Lebohang Tabane Motloung
Johannesburg
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses all applicable legislations, policies, standards, independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact the company success. Have functional expertise in the application of key legislation such as OHS act. 85, RSR Act. 16, BCEA, LRA and PFMA.
Trained in incident/accident investigation, detailed report writing and presentation) and a certified Rail Incident Coordinator. Has both general safety training (SHE representative, SHE Supervisor, Management, Induction and Emergency) and technical safety training (Passenger train Motor Coach).
Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale boosting engagements and boost performance. Resourceful manager offering a history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments and stakeholders.Has a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Led the best performing corridor (95.5%) within Gauteng Metrorail during the period 2014 - 2017, financial years)
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Train Operations Manager/Depot Manager
Prasa/Metrorail
Randfontein
04.2014 - 07.2017
- Plan, direct, monitor, analyze and direct optimum daily operations
- Ensured adherence to the fleet maintenance and allocation schedule and improved availability of spares; reducing delays and improving productivity
- Engage stakeholders and implement the required improvements to improve the customer experience
- Ensure that incident/accident/disruption incidents are investigated, applied corrective actions to ensure smooth operations
- Manage human factors through planning of annual leave, training and medicals and ensuring adherence to safety (PPE) and sobriety standards
- Tracking compliance to safety standards and punctuality of personnel on duty
- Made sound decisions in regards to environmental safety and access control to the depot ensuring that proper controlled access points are utilized
- Coached, developed and trained supervisors to reach business targets
- Identified and communicated employee needs to safety office and senior management
- Introduced weekly production meetings with supervisors and improved internal audits to ensure adherence to legislation and company policies and procedure
- Chaired the interdepartmental meeting with the following departments: Rolling Stock, Electrical, Protections, Train Operations, Perway (Infrastructure), Train Operations and Customer Service; ensuring that systems and processes are aligned making our corridor (Randfontein - Johannesburg -Randfontein), the best performing corridor in Gauteng, in terms of punctuality
Assistant Train Operations Manager/Depot Manager
Prasa/Metrorail
Braamfontein
04.2011 - 03.2014
- Changed the culture of a troublesome depot through recruitment, training, ensuring adherence to operational safety standards and changed the departmental operational requirements; reducing incidents and expenditure
- Recruited and practically trained 80 employees and promoted 21 which were then appointed in three different depots (Benrose Yard, Braamfontein Yard and Wolmerton Yard)
- Developed and implemented the yard foremen and yard master (supervisor) training course; improving efficiency and reducing incidents/accidents
- Filled all crucial vacancies ensuring that a daily target of providing 112 train sets (fleet) to to six depots is is achieved daily
- Re-engineered the depot and allocated dedicated lines to coaches that were destined to various work places and ensured that I implement shift specific tasks
- Monitored and improved time and attendance of all employees
- Improved engagements with labour unions and ensured adherence to monthly consultative meetings
- Coached, developed and trained current team members to reach business metrics.
- Tracked and reported both individual and department productivity, quality and staffing levels and reported progress and concerns.
Section Manager/Supervisor of Operations
Prasa/Metrorail
Braamfontein
01.2009 - 03.2011
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Scheduled, implemented and ensured adherence to the following annual plans: leave, refresher training and medicals
- Monitored the progress of personnel doing practical training, tested and certified their competency at the end of their training
- Investigated incidents, accidents and IOD's, and prepared detailed reports for management
- Conducted annual employee performance reviews to recognize achievements and identify areas needing improvement.
- Prepared production schedules and made adjustments to achieve compliance with preset timelines.
- Executed quality assurance audits and addressed non-complying issues to improve section performance.
- Assigned employees to ongoing and special projects to realize adequate staffing and meet production schedule parameters.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Conducted planned and unplanned task observations (audits)
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
Train Driver
Prasa/Metrorail
Randfontein
07.2005 - 12.2008
- Directed operations during disruptions in service, providing for diversion of trains, adding stops and connections, general train movements and flow of information to crews and customers.
- Monitored commission hour operations to coordinate with field supervisors for mechanical or infrastructure breakdowns.
- Delivered key information to flag personnel to promote safety during maintenance and compliance to operating rules.
- Implemented safe environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures..
- Set up warning signals in front of and behind trains for emergency stops.
- Reviewed, analyzed and investigated operational problems, correcting when appropriate and calling to attention of supervisor or manager when necessary.
