Richard Kruger
Henties Bay, Erongo ,Namibia
Summary
Accomplished Executive skillful in assessing business conditions and developing optimisation plans to drive key improvements. Excellent Consulting knowledge with expertise in reviewing business practices, competitor activities and personnel management policies to make proactive changes. Good relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Member
Enercon Namibia ltd
Windhoek, Namibia
04.2024 - Current
- Participated in various committees to meet specialized goals.
- Attended board meetings and reviewed meeting agendas.
- Engaged in fundraising and resource development efforts by reaching out to interested partners and donors.
Facilitator / Consultant
NUST-NIPAM-UNAM Consortium
Windhoek
11.2023 - Current
- Public procurement training facilitation
- Training of public procurement professionals
- Detailing the procurement process, bid preparation process, bid evaluation process and contract management for public entities.
Board Member
National Disability Council of Namibia
Windhoek
10.2023 - Current
- Leadership and guidance
- Promotion of rights for people with disabilities
- Advocacy for rights of people with disabilities
- Oversight of implementation in Namibia of promotion of people with disabilities for inclusion in the mainstream activities
- Chairperson of the Remuneration and Human Resources Committee (RemCo) of NDCN.
Board Member
Triumphant College
Windhoek
07.2022 - Current
- Provide industry input to curriculum
- Review of MBA Curriculum
- Oversight on monitoring and evaluation of MBA Curriculum
- Oversight of MBA curriculum implementation.
Country representative
Mallory International UK
EX5 2 DG Aylesbeare Common Business Park, Exmouth Road, Devon, United Kingdom
02.2014 - Current
- Ensuring growth for Namibian business
- Management of partnerships with the University of Namibia, Namibia University of Science and Technology, and private schools Windhoek International and other educational institutions
- Leading strategic initiatives and business development
- Logistics and cargo management strategies
- Implementation of regional growth strategies
- Talent management, staffing (recruitment and selection)
- Remuneration and payroll
- Personnel database and records.
Procurement Committee Chairperson
Henties Bay Municipality
Henties Bay
09.2017 - 11.2023
- Approval and recommendation of procurement plan to the Accounting officer
- Approval and recommendation of relevant procurement methods
- Approval and recommendation of the bid documents
- Consideration and discussion of findings by the Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC)
- Review and considerations of variations
- Recommendation of awards or non-award to the Accounting Officer.
Strategic Executive for Corporate Services, Economic Development, and Urban Management
Henties Bay Municipality
P.O. box 61, Henties Bay
09.2017 - 11.2023
- Development of operational policies, programs and procedures for human resources function
- Organizational effectiveness
- Strategic Planning and Venture Management
- Strategic Locality Marketing and Tourism Promotion
- Project Financial Management
- Research and Information Management
- Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Strategic Human Resources Management
- Organizational Development and Operations Management
- Special Projects Management Including Intellectual Property Preservation
- Leading Entrepreneurial Development Strategic Initiatives
- Community Development
- Property Management and Local Economic Development
- Business Registration and Licensing
- Council Administration Services
- Policy Development
- Cooperation Agreement Management
- Strategic management of the Human resourcing portfolio, industrial relations and information technology
- Member of the project team for council development partnerships
- Alternate director for ERONGORED (1 year)
- Monitoring and evaluation of council development projects
- Divisions and sections in the department {legal services, property management, law enforcement, emergency services, tourism, local economic development, public health and sanitation, community services, parks and gardens, town planning}.
Business Researcher for outsourcing and empowerment
City of Windhoek, Department of Economic Development
Windhoek
02.2008 - 07.2017
- Coordination of business research and assessments
- Coordination of special projects Implementation
- Overseeing outsourcing, empowerment programs, development, and implementation
- Coordination of policy research and development.
Economist
National Planning Commission- Central Bureau of Statistics
Windhoek
04.2004 - 02.2008
- Coordination of Agricultural Statistics census: Managed the Agricultural statistics census and intercensal
- Overseeing of Staff management and control: Managed the staffing, recruitment, and control for the data collection and
- Coordination of implementation of recommendations from the agricultural statistics data analysis and presentation
- Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: communicated the overall programs and requirements to Stakeholders and the teams for seamless execution of the census processes.
Education
Bachelor of Laws {BLaws} -
University of Namibia
05.2024
Master of Leadership and Change Management {MLCM} -
Namibia University of Science and Technology
05.2024
Bachelor of Economics {B Econ} -
University of Namibia
05.2024
International Baccalaureate {IB} -
Waterford Kamhlaba
01.1997
Grade 12 -
Martin Luther High School
01.1995
Skills
- Change management
- Strategic management
- Community development
- Economic development
- Project management
- Governance
- Presentation / communication
- Relationship management
- Leadership
- Conflict management
- Customer service
- Strategic networking
- Stakeholder management
- Risk mitigation
- Conflict Mediation
- Policy evaluation
- Operations Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Strategic Planning
- Strategic Thinking
- Operational Efficiency
- Financial Administration
- Corporate Governance
- Leadership experience
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Risk Reduction
- Organizational Leadership
- Business Consulting
- Performance Benchmarking
- Media Relations
- Stakeholder Management
- Change Management
- Program Oversight
- Staff Management
- Service Delivery Oversight
- Business Planning
- Annual Planning
- New Business Development
- Process Improvement
- Organizational Development
- Turnaround Management
- Succession Planning
- Human Resources
- Portfolio Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Employee Coaching
Websites
Focused Training
- Business & Entrepreneurship Training Center, 06/27/22, 07/01/22, Training Needs Analysis and Evaluation Skills
- Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management, 04/25/02, 04/29/02, Performance Management System Training
- Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management, 11/08/21, 11/12/21, Misconduct and Disciplinary Procedures Training
- Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management, 10/11/21, 10/15/21, Drafting of By-Laws and Rules Training
- Pathfinders / Center for Small-Town Regeneration, 09/16/13, 09/20/13, Small Town Regeneration: A Special Economic Development Approach
References
- S. Kaukungua, NUST-NIPAM-UNAM Consortium, 061 207 2544, 0812536262, skaukungua@nust.na
- Mr. G. Mayumbelo, City of Windhoek, 0811223925, Mujiwam@yahoo.com
- Ms. Z. Steenkamp, City of Windhoek, 0812775312, Zus@windhoekcc.org.na
- Mr. D. Kambatuamasa, Henties Bay Municipality, 064 502000, 0812850243, Exec.Infrastructure@hbaymun.com.na
- Mr. J. Hardinge, Mallory International, +447974352761, Julian@malorryint.co.uk
Languages
Khoe khoe
First Language
Timeline
Board Member
Enercon Namibia ltd
04.2024 - Current
Facilitator / Consultant
NUST-NIPAM-UNAM Consortium
11.2023 - Current
Board Member
National Disability Council of Namibia
10.2023 - Current
Board Member
Triumphant College
07.2022 - Current
Procurement Committee Chairperson
Henties Bay Municipality
09.2017 - 11.2023
Strategic Executive for Corporate Services, Economic Development, and Urban Management
Henties Bay Municipality
09.2017 - 11.2023
Country representative
Mallory International UK
02.2014 - Current
Business Researcher for outsourcing and empowerment
City of Windhoek, Department of Economic Development
02.2008 - 07.2017
Economist
National Planning Commission- Central Bureau of Statistics
04.2004 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Laws {BLaws} -
University of Namibia
Master of Leadership and Change Management {MLCM} -
Namibia University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Economics {B Econ} -
University of Namibia
International Baccalaureate {IB} -
Waterford Kamhlaba
Grade 12 -
Martin Luther High School