Philani Alfred Maqhashalala
Tembisa
Summary
Skilled event infrastructure and site operations professional with nine years of experience in building and dismantling large-scale event setups. Expertise in managing site setup, equipment logistics, and safety protocols while collaborating within tight timelines. Background includes warehouse and dispatch operations, reach-truck operation, and holding a Code 14 driving licence with PDP.
Overview
4
4
Languages
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Infrastructure & Site Operations
Chattel Infrastructure Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2025
- Supported major event builds, including the Durban July and other large-scale events, from site setup through to breakdown and removal.
- Coordinated loading, off-loading, and positioning of tents, flooring, structural components, and other event equipment on site to ensure efficient setup.
- Prepared sites by laying flooring, assembling structural components, and ensuring event areas were ready for handover, contributing to smooth event execution.
- Worked hands-on on the installation and dismantling of large marquees, temporary event structures, flooring and event overlay.
- Worked closely with site teams during high-pressure builds and breakdowns where timing, safety and teamwork were critical.
- Handled the transport and movement of equipment between the warehouse, event sites and client locations.
- Checked, organised, and returned equipment post-events, identifying damaged or missing items for timely follow-up and inventory management.
- Followed site instructions and safety requirements when working around temporary structures, vehicles, lifting activities and event crews.
Dispatch / Reach Truck Operator / Warehouse Assistant
National Brands Limited
01.2016 - 07.2021
- Operated reach truck to facilitate efficient stock movement within dispatch and warehouse operations.
- Picked and packed stock for dispatch, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Scanned stock to maintain effective stock control and enhance warehouse organisation.
- Assisted with loading items onto vehicles for dispatch, ensuring efficient operations.
Education
Grade 11 - Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, Business Economics
SBS Secondary School
01-2005
Skills
- Event Infrastructure
- Event setup
- Event build
- Marquee setup
- Temporary Structures
- Flooring installation
- Site Logistics
- Equipment Loading / Off-loading
- Stock & equipment handling
- Reach Truck Operation
- Forklift Operator – 2 Ton Licence
- Code 14 driving
- Safety Awareness
- Working to deadlines under pressure
- Team-based site operations
- Order fulfilment
Languages
English
isiZulu
Sesotho
isiXhosa
Timeline
Event Infrastructure & Site Operations
Chattel Infrastructure Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2025
Dispatch / Reach Truck Operator / Warehouse Assistant
National Brands Limited
01.2016 - 07.2021
Grade 11 - Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, Business Economics
SBS Secondary School