Giles Maynard

Project Director / General Manager
Johannesburg, ZA

About

Project Management Engineering Business Stratgey Renewable Energy Business Finance Business Management Contract Management Power Generation Key Accounts Manager Business Development Networking Negotiations Sub-contractor Management Marketing

Work Experience

Project Manager

Murray & Roberts Genrec
Jan 2010 - Mar 2012
Wadeville, South Africa

Managed manufacture and delivery of 36,000 tons of structural steel for Medupi and Kusile power projects, including international sub-contractor management.

Senior Project Manager

Unitemp cc
Mar 2012 - Sep 2014
Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa

Managed company's largest project (Medupi power station), introduced renewable energy/CSP market focus, responsible for project management and new business development.

General Manager

Eltherm South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Sep 2015 - Present
Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa

Built new company from 4 to 35 people, increased turnover ten-fold. Managed business strategy, sales, operations, HR, and key accounts including Medupi & Kusile projects.

Education

IEB Matric (HG)

St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown
2000 - 2004

BSc. Mechanical Engineering (Honours)

University of Cape Town
2006 - 2009

Post Graduate Education - Certified Associate in Project Management

Project Management Institute (PMI)
May 2012 - Jul 2012

Master's in Business Administration (MBA - Cum Laude)

Trinity College Dublin
Sep 2014 - Sep 2015

Thesis on energy utility business model development. Award: Company project of the Year 2015/2016

Languages

English - Native
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