      • Senior Management Development Program

        MassMart Corporate University·2013
      • Strategic Management (Babsons)

        MassMart Corporate University·2012
      • Senior Finance Management Programme

        Strategem Executive Finance·2012
      • Certificate in Retail Management

        UNISA·1998
      • Interaction Management

        Deloitte·1996
      • Managing Employee Relations

        Various institutes·1994
      • Selecting Exceptional Talent

        Specialty Retali University·1994
      • o SAIM -Bookkeeping diploma

        Damelin·1992
      • Institute of marketing management Sales and Marketing Certificate

        Damelin·1992
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