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Ajay van Zyl

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Operations Coordinator at Dundee Junior School Hostel who cut food costs by 50% and established in-house catering.

South Africa
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At Dundee Junior School Hostel, I oversee day-to-day operations for a hostel accommodating approximately 20 learners and supervise four staff members. I reduced food expenditure by approximately 50%, from R90,000 to R45,000 over three months, and established an in-house catering operation that reached break-even in its first month.

At ABUTI CONSULTING, I provide remote municipal consulting support, contributing to strategic planning, performance management, organisational development and statutory reporting. My work has included supporting municipal plans and reports, HR policy reviews and organisational restructuring.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

DH
Current

Operations Coordinator / Hostel Manager

Dundee Junior School Hostel

Aug 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Responsible for the overall day-to-day operation of a school hostel accommodating approximately 20 learners, including staff supervision, administration, food service, budgeting, procurement, inventory control and operational planning. Reduced food expenditure by approximately 50% and established an in-house catering operation that reached break-even in its first month.

AC
Current

Operations / Municipal Consulting Support

Abuti Consulting

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Provide remote operational, administrative and consulting support across multiple South African municipalities, contributing to strategic planning, organisational development, performance management, reporting, policy review and management support.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

BC

Business Management Training College

NQF Level 6, Business Management

2014 - 2023

Completed a Business Management qualification at NQF Level 6 from 2014 to 2023.

FI

Food and Beverage Institute

Diploma, Culinary Arts

2014 - 2018

Earned a Chef in International City and Culinary Diploma from 2014 to 2018.

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