- Called for emergency buses, relieved crew members and covered assignments during operational incidents.
- Added or detached loads by coupling or uncoupling cars.
- Prepared notices of irregularities in operation impacting major contractors or public entities, transmitting details of interruptions and advising on restoration of regular service.
- Monitored gauges or meters that measured speed, amperage or air pressure in brake lines or main reservoirs.
- Checked speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout route.
- Conferred with conductors or traffic control center personnel via radiophones to issue or receive stops, delays or oncoming train information.
- Inspected locomotives before and after runs; reporting defects to ensure that faults are repaired timeous.
- Interpreted train orders, signals or railroad rules and regulations that governed locomotive operation.
- Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely.
- Received starting signals from conductors and used controls to drive electric locomotives.
- Observed tracks to detect obstructions.
- Operated locomotives to safely transport commuters
- Ensured that customers have the correct information about the running of trains
Train Assitant/Metro Guard/Train Conductor
Prasa/Metrorail
Randfontein
06.2002 - 06.2005
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions and times.
- Maintained strict schedules for passengers and cargo.
- Made public announcements on routes and delays.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Performed air brake connection coupling.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality and safe embarking and alighting of commuters.
- Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.
- Kept records of destination of each train
- Updated maintenance and repair records and reported on notable incidents and accidents during daily routes.
- Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
Teacher
Department of education
Johannesburg
01.1999 - 05.2002
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Education
Diploma in Safety Management - Safety Management
University of South Africa
Johannesburg 02.2006 - 11.2020
No Degree - Train Working Rules
Metrorail
Johannesburg06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University Of Cape Town
Cape Town06.1998
High School Diploma -
Seana-Marena High School
Johannesburg, South Africa11.1990
Skills
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Operational Improvements
- General Housekeeping
- Machine Operations
- Task Prioritization
- Professional Relationships
- Loss Prevention Strategies
- Customer Satisfaction
- Continuous Development
- Customer Retention
- Training Initiatives
- Activities Management
- Administrative Support
- Routine Maintenance
- Operational Standards
- Personnel Recruitment
- Organizational Systems
- Technical Documentation
- Stress Tolerance
- Mathematical Calculations
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Dependable and Consistent
- Hazard Monitoring and Management
- Enterprise Project Management
- Inspect Completed Work
- Develop Policies
- Coordinate Work
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Resolve Grievances
- Accurate and Precise
- Key Performance Indicator Tracking
- Community Organization
- Daily Progress Reports
- Compliance Requirements
- Customer Inquiries
- Daily Facility Operations
- Creative Solutions
- Positive Reinforcement
- Train Workers
- Computerized Maintenance Management
- Communication at all levels
- Presentation skills
Accomplishments
- 2009, was elected to be in the 10% of supervisors in operations who were trained in fleet management
- Stabilized a problematic Braamfontein Marshalling Yard depot by applying Human Resources Policies: recruitment, training, development, promotion, labour engagement and disciplinary processes (2011 - 2014)
- 2015, Elected Corridor Leader: Randfontein - Johannesburg - Randfontein (leading the following departments: Fleet/Rolling Stock, Customer Service, Operations, Electrical, Infrastructure/Perway, Protection Service and SAPS - Railway)
-2015 - 2017, lead the best performing corridor in Gauteng Metrorail with average performance of 95.5%
- Member of train operations team that planned, implemented, supervised and managed the running of train for the following world events; FIFA Confederations Cup (June 2009), FIFA World Cup (June 2010) and Nelson Mandela Memorial Service (December 2013)
- Supervised team of 118 staff members.
Certification
- Certified Rail Incident Coordinator
Timeline
Assistant Train Operations Manager/Depot Manager
Prasa/Metrorail
04.2014 - 07.2017
Assistant Train Operations Manager/Depot Manager
Prasa/Metrorail
04.2011 - 03.2014
Section Manager/Supervisor of Operations
Prasa/Metrorail
01.2009 - 03.2011
Diploma in Safety Management - Safety Management
University of South Africa
02.2006 - 11.2020
Train Driver
Prasa/Metrorail
07.2005 - 12.2008
Train Assitant/Metro Guard/Train Conductor
Prasa/Metrorail
06.2002 - 06.2005
Teacher
Department of education
01.1999 - 05.2002
No Degree - Train Working Rules
Metrorail
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University Of Cape Town
High School Diploma -
Seana-Marena High School
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