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Lucas Lekalakala

Regional Safety And Fleet Manager
Durban,KZN
Lucas Lekalakala

Summary

Dynamic Fleet and Safety Manager with a proven track record at South African Breweries, excelling in developing Safety monitoring and management programs . Achieved significant reductions in accident rates through effective safety program development and staff training. Strong leadership and communication skills drive compliance and optimize fleet operations across the region. A certified SAFE TOGETHER MASTER trainer for AB-InBev Africa Zone

Overview

8
years of professional experience
1
Language

Work History

South African Breweries

Regional Fleet and Safety Manager
09.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
  • Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
  • Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
  • Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
  • Facilitate the operation of the fleet across the region to perform at optimal levels ensuring safety, legal compliance and adherence to company policies and standards
  • Negotiate contracts, SLA’s and costs with third party suppliers (where applicable) and track SLA adherence and report non conformances
  • Provide guidance and coaching to the DC staff, fleet suppliers and their staff on the implementation of fleet SHE management at DC’s.
  • Oversee /manage compliance to fleet-related legislation throughout regional operations, in accordance with the Road Traffic Act (RTA).
  • Implement and sustain the DPO Management Pillar applicable to fleet and safety
  • Conduct physical fleet audits as required by SAB. Analyse findings, identify non-compliance issues, communicate to depot management and monitor implementation of corrective action

South African Breweries

Fleet and Safety Supervisor
07.2019 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections.
  • Monitored safety practices of new and existing employees.
  • Led employee training on safe usage of equipment.
  • Assisted in accident investigations, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Oversee /manage compliance to fleet-related legislation Keep fleet up to date with fleet-related legislative
  • Maintain ongoing communication with depot management and fleet suppliers
  • Continuously provide current and accurate depot fleet data
  • Conduct fleet audits bi-annually with the Fleet Manager
  • Reduced incident rates through the implementation of comprehensive safety training programs for employees.

South African Breweries

Fleet Supervisor
03.2017 - 06.2019

Job overview

· Oversee /manage compliance to fleet-related legislation Keep fleet up to date with fleet-related legislative

· Maintain ongoing communication with depot management and fleet suppliers

· Continuously provide current and accurate depot fleet data

· Conduct fleet audits bi-annually with the Fleet Manager

· Submit all new master data requisitions as per BOP document

· Fleet Maintenance Planning and Implementation

· Implement, monitor and manage project plans within agreed specifications, time frames and budgets

· Report on project progress against initial project requirements

· Review and communicate project outcomes against initial expectations and plans

  • Optimized fleet efficiency by implementing effective scheduling and dispatching procedures.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Johannesburg, South Africa

NATIONAL DIPLOMA from ROAD TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT
04.2001

University Overview

Skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Timeline

Regional Fleet and Safety Manager
South African Breweries
09.2022 - Current
Fleet and Safety Supervisor
South African Breweries
07.2019 - 08.2022
Fleet Supervisor
South African Breweries
03.2017 - 06.2019
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
NATIONAL DIPLOMA from ROAD TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT
04.2001
Lucas LekalakalaRegional Safety And Fleet Manager