Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
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Sakhile Blessing zondo

Newcastle

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Locomotive Shunter

ArcelorMittal
07.2022 - 10.2025
  • Minimized delays in train schedules by promptly addressing any issues or obstacles encountered during shunting activities.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations through strict adherence to safety procedures during all shunting operations.
  • Expedited the loading and unloading of cargo by skillfully maneuvering rail cars into proper positions.
  • Effectively coordinated with other departments to facilitate seamless rail yard operations, promoting a collaborative approach to problem solving.
  • Reduced downtime for rail cars by efficiently managing resources and prioritizing tasks based on urgency.
  • Optimized yard space utilization by strategically organizing rail cars according to planned train departures.
  • Maintained open lines of communication between team members, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to success.
  • Mitigated risks associated with derailments or accidents by consistently adhering to established safety guidelines while performing tasks.
  • Contributed to the reduction of workplace incidents through diligent observation of surroundings and proactive identification of potential hazards.
  • Improved shunting efficiency by implementing effective communication and coordination strategies with team members.
  • Streamlined the shunting process with meticulous planning, ensuring accurate car placement within tight deadlines.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.

Learnership

Merseta Under ArcelorMittal
2020 - 07.2022

Marchandising

Bawers Furniture
2018 - 2019

Receiving stock

Putting price tags

Customer service

House keeping

  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Education

NQF Level 3 - Metals Production: Manufacturing And Engineering

Merseta
Newcastle
03.2022

Engineering Level 3 - Metals Production: Manufacturing And Engineering

Merseta
Newcastle
12.2021

NQF Level 2 - Metals Production: Manufacturing And Engineering

Merseta
Newcastle
04.2021

High School Diploma - Matric

Mziwethu High School
Dannhouser KwaZulu Natal
12.2018

Skills

Route planning

First aid training

Safety procedures

Hazardous materials handling

References

Name : Mr Darren

Company: ArcelorMittal supervisor

Cellphone number: 073 276 559

Name : Sizwe Hlatshwayo

Company: Bowers furniture manager

Cellphone number :0661438118

Timeline

Locomotive Shunter

ArcelorMittal
07.2022 - 10.2025

Learnership

Merseta Under ArcelorMittal
2020 - 07.2022

Marchandising

Bawers Furniture
2018 - 2019

NQF Level 3 - Metals Production: Manufacturing And Engineering

Merseta

Engineering Level 3 - Metals Production: Manufacturing And Engineering

Merseta

NQF Level 2 - Metals Production: Manufacturing And Engineering

Merseta

High School Diploma - Matric

Mziwethu High School
Sakhile Blessing zondo