Ntombikayise MASHININI
National Fleet And Transport Controller
Benoni
Summary
Energetic and detail-oriented individual with strong aptitude for logistics and coordination. Possesses solid understanding of fleet management principles and is proficient in using fleet management software and GPS tracking systems. Committed to optimizing fleet operations and ensuring timely and efficient transportation solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Regional Fleet Controller
Vector Logistics
CENTURION, CENTURION, Gauteng, 0046
04.2023 - Current
- Optimizing the fleet maintenance of all vehicle categories and components across multiple allocated depots in the region thereby facilitating effective utilization of vehicles in accordance with customer service levels in a most cost-effective way
- Manage and maintaining the fleet master data and maintenance teams and suppliers in the region thereby ensuring that productivity and performance are maximized
- Managing and controlling the complete workshop and fleet maintenance function in the region and ensure deadlines and quality and budget standards are met
- Managing and controlling all service providers i.e., all vehicle categories maintained, refrigeration maintenance, Tyres, refurbishments, projects and any other supplier impacting fleet maintenance as well as fleet audits
- Managing and controlling accident scenes and the recovery of vehicles, also applicable for breakdowns
- Work in conjunction with the National Fleet Manager, Depot Logistics and warehouse management and suppliers to manage fleet according to OEM, Business and Road Traffic Act requirements
- Develop, implement and track the preventative maintenance schedules for all vehicle categories for the region including a long-term vehicle replacement program, ad-hoc repairs and refurbishments in conjunction with the National Fleet Manager
- Oversee the management and control of the regions workshop spares, tyre stock and all salvaged stock items from old fleet for future usage
- Control and management of fleet’s annual Certificate of Fitness (COF), licensing process, fines, AARTO compliance and tracking MHE unit’s annual load testing and repairs
- Liaise with Logistics managers, warehouses and OEM’s to agree and facilitate MHE full maintenance and disposal plan
- Assist in managing upkeep and functioning of DriveRisk and Trackmatic equipment fitted on vehicles
- Analyze regional vehicle maintenance costs and other financial information to implement plans, budgets and interventions that improve cost management and fleet effectiveness
- Participate in daily management meetings when required to ensure alignment across regional operations
- Identify driver & operator abuse and implement corrective action with the Transport and Logistics Managers
- Put weekly and monthly tracking in place to track all cost items to understand where focus areas must be to drive down excessive cost
- Analyze and investigate the cost of poor maintenance and abuse to determine and drive improvements
Shift Transport Controller
Vector Logistics
CENTURION, CENTURION, Gauteng, 0046
01.2015 - 03.2023
- Management off all Accidents, investigations and reporting and assisting with insurance claims
- Finalize the process of quote submission, approvals, purchase orders & commencement of repairs and settlements
- Managing vehicle licenses, registrations, and De registrations for vehicles in our inland region
- Supervision workshop staff i.e., Diesel mechanics and assistants
- Cost control of all vehicle maintenance i.e., by screening repair quotes submitted by suppliers and query items of concern to ensure that the company is billed correctly
- Communicate with the Fleet Manager daily to understand Fleet Operational issues
- Communicate with Operations staff e.g., Transport Manager and Controllers by providing reasons for why vehicles or machines are not being utilized and when they will be available for use again
- Assist with tyre controlling
- Standard bank Fleet management control
- Ensure that Fleet admin related activities are carried
- Scheduling regular vehicle & MHE maintenance to ensure operational efficiency
- Ensure detailed service and inspection records maintained
- Providing reports to management on scheduled, maintenance and fleet progress
- Investigate and report injuries on duty
- Submit Fleet Management report to the Fleet Manager
- Ensuring that our fleet database is up to date and accurate
- Ensure that load tests and services are done for our Material Handling Equipment operating in our warehouses within the inland region
- Travel the region to conduct depot and supplier visits as per annual schedule that will include the National Fleet Audits
Fleet Controller
TMARC Logistics
Polokwane
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Monitoring Pre trip checks ensuring that they are completed by drivers
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the delivery schedule received from planning to achieve maximum trips and deliveries daily and adjust schedule when necessary
- Briefing and de-briefing of drivers before and after each load
- Tracking and monitoring the movement of vehicles and maintaining consistent and regular communication with drivers throughout the shift
- Co-ordinate and co-operate with the fleet tracker to ensure that vehicles are tracked and monitored for compliance in terms of rout deviations, adherence to speed limits, unauthorized stops
- Managing routes and ensuring that time is optimized for each delivery
- Ensuring that drivers adhere to sleeping and stopping policies of the company
- Ensuring that breakdowns are speedily attended to
- Ensuring that employees attend to risk procedures e.g., ensuring PPE is worn as per the companies Health and safety standards
- Conducting a daily warehouse stock count to ensure that warehouse is at its maximum capacity and to report stock shortages as well as damages
- Hourly reporting of Total number of vehicles loaded and dispatched
- Report any delays experienced while vehicles are on route or at customer sites
- Communicate any delays to Operations team for them to escalate to planners as well as possible carry overs
- Review available fleet against next day orders
- Responsible for arranging road diesel orders
- Ensuring that the administrative operating details are correct and accurate in reference to PODs and other driver documents
- Communicate any incidents i.e., Loss of stock or client complaints to the Operations team
Education
High School Diploma -
Wordsworth High School
Benoni, South Africa 01.2004 - 12.2009
National Diploma - Logistics Management, Business Management 1, 2&3, Practical Accounting, Purchasing Management 1, 2&3, Production Planning and Control, Logistics Management 2&3, Operations Management, Commercial Law, Cost Accounting, End User Computing, Marketing Management
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 01.2010 - 12.2012
BTECH - Logistics Management, Business Management, Purchasing Management, Research Methodology
Tshwane University of Technology
P 01.2013 - 12.2013
Skills
Timeline
Regional Fleet Controller
Vector Logistics
04.2023 - Current
Shift Transport Controller
Vector Logistics
01.2015 - 03.2023
Fleet Controller
TMARC Logistics
01.2014 - 08.2015
BTECH - Logistics Management, Business Management, Purchasing Management, Research Methodology
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2013 - 12.2013
National Diploma - Logistics Management, Business Management 1, 2&3, Practical Accounting, Purchasing Management 1, 2&3, Production Planning and Control, Logistics Management 2&3, Operations Management, Commercial Law, Cost Accounting, End User Computing, Marketing Management
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2010 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
Wordsworth High School
01.2004 - 12.2009
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