High School -- Matric

Durban Boys High School (DHS) Matriculated 2008 - Senior Certificate with endorsement. English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Art, Science, Biology Weston Agricultural College Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Technology, Agricultural Management Practices

Operations Co-Ordinator & Service Specialist

I established and successfully operated a pressure washing business specializing in residential and commercial cleaning solutions. Leveraging my expertise in business management and my experience, I oversaw all aspects of the business operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction. Overall, this experience has allowed me to develop my entrepreneurial skills and business acumen.

Key Deliverables and Achievements:

– Business Development
– Customer and Supplier Relationships
– Health and Safety Compliance
– Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Management
– Pressure Washing Expertise
– Equipment Handling & Maintenance
– Chemical Handling

Supply Chain Coordinator

As the sole driving force behind CBT Solutions, I oversaw all aspects of the business with a hands-on approach. I carried out comprehensive logistics and forwarding operations, skillfully integrating strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and financial acumen. In my role, I consistently demonstrated a keen understanding of industry dynamics, market trends, and the regulatory landscape. In conclusion, this experience has honed my entrepreneurial skills, leadership abilities, and industry expertise, positioning me as a versatile professional capable of driving business success in dynamic and competitive markets.

Key Achievements and Responsibilities:

– Freight Forwarding Operations
– Import/Export Management
– Land Freight Logistics Oversight
– Strategic Fleet Security Management
– Port Operations
– Abnormal Loads
– Customs Clearance Management
– Accounts & Financing
– Advertising & Marketing Initiatives
– Key Accounts Management
– New Business Development

Operations Security (Risk) & Compliance Supervisor

Formulate and execute tactical plans with the operational teams in area of responsibility to ensure that the business attains its objectives as safely, cost-effectively and efficiently as possible.

Responsible for managing the execution, direction, and coordination of all transportation within the organization for the below:

– Fleet Security
– Port Operations
– Abnormal Loads
– Cross-Border Compliance
– Fines Reconciliation

– for GreenDoor Fleets(C2C, KG2G, & Hauloads) 400+ vehicles

Cross-Border Operations Coordinator

Responsible for the overall control and management of the logistics function and the efficient, effective forward / reverse flow and storage of assets, services and cargo within the geographic location of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Driving continuous performance against key operational areas with the implementation of improvements in operating processes and systems to optimize efficiencies by identifying process bottlenecks through which communication, problem solving and innovative solutions took place.

Developed and maintained successful relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, clients, associated members in government departments and agencies, local authorities, and other key decision-makers ensuring the business provides the appropriate range and quality of services in compliance with operational protocols, policies, processes, contractual agreements, environmental rules, regulations and the health, safety, cleanliness, and security of the work place while being responsible to adhere and enforce all company rules and safety regulations.

Sound knowledge of non-hazardous / hazardous cargo, explosive cargo, abnormal project cargo, container movement and port operations.

Duties pertaining to assigned fleet:

– Fleet Management
– Loading / Offloading
– Cross Border Management
– Freight Management System
– Accidents / Breakdowns / Recoveries / Crisis Management
– Transport Forex Costs
– Pre-Alert Documents
– Fuel, Equipment and Route Planning
– COF, Workshop, Vehicle Unit Tracking, and Reports
– Driver Management
– Driver Documentation
– Driver Discipline
– HR Submissions

Duties pertaining to full fleet:

– Client Management / Project Management
– Port Operations and Navis
– Abnormal Loads
– Ammonium Nitrate (Explosives)
– Local Loads

– for GreenDoor Fleets(C2C, KG2G, & Hauloads) +/- 400 vehicles

Junior Warehouse Supervisor / Storeman & Spares Coordinator

Provide an efficient warehousing support service by managing the movement of vehicle stock to production and from production, ensuring all site and customer objectives are met and the daily delivery rate is maintained to plan by the management of warehouse, inventory and distribution activities and processes while all health and safety requirements within the warehouse or store environment are adhered to.

Key Outputs and Deliverables:

Stores / Spares Co-ordination
– Overseeing stores and handling of all spares related work.

Imports / Exports
– Overseeing and handling various import / export related work.

Warehouse
– Overseeing and handling warehouse related work.

