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Ruhan Lombard

@ruhanlombard

General Manager at Dutton Global Group, developing a diversified business across project services, logistics, trade and technology.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm open to international opportunities and rotational work.

At Dutton Global Group, I manage day-to-day operations and develop a diversified group spanning project services, freight and logistics, international trade and procurement, and technology. I work across business development, project delivery and supply chain, bringing together teams, suppliers and clients to move work forward.

At Red Wolf Global, I established a project logistics division and its sales and service-delivery processes. I developed its project cargo, bulk logistics and cross-border freight offering, generating above-average revenue across more than 30 projects and securing six recurring client contracts.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

General Manager

Current

Dutton Global Group

Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Responsible for the management and development of a diversified group operating across project management, support services, freight and logistics, international trade and procurement, and technology and systems.

Project Management Operations Management Business Development Sales Commercial Negotiation Supply Chain Procurement Freight Logistics Contract Management Team Leadership Financial Management

International Project Logistics Manager

Red Wolf Global

Aug 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 5 months)

Recruited to establish a project logistics division and develop its operational procedures, sales, business development and service delivery. Built and led a four-person sales and business development team, generating above average revenue across more than 30 projects.

Project Logistics Business Development Sales Team Leadership Costing Road Freight Sea Freight Air Freight Customs Port Coordination Client Onboarding Contract Management

Business Unit Manager

MG Technology & Infrastructure

Nov 2019 - Jul 2022 (2 years 8 months)

Managed a multidisciplinary business unit delivering integrated electronic, infrastructure and utility management solutions across mining, commercial and other specialised environments. Oversaw procurement, supplier engagement, material planning, logistics, contractor performance and installation teams.

Business Unit Management Project Management Operations Management Procurement Supplier Management Logistics Contractor Management Business Development Technical Services Maintenance

Project Manager

ACA Engineering

Jan 2016 - Sep 2019 (3 years 8 months)

Led technical and infrastructure projects from planning and procurement through to execution and completion. Held full responsibility for project delivery, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, logistics, contractor coordination and execution.

Project Management Planning Scheduling Budgeting Procurement Logistics contractor coordination Client Communication Progress reporting Tendering

Business Development Consultant

Bidvest Protea Coin

Mar 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 9 months)

Combined business development and commercial negotiation with operational coordination and project management of secured new business. Managed a monthly sales target of R300,000 and consistently achieved the target.

Business Development Sales Commercial Negotiation Project Management Customer Relationship Management Contract Negotiation

Project Operations Assistant

GMA – Global Mining Associates

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 11 months)

Supported project and operations management on remediation and stabilisation work at a damaged and leaking tailings disposal facility in Baia Mare, Romania, on a rotational schedule. Coordinated project activities and supported installation and repair work across civil, electrical and electronic systems.

Project Coordination Operations Management Civil works Electrical Work Electronic Systems Procurement Materials Coordination technical drawings

Operations Assistant

African Dune

May 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 7 months)

Supported operations for a diamond mining business operating across two company owned concessions and four concessions at Alexkor. Managed inventory and supported maintenance, repair and management of operational equipment and assets.

Operations Management Inventory Management Maintenance Repair Asset Management Mining Operations

Junior Property Manager

RPM Properties

Jan 2008 - Apr 2009 (1 year 3 months)

Supported management of commercial and residential properties, body corporates and industrial properties. Coordinated rentals, property inspections, lease preparation, outstanding account follow-up and maintenance requests.

Property Management Rentals Property Inspections Lease Preparation Maintenance Coordination service provider management Utility Data