Johan Kruger
Johannesburg
Summary
Experienced transport and logistics professional with 20+ years in passenger and commercial vehicle operations. Skilled in fleet management, route planning, contract administration, and team leadership. Proven track record in safety compliance, operational efficiency, and delivering excellent customer service. Holds NQF Level 7 Diploma in Road Transport Management and advanced driver certifications.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver Operator
HFR Schaefer Vervoer
Boksburg
06.2024 - Current
- Operate heavy commercial vehicles safely and efficiently, ensuring timely deliveries and compliance with company and road regulations.
- Drive extra heavy commercial vehicles for regional and long-distance routes.
- Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintain trip logs.
- Communicate with dispatch and clients to ensure schedule adherence.
- Maintain compliance with safety standards and transport legislation.
- Maintained consistent on-time deliveries.
- Ensured full compliance with safety and company standards.
- Supported operational efficiency and professional client service.
- Adhere strictly to scheduled routes and delivery times, communicating effectively with dispatch and clients to ensure operational efficiency.
- Maintain accurate and detailed trip logs and records in accordance with company and legal requirements.
- Implement best practices for fuel management and vehicle handling to reduce operational costs and environmental impact.
Operations - Control Room Assistant
Rieks Towing (Pty) Ltd
Pretoria North
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Coordinate and manage all towing and roadside assistance operations, ensuring efficient dispatch, client satisfaction, and compliance with company procedures.
- Dispatch and monitor drivers using GPS and scheduling systems.
- Manage emergency calls and client communication.
- Maintain accurate logs, reports, and operational records.
- Ensure compliance with safety and company procedures.
- Optimized dispatch operations for faster response times.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Ensured accurate reporting and compliance across all shifts.
- Managed real-time incident reporting and emergency call handling to support rapid deployment of roadside assistance.
- Coordinated daily control room activities to ensure seamless communication between drivers and operational teams.
- Monitored fleet movements using GPS tracking systems to optimise route efficiency and response times.
- Implemented safety protocols and standard operating procedures within the control room to uphold legal and company regulations.
Transport - Operations & Contract Management
Unitrans
Roodepoort
09.2007 - 11.2019
- Manage and oversee all operational aspects of passenger transport within a region, ensuring contracts are executed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with company policies and transport regulations.
- Supervise daily operations, driver scheduling, and fleet management.
- Manage passenger transport contracts and ensure compliance with SLAs.
- Monitor performance, implement improvements, and optimize fleet use.
- Ensure safety, legal, and regulatory compliance.
- Prepare reports and liaise with clients and stakeholders.
- Managed multiple passenger routes across Mpumalanga.
- Promoted from Operations Controller to Contract Manager.
- Implemented process improvements increasing efficiency and reducing costs.
- Maintained 100% compliance with transport legislation and safety standards.
- Monitored compliance with South African road transport regulations and safety standards.
- Managed daily operations of fleet vehicles ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of services.
Education
NQF LEVEL 7 - ROADS TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT - Logistics Management
UJ University
Johannesburg , South Africa 01.2011 - 12/2014
National Senior Certificate -
FH ODENDAAL HIGH
PretoriaSkills
- Fleet Management
- Route Planning
- Transport Operations Management
- Passenger Transport
- Scheduling
- Driver Supervision
- Team Leadership
- Safety Compliance
- Risk Management
- Contract Management
- Service Level Agreement (SLA) Compliance
- Client Relationship Management (CRM)
- Dispatching
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Inspection Oversight
- Budgeting
- Cost Control
- Reporting
- Performance Monitoring
- Process Improvement
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Coordination
- GPS/Fleet Tracking
- Telemetry Systems
- Incident Reporting
- Problem Solving
- Transport Scheduling
- Emergency Dispatch Coordination
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Incident Management
- Operational Budgeting
Certification
NQF LEVEL 7 - ROAD TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT, 12/01/14, Strategic planning and optimisation of fleet operations for efficiency and cost reduction., Regulatory frameworks and compliance standards governing South African road transport., Use of technology and intelligent transport systems to enhance road transport management., Risk management and safety protocols in road transport environments., Financial management and budgeting techniques specific to roads transport projects and operations., Implementation of sustainable transport solutions to reduce environmental impact within urban and regional contexts., Development of stakeholder engagement strategies to facilitate collaboration among public authorities, private sector, and communities in transport projects., Principles of logistics coordination to streamline vehicle routing and freight distribution., Approaches to human resource management and leadership within the context of road transport operations., Application of data analysis and performance metrics to monitor and improve transport network efficiency., Evaluation of infrastructure requirements and maintenance planning for road transport networks.
Accomplishments
- Unitrans / MegaBus - Operations/Contract Manager
- Promoted from Operations Controller to Contract Manager for Mpumalanga due to outstanding operational leadership and performance.
- Successfully managed a fleet of [X] vehicles across multiple passenger routes, improving on-time performance by [X%].
- Implemented strategic process improvements, reducing operational costs by [X%] while maintaining safety and service quality.
- Achieved 100% compliance with all transport legislation, safety standards, and contractual obligations.
References
- Koos Nel, Unitrans - Passenger, 0828727976/011 249 8800, koos.nel@megacoach.co.za
- Grant Fleetwood, Unitrans - Passenger, 011 249 8800, Grant.fleetwood@megacoach.co.za
- Morne Pearson, Rieks Towing, 0125460383, dispatch@riekstowing.com/quotes@riekstowing.com
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/21/75
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Elementary
A2
Dutch
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Driver Operator
HFR Schaefer Vervoer
06.2024 - Current
Operations - Control Room Assistant
Rieks Towing (Pty) Ltd
04.2022 - 11.2023
NQF LEVEL 7 - ROADS TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT - Logistics Management
UJ University
01.2011 - 12/2014
Transport - Operations & Contract Management
Unitrans
09.2007 - 11.2019
National Senior Certificate -
FH ODENDAAL HIGH