Siefred Motlalepule Mashilo
Pretoria
Summary
Accomplished logistics and operations professional with extensive experience in inventory management, process improvement, and safety compliance across diverse industries. Demonstrates expertise in ERP systems such as SAP and Navision, ensuring seamless coordination of logistics workflows and adherence to quality standards. Notable achievements include consistently exceeding shipment accuracy targets, reducing customer complaints by 12%, and optimising production outputs through strategic process enhancements. Adept at fostering collaboration among teams, maintaining compliance with SHE protocols, and driving operational efficiency in high-pressure environments. Committed to leveraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills to deliver exceptional results while pursuing opportunities for continuous professional growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Dispatch Checker / SHE Representative
Praga Technical
Pretoria
02.2024 - Current
- Conduct thorough inspections of outgoing shipments to guarantee 100% accuracy of items against shipment documentation, enhancing inventory management efficiency and compliance with industry quality standards.
- Exceeded performance and shipment accuracy targets consistently in a high-pressure operational environment.
- Streamlined inventory control through active management of cycle stock counts and prompt resolution of product discrepancies.
- Collaborated with warehouse teams in continuous improvement meetings to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Monitored adherence to workplace hazard protocols as SHE Representative, ensuring a safe operational environment.
Logistics Clerk
MA Automotive Tool & Die
Pretoria
11.2012 - 11.2022
- managed core logistics functions, including receiving, dispatching, internal transfers, and GRN creation, ensuring seamless operations using ERP software.
- maintained direct liaison with key internal stakeholders and third-party logistics (3PL) transport vendors to facilitate timely deliveries and effective communication.
- Processed daily client requirements via customer portals, verifying stock availability to guarantee full and on-time deliveries.
- Analyse logistics workflows and recommended process improvements to align daily production outputs with evolving client demands.
- Provided cover for the team leader during absences, overseeing shift operations, scheduling, and error-free execution.
- provided administrative support to finance department, organising documents and managing schedules to enhance operational workflow.
Label Writer / Logistics Coordinator
MA Automotive Tool & Die
Pretoria
03.2012 - 10.2012
- Coordinated routing of Ford T6 components between interplant facilities, managing specialised logistics for Argentine parts to ensure timely delivery.
- Validated finished goods against strict client specifications, reducing customer labelling and documentation complaints by 12% in Q3.
- Facilitated pre-production alignment meetings with assembly and pressing team leaders and line managers using KANBAN boards to optimise floor workflow.
- Tracked production line uptime and downtime, supplying operational data to engineering and production teams to support performance analysis.
- Enforced safety standards across operational zones, ensuring SHE compliance, 5S practices, and PPE adherence to maintain a safe work environment.
Assistant Team Leader
Shatterprufe Ga-Rankuwa
Pretoria
03.2011 - 02.2012
- Led daily shift operations, maintaining compliance with quality,health and safety to minimise operational risks.
- Facilitated daily Mission Directed Work (MDW) meetings to enhance team performance, address bottlenecks, identify improvement areas, implement corrective actions, and foster team success.
- Conducted performance appraisals and coaching sessions to enhance junior staff skills and strengthen team capacity.
- Collaborated with Team Leader to define and align long-term goals and objectives.
- Managed finished goods inventory using SAP, auditing physical inventory against system figures to eliminate stock discrepancies.
Operator (Underbody & Wheel Arch)
Nissan SA( under TDS trading)
Pretoria
03.2003 - 04.2007
- Correctly set up, calibrated and started machines to begin production cycles, supervising the automated robotic spray arms that apply underbody sealant to ensure uniform thickness and seamless coverage.
- Applied PVC spray or sealant to undercarriage and wheel arch using manual spray guns, ensuring thorough coverage and cleanliness by wiping oversprays.
- Operated machinery with precision, following safety protocols to reduce accident risk.
- Cleaned and cleared spray guns and robotic nozzles to prevent clogs, maintaining consistent spray pattern.
- Maintained a clean and organised work station using 5S/6S lean manufacturing housekeeping standards.
Education
Course Certificate - Lean Management Fundamentals
Starweaver (Coursera)
OnlineDate
Certificate - Health and Safety Training Solutions
Comsaf Training (Praga Technic
Rosslyn, Pretoria, South Africa01-2026
NQF Level 6 - Programme in Purchasing and Supply Management
UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa01-2025
Project Certificate - Finding, Sorting and Filtering Data in MicroSoft Excel
Coursera
Online01-2024
Diploma in Operations and Supply Management
Alison
Online01-2023
NQF Level 5 - Course In Introduction To Storage and Inventory Management
UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa01-2013
Certificate - MS Office
MA Automotive Tool & Die Skills Development
Rosslyn, South Africa01-2012
Senior Certificate - Grade 12
HL Setlalentwa High School
Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria South A frica01-1995
Skills
- Logistics coordination
- Inventory management
- Warehouse management
- ERP software: SAP and Navision
- Quality assurance
- Process improvement
- Safety compliance
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Interpersonal communication
References
Thuli Makuwe
Finance Tresure
MA Automotive Tool & Die
Email: T.Makuwe@za.ma.gruppocln.com
012 521 2651
Bennet Diokana
Production Analyst(MA Automotive Tool & Die Client)
BMW SA Rosslyn
Email: Bennet.Diokana@bmw.co.za
012 522 3915
Abram Mogaladi
Team Leader & CNC Setter
Shatterprufe Ga-Rankuwa
Email: armogaladi@webmail.co.za
012 309 0584
Timeline
Dispatch Checker / SHE Representative
Praga Technical
02.2024 - Current
Logistics Clerk
MA Automotive Tool & Die
11.2012 - 11.2022
Label Writer / Logistics Coordinator
MA Automotive Tool & Die
03.2012 - 10.2012
Assistant Team Leader
Shatterprufe Ga-Rankuwa
03.2011 - 02.2012
Operator (Underbody & Wheel Arch)
Nissan SA( under TDS trading)
03.2003 - 04.2007
Course Certificate - Lean Management Fundamentals
Starweaver (Coursera)
Certificate - Health and Safety Training Solutions
Comsaf Training (Praga Technic
NQF Level 6 - Programme in Purchasing and Supply Management
UNISA
Project Certificate - Finding, Sorting and Filtering Data in MicroSoft Excel
Coursera
Diploma in Operations and Supply Management
Alison
NQF Level 5 - Course In Introduction To Storage and Inventory Management
UNISA
Certificate - MS Office
MA Automotive Tool & Die Skills Development
Senior Certificate - Grade 12
HL Setlalentwa High School