Lulamile Weston Zobhala Ntola
Johannesburg
Summary
Results-driven professional specializing in operational safety and risk management. Demonstrated success in training staff and coordinating logistics to ensure compliance. Expertise in process improvement leading to enhanced team efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Major
South African National Defence Force
Johannesburg
12.2019 - Current
- Monitored daily operations to ensure adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
- Coordinated operations with all deployed forces in order to optimise efficiency across all departments (J-Functions).
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and communication systems to identify potential issues.
- Assisted in training new staff on operational procedures and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to implement process improvements and best practices according to laid down guidelines.
- Monitor documented operational data for analysis and reporting to management.
- Ensured effective communication with other stakeholders so that compliance with doctrine and applicable Rules of Engagement (RoE) can be achieved across all forces in the mission area.
- Analyzed system operations for risks and developed effective mitigation strategies.
Staff Officer Class 2 Liaison and Corp Comm
South African National Defence Force
Pretoria
06.2013 - 10.2018
- Coordinated, with relevant departments, logistics for operational missions and training exercises, ensuring efficiency and readiness.
- Managed Corporate Communication tasks to support senior officers and enhance staff operations.
- Facilitated communication between units and departments, promoting collaboration within the force.
- Oversaw adherence to Corporate Communication protocols and compliance during military operations and training sessions.
- Organized briefings and meetings to disseminate critical information to personnel.
- Trained junior staff on policies, procedures, and operational standards for improved performance.
- Reviewed feedback on surveys and developed action plans to enhance service delivery.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential threats effectively.
Education
Higher Certificate - Military Science
Stellenbosch University
Saldanah11-2022
GDE -
Baleni High School
Bizana, Eastern Cape11-1993
Skills
- Operational safety and compliance
- Equipment inspection and risk management
- Process improvement strategies
- Logistics coordination
- Corporate communication skills
- Mission planning and execution
- Problem solving techniques
- Staff training and development
- Team collaboration and engagement
- Attention to detail
- Stakeholder engagement strategies
- Calmness under pressure
- Computer proficiency
- Telephone etiquette and professionalism
- Critical thinking abilities
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Xhosa
Proficient (C2)
C2
Afrikaans
Elementary (A2)
A2
Zulu
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Major
South African National Defence Force
12.2019 - Current
Staff Officer Class 2 Liaison and Corp Comm
South African National Defence Force
06.2013 - 10.2018
Higher Certificate - Military Science
Stellenbosch University
GDE -
Baleni High School