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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
I refer to the advertised vacancy and hereby would like to submit my application together with
all relevant documents.
I am enthusiastic and willing to go the extra mile to achieve the goals and objectives of the
company. I have experience in working with multi cultural groups due to my overseas exposure.
I have acquired considerable management, technical and leadership skills with a sound ability to
motivate employees. I have always strived to provide the highest levels of performance whether
working alone or as part of a team.
I have 7 years’ experience in Operational and Logistical management of different projects from
NGO’s to commercial industrial operations.
I have experience in working with all different types of computer programs, such as (MS Word,
Excel).
I am confident that with my experience and knowledge I can contribute positively to the success
of your company.
I have been employed until July 2015, when the project I was involved with, was completed and
closed. I am therefore available immediately to take up employment.
Yours faithfully
ANTHONY ROBERTS
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ANTHONY ROBERTS
EOD OPERATOR
DEMINING INSTRUCTOR
RESOURCE AND PROJECT MANAGER
Age: 11
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June 1969 (46) Marital Status: Married
Nationality: South African Passport: South African
Telephone: 0027 (0) 83 369 3317 Email: anthony110669@yahoo.com or
0027 (021) 850 8926 iedd1169@gmail.com
INTRODUCTION
I am currently working in North Iraq Kurdistan as the Assistant Party Manager to 2D Seismic Project. I am
an enthusiastic and hard working individual and have always produced consistently high professional
standards. Through my time with the South African National Defense Force I have acquired considerable
management experience, technical expertise leadership qualities and ability to motivate. I have worked
and trained in extreme and hostile environments including Africa and in the Middle East. I have always
strived to provide the highest levels of Training and work whether working alone or as part of a team.
CURRENT CERTIFICATES AND COURSES
EOD/ IEDD
Mine warfare
Demining Instructor
Health and Safety Training
Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Management System
Medical Emergency Responders Course (American Safety and Health Institute)
Civilian Loader and Blasters
Computers Courses – MS Office, Excel
Project Management through the University of Stellenbosch
Leadership Essentials
Working with Difficult People
Interpersonal Communication
Managing Conflict
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Present: GLOBAL GEOPHYSICAL SERVICES since April 2013 to July 2015
Currently working as an Assistant Party Manager for Global Geophysical in North Iraq Kurdistan where
we doing a 2D Seismic Project. My main roles of responsibility is to support the Operations Supervisor by
managing and supporting the operations out in the field with Logistical support, Human Resource support.
Prior to working in Kurdistan I spent 2 years in Kenya as the Project Manager for Global Geophysical.
• Scouting of remote sites for construction of our camps in our area of operations.
• Negotiations with local population and government groups in our area of operations to support
our project.
• Drawing and designing plans for the construction of the camp.
• Financial planning for the project from the beginning to the end of project.
o Tracking of Labour salaries
o Tracking of sub- contractors assets and that they comply with their invoices.
o Confirming pay sheets and payments of monthly invoices of sub-contractors.
• Management of logistical and resource support to the project
o Control of all equipment Imported and Exported in and out of country of operations.
o Management of purchase orders submit by departments
o Ordering of supplies from local sub-contractors
o Vehicle fleet management
o Department inventory systems
• Management of the camp and all the support services.
• Hiring of all labour and drivers required for the project.
• Drawing up of contracts for all sub-contractors with regard to the services been delivered to the
project.
• Compiling daily report for Head Office as received on a daily base from the different
departments.
• Compiling of the monthly report and final end of project report for the support departments.
Terraseis (Kurdistan and Southern Iraq - 3D and 2D Land Seismic) 2010 - 2013
Currently working as a Resource Manager for a large 3D and 2D Seismic Project. Supporting Project
Management by managing and supporting the operations out in the field with Logistical support, Human
Resource support as well as Consulting on Demining functions.
• Scouting of remote sites for construction of our camps in our area of operations.
• Negotiations with local tribes and government groups for their support to our operations.
• Construction plans of our campsite.
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• Financial planning for the project from the beginning to the end of project.
• Management of logistical and resource support to the project.
• Management of the camp and all the support services.
• Commercial Loader, loading TNT for seismic survey.
• Command and Control of TNT distribution and storage.
Oryx Plant from 01 April 2010 to 31 October 2010 (This was during stand-down period with
Terraseis)
Current Duties: Site Manager, Logistical Coordinator, Managing employees on different Mines Projects,
Administration and Health and Safety Office.
Remote Operations Support Services (ROSS) Security QC Manager – May 2007 to January 2010
As Security QC manager I have was in charge of the security for our project to ensuring that they adhered
to all security protocols of the company, this included the field security operations for all our crew out in
the field as well as the base security.
Mine Advisory Group (MAG) – May 2005 to April 2007
I was a Technical Field Manager and managed 3 bases in different provinces Moxico Province, Lunda Sul
and Lunda Norte. I was responsible for the plan of clearance tasks and task assessments in these
provinces as well as surveys on suspect areas. I was also responsible for the management and entire
financial, logistical support and administration task in the base.
During my time with MAG Angola I presented numerous courses, training local staff in mine clearance
and basic demolitions.
Mechem Demining – July 2004 to Apr 2005
I was sent to Somalia to do EOD training of the local police and Level 1 Survey.
After my tour in Somalia I was deployed to the southern part of Sudan where I was a Demining Team
Leader doing road and battle field clearance.
European Land Solutions – March 2004 to June 2004
I worked with ELS in Baghdad as an EOD operator and doing battle field clearance in and around
Baghdad and Basrah.
I was then posted to Mozambique to do level 1 survey’s on minefields.
South African National Defense Force Engineer Regiment – Jan 1989 to February 2004
I was promoted through the ranks of officers during my 10-year career.
• Achieved the rank of Snr Major in 2003.
• Was the Branch Cmdr of the Specialist Training Branch at the School of Engineers. Training
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Engineers in all the Engineer Corps Specialist Equipment.
• Planning of courses
• Keeping update inventory of all equipment in the training wing.
• Maintance and repair plans of all equipment.
• Devised and implemented specific training programs for all course presented at the Specialist
Training Branch.
Education
Obtained Grade 12 at Olyfkrans College High School in Swellendam.
• Maths SG (1988)
• English Language (1988)
• English Literature (1989)
• Afrikaans Language (1989)
• Afrikaans Literature (1989)
• Economics (1989)
• History (1989)
• Geography (1989)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• South African Passports.
• Category AB (Code 10)
• Current Inoculations for Yellow Fever, Cholera, Rabies, Meningococcal, Typhoid, Tetanus
Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, B.
INTERESTS
I enjoy hiking, cycling and adventure sports.
I am collector of rare coins.
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REFERENCES
Company : Global Geophysical Services
Person : Wolfgang Barnard Operations Manager Kenya
Telephone : M| +254 (0) 713 513 094
Email : wolfgang.barnard@globalgeophysical.com
Company : Global Geophysical Services
Person : Sara Marks Human Resources Supervisor EAME
Telephone : T | +971 (0) 4 3612 284
M| +971 (0) 50 5940373
Email : sara.marks@globalgeophysical.com
Company : Terra Seis
Person : Jackie Crowley VP Human Resources
Telephone : T | +971 (0) 4 5153 122
M| +971 (0) 50 708 3067
F | +971 (0) 4 3233 079
Email : humanresources@terraseis.com
Company : Oryx Plant
Person : Stephanie Bergh
Telephone : T| +27 (0) 53 7911 001
M| +27 (0) 823 758 076
Email : stephanie@oryxplant.com
