Dan Kifuabala
Procurement Specialist
Johannesburg
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4036
4036
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Procurement Specialist
World Fuel Services
03.2024 - Current
- Managed procurement operations for over 150 vendors, ensuring compliance and timely delivery.
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Developed and maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for accurate tracking and reporting purposes.
- Maintained up-to-date database of suppliers, vendors and contracts to support accurate recordkeeping.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
- Coordinated closely with finance teams to monitor budgets and cash flow implications related to procurement activities.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
Procurement Clerk
Pelonomi Regional Hospital (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH)
07.2020 - 03.2024
- Coordinated with 40+ suppliers to ensure timely delivery and stock replenishment.
- Maintained inventory accuracy above 98% through regular audits and system updates.
- Keep and maintain a filing system for all projects
- Complete purchase requisitions and follow up on the progress of purchase orders
- Register invoices, complete checklists and submit to finance for processing
- Provide personnel administration and clerical support services within the component
- Keep and maintain incoming and outgoing documents register of the component
- Maintain a time-off and leave register for the component
- Assist with general and transport administration.
- Negotiate with suppliers and implemented contracts to secure value for money and maximize resources.
- Built strong relationships with suppliers to optimize performance and guarantee contract deliverables.
- Evaluated supplier quotations and conducted comparisons to leverage and deliver on budgets.
Registration Assistant
University of the Free State
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted over 3,000 students annually with registration and enrollment procedures
- Maintained a registration accuracy rate of 99.5% through diligent data entry and verification.
- Improved access to information by helping to strengthen internal document control practices.
- Secured data by following confidentiality procedures.
- Responded to incoming requests for information or forwarded to appropriate individual.
- Processed large amounts of data and independently resolved discrepancies.
- Scanned new documentation into system and classified data using standard codes.
- Supported office operations by taking on ad-hoc clerical duties.
- Proofread and corrected different types of documentation.
- Sorted physical and digital information and sent to correct locations or personnel.
- Handled photocopying documents, updating files and faxing communications for staff.
- Opened financial statements, input transactions and reconciled accounts.
Sales Representative
Z PR Marketing and Digital Marketing
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with the marketing team to launch promotional campaigns, increasing product visibility by 30%.
- Maintained productive relationships with existing customers through exceptional follow-up after sales.
- Kept shelves neat, clean and organized through visual merchandising.
- Set up temporary sales structures at markets to attract new customers.
- Boosted client retention, establishing sales goals and securing targeted rates.
- Cultivated long-term relationships with clients to accurately quote prices and terms, achieving customer objectives.
- Grow customer base by acquiring new customers and identifying needs to deliver relevant products.
- Shared new products and promotions with customer to encourage sales.
- Met sales targets through proactive promotion and excellent customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein04.2020
National Senior Certificate - National Senior Certificate
Uistig High School
Pretoria11.2015
Skills
Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Process Management
Personal Information
- Title: MR.
- Date of birth: 12/15/97
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Nicole Henriques Antunes Bruce, World Fuel Services (Senior Manager, Procurement Program Management & Shared Services), +44 (0) 7796 802776, +44 20 7808 5851, nbruce@wfscorp.com
- Johan Combrink, Department of Health (Pelonomi hospital), +27 83 639 9168, combrink.johann@gmail.com
- A Liebenburg, University of the Free State, +27 51 401 3017, Liebenbam@ufs.ac.za
- Juanre viviers, ZPR Marketing and social media marketing Solutions, +27 76 304 9445, Juanre@zpr.ac.za
Hobbies and Interests
- Fitness & Wellness – Maintaining discipline and focus through regular exercise or sports.
- Outdoor Adventures & Hiking - Enjoys nature, challenge, and staying active.
- Networking & Professional Meetups - Values connection, collaboration, and growth.
- Self-Improvement & Mindset Training – Focused on continuous development and mental strength.
- Stock Market and Crypto Investing
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
World Fuel Services
03.2024 - Current
Procurement Clerk
Pelonomi Regional Hospital (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH)
07.2020 - 03.2024
Registration Assistant
University of the Free State
01.2019 - 03.2020
Sales Representative
Z PR Marketing and Digital Marketing
06.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science
University of The Free State
National Senior Certificate - National Senior Certificate
Uistig High School