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Mmakoena Petrus Monama

Regional Property & Fleet Management Specialist
Pretoria west

Summary

I am the Regional Operations and Fleet Management Specialist professional with valuable work experience across diplomatic institutions. I hold a National Diploma in Public Management and am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce in Transport and Logistics and I have completed multiple certifications in Fleet management, Customer service, and Records and Administration. My core expertise lies in vehicle fleet lifecycle management, including acquisition, maintenance oversight, compliance,assets management and supervision of administrative staff,junior facilities assistants and drivers across multiple Southern African nations. I’m also versed in office operations-managing procurement, mail room logistics, bulk stock and vendor coordination. I possess first-rate computer skills with Microsoft Word, power-point and Excel.

I’m known for my diplomatic skill, organizational rigor and customer-first mindset, I bring analytical strength and detail-driven approach to public sector logistics. With different positions held over the years I have been commended for Quality Service and Excellent Rapport with customers.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Regional Operations & Fleet Management Specialist

USAID/Southern Africa
Pretoria
07.2015 - Current
  • Fleet Management Functions:
  • Develop and implement Mission fleet management policy and standard operating procedures which interacts with U.S. Government and South African laws and policies.
  • Facilitate the procurement and disposal of the USAID/Southern Africa equipment’s and motor pool-fleet.
  • Disposes and prepares State vehicles and ICASS vehicles for sale according to the vehicle replacement program to maintain a cost effective and efficient mission fleet.
  • Liaises with Property Managers in Washington to ensure proper procedures are followed in disposing of official vehicles.
  • Ensure that proper procedures and policies are followed in acquiring of new vehicles and replacements of stolen goods.
  • Provides oversight for active vehicle maintenance requirements and inspection program with corresponding files on each vehicle to document routine maintenance and repair work in the fleet management information system.
  • Conduct fleet analysis of Southern Africa Mission (Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini and Angola).
  • Prepares and manage vehicle licensing, registrations, insurances and parking permits.
  • Ensure compliance and safe driving of government owned vehicles.
  • Exercise leadership and supervision of post's General Service Office personnel.
  • Foster positive working relationships among personnel to prevent conflicts.
  • Ensure that all drivers have required valid documentation before driving government owned vehicles.
  • Monitor behavior of the drivers on Drive Cam and conduct counseling or disciplinary actions if required.
  • Ensures Mission drivers' compliance with post's motor pool vehicle policy.
  • Manage the administration of accidents, repairs, stolen or loss of vehicles.
  • Updates vehicle mileage, fuel and oil consumption, and general costs pertaining to individual vehicles in the Fleet Management Information System.
  • Monitoring of the Fuel consumption per vehicle and driving efficiency of the drivers.
  • Inspects vehicles on a daily/weekly basis in case of accidents and then reports any damages to the Regional Executive Officer and files proper mishap reporting documentation.
  • Responsible for the effective implementation and development of a variety of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for monitoring motor pool operations for compliance.
  • Liaises with Standard bank fleet management regarding card replacements and new cards applications.

Property Management Functions:

  • Responsible for the implementation and development of property/asset management policy which align with U.S Government property management policies.
  • Conducting annual physical inventory of furniture and equipment of the office buildings in Southern Africa and subsequently reconciles records.
  • Identify and approve transfers or donation of mission property to other missions or organizations.
  • Responsible for acquisition of new personal property for USAID/Southern Africa including Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Angola and Swaziland.
  • Receive acquired property, preparing the required Receiving and Inspection Report and recording property in appropriate register and ensure all required documentation is attached.
  • Responsible for registration for data of received items into the property management system, updates and maintains records of the property.
  • Submit Receiving reports and supporting documents to RFMO for payment purposes.
  • Identifies and recommends property for retirement (damages, loss or end of life) when required.
  • Prepares disposal authorization reports, prepares sales proceeds reports and reconciles property records.

