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Confidential Curriculum Vitae of William Renney (Page 1 of 3)
8a Pilansberg Street, Aerorand, Middleburg, South Africa Ph: (+27) 83 393 9377
E: wrenney123@gmail.com https://za.linkedin.com/in/william-renney-79b17794
SEEKING ROLES: SITE MANAGER/AGENT/SUPERVISOR/FOREMAN
BULK EARTHWORKS | EXCAVATION | LEVELLING | BACKFILLING | ROADING & RAIL | WATER PIPELINES
Summary
Solid background in mining and the construction of roads, railway lines, dams and pipelines. Demonstrates strong
leadership, determination and good business acumen. Maintains a relaxed but hard working site culture.
Possesses strong technical aptitude, and highly developed mechanical and problem solving skills, with an ability
to work in challenging conditions. Skilled in streamlining operations to make optimal use of resources. An
excellent communicator, builds strategic relationships and strong teams, and is able to relate well with all
stakeholders. Promotes safety on-site as a priority and follows up to ensure compliance with Health, Safety &
Environmental regulations.
Expertise Offered
Health,Safety& Environmental:In-depthunderstandingof regulationspertainingtothe mining and
constructionindustries –conducts regularchecksto ensure staff and contractors are in compliance
withStandardOperatingProcedures.Extensiveknowledge in ISO9001/14001 & OHS 18001
Computers & Technical: MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Projects – buildSMART:
Procurement/Accounting/HumanResources (in-house programmes)
Administration: Places a strong focus on attention to detail and time management – prioritises
workload – able to manage competing demands in high pressure environments – structured and
organised – veryparticularaboutcompliance withregulatoryrequirements
Leadership: An experienced leader – utilises a collaborative management style – works well
autonomouslyoras part of a team and knowswhat is requiredtomake a team functioneffectively
– activelyparticipatesinbuildingapositiveandsuccessful teamandable tomanage cross-functional
projectteams
Character: Strong, confident,outgoingandenjoysachallenge –resilientwithaflexible attitude–a
plannerwhosetsgoalsinadvance – committedtobeingethical andfair,able tobe objective
Career Overview
2009 – 2016 Scribante Africa, Middelburg, SA Site Manager
2007 – 2008 Scribante Construction, Rustenburg, SA Site Manager
2007 Scribante Construction, Springs, SA Foreman
2005 – 2006 Scribante Construction, Rooderant, SA Foreman
Qualifications & Training
Blasting Ticket – to be assessed August 2016
Matric Certificate
BHP Billiton/South32: Supervisory/Management Course | Strata 2 (high wall & spoils awareness course)
1st Aid: Level 1
HIRA: HazardIdentification & Risk Assessment Course
IRCA: Training for Construction Supervisors
Verify compliance to safety, health and environmental requirements in the workplace course
William Renney
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Confidential Curriculum Vitae of William Renney (Page 2 of 3)
Professional Background
Scribante,South Africa (www.scribanteconstruction.co.za)
Scribante is involved in mining and construction of roads, railway lines, dams and pipelines within South
Africa.
Site Manager (ScribanteAfrica,Middelburg) Jan 2009 – Present
Scope: Issue site instructions and provide supervision to 140 employees – manage and supervise
topsoil/subsoil and burden removal until top of coal – rehabilitate opencast voids – place topsoil on
levelled areas.
Key Accountabilities
650,000m3
burdenremoval until topof coal monthly – execute designplansandbill of quantities
Trainemployeesonsafety,carryouton-site inspectionstoensure standardsare beingmet –enforce
client Standard Operating Procedures with employees and sub-contractors – chair weekly safety
meetings
Carry out trafficmanagementplan
Compile 5 daily reports for client and Management – progress, cost allocations, dailylabour, daily
fuel consumption,andearthmovingequipmentavailability&utilisation/volume moved
Trainemployeesinthefieldonhazards –establish, reinforce andrewardHealth,Safety, Environment
andCommunityinitiatives–provide sufficientresourcestomanage riskstoensure effective usagein
line withISO& OHS
Ensure contractors conductoperationsincompliance withrelevantminingauthorisations
Attend site meetings with client on a daily basis, liaise with surveyors, planners, subcontractors,
foremenandtradesmen
Comply with client environmental standards and ensure the environment is protected from
hazardousmaterials,chemicalsandall general waste
Signoff monthlysurveysenablingclientinvoicestobe createdandsentto client
Site Manager (ScribanteConstruction,Rustenburg) Oct 2007 – Dec 2008
Scope: Oversightof 4mine shaftsandateamof 50staff –excavationandbackfill of shaftboxcuts,settling
dams, access roads and water pipelines – manage plant and equipment on-site – attend daily site
meetingswithclient.
