FRANS DE BEER
Senior Fleet Controler
Newcastle
Summary
Results-oriented fleet management professional specializing in logistics coordination and fleet operations optimization. Proven track record of fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and delivering reliable performance. Skilled in route optimization, driver management, logistics coordination, maintenance scheduling, and possessing strong organizational and leadership abilities. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning to drive operational efficiencies and maximize resource utilization for increased company value and profitability.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Fleet Controller
NIDA TRANSPORT
02.2025 - Current
- I Oversee all aspects of the fleet operations assigned to me, 28 trucks on short distance and 44 on long distance.
- This includes safety, training, POD's, efficiency and cost effective movement of the vehicles and goods.
- I assign tasks to drivers, track shipments and deliveries and evaluate driver performance.
- My role involves real-time tracking, route optimisation as well as maintenance and break down scheduling.
- I Oversee & Perform all accident and incident investigations for the fleet assigned to me.
- In addition, I assist in training new controllers and assist with continually monitoring the transportation department's efficiency and performance and look for ways to improve productivity, reduce errors, cut back on waste and bolster the company's bottom line.
- Managed daily fleet operations to guarantee optimal utilization of resources and minimize downtime.
- REASON FOR LEAVING: Current
Logistics Co-ordinator
UKUMBA COAL MANAGEMENT
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Monitor supply chains and shipments.
- Engage in regular communication with transporters.
- Ensure timely schedules for client orders.
- Maintain accurate and consistent records.
- Address errors to promote client satisfaction.
- Manage inventory databases Ensure work area is maintained and safe to work and operate.
- REASON FOR LEAVING: Contract Ended
Senior Fleet Controller
NIDA TRANSPORT
02.2020 - 10.2023
- I oversee all aspects of the fleet operations assigned to me, 40 on long distance. This includes safety, training, POD's, efficiency and cost effective movement of the vehicles and goods.
- I assign tasks to drivers, track shipments and deliveries and evaluate driver performance.
- My role involves real-time tracking, route optimisation as well as maintenance and break down scheduling.
- I Oversee & Perform all accident and incident investigations for the fleet assigned to me.
- In addition, I assist in training new controllers and assist with continually monitoring the transportation department's efficiency and performance and look for ways to improve productivity, reduce errors, cut back on waste and bolster the company's bottom line.
- Managed daily fleet operations to guarantee optimal utilization of resources and minimize downtime.
- Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
- REASON FOR LEAVING: Contract Ended
OUTSIDE SENIOR PROCESS CONTROLLER
SOUTH AFRICA CALCIUM CARBIDE
04.2012 - 06.2019
- Responsible for the making out of safe work permits and ensuring that plant equipment is made safe for maintenance.
- Purging of the gas plant.
- Responsible for the day to day problem solving in the plant and supplying assistance to the Kiln PC, Tap floor PC, Furnace PC, Water treatment PC and FBC Operators as required. Supervising the clearing of blockages in the crushing plant as well as to monitor Hollow electrode efficiency and paste additions and temperatures of the electrodes.
- Monitoring all works and levels on water plant and dosing operations.
- Removal of sludge through filter press and fluidized bed chamber operations to burn sludge.
- Training & Competency to stand in on operators positions as follow: Tap Hole Operator, Loco Operator, Feed Bin Operator, Wind Hoff Operator, Lab Assistant Positions. We were also expected to act as Tap Floor PC.
- Assisting the operator in stripping the chilpots and to ensure the pots were properly assembled after stripping was done.
- Removal of damaged chilpots from line and indicating what repairs were to be done on them.
- Shunting pots to tap holes as needed.
- Housekeeping duties.
- REASON FOR LEAVING: Company Closed Down / Retrenched
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Civil Production Foreman
JHI GROUP CONSTRUCTION
05.2005 - 06.2011
- Overseeing multiple sites, & ensuring production process and implementation of company standards are met.
- Ensuring employees adhere to company & customers work ethic, safety standards & regulations.
- Acquiring and maintaining necessary documentation for work to commence. EG: Contractor Packs, Work Permits, Driving Permits.
- REASON FOR LEAVING: Owner deceased
Dispatch Clerk
CARGO CARRIERS
02.2002 - 01.2005
- Managing and monitoring of service planning.
- Scheduling of operations & Vehicle tracking.
- Briefing and De-Briefing drivers.
- Attending to breakdowns.
- General Admin.
- Accident scene attendance & organization of scene clean up after analysis by police has been done.
- REASON FOR LEAVING: Relocated
Education
GRADE 12 - Biology, Business Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Afrikaans Home Language, English 1st Additional
AMAJUBA HIGH SCHOOL
Newcastle11.1997
Some College (No Degree) -
AMAJUBA COLLEGE
Newcastle 06.2013 - 06.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Training Level 2, Working at heights, Working & Rescuing from heights, Fall Protection Plans, Risk Assessment
JHI GROUP
Middelburg 05.2005 - 02.2011
Labor Relations Course, Accident Incident Investigation Course
CARGO CARRIERS
Fire Fighting Training
SACC
Skills
Proficient in route planning software
TMS, FMS, Dynamics, Mix Vission
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Consistently dependable
Strong self-discipline
Detail-oriented approach
Collaborative teamwork
Effective decision-making skills
Clear communication
Problem-solving abilities
Fleet scheduling proficiency
Operations management
Driver management
Daily operations management
Effective team leadership
Personal Traits
- Ability to prioritise & to multitask
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Ability to work under pressure
- People Oriented
- Honest & Reliable
- Excellent Telephone Etiquette
Success Keys
- Integrity and Ethics
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Training
- Recognition
- Communication
- Continuous Improvement
Demographics
Male, Divorced, 2, 790812 5007 085
Personal Information
- Available: Nida Transport
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 08
Ethnic Group
Caucasian
Timeline
Senior Fleet Controller
NIDA TRANSPORT
02.2025 - Current
Logistics Co-ordinator
UKUMBA COAL MANAGEMENT
06.2024 - 01.2025
Senior Fleet Controller
NIDA TRANSPORT
02.2020 - 10.2023
Some College (No Degree) -
AMAJUBA COLLEGE
06.2013 - 06.2014
OUTSIDE SENIOR PROCESS CONTROLLER
SOUTH AFRICA CALCIUM CARBIDE
04.2012 - 06.2019
Civil Production Foreman
JHI GROUP CONSTRUCTION
05.2005 - 06.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Training Level 2, Working at heights, Working & Rescuing from heights, Fall Protection Plans, Risk Assessment
JHI GROUP
05.2005 - 02.2011
Dispatch Clerk
CARGO CARRIERS
02.2002 - 01.2005
Labor Relations Course, Accident Incident Investigation Course
CARGO CARRIERS
Fire Fighting Training
SACC
GRADE 12 - Biology, Business Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Afrikaans Home Language, English 1st Additional
AMAJUBA HIGH SCHOOL
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