Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Additional Information
Certification
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Sameshan Govender

Sameshan Govender

Examiner Of Vehicles / Assessor
Durban

Summary

Dynamic Branch Manager at DEKRA with a proven track record in enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Skilled in client relationship management and talent acquisition, I successfully implemented training programs that elevated team performance. Committed to regulatory compliance and meticulous analysis, I ensured high standards in service delivery and vehicle assessments. I am meticulous with an eye for detail with vehicle assessments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Branch Manager

DEKRA
03.2023 - Current
  • Improved customer satisfaction by enhancing service quality and resolving client issues promptly.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
  • Compiling and maintaining a Quality Management System in line with the relevant SANS Standard (SANS10216).
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly through appraisals and feedback sessions to facilitate continuous development of skills and knowledge base within the team.
  • Enhanced staff competency with regular training sessions, boosting productivity levels across the branch operations.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives to align branch objectives with corporate goals.
  • Oversaw daily operations for streamlined efficiency, ensuring timely execution of tasks and optimal resource allocation.
  • Complied with regulatory guidelines and requirements.
  • Compiling and submitting monthly statistical report to the Department of transport.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance through diligent adherence to industry standards, guidelines, and company policies.
  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
  • Oversaw daily branch operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining operational integrity.
  • Conducting vehicle assessments and compiling assessment reports (Mechanical; Accidental & Refurbishment)
  • Conduction Vehicle condition assessments and reports for the assessment.

Management Representative

Kens One Stop Repairs
02.2017 - 02.2023
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
  • Maintained a Quality Management System in accordance with SANS Standards (SANS10216)
  • Testing of vehicles for Roadworthiness.
  • Submitting monthly statistical reports to the Deptartment of Transport

Examiner of Vehicles

Umgeni Test Station
04.2015 - 01.2017
  • Testing of vehicles for Roadworthiness
  • Providing a detailed report of defects for defective vehicles


Education

Certificate - Vehicle Damage Quantifier

Industry Training & Consulting
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Certificate - Examiner of Vehicles

KZN Traffic Training College
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

DR. AD Lazarus Secondary
Reservoir Hills, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Service Excellence

Operational Leadership in Branches

Client Relationship Management

Team Skill Enhancement

Employee Oversight

Customer Satisfaction Initiatives

Performance Reporting in Operations

Efficiency Management

Workforce Development

Talent Acquisition

Mediation and Conflict Resolution

Consistent Performance

Meticulous Analysis

Affiliations

Vehicle Damage Quantification Governance Body

Additional Information

I am currently completing my Qualification through the process of RPL with ITC. I am currently registered with the Vehicle Damage Quantification Governance Body as a learner. My membership number is 1702182.

Certification

Examiner of vehicles

Timeline

Branch Manager

DEKRA
03.2023 - Current

Management Representative

Kens One Stop Repairs
02.2017 - 02.2023

Examiner of Vehicles

Umgeni Test Station
04.2015 - 01.2017

Examiner of vehicles

07-2007

Certificate - Vehicle Damage Quantifier

Industry Training & Consulting
04.2001 -

Certificate - Examiner of Vehicles

KZN Traffic Training College
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

DR. AD Lazarus Secondary
04.2001 -
Sameshan GovenderExaminer Of Vehicles / Assessor