Production
– Overseeing and managing all production related work.

Workshop, Tyre Bay, and Fitters
– Overseeing and managing all production related work.

Collection & Delivery
– Overseeing and handling all collections and deliveries.

Lasher & Rigger

Lashing, rigging and safe securing of general cargo for sea, land and rail transportation.

Duties and responsibilities:

– Worked within a team to perform lashing and rigging operations for various clients.
– Lashing and securing of general cargo in various open top / GP containers / flat-racks / Mafi trailers / bolsters and flat decks / tautliners.
– Knowledge in lashing, rigging and safe securing of loads for transportation with polyester cord lash, chain with satang’s, chocking and cradles.
– Various inter-company collaborations in pre-plan for loading, optimal packaging, final checks and inspections, sign offs, fumigation, seal, etc.

Warehouse Assistant / Distribution Coordinator

Handled warehouse and distribution activities and processes ensuring compliance with policies while coordinating the daily planning / cargo movement and managing daily operations costs through effective resource planning and utilization.

Duties and responsibilities:

– Warehouse duties
– Distribution duties

Receive and despatch various cargos on trucks; manage and handle shipping, loading and unloading of products, packing and unpacking of containers, general cargo, Lucerne, World Food Program, hazardous chemicals and bonded cargo within various warehouses.

Managed, monitored and oversaw various teams of forklift drivers, general laborers and outsourced brokered
laborers.

Comply to set policies, processes, contractual agreements, environment rules, regulation compliances and
ensuring the health, safety, cleanliness, and security of the work environment while responsible to adhere and enforce all company rules and safety regulations.

Lead Video Editor

Ensuring customer satisfaction through adherence to project deadlines and establishment of sound relationships with clients and overall achievement of agreed service level commitments.

Key Deliverables and Outputs:

– Client Services
– Video Editing
– Mystery Shopping

Workshop Manager / Mechanic

The core purpose is to execute strategic business plans by translating them into measurable business outcomes. Accountable for profitability, growth, sustainable business performance, and new business opportunities.

In addition to this, collaboration with international and national suppliers / distributors, together with being a professional representative and brand ambassador for the company. Communicate with suppliers, retailers, and customers to achieve profitable deals and mutual satisfaction.

Duties and responsibilities:

Workshop

– Service and Repairs
– Engine Modification
– Classic Restoration & Customization
– Insurance Repairs
– Race Prepping
– Housekeeping

Management

– Staff
– Client
– Contract
– Supplier
– Brand & Marketing
– Stock / Inventory Control
– Accounting
– Sales
– Imports

Race Team

Oversaw a production race bike and team sponsored by the company that participated in the competitive racing circuits of Southern Africa. Built and maintained race bike and brand presence.
– Race prepping
– Advertising & Marketing
– Arranging of various sponsors

Health and Safety Internship

Assisted a senior health and safety officer with various H&S aspects of the business.

Duties and responsibilities:

– Advise clients regarding legislative compliance.
– Ensuring that corporate policies adhere to governmental regulations.
– Technical report writing.
– Managing internal controls to ensure they are functional and adequate.
– Carrying out compliance audits.
– Provided support for incident investigations.
– Reviewing operational procedures and guidelines.
– Participating in a diverse array of safety studies.
– Taking ownership and responsibility for service delivery to clients.
– Carry out client facing and service delivery activities.
– Attending safety reports and their supporting hazard, risk and consequence assessments.
– Learning about various Safety Management Systems.
– Identifying Operations issues, potential problems and opportunities.

Mechanic Apprentice

Worked as a mechanic apprentice in the automotive industry assisting qualified mechanics with ensuring that all jobs are delivered on time without compromising quality and workmanship, while maintaining a clean and uncluttered workspace and ensure the floor is hazard free.

Areas of focus:

– Conducting major and minor services to all makes of motor vehicles.
– Conducting major and minor repairs / replacement of parts to all makes of motor vehicles.
– Tune Ups and Performance, Race Modifications.

Apprentice Electrician

Worked as an electrical apprentice learning the trade by following instructions from senior electricians and then using my formal training and relevant experience to carry out various tasks assigned to me in accordance with OHS Act and regulations.