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ROELF WEIDEMAN
Occupation Director / Engineering Manager
Gender Male
Nationality South African
Ethnic Group White
Language English, Afrikaans, Zulu
Drivers Licence Code 8
Desired job location Willing to re-locate
Current Employer
FW Services Holdings
Blue Dot Electrical
Availability Immediate
Contact Details
Cell phone +27 82 784 1853
Tel / Fax +27 11 768 5107
Email
rweideman@tiscali.co.za
roelf@bluedotelectrical.co.za
Skype Roelof.weideman1
LinkedIn http://za.linkedin.com/in/roelfweideman
Residential Location Wilropark, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Professional Profile
A highly experienced Engineering Manager with over 25 years’ experience in the electrical / mining industry.
Proven working experience in general construction, engineering and permitting, facilities maintenance, projects
and production. Strong project, production and maintenance management capabilities. Recognised for starting
an ISO 9001 accredited engineering company offering electrical services that became a market leader in the
industry. Extensive background in mining as an Engineering Supervisor and Metallurgical Plant Manager.
Currently seeking a position as a Production or Maintenance Manager.
Education
1985
Roodepoort Technical College
NTS 4
1980
Hentie Cilliers, Virginia
Grade 12 (Matric)
Professional Courses / Training
• Project Management / 1992
• Air Conditioning – Refrigeration Certificate / 1989
• Electrical Engineering Workshop Practice / 1987
• Basic Hydraulics / 1986
• Master Installation Electrician Certificate / 1985
• Supervisory Skills & Management / 1984
Professional Registrations / Memberships
• Trade Tested Electrician – Red Seal – Olifantsfontein (1984).
• Installation Electrician Certificate (Wireman’s License).
• Electrical Contracting Board (ECBSA).
• Electrical Contracting Association (ECASA).
• Armature Winding Association.
• ISO Quality Management Systems.
• HOG.
Computer Skills
• Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Areas of Expertise
• Staff management.
• Project management.
• ISO quality management.
• New installations.
• Refurbishment.
• Modernisation.
• Industrial cost of controls.
• Work design and measurements.
• Technical writing.
• Reading design specifications and technical
drawings.
• Business development and sales marketing.

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• Marketing and leasing with customers.
• Compliance certificates.
• Electrical contracting services.
• Costing.
• Production planning.
• Servicing and maintaining equipment.
• Team leadership.
• Engineering capabilities.
• Electrical motor diagnostics.
• Design and repairs.
• Construction.
• Resourceful thinker, leader and communicator in
fast paced quality / engineering environments.
• Procurement and purchasing.
• Crisis and emergency management.
• Safety and quality control management.
• Regulatory compliance adherence.
• ISO 9001.
• Team building and leadership.
• Proven ability to track, evaluate and lead
successful cross functional employee teams.
• Recognised for ability to act in confidence by using
own initiatives in unknown environments without
assistance.
Career History
1. 1995 – PRESENT
FW Services Holdings
Johannesburg, South Africa
DIRECTOR / ENGINEERING MANAGER
Responsibilities
• Directly managing a staff compliment of 80.
• Maintaining efficient operation and control of the company.
• Implementing the policies and objectives of the company.
• Coordinating the functions between departments and personnel.
• Maintaining and continually improving the quality management system.
• Approving Quality Policy and Quality Management systems and procedures.
• Quoting and costing products.
• Identifying training needs of production and administrative personnel.
• Liaising with customers on new and existing product requirements and needs.
• Providing the necessary resources and continuously improving facilities.
• Chairing management review meetings.
• Handling all matters related to sales, marketing and service of products.
• Utilising full authority to stop production and to change the production mix.
• Managing and supervising the AC and DC Department, activities and personnel.
• Maintaining efficient operation and control of production processes.
• Monitoring and measuring in-process and completed products.
• Providing feedback to customers on the status of their products.
• Liaising with customers regarding products and service provision.
• Implementing necessary corrective actions.
• Identifying potential non-conformities and implementing preventive actions.
• Providing production related training and evaluating personnel.
• Winding data on computer and Master Cards.
• Production planning.
• Establishing safety standards and maintaining housekeeping in workshop.
• Approving work procedures and changes.
• Conducting inspections on flameproof products and applications
• Signing-off inspection and test documentation of in-process and completed products.
• Marketing the products.
• Releasing completed products for delivery.
• Instructing personnel.
Major Projects
• Rehabilitation and closure of mining shafts and plants R10 million projects.
• Fabrication and installation of conveyer belt systems on Anglo Platinum.
• Designing and manufacturing conveyer idler and vibrating screens.
• Implementing ISO 9001.
• Appointed approved supplier for winches gearboxes and mechanical repairs on Anglo Platinum.
Achievements
• Improved productivity.
• Generated annual revenue to R15 million.

