Stiaan Van Niekerk
@stiaanvanniekerk
I lead multi-site operations and health & safety compliance, optimizing workflows for remote teams.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
Results-driven operations and Health & Safety professional with 4+ years managing complex, multi-site operations across clinic and mobile environments. I’m internationally certified (NEBOSH) and focus on regulatory compliance, process optimisation, and cross-functional leadership.
As Operations Manager (Multi-Site) at Care Net Consultants, I lead end-to-end operations for a high-volume occupational health clinic and 4 remote mobile units across 3 sites. I manage 110+ patient interactions daily while maintaining full compliance, audit readiness, and policy enforcement.
I partner with corporate clients across logistics, agriculture, and manufacturing—managing SLAs, reporting, and service delivery. I also optimize operational workflows using Microsoft 365, MCO, and AI-assisted tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity) to reduce administrative overhead and improve turnaround times.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations Manager
Care Net Consultants
Nov 2021 - Present (4 years 7 months)
Led end-to-end operations for a high-volume occupational health clinic and four remote mobile units across three sites, managing 110+ patient interactions daily while maintaining full regulatory compliance. Directed a 13-person cross-functional team and strengthened client SLAs, compliance audit readiness, procurement/stock and fleet readiness to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
Occupational Health Technician
Care Net Consultants
Apr 2018 - Nov 2021 (3 years 7 months)
Conducted audiometry, spirometry, and vision screening using certified protocols while maintaining complete documentation and regulatory compliance. Performed workplace safety inspections and hazard assessments, implemented corrective action plans, and supported rollout of safety policies and PPE programmes.
Sales Representative
Calandria
Nov 2017 - Feb 2018 (3 months)
Generated new revenue through consultative upselling and cross-selling, contributing customer feedback that informed product development cycles. Supported revenue growth by aligning customer needs with relevant offerings.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NEBOSH
NEBOSH International Diploma (In Progress), Health & Safety Management
NEBOSH International Diploma in H&S Management is currently in progress.
Audiometry Screening
Audiometry Screening Certification, Audiometry
Earned an audiometry screening certification.
Spirometry Screening
Spirometry Screening Certification, Spirometry
Earned a spirometry screening certification.
Vision Screening
Vision Screening Certification, Vision Screening
Earned a vision screening certification.
INTRA
Integrated ISO Awareness – OHS (INTRA), OHS / ISO Awareness
Completed Integrated ISO Awareness – OHS (INTRA).
INTRA
HASMAN: OHS Management (INTRA), OHS Management
Completed HASMAN: OHS Management (INTRA).
NEBOSH
NEBOSH International Certificate in H&S Management, Health & Safety Management
Earned the NEBOSH International Certificate in H&S Management.
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Location
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