ANTON VD MERWE
Baardskeerdesbos
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with extensive experience at Pitbull Trucking, excelling in fleet management and compliance. Proven track record in optimizing routes and reducing costs while fostering strong client relationships. Adept at contract negotiation and team leadership, driving performance improvements and operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Pitbull Trucking
04.2022 - Current
- Oversee daily road freight operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance across all routes.
- Managed transporter and subcontractor relationships through contract negotiations, performance monitoring, and ensuring service delivery.
- Coordinate and optimize route planning, load allocation, and fleet utilization to reduce costs and maximize efficiency.
- Led, mentored, and supported operations staff to enhance teamwork and accountability.
- Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess service quality and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with transport regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
Broker
M&A Logistics
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Serviced and maintained relationships with over 250 clients to ensure satisfaction and retention.
- Planned dedicated sub-contractors for fuel, loads, weekends, parking, and other logistics to optimize operations.
- Coordinated maintenance and usage of M&A fleet vehicles to ensure reliability and support business operations.
- Executed various operational tasks assigned by head office.
Broker
Epic Freight
01.2015 - 10.2019
- Managing and supporting a portfolio of over 250 clients with consistent service delivery.
- Brokered freight assignments between clients and transporters, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Overseeing subcontractor operations, including fuel management, weekend scheduling, load allocations, and parking logistics.
- Executed administrative tasks to streamline daily operations at head office.
CCM-Cluster Contractors Manager
Unitrans Supply Chain Logistics
10.2010 - 01.2016
- Lead and oversee all transport operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance.
- Managed fleet, depots, and traffic operations to enhance vehicle utilization and operational performance.
- Liaise with clients daily to ensure service standards for collections and deliveries are met.
- Control departmental finances, revenue, costs, and profitability.
- Oversee vehicle maintenance, licenses, permits, insurance, and accident management.
- Drove staff recruitment, performance management, and development to build a skilled and effective team.
- Implement and maintain safety, housekeeping, and service level agreements in line with company policies.
- Optimized operations to elevate productivity, client satisfaction, and overall departmental performance.
- Coordinated logistics activities to optimize delivery schedules and routes.
Fleet Manager
2010 Fifa World Cup SA
02.2010 - 08.2010
- Managed fleet of 140 vehicles for transportation of VIPs, media personnel, teams, referees, and FIFA officials, ensuring timely and secure travel.
- Oversaw transport operations, prioritizing safety and service delivery to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Coordinated scheduling, route planning, and logistics to align with specific transport requirements, optimizing resource use.
- Ensure the transport department operates effectively as a whole, optimizing resources and service performance.
- Recruit, train, and develop fleet management staff and drivers to maintain high operational standards.
- Handle administrative duties, including accident and incident reporting, compliance, and documentation.
Transporter Manager
West End Claybricks (Westonaria)
02.2006 - 12.2009
- Exercise operational control over the entire transport department, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance.
- Recruit, train, and manage staff across multiple roles, including wages clerks, general admin, fleet management, planners, and fleet controllers.
- Manage a fleet of 30 vehicles delivering clay, cement, and roof tile products nationwide, and coordinate outsourced transport with multiple contractors.
- Oversee 20 vehicles responsible for raw and finished products on-site, with stock value approximately R30 million.
- Coordinated load planning, safety, administration, payments, and client liaison for all transport operations to ensure seamless execution.
- Prepared weekly and monthly financial reports, followed up on action points, and clarified variances between budget (R2.5 million monthly) and actual figures.
- Draft, implement, and enforce SOPS for the transport department to standardize operations.
- Monitored vehicle performance using satellite tracking, driver monitoring, diesel consumption reports, and client satisfaction feedback to identify areas for improvement.
- Negotiate transport rates with sales departments, transport contractors, and clients to optimize costs and service delivery.
2nd Lieutenant
SANDF
Kimberley
01.1992 - 07.1994
Apprentice Diesel Mechanic
SA Post Office
Kimberley
01.1990 - 12.1991
Education
High School - Grade 12, Afrikaans, English, History, Geography, Mathematics (Distinction), Business Economics
Frikkie Meyer
Thabazimbi11-1989
Skills
- Logistics management
- Operations & Planning
- Fleet management
- Route optimization techniques
- Shipping compliance
- Cost savings
- Contract management
- Financial & Admin
- Technology & Reporting
- Strategy
- Leadership
- Team leadership
- Client management
- Client & Stakeholders
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Industry knowledge
- Leadership & People
- Industry knowledge
Certificates And Training
- Certificate in Post Diesel Mechanic, N1
- Certificate in Electrical, N1
- Anglo Platinum Operator courses on Wagner (LHD) Loader, Bell (dump Truck), Normet
- Stuarts Transport Trentyre Truck application
Dependants
One
References
- Matt Herbest, 083 453 6193
- Tyron Veerasamy, 065 831 0522
- Caro-lien Gerber, 083 278 9539
Languages
Afrikaans
English
Education - High School
Frikkie Meyer, 1989, Afrikaans, English, History, Geography, Mathematics (Distinction), Business Economics
Personal Information
- Criminal Record: None
- Date of Birth: 08/18/71
- Nationality: RSA Citizen
- Marital Status: Divorced
Timeline
Director
Pitbull Trucking
04.2022 - Current
Broker
M&A Logistics
11.2019 - 03.2022
Broker
Epic Freight
01.2015 - 10.2019
CCM-Cluster Contractors Manager
Unitrans Supply Chain Logistics
10.2010 - 01.2016
Fleet Manager
2010 Fifa World Cup SA
02.2010 - 08.2010
Transporter Manager
West End Claybricks (Westonaria)
02.2006 - 12.2009
2nd Lieutenant
SANDF
01.1992 - 07.1994
Apprentice Diesel Mechanic
SA Post Office
01.1990 - 12.1991
High School - Grade 12, Afrikaans, English, History, Geography, Mathematics (Distinction), Business Economics
Frikkie Meyer