Johannes Hendrik Visagie, Site Acquisition Consultant

Johannes Hendrik Visagie

Site Acquisition Consultant

Webb Industries / MTN SA

Location
South Africa
Education
Diploma, Certificate in Banking
Experience
29 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :29 years, 4 Months

Site Acquisition Consultant at Webb Industries / MTN SA
  • South Africa
  • My current job since August 2016

Worked on MTN South Africa's mobile infrastructure project upgrading existing mobile sites and sourcing new ones in preparation for 5G and 6G. Exceeded revenue targets by 83% and contributed directly to a $1.2 million profit increase.

• Identified, researched, analysed and negotiated lease contracts for zoning of IBS / DAS wireless telecommunications sites
• Ensured effective management of resources and capital expenditure to maximise return on investment
• Exceeded revenue targets by 83% and contributed directly to a $1.2 million profit increase
• Arranged technical site surveys to determine site specific requirements, designs and BTS locations
• Negotiated leases, construction designs and power requirements with landlords
• Developed and maintained relationships with landlords, managing agents, community and government agencies
• Scheduled and managed site kick-off, induction and closure meetings with all relevant contractors and stakeholders
• Prepared and maintained site status reports and databases

Infrastructure / Planning Consultant at Barclays Africa Group / Absa
  • South Africa
  • June 2014 to August 2016

Tasked with a national program management role to redesign and implement a new corporate identity for the bank's 700 branches

• Optimised all aspects of the retail and business bank's infrastructure
• Managed the bank's infrastructure and facilities
• Managed major bank projects to ensure they remained on time and budget
• Introduced and monitored health and safety aspects of major projects as part of the Health and Safety Committee
• Ensured operational and end user requirements were fulfilled on major projects
•Produced project reports

Branch Manager at Barclays Africa Group / Absa
  • South Africa
  • January 2012 to May 2014

Branch / Sales / Operations Manager
• Managed all aspects of the branch including ensuring customers received optimal service
• Resolved reported issues and complaints and streamlined banks' complaints processes
• Managed and controlled capital and operational expenditure
• Identified and pursued business opportunities and minimised business risks
• Compiled and executed annual business, sales and marketing plans with a strong focus on growth
• Ensured compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, as chair the Health and Safety Committee
• Managed, recruited and motivated staff as well as creating high-performing teams

Management Assurance Consultant at Barclays Africa Group / Absa
  • South Africa
  • October 2010 to December 2011

Management Assurance Consultant

Responsible for risk and compliance management by auditing branch sales, processes and customer complaints on a national scale.

• Audited customer complaints within branches quarterly to ensure optimal customer service was being provided
• Carried out branch reviews, special investigative requests and pre-audits
• Produced upper management reports on branch performances

Branch Manager at Absa Bank
  • South Africa
  • July 2002 to September 2010

Branch / Sales / Operations Manager, various branches

• Managed all aspects of the branch including ensuring customers received optimal service
• Resolved reported issues and complaints
• Managed and controlled capital and operational expenditure
• Identified and pursued business opportunities and minimised business risks
• Compiled and executed annual business, sales and marketing plans with a strong focus on growth
• Compiled and executed annual business, sales and marketing plans with a strong focus on growth
• Ensured compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, as chair the Health and Safety Committee
• Managed, recruited and motivated staff as well as creating high-performing teams

Security Manager ATM's at Absa
  • South Africa
  • July 2001 to June 2002
Senior Operations Officer at ABSA
  • South Africa
  • June 2000 to July 2001
Systems & Vendor Manager at ABSA
  • South Africa
  • October 1999 to May 2000
Customer Service Supervisor at Absa
  • South Africa
  • December 1994 to September 1999

Education

Diploma, Certificate in Banking
  • at South African Qualifications Association
  • December 2012
Higher diploma, Project Management
  • at Cranefield College
  • March 2009

Organisational Quality and Performance Management Transformational Corporate Strategy Create High-Performance Project and Process Teams

Diploma, Project Management
  • at Cranefield College
  • March 2008

Project Management: Leading, Creating Implementing and Improving Program Managing Organisational Performance and Innovative Improvement Financial Management of Corporate Projects and Programs

Specialties & Skills

General Banking
Infrastructure Projects
Management
Operations Management
Customer Service
BANKING
BUDGETING
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
CORPORATE IDENTITY
CUSTOMER SERVICE
DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
DELIVERY
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Languages

English
Expert
Afrikaans
Expert

Training and Certifications

Moonstone Regulatory Exams (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2012

Hobbies

  • Cricket