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Overview
Work History
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Certification
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Gavin Nel

Gavin Nel

Logistics/Sales Manager
Alberton,GP

Summary

Dynamic Logistics Coordinator with 17 years of extensive experience in fleet management, route optimization, client onboarding, and operational control. Proven expertise in managing high-volume transport operations while enhancing client satisfaction and delivering cost-effective supply chain solutions. Skilled in streamlining operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering long-term business relationships that drive organizational success. Committed to leveraging industry knowledge to optimize logistics processes and contribute to overall business growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Logistics Specialist

Kempston Logistics
10.2022 - 09.2025
  • - Transport Broking, Sales and Marketing and Logistics 4PL ( Managing your own Little Company within a Company ) KPI Reports, Budgets and Monthly Target Driven, Client relationships must be very good to achieve Success.

Logistics Coordinator

FreightXchange
02.2020 - 09.2022
  • Managed client and transporter onboarding for coal and manganese export operations (40-truck fleet).
  • Oversaw invoicing, compliance, and route optimisation for external transporters.
  • Conducted transporter and client vetting to maintain operational reliability.
  • Managed IT procurement and provided basic technical support.
  • Built strong client relationships, driving repeat business growth.

Branch Manager (West Rand / Heidelberg)

Kempston Logistics
08.2016 - 02.2019
  • Directed branch operations, team performance, and client service delivery.
  • Acquired new clients and expanded logistics service offerings.
  • Managed budgeting, financial controls, and monthly reporting.
  • Analysed KPIs and implemented continuous improvement strategies.
  • Reported operational outcomes directly to the Director.

Logistics Coordinator

Kempston Logistics
10.2014 - 08.2016
  • Coordinated daily client communication and monthly site visits.
  • Recruited transporters and secured long-term client contracts.
  • Assisted with cross-border logistics and consistently met monthly targets.

Contract Manager

Imperial Dedicated Contracts
01.2010 - 08.2014
  • Managed contracts for ArcelorMittal and Infraset Infrastructure.
  • Oversaw 25-vehicle fleet and supervised 40 employees (HR, compliance, performance).
  • Managed budgets, operational targets, and reporting.
  • Provided detailed performance reports to senior management.

Logistics Controller

Imperial Dedicated Contracts
10.2008 - 12.2009
  • Managed fleet scheduling, route planning, and driver coordination.
  • Delivered safety briefings, toolbox talks, and incident reporting.
  • Monitored diesel usage and controlled maintenance scheduling.
  • Handled client communication and subcontractor performance monitoring.

Education

Higher Certificate - Logistics Management (NQF 5)

Open Learning Group
Germiston
01.2014

Skills

Shipment coordinating

Certification

References

  • Etienne, Le Roux, Director, +27 82 857 9208, Imperial Dedicated Contracts / FreightXchange
  • Michael, Quirk, Director, +27 83 635 1256, Kempston Logistics
  • Ronnie, Goosen, Divisional Director, +27 83 625 1008, Kempston Transport

Hobbies

My Hobbies are Rugby, Cycling ,Gym and I am a Tech junkie building up Computers in my Sapre Time

Timeline

Logistics Specialist

Kempston Logistics
10.2022 - 09.2025

Logistics Coordinator

FreightXchange
02.2020 - 09.2022

Branch Manager (West Rand / Heidelberg)

Kempston Logistics
08.2016 - 02.2019

Logistics Coordinator

Kempston Logistics
10.2014 - 08.2016

Contract Manager

Imperial Dedicated Contracts
01.2010 - 08.2014

Logistics Controller

Imperial Dedicated Contracts
10.2008 - 12.2009

Higher Certificate - Logistics Management (NQF 5)

Open Learning Group
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