Mkhululi Wesley Hlatshwayo
Little Falls,South Africa
Summary
Seasoned professional with extensive experience in managing teams and operations. Drive growth and efficiency through strategic planning and team leadership. Excel in optimising processes and fostering collaborative work environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3994
3994
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Operations Junior Control Engineer and Acting GM: Operations
ProTrans (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg, South Africa
05.2012 - 02.2025
- Ensured smooth operation to meet schedule deadlines
- Departmental scheduling and planning
- Monitoring and control of departmental efficiencies and optimizations of all applicable KPI's
- Analyses operations by retrieving information from various sources for analyses
- Quantify effectiveness of actions implemented to improve operations, according to quality assurance systems and BOCA
- Control and track driver’s occurrences (absenteeism, late coming, accidents, etc.)
- Plan and make scheduling of drivers based on specialized software (HEURES / DIVA / GBM) as well as scheduling of control team
- Ensuring stats reporting and analysis of departmental performance (staff performance, fleet performance, accidents.)
- Giving feedback and responses to customer complaints as well as Rea Vaya requirements
- Make, propose and collaborate with transport studies (demand, surveys of generating and attracting trips) or any other analysis company needs
- Troubleshot complex technical issues, reducing downtime significantly.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements in technology, ensuring competitive edge in solution delivery.
- Conducted detailed system analyses, identifying areas for improvement.
- Enhanced safety protocols with effective monitoring of control systems.
- Generated detailed reports covering analysis of production issues and outlining potential solutions.
- Implemented policies and devices to improve workplace safety.
- Provided expert guidance on selection and application of appropriate control strategies.
- Created detailed technical reports, providing valuable insights into system performance and areas for improvement.
- Implemented innovative technologies to enhance operational performance.
Operations Manager
Matula Logistics
Johannesburg, Gauteng
03.2009 - 04.2012
- Planning, Scheduling of orders (deliveries)
- Maintaining Service Level Agreement as per petroleum deliveries
- Managing driver’s load bonuses and working hours
- Maintaining operation to legal and statutory requirements
- Managing company’s consumables
- Scheduling vehicles for maintenances / service
- Led teams to achieve business objectives on time and within budget constraints.
- Encouraged innovative thinking in team, fostered environment of growth and development.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for cost-effective procurement of resources.
- Optimised workflow procedures with strategic planning and team coordination.
Operations Manager
Dumehlezi Transport
Johannesburg, Gauteng
04.2008 - 12.2008
- Planning, Scheduling of orders (deliveries)
- Maintaining Service Level Agreement according to petroleum delivery standards
- Managing driver’s load bonuses and working hours including monthly salary schedule
- Managing departmental consumables (telephone & vehicle own use fuel)
- Scheduling vehicles for maintenances / service
- Maintaining of respective systems as per statutory requirement
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for cost-effective procurement of resources.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing strategic plans.
- Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
- Drafted procedural statements and guidelines for company-wide use.
- Analysed performance metrics, identified areas for improvement in operations management.
- Fostered culture of continuous learning, improved workforce competency levels.
Logistics Manager & Energy Advisor
Econ Oil & Energy
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2007 - 03.2008
- Ensuring abidance to company’s SHREQ and policies, procedures and objectives
- General management of personnel
- Manage delivery schedules and dispatching
- Responsible for departmental budget
- Business support and product pre-sale support
- Handling of customer technical queries
- Monthly Stock reconciliation
- Invoicing
- Advised on best practices in logistics management, effecting change across organisation.
- Liaised directly with clients, enhancing relations and service excellence.
- Planned logistics routes to optimise fuel consumption.
- Organised employee rosters for better manpower allocation.
- Improved operational performance through tactical policy, process and procedure planning.
- Troubleshot and formulated strategies for logistical risks.
- Tracked storage levels and controlled stock to meet supplier requirements and fulfill contract terms.
- Collaborated cross-functionally, fostering cohesive working environment.
Standards and Risks Coordinator
Sasol Oil Fuels Marketing
Johannesburg, Gauteng
05.2002 - 12.2005
- Evaluation and development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Involved in business HIRA
- Provide training / awareness on new or revised processes
- Implementation and evaluation of management systems
- Member of event planning and Coordinating Team
- Facilitated cross-departmental meetings for improved collaboration efforts.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential issues.
- Enhanced team productivity with efficient delegation of tasks.
- Managed and prioritised varied and busy workload to meet deadlines.
- Trained and assigned tasks to team members.
- Managed databases and information systems, maintaining accurate and accessible records.
- Scheduled meetings to discuss progress of projects and tasks.
- Demonstrated resilience and composure under pressure for successful project outcomes.
- Liaised comfortably and confidently with all levels of staff using appropriate tact and diplomacy.
- Streamlined team communication by implementing effective coordination strategies.
- Improved workflow efficiency by developing process improvements.
- Oversaw daily operations ensuring consistency in quality and service delivery.
Process Controller
Sasol Synfuels (Water & Ash)
Secunda, Mpumalanga
10.2000 - 05.2002
- Efficient operation of plant
- Plant operation management to comply with Environmental & Water Policies
- Process water management system application
- Sewage water management system application
- Panel and local plant equipment control
- Partaking in technical projects and troubleshooting
- Enhanced overall productivity by implementing efficient process controls.
- Ensured safety standards were met whilst conducting regular system checks.
- Operated complex control systems to ensure smooth production flow.
- Evaluated product performance and advised on improvement strategies.
Education
High School Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Mangosuthu Technikon
Durban04.1999
High School Diploma - Science Class
Mqhawe High School
Durban12.1993
Skills
Process control understanding
- Safety protocols compliance
- Knowledge of ISO Standards
- Strategic planning
- Risk assessment competency
- Health and safety regulation knowledge
- Contract administration
- Employee development
- Document management
- Operations management
- Schedule management
Languages
English
Fluent
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7701125300083
- Nationality: South African
- Marital status: Single
Professional Courses
- International Institute of Research (IIR), Analyzing & Documenting Work Procedures and Processes, 01/01/2005
- SABS, Implementation and Evaluation of (QMS) ISO 9000:2000, 01/01/2005
- University of Cape Town (UCT), Compliance Management (Faculty of Law), 01/06/2022
Timeline
Operations Junior Control Engineer and Acting GM: Operations
ProTrans (Pty) Ltd
05.2012 - 02.2025
Operations Manager
Matula Logistics
03.2009 - 04.2012
Operations Manager
Dumehlezi Transport
04.2008 - 12.2008
Logistics Manager & Energy Advisor
Econ Oil & Energy
01.2007 - 03.2008
Standards and Risks Coordinator
Sasol Oil Fuels Marketing
05.2002 - 12.2005
Process Controller
Sasol Synfuels (Water & Ash)
10.2000 - 05.2002
High School Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Mangosuthu Technikon
High School Diploma - Science Class
Mqhawe High School
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