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2.1 1994
Durban Deep Gold Mining Company
Roodepoort, South Africa
ACTING METALLURGICAL & ENGINEERING MANAGER
Responsibilities
• Directly managing a staff of 181 qualified Engineering and Metallurgical Specialists.
• Ensuring daily production targets are met by ensuring machine availability and process corrections are
implemented. Machines include crushers, conveyer systems, milling, concentrators, storage tanks, CIL
plants, mixers, power systems, switch gear, generating units, smelting concentrator, screens and pumps.
• Conducting studies and designs.
• Developing and specifying the processes and machinery to concentrate gold at the best recovery
percentage.
Major Projects
• Designing and constructing concentrator plant to extract gold from sand dumps containing excessive wood
chip containing material.
Achievements
• Increased the gold recovery by 7%.
2.2 1992 - 1994
Durban Deep Gold Mining Company
Gauteng, South Africa
ENGINEER
Responsibilities
• Directly managing a staff compliment of 110, including Foremen, Supervisors, Technicians, Artisans,
Drivers, Technical Personal and Engineering Assistants.
• Ensuring availability of all machinery and equipment to ensure 100% production activity.
• Overseeing all activities involving general construction, engineering and permitting, facilities maintenance,
projects and budget control.
• Attending manager review and production meetings.
Major Projects
• Installing and commissioning 6m/l pump stations.
• Installing 2MW Ball Mill crushers.
Career History: Previous Positions
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Senior Engineering Foreman
Rand Mines (DRD Gold Mine)
1989 - 1992
*Oversaw 8 Foremen in the following divisions: Mechanical, Electrical, Rigging, Shaft, Hoist Drivers, Boiler
Making, General Engineering and Projects
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SENIOR ELECTRICIAN FOREMAN
Rand Mines (DRD Gold Mine)
1985 – 1989
*Oversaw 27 Electricians
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ELECTRICIAN
Rand Mines (DRD Gold Mine)
1981 – 1985
*Involved in electrical maintenance and projects
Other Interests
4. 2013
Blue Dot Electrical Contractors (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg, South Africa
DIRECTOR OF THE BOARD
Overview
• Blue Dot Electrical is a professional electrical contractor offering electrical services.
Responsibilities
• Performing on-going maintenance for clients.
• Providing the following electrical contracting services to the industries listed below:
Commercial / Corporate:
• New installations.
• General maintenance.

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• Refurbishment.
• Modernisation.
• Lightning protection.
• Security lighting.
• Compliance certificates.
Industrial / Mining:
• New installations.
• Upgrades and refurbishments.
• General maintenance.
• Control panel supply and installation.
• Safety implementation.
• Compliance certificates.
• Consulting on and implementing energy saving.
• Mini substations / substation repairs and maintenance.
• New substations.
• Cabling.
• Switchgear.
• Generators.
• General plumbing.
Domestic :
• Houses / complexes / flats.
• New buildings and alterations.
• General maintenance.
• Rewiring.
• Upgrades.
• Modernisation.
• Automation and intercoms.
• Gate motors.
• Lighting protection.
Key Strengths
• Strong customer focus and experience in recognising customer needs and how to deliver an effective
customer experience.
• Strong planning, organising and monitoring abilities and an efficient time-manager.
• Advanced analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
References
Available on request.