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M A P H U T I M A R T I N R A P H A L A

Transport Operations Manager
Midrand

Summary

Results-driven Transport planner with over 6 years of progressive advancement at Transrite within high-volume fleet logistics. Proven expertise in management-level fleet scheduling, shift-based driver debriefing, and cold-chain compliance. Formally qualified with a Higher Certificate in Fleet Management, a TETA National Certificate in Professional Driving, and a certified Assessor credential. Advanced technical expert in Mix Telematics, Trackmatics, and ORD scheduling systems. Adept at managing overtimes, importing JEM data files, coordinating vehicle break-downs, enforcing driver discipline, and optimizing turn-around times. Equipped with reliable private transport and available immediately for 24/7 shift cycles.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Transport Planner

Transrite
07.2024 - Current
  • Optimal Utilization: Schedule all assets systematically according to optimal driver and vehicle usage parameters to maximize fleet efficiency.
  • Telematics Management: Import daily tracking files and JEM tracking files directly into Mix Telematics to maintain precise fleet positioning records.
  • Monitored and identified driving deviations caught by the tracking system, executing immediate follow-ups and initiating disciplinary investigations.
  • Audited driver usage and controlled excessive hours, proactively restricted unnecessary overtime to maintain lean operations.
  • Agile Planning & Change Management: Formulate strategic recommendations relating to sudden delivery changes, adjusting schedules seamlessly to accommodate split loads or sudden vehicle break-downs.
  • Formulated and implemented strategic recommendations for sudden delivery changes, adjusted schedules to accommodate split loads or vehicle breakdowns.
  • Cross-Functional Support: Assist elsewhere across the transport department whenever necessary to ensure seamless continuous shift handovers.

Debriefing Supervisor

Transrite
2019 - 07.2024
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring workflow efficiency and strict adherence to safety protocols.
  • Managed transport department floor during rotating night, weekend, and holiday shifts, maintaining operational stability.
  • Shift Leadership: Managed the entire transport department floor during rotating night, weekend, and holiday shift cycles.
  • Incidents & Break-downs: Acted as the primary point of contact for mechanical break-downs; coordinated with maintenance teams to dispatch replacement vehicles rapidly.
  • Investigated and resolved delivery discrepancies and store receipt queries, enhancing accuracy in inventory management.

Monitored fleet refrigeration unit temperatures to ensure cargo safety.

  • Cold-Chain Safety: Directly monitored refrigeration unit temperatures across the fleet, mitigating the risk of cargo spoilage for temperature-sensitive stock.

Driver

Transrite
2014 - 2019

Operated Code 14 heavy vehicles during operational shortages, ensuring safety and acquiring critical insights into road networks.

Operated various vehicles to ensure timely deliveries across designated routes.

Maintained accurate records of mileage, fuel consumption, and delivery schedules.

Adhered to safety regulations and company policies during all transport activities.

Education

Management (Fleet Management) - School of Management

Stadio Higher Education
Centuriom
04.2001 -

• Certified Assessor (Performance & Training Evalu -

Verycoolidead
Randburg
04.2001 -

National Certificate in Professional Driving -

Teta
Randburg
04.2001 -

Grade 12 (Matric Certificate) -

Mashiane Secondary School
Limpopo Province
04.2001 -

Skills

Fleet Systems: Mix Telematics (Expert - File Imports & Data Manipulation), Trackmatics, ORD Scheduling

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Scheduling software

Staff Leadership: Driver Discipline, Performance Assessing (2023), Shift Coordination, Code 14 Driver (Heavy Vehicle Operational Insight)

Staff Leadership: Driver Discipline, Performance Assessing (2023), Shift Coordination, Code 14 Driver (Heavy Vehicle Operational Insight)

Timeline

Transport Planner

Transrite
07.2024 - Current

Management (Fleet Management) - School of Management

Stadio Higher Education
04.2001 -

• Certified Assessor (Performance & Training Evalu -

Verycoolidead
04.2001 -

National Certificate in Professional Driving -

Teta
04.2001 -

Grade 12 (Matric Certificate) -

Mashiane Secondary School
04.2001 -

Debriefing Supervisor

Transrite
2019 - 07.2024

Driver

Transrite
2014 - 2019
M A P H U T I M A R T I N R A P H A L ATransport Operations Manager