Bhongolethu Mbomvana
KEMPTON PARK,South Africa
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust skill set encompassing negotiation, interpersonal, and organisational skills. Demonstrates strong business acumen and a focus on quality control, process improvement, and regulatory compliance. Holds fire safety accreditation and a health and safety certificate, underscoring a commitment to maintaining high standards of workplace safety. Adept at report writing and communication, with proven analytical abilities to optimise time and resources effectively. Career aspirations include leveraging logistical insight to drive operational excellence in future roles.
Offering strong foundation in team leadership, organisation, and problem-solving within fast-paced environments. Knowledgeable about optimising workflows, maintaining safety standards, and fostering collaborative team dynamics. Ready to use and develop planning, communication, and logistical skills in the warehouse management role.
Results-driven Warehouse Manager with knack for optimizing operations and improving team productivity. Skilled in streamlining processes, reducing costs, and enhancing inventory management. Known for leading teams to exceed targets and ensuring smooth, efficient warehouse functions.
Motivated Warehouse Supervisor with 11 years of experience leading productive and profitable teams. Diligently manages inventory and fulfilment targets to maximise sales. Adept at Enterprise Resource Planning.
Dependable Warehouse Supervisor with 11 years of experience. Expertly manages and mentors teams to achieve efficient operations. Leads by example with positive, dedicated work ethic. Holds NEBOSH and forklift license.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Passionate Warehouse manager with experience in data accuracy and management. Independent problem-solver focused on customer service and product development. Works well under tight deadlines.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Warehouse Manager
safira international
Boksburg North, Gauteng
01.2024 - Current
- Developed contingency plans, minimising disruption during peak periods or unforeseen events.
- Enforced strict adherence to quality standards, enhancing brand reputation.
- Coordinated incoming goods, ensuring accurate documentation and timely distribution.
- Conducted performance reviews for individual growth and overall team improvement.
- Supervised daily warehousing activities to ensure operational efficiency.
- Handled employee issues professionally, resulting in increased job satisfaction rates amongst the workforce.
- Streamlined warehouse operations by implementing efficient inventory management systems.
- Improved warehouse layout to maximise storage space.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks in alignment with safety protocols.
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.
- Tracked storage levels and controlled stock to meet supplier requirements and fulfill contract terms.
- Spearheaded contract negotiation to obtain favourable terms for quality, cost and delivery requirements.
Equipment Co-ordinator
Transnet Port Terminal – Cape Town
Cape Town , South Africa
11.2015 - 01.2026
- Manage all machinery in operations and insure that necessary resources are deployed effectively and managing employees and supervisors
- Ensure that discharging and loading of cargo is done efficiently and ensure that the end result meets the customers timeframe and requirements
- Ensure that staffs comply with the health and safety standards and adherence to SOP’s is not compromised
- Manage absenteeism, training and motivation of all staff in operations
- Focus on key KPI’s such as GCH, VCO, Truck turnaround time and rail operations
- Monitoring and controlling trucks
- Ensure company targets and objectives are met, monitored and reviewed the operational methods facilitate both qualitative and quantitative improvements with the operational area whilst ensuring continuous customer service
- Ensure the availability of Haulers and trailers
- Planning, forecasting workload and preplanning of resources deployment
- Managing a fleet of 22 Vehicles, 9 Ship to shore cranes, 6 reach stackers, 4 25 T forklifts and its employees per shift
Chief Administrative Official
Transnet Port Terminal- Cape town
Cape Town , South Africa
08.2012 - 11.2015
- Supervising of diesel bowser and operations staff
- Manage Operations Fleet including cutting back on waste and bolster the bottom line
- Set budgets and analyse existing for operations and approve acquisitions of vehicles
- Oversee staff transportation services and contact external and internal clients
