Paul Daley
Boksburg,South African
Summary
A highly adaptable professional with strong administration and communication skills, proficient in both Afrikaans and English. Pay close attention to smaller details. Demonstrates exceptional ability to work under pressure and independently or collaboratively within a team. Possesses systematic working methodology for time efficiency and general computer literacy, including expertise in Windows 7, Windows XP, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Positive outlook on things and a hard worker.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Driver
Netwerk Couriers
Bracenfel, South Africa
02.2000 - Current
- Demonstrated professionalism when dealing with clients, fostered positive relationships.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
- Conducted basic vehicle maintenance for optimal performance.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resulted in improved client relations.
- Delivered goods safely by adhering to strict road safety rules.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of goods, ensured safe transportation.
Debrief Clark for Toshka on Imperial sites
Toshka/ SSG
Jet Park
01.2018 - 01.2020
- - Debriefing of all trucks, returning from deliveries.
- - Reporting of all damages and problems on all the trucks retuning from delivery
- - If trucks come back with stock shortages, full investigation take place
- Debriefing done with SSG and POD collector done with Toska
POD Collector and Cage Controller
SSG Security
Jet Park
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Driving to Imperial Customers to pick-up POD's that was short, or left by Drivers.
- The pick up of parcels from depo to depo.
- Deliveries to clients home and work addresses
- Make sure all Check-sheets on local orders are printed and received by the checkers.
- Checking all orders for shorts.
Unit Manager
Bekha
Boksburg
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Supervised checkers and cage controllers across two sites.
- Managed a team of 21 staff members.
- Assisted in preparing weekly posting sheets for HR.
- Supported the preparation of weekly timesheets for day and night shifts.
- Facilitated implementation of policies and job descriptions.
- Coordinated onsite training for new staff members.
- Oversaw receipt and loading of shipments.
- Liaised with HR regarding leave, hearings, dismissals, and pay inquiries.
- Handled customer care through problem-solving investigations.
Senior Meter reader
Relai Investments/ KEV /Motla Engineer(Contractor)
Brakpan
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Assisted with reading electricity and water meters for new customers moving into premises.
- Facilitated the collection of new deposits and conducted meter readings for electricity and water.
- Informed customers with pre-paid meters that only a water deposit is required.
- Guided customers vacating premises to complete service termination requests.
- Conducted final readings and switched off power at the circuit breaker as required.
- Supported resolution of customer complaints and disputes regarding meter readings.
- Coordinated with customers to schedule meter reading appointments.
- Documented meter readings with detailed photographs when customers were unavailable.
- Managed queries related to council meter re-read requests.
- Reported water leaks, illegal connections, and meter tampering incidents as necessary.
Imports Controller Sea & Air Freight
BLG Logistics
Pretoria
03.2008 - 10.2008
- - Responsible for cargo coming from Thailand, Singapore and Philippines Fords plant.
- - Opening new file for every order and shipment coming in to the country with sea or airfreight from supplier; Singapore or any where in the World
- - Document of what vessel ETA docking date and birth date and if it's a FCL or a LCL and munifest
- - Registering of all invoices on the ship-shape
- - System and frame the Bill of entry to get a file number to open a file
- - Each shipment gets a unique file number. All cargo coming in the country must be cleared and released from SARS with a unique bill of entry number all this must be done before ETA.
- - As all the parts must go in to the plant if a shortage of stock it can cost a plant to stop
- - If cargo come in with sea freight FCL or a LCL, I have to frame the Bill of entry
- - Send the driver to go and collect all released hard copies from customs in Pretoria
- - The original documents and releases with the Bill of entry must be in a file. The copy doc's must be with the agent in Durban or P.E before the opening of the doors to the LCL
- -The agent must present the release Bill entry and inv before any cargo will be handed over
- - The documents is done when the final payments is captured. An invoice will automatically be generated on the system
- - After the whole process has been follow thru, I had to put the handling cost, shipping cost, transport cost and agency cost to proof how I got to my figure
- - Transfuring all that info into ship-shape print out document ,scan and fax to PE Accounts Department. Proof of payment gets sent to me and I add it to the file and signed p.o.d from warehouse and finalise file
- - Customer was kept updated all the time
- - Responsible for VOC if any mistakes was made
- - Face to face approach to consumers
- - Status reports for incoming vessels and flights
- -Invoicing customers on behalf of BLG
- - Splitting documents and hand over releases to Carrier and make documents available for XIR and custom Acquittals
Cargo Co-ordinator/Hi-tech Warehouse
Safcor Panalpina
Atlasville
03.2003 - 03.2008
- -Coordinate export instructions with clients and transporters (Skynet, local carriers).
