Mark de Beer

Oversee compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and SANS 3001, managing the integrated management system and certification readiness through internal audits. Resolve customer complaints and investigate warranty claims, driving employee engagement and completing ISO internal auditor exams with a minimum 75% pass requirement in February 2023.

Supervised central workshop operations to deliver manufacture, repair, maintenance, and refurbishment of site equipment, including pump repairs and machining services. Secured and managed end-to-end contracts across quality, planning, production control, H&S, HR, maintenance, and logistics, while improving productivity by mentoring a team of 20.

Solely supervised end-to-end works management for large operations with 50 staff, overseeing manufacture, repair, maintenance, and refurbishment of construction and mining plant and equipment. Negotiated and secured work, managed procurement/estimating/costing for competitive income, controlled finances with monthly board reporting, and supported project management for crushing and conveying syste

Planned and initiated the setup of a hydraulic workshop within mine constraints, delivering on time and to customer satisfaction. Managed project financial control and timely administration (invoices, delivery notes, receipts, and stock control), providing leadership and training support to 6 staff to deliver within budget.

Managed client negotiation, debt recovery, and new business development, improving commercial performance through active client query handling. Increased debt recovery from R800,000 to R2,900,000 and grew clients from 3 to 14.

Managed the manufacturing division for fast-track contract delivery of structural, mechanical, platework, and piping (SMPP) solutions for mining and construction clients. Increased output from 40 tons per month to 200 tons within 1 year, improved financial performance from break-even to profit, and supervised up to 150 contract staff with responsibility for HR and H&S.

Supervised full manufacturing activities in the rock drill department, producing tools and drill bits for international and local markets. Led change management and people management for a unionized workforce of 36 engineers, driving consistent improvements in productivity, timely delivery, and quality control.

Managed workshop operations with total responsibility for processes, quality control, technical queries, finances, and directors’ reporting. Supervised 34 staff and implemented and managed an ISO 9001 system accredited by Dekra.

Established and managed an engineering machine shop, handling work sourcing, client interaction, and finance control. Supervised 9 staff to deliver engineering work end-to-end.

Attended and passed internal auditor exams with a minimum pass requirement of 75% for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 in February 2023.

Completed a program/certification in ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems through TIQMS.

Completed an Advanced Occupational Health and Safety Act Workshop through Implex.

Completed the Programme in Total Quality Management (NQF 6), focusing on TQM implementation and continuous improvement tools and techniques.

Completed a Corporate Governance and Ethics certificate through Group Five Academy.

Completed a Situational Leadership 11 certificate through Group Five Academy.

Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Management Practice (NQF 8), covering ethics, project management, scenario planning, change management, and management practice.

Completed a Certificate in Introduction to Integrated Quality System through IRCA.

Completed a Mine Health & Safety Act course through Implex, issued as a reference certificate.

Completed Effective Plant Reliability & Predictive Maintenance training (theory and practical) through Premier Conferencing.

Completed crusher training modules 1 & 2 (jaw crusher, HP, Symons, and ancillary equipment) through Metso.

Completed a Crushing Plant Application seminar (theory and practical) through Metso.

Completed an Interpersonal Skills & Motivation seminar (theory and practical).

Completed a Best Practice course (theory) through the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction.

Completed Stock Control training (theory and practical) through Sandviken University via an E-course from Sweden.

Completed training on how to conduct a Disciplinary Hearing (theory and practical) through Labour net Corporate Training.

Completed Production Control training (theory and practical) through Sandviken University via an E-course from Sweden.

Completed a Chemical Spill Control course (theory and practical) through Hazmat Support Services.

Completed Safety and Environmental Management training (theory and practical) through N.O.H.S. Consultants.

Completed a Health and Safety course (theory and practical) through N.O.H.S. Consultants.

Completed Auditing Principles and Environmental Management Systems Auditor Training (theory and practical) through BVQI.

Completed a Next Generation Lean Manufacturing workshop (theory and practical) through Marcus Evans Consulting.

Completed an ISO 14001 introduction course (theory and practical) through Crystal Clear Consulting.

Completed Basic Pastel Accounting training (theory and practical) through Petrel Computer Consultants.

Completed a Specialised Operations Management course covering operations management, quality management, just-in-time, project management, and inbound/outbound logistics.

Completed a Diploma in Production Management (First Class) covering production management, quality control, forecasting, project management, industrial relations, and factory layout and location.

Completed CNC Programming training (theory and practical) through Hi Tech Machine Tools.

Completed Work Study for Practitioners training covering method study, work measurement, plant layout, materials handling, and practical projects.

Qualified as a Fitter & Turner through Cementation Engineering.

Completed N3 fitting and machining theory at Germiston Technical College.