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Simziselwe Tose

Supply Chain Coordinator
East London

Summary

Analytical professional with a strong background in supply management and cost control. Skilled in negotiating favorable terms with suppliers, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, and maintaining meticulous records to support successful project outcomes.

Overview

5
5
Languages
14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Coordinator

Siyavuya Power Projects
07.2025 - Current

Inventory Management & Stock Control

  • Maintain accurate stock levels through regular cycle counts and full stock takes.
  • Monitor inventory usage and trends to ensure critical items are always available
  • Investigate and resolve stock variances and discrepancies.

Procurement & Requisition

  • Raise purchase requisitions and process orders for materials in accordance with company procedures
  • Liaise with suppliers for quotations, pricing negotiations, and order fulfillment.
  • Ensure timely procurement to avoid project delays.
  • Maintain procurement records and documentation

Stores & Warehouse Operations

  • Oversee the receiving, storage, and issuing of materials in accordance with company procedures
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organized store environment
  • Tag and track assets and tools issued to construction teams

Systems and Reporting

  • Update ERP or inventory management systems with accurate and timely data
  • Generate regular reports on stock levels, purchase orders, and consumption
  • Support the supply chain manager with audit preparation and compliance reporting

Project Support

  • Coordinate material deliveries to multiple project sites
  • Work closely with construction supervisors and site foremen to forecast and fulfill material requirements

Tender Administrator

Siyavuya Power Projects
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Identifying and tracking relevant tenders and procurement opportunities to align with business objectives.
  • Preparing, compiling, and submitting accurate tender documents within set deadline.
  • Ensuring strict compliance with tender requirements, organisational policies, and procurement regulations.
  • Coordinating with cross-functional internal teams to collect and validate information for bid submissions.
  • Maintaining an up-to-date and well-organised database of tender documents and submission records.
  • Managing post-submission follow-ups, including tracking progress and updating stakeholders accordingly.
  • Liaising with suppliers, clients, and procurement representatives to support bid development and clarify tender requirements
  • Attended contract negotiation meetings with clients and stakeholders.

Project Coordinator

MNT Consulting
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
  • Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for cost-effective procurement of resources needed for each project''s success.
  • Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
  • Facilitated frequent progress reports and presentations to keep management informed about ongoing activities within their respective domains.
  • Improved client satisfaction with timely updates and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.

Tender Administrator

MNT Consulting
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Compiling tender and supporting documents.
  • Preparing pricing for tender items.
  • Drafting plans, policies, and procedures for tenders.
  • Attending tender briefing meetings.
  • Maintaining accurate records of completed documents
  • Managing the tender process from receipt to delivery

Junior Quality Controller

WF Kroon Projects
02.2018 - 02.2021
  • Managed quality records for construction projects
  • Evaluated plans and specifications for accuracy
  • Communicated with subcontractors to ensure compliance
  • Conducted inspections to verify work meets requirements
  • Assisted senior management in improving quality processes
  • Prepared reports and coordinated meetings
  • Record and inspect DRI's

Junior Project Manager

Architects Studio Plus
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Prepared council drawings and re-draw rejected plans
  • Visited sites to measure and verify drawing accuracy
  • Coordinated administrative aspects of projects
  • Managed communication with clients and engineers
  • Submitted council plans for municipal approval
  • Generated reports and maintained filing systems
  • Coordinated project meetings and confirmed relevant stakeholder awareness of tasks, goals and project timelines.
  • Supported senior project managers in various aspects of project planning, execution, and closure activities.

Intern

MNK Construction
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Assisted with administrative duties, including timesheet management and filing
  • Supported site leveling and setting-out activities
  • Issued construction drawings and compiled contract documentation
  • Managed stock control and assisted with procurement orders under supervision
  • Prepared payment certificates for project submissions
  • Attended contract negotiation and project coordination meetings

Customer Service Consultant

Electronic Toll Collection ETC
06.2012 - 07.2013
  • Handled inbound and outbound customer service queries
  • Resolved customer complaints and ensured satisfaction
  • Led new consultants in challenging queries and complaints
  • Managed over 500 queries weekly, meeting accuracy and volume
    benchmarks

Education

High School Diploma -

Kgarahara High School
Polokwane, South Africa
04.2001 -

National Diploma - Civil Engineering

Central Johannesburg College TVET
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Supply management

Document coordination

Shipment tracking

Sourcing strategies

Cost controlling

Attention to detail

Decision-making

Detail-oriented

Negotiations

Quality control

Project planning and management

Software

Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Teams SAP Pastel

Timeline

Supply Chain Coordinator

Siyavuya Power Projects
07.2025 - Current

Tender Administrator

Siyavuya Power Projects
01.2025 - 06.2025

Project Coordinator

MNT Consulting
08.2023 - 08.2024

Tender Administrator

MNT Consulting
08.2021 - 08.2023

Junior Quality Controller

WF Kroon Projects
02.2018 - 02.2021

Junior Project Manager

Architects Studio Plus
01.2017 - 12.2017

Intern

MNK Construction
01.2016 - 12.2016

Customer Service Consultant

Electronic Toll Collection ETC
06.2012 - 07.2013

National Diploma - Civil Engineering

Central Johannesburg College TVET
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Kgarahara High School
04.2001 -

References

Samantha La Marque - Supply Chain Manager - 043 732 1666 

Russel Boyd - Project Manager - 012 803 9365

Arnold Makgamatha - Manager - 071 608 0028

Gladness Sathekge - Supervisor - 082 307 5803

Simziselwe ToseSupply Chain Coordinator