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Joash Naidoo

Joash Naidoo

Chatsworth, Durban,KZN

Summary

Accomplished professional with a robust skill set in problem-solving, technical expertise, and effective time management. Demonstrates exceptional communication and customer service abilities, underpinned by ethical conduct and leadership in diverse environments. Proven track record in influential communication, customer relationship management systems, production reporting, and risk management. Adept at performance monitoring, interpersonal effectiveness, mentoring, and coaching. Committed to leveraging these skills to drive organizational success and foster a collaborative work environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Manager (Seconded)

Nedbank - Nedfleet
Durban, South Africa
09.2024 - Current
  • Maintained high-quality standards and ensured compliance with service level agreements.
  • Empowered the team to meet objectives through strategic planning and performance monitoring.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by driving productivity, innovation, and effective project management.
  • Delivered actionable insights to stakeholders by analyzing data and preparing comprehensive monthly reports.
  • Provided exceptional customer service and effortlessly resolved complex situations.
  • Led daily operations to optimize productivity and achieve organizational goals.
  • Regularly assessed workforce capacity and efficiency, implementing solutions to address fluctuations and challenges.
  • Balanced workload distribution by assigning tasks that matched individual expertise and business needs.
  • Managed leave, absenteeism, and additional pay to ensure smooth workforce operations.
  • Aligned policies and procedures with evolving business requirements through ongoing reviews and updates.
  • Set clear goals for team members and supported their growth with performance agreements, constructive feedback, recognition, and corrective measures when necessary.
  • Fostered creativity and knowledge-sharing within the team, encouraging innovative thinking.
  • Achieved process excellence by engaging the team in business improvement initiatives.
  • Organized brainstorming sessions with stakeholders to refine processes and drive efficiencies.
  • Built long-lasting stakeholder relationships through collaboration and understanding their needs.
  • Cultivated trust among team members, peers, and leadership by facilitating open communication, regular feedback, and effective resource management.
  • Ensured audit issues were promptly addressed by improving processes and maintaining compliance.
  • Maintained a performance-driven culture by supporting team members with clear objectives and timely feedback.

Reference: Lizelle Bowen - 0833072576

Fleet Administrator

Nedbank
Durban, South Africa
05.2020 - 10.2024
  • Day to day maintenance cost negotiations with service provides resulting in cost savings.
  • Technical reporting and analyzing of crane, earth moving and light commercial vehicle maintenance.
  • Capturing of service provider's invoices.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Implemented strategies to improve processes, systems and time management.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed authorizations.
  • Attended to client escalations.
  • Attended to fleet card limit increases
  • Management's 2IC - Ensured business continuity when management was not available.

Reference: Vishendren Pillay- 0829084884


Electrical Technician (Heavy Current)

Hamsa Consulting Engineers
Durban, South Africa
11.2019 - 04.2020
  • Design and reticulation of electrical MV power lines.
  • Managed maintenance of solar PV systems at Dube trade-port.
  • Design of industrial and commercial lighting systems.
  • Attendance of tender meetings with various private, municipal, Government and SOC's.
  • Extensive travel around Kwa-Zulu Natal and Eastern Cape provinces for site visits, meetings and tender applications.
  • Power consumption management.
  • Interpreted electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts to diagnose equipment problems.
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings and layouts to complete repairs.
  • Updated and modified components and systems to improve operation.
  • Operated and maintained electronic transmitting and receiving equipment, as well as digital and analog computers.
  • Determined proper methods, equipment and materials to complete cost repairs within budget.

Reference: Vikash - 031 572 5723


Electrical Technician (Heavy Current)

Elgin Brown and Hamer
Durban, South Africa
02.2019 - 08.2019
  • Installation of motors, transformers, electrical distribution boards, VSD's, lighting, cable routes, ventilation systems and electrical fault finding .
  • Data analyzing of electrical usage.
  • Energy management solutions.
  • Maintenance of electrical equipment.
  • Arc welding.
  • Implementation of safety procedures.
  • Interpreted electric and electronic schematics, and mechanical layouts to diagnose equipment problems.
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings and layouts to complete repairs.
  • Updated and modified components and systems to improve operation.

Reference: Veni - 031 205 6391


Cashier

The Hub
Durban, South Africa
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Reference: Loraine - 031 401 0450

Education

Mechatronics Practical Training

Umbilo Training Specialists
South Africa
05-2019

First Aid, Occupational Health And Safety

Durban Driver Training Centre
07-2019

National Diploma: Electrical Engineering

Durban University of Technology
South Africa
12-2018

Electrical Engineering: N1-N4

Ùmbilo FET
South Africa
12-2015

Grade 12

Welbedene Secondary
South Africa
12-2013

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Computer skills
  • Technical
  • Time management
  • Communication
  • Customer service
  • Ethical conduct
  • Leadership in diverse environments
  • Effective delegating
  • Influential communication
  • Customer relationship management systems
  • Production reporting
  • Risk Management
  • Performance monitoring
  • Interpersonal effectiveness
  • Mentoring and coaching

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)

Accomplishments

2020 Winners - Ports and Railway Evolution.


Task: A design to improve South Africa's railway system.


Location: Durban ICC

Timeline

Maintenance Manager (Seconded)

Nedbank - Nedfleet
09.2024 - Current

Fleet Administrator

Nedbank
05.2020 - 10.2024

Electrical Technician (Heavy Current)

Hamsa Consulting Engineers
11.2019 - 04.2020

Electrical Technician (Heavy Current)

Elgin Brown and Hamer
02.2019 - 08.2019

Cashier

The Hub
01.2015 - 12.2016

First Aid, Occupational Health And Safety

Durban Driver Training Centre

Mechatronics Practical Training

Umbilo Training Specialists

National Diploma: Electrical Engineering

Durban University of Technology

Electrical Engineering: N1-N4

Ùmbilo FET

Grade 12

Welbedene Secondary
Joash Naidoo