Key Accountabilities
Constructhard terrace for shaft – excavate box cutsfor shaftpillarsthenbackfill
Execute designplansandbill of quantities –compile completionreportsandas-builtdrawings
Startedand completed: 2surfacedroads;2 settlingpondsformine water;waterpipeline;rail links
CompileddailyreportsforclientandManagement: progress/costallocation/labour
Organisedtestsand samplestobe conductedtodetermine sufficientandcorrectroad strength
Arrangedclientinspectionsforroadsignoff at setintervals
Liaise withrelevantthirdparties,suchassurveyors,planners, sub-contractors, andtradesmen
Foreman(ScribanteConstruction,Springs) Jan 2007 – Sep2007
Scope: Supervise ateamof 30 staff in the excavationof decline shaft,constructionof settlingdam with
liningandaccessroads – manage plantand equipmenton-site–attenddailysite meetingswithclient.
Key Accountabilities
Excavate decline shaftwithsafe batters –constructlay downterrace for workshopsandoffices
Constructsettlingpondwithrubberliningsandaccessroadto mine entrance
Execute designplans
Train employees in safe working conditions, conduct site inspects, enforce client SOP’s and
adherence byemployeesand sub-contractors
Liaise withall keyparties,ensureoperationsare conductedinline withminingauthorisations
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Confidential Curriculum Vitae of William Renney (Page 3 of 3)
Professional Background (continued)
Foreman(ScribanteConstruction, Rooderant) Nov 2005 – Dec 2006
Scope: Supervise ateamof 50 staff inoverburdenremovalandextractionof chrome –manage plantand
equipmenton-site.
Key Accountabilities
Remove topsoil andoverburdenuntilreachtopof chrome – extractand stockpile chrome
Close voidscreatedbyopencastminingandtopsoil areatocorrectlevel
Execute designplans,trainemployeesinsafetyproceduresandconducton-site inspections
Meetwithclientsdailyon-site,alongwithexternal providers
Ensure contractor operationsare incompliance withminingauthorisations
Awards
Managed a site thatcontributedtoScribante receivingthe goldenawardforadoptingBHPBilliton
EnergyCoal South Africa(BECSA) systemsinregardstorehabilitation,MiddelburgColliery –
Contractor Companycategory.
Employedasa Grease Technicianin2005 byScribante,3 monthslater,promotedtoa Foreman.
AppointedasaSite Manager 2 yearslaterand now run one of the biggestsiteswithinthe company
witha turnoverof R15M permonth, supervise 140 employeesandmanage 60 unitsof earth
movingequipment;toname afew - 1200 Excavators,100T Rigidtrucks, D11 Bulldozers,40T
ArticulatedDumpTrucks,16H Graders,Tractor LoaderBackhoes.
Projects Completed
Client:BHP Billiton/South32| Current| 650, 000 bcms/month|opencastmining
Client:ImpalaPlatinum|734,000 bcms | Boxcuts,roads,pipelinesanddams
Client:Aflease Gold|363,000 bcms | Decline mine shaft,hardterrace andsettlingponds
Client:RooderantChrome Mining|252,424 tons| Opencastmining
Client:16 shaftto 17 shaftrailwaylink|Cutand fill of railwayline
Client:17 & 20 shaftterracesand box cuts | Mine shaftboxcutsand hard terrace
Referee Feedback
“William’s greatest strengths lie in the fact that he has the ability to plan work well, has very good
organisation skills,takesresponsibilityforall site mattersand makes mature decisions. His work ethics also
help to not just meet deadlines, but to complete his projects ahead of schedule.”
– Mike Maurice, Operations Manager, Scribante Africa
“William’s visible strengths are his ability of reaching the required targets and understanding what is
required of him. He also displays excellent leadership and management skills and makes mature and
responsible decisions.
– Pippie Scheepers, Area Manager, Scribante Construction
Personal
Work Eligibility: SouthAfricancitizen| PursuingWorkVisafollowedbySkilledMigrantVisa
Languages: English(native)|Afrikaans (fluent)
Licences: Code C (norestrictions) –Busesandgoods vehicles withGVMover16,000kg