- Updating the SAP maintenance system as well as loading and releasing of req’s
- Managing all administrative duties and managing a team of 6 employees
Quality Assurance Specialist
The Foschini Group
Cape Town , South Africa
09.2010 - 07.2012
- Responsible for induction, orientation and systems training for new and existing employees
- Evaluate adherence to company policies/procedures and statutory requirements
- Coach, mentor and train call centre teams in line with company standards and values
- Lead, manage, and train/develop staff effectively and efficiently by complying with the broader purpose of HR, including regular meetings, feedback and joint planning sessions
After Hours Supervisor
DHL Express LTD
Isando , South Africa
05.2008 - 07.2010
- Insure smooth running of the call centre and insure that objectives and KPI’s are met
- Manage a team of 24 Agents whilst also conducting quality assessment sessions
- Insuring prompt delivery of all shipments to and from the country
- Track and trace parcels and consult our colleagues all over the world
- Contact different countries gateways as well as ops managers
- Running DHL south Africa after hours from one single interface for all imports and exports
- Engaging customs for releasing of shipments and the required paperwork
- Updating of all collections activities including dispatching to relevant drivers
Customer Service Agent
Integrat PTY
Midrand , South Africa
01.2006 - 04.2008
- Meet Sales budgets through pro-active sales activities identify and secure business
- Analyse customer needs and develop product solutions
- Liaise with customers and relevant agencies as well as internal and external suppliers
- Ensure that all related administration and filing for the Company is maintained and up to date
- Compile quotations and processing of all customer purchase orders
Education
GED - Sigma Lean six (Yellow and Green Belt)
Transnet School of Rail
Cape Town 01.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Management Principles, Introduction to Supply chain management, Basic Economics and Finance, Logistics and Materials Handling, Introduction to Operations Management
Mancosa
Johannesburg Matric - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Economics, Business economics, Accounting, computer studies
Edendale Career College
Pretoria 2004
Skills
- Negotiation skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Planning skills
- Organizing skills
- Communication skills
- Report writing skills
- Typing skills
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
- Motivational skills
- Business acumen
- Knowledge of osha regulations
- Process improvement orientation
- Quality control focus
- Logistical insight
- Regulatory compliance understanding
- Fire safety accreditation
- Health and safety certificate
- Time optimisation
Custom Section
- English
- Afrikaans
- Xhosa
- Sotho
- Sepedi
- Setswana
- Zulu
References
- Nosicelo Manentsa, Ops manager, DHL Express, 0119213600
- Mr. Davids, Operations Co-ordinator, Transnet Port Terminal - Cape Town, (021) 449 2878
- Ms Y Biyana, Shift Operations Manager, Transnet Port Terminal, Cape Town, (021) 449 3391/063 2159 128
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8508165621081
- Nationality: South African
- Driving Licence: EB with own vehicle
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Certification
- LEVEL 1 FIRE FIGHTING certified
- LEVEL 2 FIRST AIDER certified
- YELLOW BELT LEAN SIX SIGMA certified
- CODE EB Licence
Languages
6,C2,6,C2
Hobbies and interests
- RUGBY
- WATCHING SOCCER
- HIKING
Accomplishments
- Built and nurtured key client relationships to grow profit by 23%.
- Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation which resulted in more effective and timely completion of TASKS.
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
safira international
01.2024 - Current
Equipment Co-ordinator
Transnet Port Terminal – Cape Town
11.2015 - 01.2026
Chief Administrative Official
Transnet Port Terminal- Cape town
08.2012 - 11.2015
Quality Assurance Specialist
The Foschini Group
09.2010 - 07.2012
After Hours Supervisor
DHL Express LTD
05.2008 - 07.2010
Customer Service Agent
Integrat PTY
01.2006 - 04.2008
GED - Sigma Lean six (Yellow and Green Belt)
Transnet School of Rail
Some College (No Degree) - Management Principles, Introduction to Supply chain management, Basic Economics and Finance, Logistics and Materials Handling, Introduction to Operations Management
Mancosa
Matric - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Economics, Business economics, Accounting, computer studies
Edendale Career College