Open To Work
THABISO STEPHEN MATSAFU
Driver
Kagiso 2,Krugersdorp
Summary
Dedicated and safety-conscious driver with a valid driver's license and solid experience in transporting goods and passengers efficiently. Skilled in route planning, vehicle maintenance checks, and time management, with a strong commitment to road safety and customer satisfaction. Seeking a driver position where reliability, professionalism, and excellent driving skills will contribute to the smooth operation of the company.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Denaledi Logistics
03.2026 - Current
- Operating Code 14 trucks for long-distance deliveries.
- Ensuring the safe loading, securing, and offloading of goods.
- Conducting pre-trip and post-trip truck inspections.
- Adhering strictly to road traffic and safety regulations.
- Completing delivery documentation, log sheets, and trip reports accurately.
- Maintaining the cleanliness and roadworthiness of the assigned truck.
- Coordinating with dispatch and logistics teams for efficient route planning.
- Providing professional customer service during deliveries and collections.
Driver
Gidela Logistics
01.2024 - 02.2026
- Operating Code 14 trucks for long-distance deliveries.
- Ensuring the safe loading, securing, and offloading of goods.
- Conducting pre-trip and post-trip truck inspections.
- Adhering strictly to road traffic and safety regulations.
- Completing delivery documentation, log sheets, and trip reports accurately.
- Maintaining the cleanliness and roadworthiness of the assigned truck.
- Coordinating with dispatch and logistics teams for efficient route planning.
- Providing professional customer service during deliveries and collections.
Driver
Sheik Tippers Vervoer
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Transport coal, chrome and various goods across local and long distance.
- Operated heavy commercial vehicles including side tipper, Superlink and trailer trucks.
- Proficiently drove MAN and Volvo ensuring compliance with road safety regulations and load handling procedures.
- Maintained accurate trip logs, delivery documentation and fuel usage records.
- Secured cargo according to safety standards to prevent shifting or damage during transport.
- Conducted daily vehicle inspections and routine maintenance to ensure roadworthiness and minimize downtime.
Forklift Operation/Driver Assistant
RCL Nola
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Unloaded and uploaded material and goods.
- Identified damages and reported shortages.
- Transported raw materials to production workstations.
- Inspected machinery and determined the need for repairs.
- Kept updated records of inventory and produced activity logs.
- Assisted with loading and unloading.
- Secured Cargo.
- Planned routes and navigated.
- Checked inventory.
- Maintained cleanliness of the truck.
- Ensured safety and compliance.
- Assisted with vehicle inspections.
- Managed delivery documentation.
Driver
Phetwane Transport Services
04.2016 - 06.2022
- Ensure passengers are driven to their destination safely, following all road safety rules and regulations.
- Plan and follow efficient routes to ensure timely arrival at destinations.
- Provide excellent customer service, assisting passengers with luggage.
- Regularly inspect the vehicle for mechanical issues and cleanliness, ensuring it remains in good working condition and presentable to passengers.
- Adhere to local traffic laws.
- Assist passengers with special needs.
- Monitor fuel levels.
- Comply with safety protocols.
Education
Grade 11 - undefined
S.G Mafaesa Secondary school
Skills
- Time Management
- Communication skills verbal and written
- Route planning
- Forklift Operation
- Inventory management
- Team work
Personal Information
Passport Number: Available
References
- Christo, Denaledi Logistics, Christo@denaledi.com, 0359054625
- Mr S Hlongwa, Gidela Logistics, info@dlamsbs.co.za, 031 100 0745
- Joseph Mochumi, RCL Nola, 011 411 5655
- Lerato Phetwane, Phetwane Transport Services, 0118436565, 0731003311
Timeline
Driver
Denaledi Logistics
03.2026 - Current
Driver
Gidela Logistics
01.2024 - 02.2026
Driver
Sheik Tippers Vervoer
02.2023 - 10.2023
Forklift Operation/Driver Assistant
RCL Nola
06.2022 - 10.2022
Driver
Phetwane Transport Services
04.2016 - 06.2022
Grade 11 - undefined
S.G Mafaesa Secondary school