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Busisiwe Martha Mkhonto

Freight Handler
Johannesburg

Summary

Customer service representative with over 7 of experience in air cargo operations, specializing in international imports and exports logistics. Skilled in SAP bases administration, customer coordination and training facilitation. Proficient in preparing shipping documentation, managing freight procedures and adhering to export compliance standards. Currently pursuing a bachelor's in supply chain management and certified Dangerous goods CAT 6. A team player with strong attention to details,problem solving and excellent communication skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6079
6079
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Bidair Cargo
Johanneaburg
01.2025 - Current
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Manage customer service in all 9 provinces in South Africa

Cargo Handler

BidAir Cargo
Johanneaburg
01.2019 - 01.2025

Manage back ops team- assigning of drivers for inbound and outbound flights

  • Maintain a helpful, positive and friendly manner when dealing with Customers
  • Ensure that all Cargo is processed and handled according to BidAir Cargo Policies and Procedures
  • Identify and report all suspicious, undeclared and declared cargo in relation to Dangerous Goods and BAC Security Standards.
  • Accept, acknowledge and Induct cargo from Customers and reconcile number details on Airway bill with physical cargo.
  • International import and exports
  • Understand the importance of the details on an Airway bill and ensure that the Airway bill is completed correctly.
  • Ensure that the customer's cargo is processed correctly, accurately and that it meets all Security and Acceptance criteria deemed 'Ready for Carriage' re: Weighing, Dimension, Test Weight, Commodity, Waybill Declaration, labelling.
  • Hand-out cargo to Customers and reconcile pieces.
  • Provide assistance and support in operations when required.
  • Administration of Manifests and Control sheets.
  • Ensuring that warehouse and vehicle are free from debris / FOD.
  • Filling duties.
  • Compile flight files for daily flights and ensure all relevant documents filed on file.
  • Load and unload vehicles
  • Submit daily report to management
  • Completed safe and timely specialty handling services such as inspections and special cargo management.
  • Maintained high standards of safety by adhering to regulations, guidelines, and best practices for cargo handling operations.
  • Strengthened relationships with clients by maintaining clear communication channels, providing updates on shipment statuses, and promptly addressing any concerns that arose during transportation.

Training Administrator (Training)

BidAir Cargo
03.2018 - 01.2019
  • Provide assistance in operation when needed.
  • Attend Skills development meetings and records.
  • Management of training records on IVS.
  • Manage unemployed learners on workplace experience programmer.
  • Assist learners with compiling and submitting POE.
  • Write daily report/training passport and plan allocation of rotation for students.
  • Administration and filling of employees' certificates.
  • Trained all Johannesburg operation on all the SOP
  • Enhanced employee performance by developing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
  • Boosted employee morale through recognition programs tied to successful completion of training milestones.

Education

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE - Business

Hulwazi Secondary School
Johannesburg
01.2014

SUPPLY CHAIN NQF5 - Supply Chain Management

Metro Minds Academy
Johannesburg
01.2021 - 01.2022

FREIGHT HANDLING NQF4 - Transport

Training Force
Johannesburg
03.2019

DANGEROUS GOODS CAT 6 - Transport

Cargo Learning Academy
Johannesburg
01.2024

FACILITATOR NQF5 - Education

Perez Development And Training
Johannesburg
07.2024

NQF5 - Import Export Logistics

University of Cape Town
Johannesburg
01.2024 - Current

BBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Regent Business School
Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Customer Query Resolution

  • Good Leadership Skills

  • Team Player

  • Diligent worker

  • First aid trained

  • Peer educator

  • Easily adaptable to new Environments

  • Driver's License Code 10 with PDP

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 9510280455089
  • Date of Birth: 1995-10-28
  • Driving License: Code 10 with PDP

References

  • Given Mohlala, BidAir Cargo, Duty Manager, 0832838891
  • Michelle Seopela, BidAir Cargo, Station Manager, 0112304637

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Bidair Cargo
01.2025 - Current

NQF5 - Import Export Logistics

University of Cape Town
01.2024 - Current

SUPPLY CHAIN NQF5 - Supply Chain Management

Metro Minds Academy
01.2021 - 01.2022

Cargo Handler

BidAir Cargo
01.2019 - 01.2025

Training Administrator (Training)

BidAir Cargo
03.2018 - 01.2019

BBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Regent Business School
04.2001 -

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE - Business

Hulwazi Secondary School

FREIGHT HANDLING NQF4 - Transport

Training Force

DANGEROUS GOODS CAT 6 - Transport

Cargo Learning Academy

FACILITATOR NQF5 - Education

Perez Development And Training
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