Mail room, Operations, and Correspondence and Records Functions:

  • Oversee the operations of mail room services including courier services.
  • Supervise mail room and communications and records personnel including switchboard services.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly,providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Implementation of mail room, records and communications and reception services policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Oversee the reproduction and administrative support for Executive Office.
  • Procurement of office supplies including equipment’s and office furniture
  • Implement and maintain effective systems and processes for inventory management including stock audits.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all stock levels and stock movements.
  • Oversee daily operations of the stock room, including receiving, organizing and stock distribution.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely and deliveries.
  • Develop and manage the stock room budget.
  • Manage procurement requests for Southern Africa and ensure that services are completed prior to payments.

General Service Assistant

New Zealand High Commission
Pretoria
09.2012 - 06.2015
  • Procurement of office supplies and equipments.
  • Conduct property inspections and preparation of inspection reports.
  • Manage residential inventories, settling-in kits and associated stocktakes including disposal of items in accordance with established procedures.
  • Prepare payments and applicable transactions for all maintenance requests and orders placed.
  • Liaises with suppliers regarding confirmation of payment and deliveries.
  • Sending Remittance Advices to supplier after completion of the Payment Run.
  • Provide general maintenance of the office compound and residences.
  • Management of Mission Fleet.
  • Receipt, reconcile and bank inward remittances; other bank work as required.
  • Filing of Invoices after Payment Run.
  • Prepare VAT claims through South African Revenue Service.
  • Collect sort and distribute incoming mail and faxes.
  • Prepare Visa applications for High commissioner and other officials.
  • Assist official mission visitors and others through airport customs, passport control, airline check-in processes when required.
  • Draft letters and submissions, Document and information management.
  • Other administrative tasks as required, including copying of documents and filling

Team Administrator

Tsibogang Lebone development Initiative
Pretoria
10.2010 - 08.2012
  • Liaise with learners and parents of the community render operational administrative support of the organization.
  • Provide secretarial services to the executive members, taking minutes, typing letters requested, faxing documents, managing diary of the CEO and drafting memos.
  • Purchasing stationery.
  • Preparing documents and logistical arrangements for the meeting.
  • Capture payments and file the invoices.
  • Assist with the maintenance of proper records management.
  • Assist with events and function organization.
  • Transporting of learners and goods.
  • Transporting management to and from airport and to the meetings.
  • Prepared presentations that clearly communicated key information, supporting successful internal and external meetings.

Education

Ordinary level (Matric) -

Chechema Secondary School
Polokwane, South Africa
01.2006 - 12.2006

National Diploma - Public Management

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2007 - 12.2009

Administration and Records Management -

Siyanqoba FET
Pretoria,South Africa
02.2013 - 06.2013

Professional Office Administration -

The Mind Institute
Pretoria, South Africa
03.2014 - 03.2025

Customer care & Service Excellence -

Lemark Training And Development
Pretoria, South Africa
03.2018 - 03.2018

Fleet Management -

University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
06.2021 - 06.2021

BCOM - Transport and Logistics

University Of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2022 - Current

Skills

  • Conflict management

  • Detail-oriented

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Knowledge of Public Service Policies and Procedures

  • PFMA knowledge

  • Treasury regulations knowledge

  • Excellent inter-personal skills

  • Result oriented

  • Exceptional organizational skills

  • Diplomatic skills

  • Extensive filling knowledge

  • Extensive presentation knowledge

  • Multitasking

  • Time management

  • Coordination of competing priorities

Email Addresses

  • Pmonama@usaid.gov
  • Pmonama@yahoo.com

Timeline

BCOM - Transport and Logistics

University Of South Africa
01.2022 - Current

Fleet Management -

University of Pretoria
06.2021 - 06.2021

Customer care & Service Excellence -

Lemark Training And Development
03.2018 - 03.2018

Regional Operations & Fleet Management Specialist

USAID/Southern Africa
07.2015 - Current

Professional Office Administration -

The Mind Institute
03.2014 - 03.2025

Administration and Records Management -

Siyanqoba FET
02.2013 - 06.2013

General Service Assistant

New Zealand High Commission
09.2012 - 06.2015

Team Administrator

Tsibogang Lebone development Initiative
10.2010 - 08.2012

National Diploma - Public Management

Tshwane University of Technology
01.2007 - 12.2009

Ordinary level (Matric) -

Chechema Secondary School
01.2006 - 12.2006
Mmakoena Petrus MonamaRegional Property & Fleet Management Specialist