NTOMBOZUKO MNQAYI
Cape Town
Summary
Operations leader with extensive experience at BPSA, specializing in project management, maintenance planning, and HSSE compliance. Demonstrated success in optimizing resource allocation and enhancing operational efficiency. Expertise in developing procedures and fostering effective communication to drive teams toward ambitious goals while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Storage and Handling Manager (Operations Lead)
BPSA
Cape Town
04.2023 - Current
- Fostered best practices to cultivate a successful work culture.
- Led efforts to establish a psychologically safe environment for teams.
- Planned and implemented structures to optimize plant availability and scheduling.
- Monitored and improved key performance metrics while identifying operational efficiencies.
- Managed facility, capacity, and CapEx planning and development initiatives.
- Liaised with suppliers on quality, technical specifications, and material requirements.
- Directed Storage & Handling Team in HSSE compliance with legislation and company standards.
- Championed HSSE principles to prevent accidents and protect people and the environment.
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and resource allocation.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
- Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
- Measured and reviewed performance via KPIs and metrics.
Project Engineer Lead
BPSA
Johannesburg
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Developed and initiated projects, overseeing costs, schedules, and performance metrics.
- Managed project timelines and ensured alignment with engineering standards.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to facilitate project progression and communication.
- Developed detailed project plans outlining scope, resources, and deliverables.
- Led project meetings to discuss updates, challenges, and solutions with stakeholders.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential issues in project execution.
- Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
- Monitored work performance against established milestones ensuring adherence to approved schedules.
- Coordinated meetings with stakeholders including clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors and other parties involved in the project.
- Conducted regular inspections at job sites in order to monitor safety protocols being followed by contractors.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Managed project budgets while meeting critical milestones throughout all phases.
- Identified and applied relevant policies and procedures to enhance project execution.
- Directed procurement to commissioning phases, ensuring seamless project transitions.
- Modified project plans to align with organizational objectives and resource availability.
- Coordinated contractor efforts to achieve timely completion of project deadlines.
- Monitored installation of materials for strict adherence to design specifications.
- Tracked performance metrics during execution to ensure alignment with goals and timelines.
Junior Project Engineer
BPSA
Johannesburg
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with company executives and project managers to secure resources for project advancement.
- Assisted project teams in coordinating schedules and resources for engineering projects.
- Monitored project progress and communicated updates to team members regularly.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project timelines and deliverables.
- Managed project files and ensured documentation was organized and accessible.
- Evaluated scope and requirements to inform accurate project design for Environmental Compliance initiatives.
- Prepared and reviewed engineering specifications, scopes of work, and payment schedules.
- Executed daily construction tasks while ensuring safety, budget adherence, and timely project completion.
- Maintained detailed records of costs and quantities for each project and engineering discipline.
- Facilitated commissioning of forecourt equipment and systems to ensure operational readiness.
- Monitored progress controls to uphold project quality assurance and health standards.
Logistics Engineering Maintenance Planner
BPSA
Johannesburg
05.2016 - 03.2020
- Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness; provided feedback for improvements to company leadership.
- Developed maintenance plans to optimize equipment reliability and performance.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
- Reviewed completed work orders to verify that tasks had been performed correctly and in accordance with safety regulations.
- Created work orders with detailed instructions for technicians to complete maintenance tasks.
- Assisted in the development of preventative maintenance plans for new equipment installations.
- Developed maintenance reports to assess program effectiveness and inform operational decisions.
- Created maintenance plans and communicated deadlines on Maximo (CMMS) to ensure timely project completion.
- Tracked maintenance activities using Maximo to verify compliance with industry standards.
- Optimized productivity by eliminating downtime, managing budgets, allocating tasks, and upholding safety and quality standards.
- Administered breakdowns and planned maintenance requests, ensuring orders were completed and closed in Maximo.
- Monitored priorities and coordinated between maintenance team and management to ensure timely task completion.
- Designed preventive maintenance schedules on Maximo to minimize downtime and prevent hardware faults.
Project Coordinator
BPSA
Johannesburg
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Managed project schedules, ensuring adherence to deadlines through effective workflow adjustments.
- Coordinated project schedules and ensured timely completion of deliverables.
- Facilitated communication between team members and stakeholders to enhance collaboration.
- Managed project documentation and maintained accurate records for reference.
- Organized meetings, prepared agendas, and documented meeting minutes for follow-up.
- Developed and maintained project dashboards to track milestones and activities.
- Coordinated with internal departments as well as external vendors to ensure successful completion of tasks.
- Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly reports summarizing key performance indicators.
- Gathered requirements and organized details for management and project continuity.
- Coordinated meetings with external stakeholders to facilitate discussion of project progress.
- Collaborated with project owners and team members to establish ambitious yet achievable goals.
- Developed presentations for customers and project teams, detailing project scope and milestones.
- Transitioned projects from estimation phase to execution with defined plans and strategies.
- Tracked hours and expenses to maintain budget compliance and project focus.
Technical Assistant
BPSA
Johannesburg
04.2014 - 04.2016
- Organized and distributed technical documentation to enhance accessibility for team members.
- Liaised with vendors and third-party support staff, managing support requests efficiently.
- Generated purchase requests and tracked purchase orders for streamlined procurement processes.
- Prepared monthly reports to guide business leaders in strategic decision-making.
- Managed scheduling, travel arrangements, and communications for Safety and Operational Risk personnel.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to enhance team productivity.
- Served as primary contact for support inquiries, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Facilitated coordination among team members to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations for management review.
- Updated and maintained digital filing systems for easy access to documents.
Education
Certificate - Project Management
University of Stellenbosch Business School
Cape Town12.2019
National Diploma -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town07.2012
Advanced Diploma - Chemical Engineering
University of South Africa
JohannesburgSkills
- Microsoft word
- Microsoft suite
- Technical report writing
- Communication
- Project management
- Project planning and development
- Budget administration
- Procedure development
- Construction management
- Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maximo)
- Operations management
- Project coordination
- HSSE compliance
- Resource allocation
- Preventative maintenance
- Effective communication
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Reading books
- Travelling
References
Available on request
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/24/89
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: B
Certification
- Leading Operations
Timeline
Storage and Handling Manager (Operations Lead)
BPSA
04.2023 - Current
Project Engineer Lead
BPSA
01.2023 - 03.2023
Junior Project Engineer
BPSA
10.2019 - 12.2020
Project Coordinator
BPSA
11.2018 - 11.2019
Logistics Engineering Maintenance Planner
BPSA
05.2016 - 03.2020
Technical Assistant
BPSA
04.2014 - 04.2016
Certificate - Project Management
University of Stellenbosch Business School
National Diploma -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Advanced Diploma - Chemical Engineering
University of South Africa
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