- Ensure secure packing for international shipments and compliance with F178 requirements for high-value cargo.
- Manage bonded warehouse operations: register incoming cargo, oversee customs release, and maintain accurate records.
- Supervise team members, delegate tasks, and oversee daily warehouse activities including receiving, picking, packing, and dispatch.
- Maintain shipment reports, POD records, and status updates for clients.
- Handle inspections (SGS, COTECNA, Bureau Veritas, ITS) and assist with audits.
- Provide customer support, resolve queries, and arrange collections with couriers.
- Oversee cold storage and segregation of refrigerated/dry cargo.
- Perform monthly stock takes, quality checks, and general office administration.
- Ensure compliance with customs, insurance claims, and documentation accuracy.
Receiving Despacting and Stock Controller
Exel Supply Chain Services
Isando
01.1998 - 02.2003
- -Accountable for vehicle readiness and cargo safety: daily checks (oil, water, diesel), housekeeping, and equipment availability.
- Verify cargo documentation, customer addresses, and delivery copies before dispatch.
- Manage shuttle collections from airlines/containers, ensuring release documents (RIB, manifests) are in place.
- Oversee unloading, damage reporting, and handover of cargo to warehouse receivers.
- Supervise secure handling of high-value items (e.g., Vodacom cellular phones), scanning into systems, bin allocation, and order fulfillment.
- Coordinate warehouse operations: receiving, dispatching, picking, packing, stock-taking, and GRN entries into Shipshape and customer systems.
- Lead a team of six staff, delegating tasks and ensuring compliance with contracts and delivery schedules.
- Control transport operations, loading RTT containers, labelling units, and matching delivery notes with shipments.
- Manage inbound containers for Compaq and Dell from Amsterdam, ensuring accurate receipt and documentation.
Education
SSN Certificate(grade 12) - Storekeeping and Stock Control(Damelin)
Hoërskool Hansmoore
South AfricaSkills
- - Work well under pressure
- - Good Administration Skills
- - Good Communication Skills:
- - Read/Speak/Write
- Afrikaans
- English
- - Work well Independently and in a Team
- - Time efficient (Systematic Working Methodology)
- - Rapid adaptability to new problem-solving
- - General Computer Literacy Knowledge in:
- - Windows 7 / Windows XP
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Certification
- Cargo 3 Done in June 2006 at Cargo Academey
- Cargo 2 Done in July 2004 at Aviation Academey
- Cargo 1 Done in March 2004 at Aviation Academey
- Counter Balance Lift Truck Code 01A – 1800Kg Done in January 2003 at Rainbow Skills Development Centre (Pty) Ltd
- Storekeeping & Stock Control Done in December 2001 at Damelin
- MS Excel Module 1 & 2 Done in August 2001 at Damelin
- Security Officer Grade B Done in April 1994 at Security Office Board Johannesburg
- Microsoft excel 1,2,3
- Microsoft word 1,2
Languages
Afrikaans (Speak/Read/Write)
English (Speak/Read/Write)
REFERENCES
- Jannie, Erasmus, 076 792 2965, Bekha
- Letitia, Venter, 011 999 7732, Relai Investments
- Marie, Zimmerman, 083 614 9325, Motla Engineering
Timeline
Debrief Clark for Toshka on Imperial sites
Toshka/ SSG
01.2018 - 01.2020
POD Collector and Cage Controller
SSG Security
01.2018 - 01.2019
Unit Manager
Bekha
01.2016 - 01.2017
Senior Meter reader
Relai Investments/ KEV /Motla Engineer(Contractor)
01.2010 - 01.2016
Imports Controller Sea & Air Freight
BLG Logistics
03.2008 - 10.2008
Cargo Co-ordinator/Hi-tech Warehouse
Safcor Panalpina
03.2003 - 03.2008
Driver
Netwerk Couriers
02.2000 - Current
Receiving Despacting and Stock Controller
Exel Supply Chain Services
01.1998 - 02.2003
SSN Certificate(grade 12) - Storekeeping and Stock Control(Damelin)
Hoërskool Hansmoore