Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Short Courses
Trade Test
Software
Languages
Timeline
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MTHANDEKI ZINCUME

MTHANDEKI ZINCUME

Storage Supervisor
Cato Ridge

Summary

Storage management professional with strong expertise in inventory control, warehouse operations, and logistics coordination. Consistently ensure smooth workflow through effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in optimizing storage solutions, maintaining safety standards, and improving efficiency. Reliable, results-driven, and focused on achieving organizational goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Storage Supervisor

OneLogix VDS Umlaas Storage Depo
11.2019 - Current
  • Communicating with Shunt supervisor on the priority of loads and pulling accordingly
  • Communicating hourly with Shunt supervisor on progress of loads.
  • Designating and prioritizing pulling based of load priority and area ie VPC/3rd party/VDS
  • Managing yard staff hourly throughput per activity and disciplinary measures enforcement. (+-80 per shift)
  • Pulling of reports and managing exceptions/errors
  • Ensuring the accuracy of units being scanned both inbound and outbound.
  • Analyzing movement data to identify individuals who aren’t productive.
  • Organizing for the movement of incoming vehicle to be parked.
  • Pulling of reports and managing movement based off volumes per activity
  • Maintaining the cleanliness of the Pilot vans and storage facility.
  • Co-ordinating staff resources based of volume and activities.
  • Key areas:
  • Reduction of damages within each yard
  • Monitoring and maintaining accuracy of VTS data (Scanning within the yard)
  • Pulling of vehicles according to hourly target.
  • Staging of units according to hourly target
  • Management and supervision of staff throughput
  • Storage QMS monitoring and control
  • Tracking cargo vessels from port to storage yard
  • Stock take supervision and populating reports for exceptions or deviations
  • Generating internal and external purchase orders
  • OEM diagnostics and minor repairs
  • Supervise daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and inventory management.
  • Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents and enhancing employee awareness.
  • Trained and mentored staff, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
  • Developed and optimized storage processes, improving space utilization and accessibility.
  • Accolades:
  • “MAKE IT HAPPEN” -I Made It Happen Campaign Award Nominee.
  • Introduced e-Condition reporting for self collection units at the bullpen 1 department from manual paper Condition reporting. Later it was introduced throughout the Depo by Senior Management.


Project Manager

Zin-Quantity Surveyors
05.2016 - 12.2018
  • Managed the project for Asset verification, Roads, Storm Water Drainage and Bridges within Alfred Duma District Municipality
  • Ensuring that the project complies with all the necessary specifications and relevant set standards by the Municipality
  • Ensuring that all materials and equipment are in place to complete the project within the set budget and in record time
  • Reason for leaving: Project Completed

Construction Worker

SAS Projects (Pty) Ltd
03.2014 - 12.2015
  • Civil works for 88Kv High Voltage Substation, Eskom Contract which entailed underground and transformer cable protection
  • Substation concrete slab and trench installation
  • Installation of substation earth bracing, VT and CT steel structure refurbishment
  • Refurbishment and installation of the Steel Cable Protection boxes
  • Reason for leaving: Project completed

Planning and Design HOD

Oden-Zin Engineering (Pty) Ltd
01.2009 - 09.2013
  • Planning and scheduling production/ manufacturing of all components, parts and spares as per client specifications
  • Maintenance and supervisory Technical support by ensuring that all technical and detailed specifications are adhered to, and also ensuring that safety and quality standards are maintained at all times.
  • Providing extra technical hands-on fabrication and installations assistance when required.
  • Design and draw all workshop fabrications using SOLID WORKS 3D/ CAD software for manufacturing of components such as LHD's, UV's, Drill Rigs and Dump Trucks - Engine frames, Load frames, Booms and H Frames, Buckets, Pins and bushes, Articulation and Oscillation parts, Oscillation bogies, Frame related parts, i.e. bonnets, transmission covers etc. Scraper blades, Articulation Pivots etc.
  • Project Management – Using MS Projects to draw out Production and Project plans, staff management, client liaison, conflict resolution, Industrial relations, scheduling timeline and resources for ON/OFF site projects.
  • Reason for leaving: Retrenchment - Company liquidated
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Clerk of Works

Ithembalethu Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd
02.2005 - 11.2008
  • Project management for Johannesburg City Power in small service connections, refurbishment and replacement of overhead cables, underground cables, transformers and switchgears in other various substations and power stations
  • Ensuring the project/s comply with all the specifications and standards outlined by City Power
  • Ensure that all materials and equipment are in place
  • Ensuring the project/s are within the set budget and timeline set for completion and reporting
  • Reason for leaving: Project Completed

Education

National N Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

TECHNISA – SWGC Campus
01-2025

Logistics and Transportation Management

IQ Academy
08-2025

Introduction to Electric Vehicle Technology – EV and HEV

Alison Academy
08-2025

Diploma - Diploma in Electric Vehicle Technology

Alison Academy
09-2025

Diploma - Project Management

Rosebank College
01.2006

Technical Matric - N3

TECHNISA – SWGC Campus
01.2000

Mechanical Engineering (N4)

TECHNISA – SWGC Campus

Skills

Microsoft Packages

References

  • Catherine, Bezuidenhout, 060 973 0135, OneLogix VDS Umlaas Depo, Manager – Support Services, Reference for: OneLogix VDS Umlaas Depo
  • Melusi (Mgabe), Ndlovu, 071 407 1527, OneLogix VDS Umlaas Depo, Site Manager TAC Yard, Reference for: OneLogix VDS Umlaas Depo
  • Vondroy, Dlamini, 060 846 4410, Auto Carriers Auto-port (Pty) Ltd, Supervisor Logistics, Reference for: Auto Carriers Auto-port (Pty) Ltd

Short Courses

  • Action Training Academy - Health & Safety Representative
  • IQS Environmental, Quality & Training Consultants – Basic Business Principles, Quality Concepts & ISO 9001; Basic Introduction to OHSAS 18001 & ISO 14001
  • Drizit Environmental (Pty) Ltd – Introduction to Spill Response & Product Awareness
  • City Power Johannesburg – Operating Regulations for High Voltage System1(HVREQ)
  • MeCad Systems Midrand (Pty) Ltd – Mechanical, Civil and Electrical Drafting Essentials.
  • Tsabo Electrical Plumbing & Training (Pty) Ltd – ORHVS Level4 Operating up to & including 33Kv
  • Proviso Training College – Basic Fall & Rescue System; Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment; Construction Supervisor & Basic Fire Fighting

Trade Test

  • Institution: Dano Textiles Industries
  • Qualification: Weaving Mechanician (Mechanical Fitter)
  • Apprenticeship Duration: 2000 – 2005

Software

SolidWorks 2022

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Upper intermediate (B2)
IsiZulu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Xhosa
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Sotho
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Storage Supervisor

OneLogix VDS Umlaas Storage Depo
11.2019 - Current

Project Manager

Zin-Quantity Surveyors
05.2016 - 12.2018

Construction Worker

SAS Projects (Pty) Ltd
03.2014 - 12.2015

Planning and Design HOD

Oden-Zin Engineering (Pty) Ltd
01.2009 - 09.2013

Clerk of Works

Ithembalethu Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd
02.2005 - 11.2008

Technical Matric - N3

TECHNISA – SWGC Campus

National N Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

TECHNISA – SWGC Campus

Logistics and Transportation Management

IQ Academy

Introduction to Electric Vehicle Technology – EV and HEV

Alison Academy

Diploma - Diploma in Electric Vehicle Technology

Alison Academy

Diploma - Project Management

Rosebank College

Mechanical Engineering (N4)

TECHNISA – SWGC Campus
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