Tommy Walter Witbooi
Port Shepstone,South Africa
Summary
An aspiring Apostle and accomplished Pastor with expertise in Logistics and Warehouse Operations Management, including BRC, HACCP, and R638 compliance. Demonstrated success in food transport management, risk assessment, and implementing cost-saving strategies. Proficient in vehicle routing, fleet maintenance, and inventory control software, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to quality management systems.
Results-driven professional with expertise in data accuracy and management. Proven ability to enhance customer service and drive product development initiatives. Thrives in high-pressure environments and consistently meets tight deadlines.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Apostle
Word of God Church
Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
2025.09 - Current
- Establish foundational doctrines and councils to support sustainable church movements.
- Demonstrate Apostolic authority through signs and miracles as per 2 Corinthians 12:12.
- Cultivate leadership by measuring legacy through development of spiritual sons and daughters.
- Exemplify holy character through humility, purity, and order, avoiding pride and isolation.
- Execute provision mandates to ensure movement sustainability, invoking Deuteronomy 8:18 for supernatural supply.
- Apply critical thinking to analyse challenges, assess solutions, and implement optimal decisions.
- Execute international outreach initiatives, facilitating travel to various nations. Coordinate logistics for flights and visa acquisition for global missions. Secure funding for travel and outreach activities through divine provision.
Pastor
Word of God Church
Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal
2013.01 - 2025.09
- Encouraged active participation in church activities to foster congregation engagement.
- Delivered thought-provoking sermons to inspire moral development and spiritual growth.
- Conducted weddings, funerals, and baptisms in accordance with religious doctrines.
- Organised fundraising events for church maintenance and community service initiatives.
- Provided pastoral care through counselling sessions and home visitations.
- Facilitated youth group meetings to promote belonging among young parishioners.
- Led worship services, special programmes, and prayer meetings for spiritual upliftment.
Distribution Manager
Clover SA
Port Shepstone, South Africa
2014.02 - 2025.01
- Managed 45 staff members on day-to-day branch operations, ensuring safety and operational efficiency.
- Scheduled customer orders for cost-effective delivery while maintaining satisfaction levels.
- Supervised staff involved in receiving, storing, and distributing finished goods.
- Reviewed invoices and forecasts to estimate peak periods and allocate work assignments.
- Conducted interviews and training for warehouse and distribution personnel.
- Implemented safety and security programmes within warehouse environment.
- Provided distribution instructions and routing information to coordinate deliveries.
- Inspected warehouses and vehicle fleets, initiating maintenance or repairs as needed.
- Developed robust distribution strategies to meet business objectives.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
Floor Salesman
TWK Agricultural Suppliers
Kokstad, South Africa
2006.01 - 2009.11
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly, preserving positive brand reputation.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day, and increased sales by 10%.
- Assisted customers with comprehensive product information and efficient issue resolution.
- Explained products and services to farmers, enhancing understanding and sales.
- Showcased merchandise at events with strategic visual merchandising.
- Ordered supplies to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Designed engaging point-of-sale materials to capture buyer attention.
- Contacted customers to facilitate direct orders.
- Communicated effectively with potential buyers, understanding needs to influence purchase decisions.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
Education
Front Line Management Certificate - Essentials of Management and Leadership
Peoplewise Business Solutions
Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South AfricaSenior Certificate - Grade 12
Mount Currie Senior Secondary School
Kokstad, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South AfricaNVQ Level 4 - SAQA Unit - Safety Work Systems
The Online Safety Academy
Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 2024.06 - 2024.06
Certificate of Higher Education - Oil and Chemical Pollution Control
Drizit Environmental
Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 2023.04 - 2023.04
Workshop - Road Traffic and Transport Legislation
Alta Swanepoel & Associates CC
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 2024.05 - 2024.05
Skills
- BRC global storage standards
- HACCP compliance
- Hygiene regulations knowledge
- Food transport management
- Risk assessment strategies
- Cost-saving initiatives
- Vehicle routing expertise
- Fleet maintenance oversight
- Inventory control systems
- Packaging principles expertise
- Time management skills
- Continuous improvement methodologies
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Materials handling techniques
- Contract management proficiency
- Shipping and receiving operations
- Warehouse management practices
- Transportation logistics expertise
- Performance monitoring methods
- Operational excellence focus
- Dangerous goods compliance expertise
- Logistics operations management
- Quality management systems knowledge
- Fleet management strategies
- Financial reporting and analysis
- SAP software proficiency
- Returns processing expertise
- Safety awareness
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Public speaking
- Team building
- Leadership
- Resourcefulness
- Public Relations
- Communication skills
- Strategic planning
Affiliations
- Reading the Bible, Pray, Watching educational videos and media clips for personal development. Doing teabo teaching and associating with people. Exercising Teabo and excursions. Team building.
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Zulu
Xhosa
Accomplishments
Best Branch achievement in BRC Food Safety and Health and Safety Management of 97% and 98% respectively in 2025. Continuous cost savings of over 1 million rand of the yearly budget over a span of 11 years as Manager at Clover.
Raised prophetic 4 sons and daughters as Pastor and Apostle.
References
References available upon request.
Custom Section
Born Again Christian for 25 years. Pastoral Calling., Teacher, Apostolic.
Personal Information
- Title: Apostle and Pastor
- Religion: Apostolic Pentecostal
Timeline
Apostle
Word of God Church
2025.09 - Current
NVQ Level 4 - SAQA Unit - Safety Work Systems
The Online Safety Academy
2024.06 - 2024.06
Workshop - Road Traffic and Transport Legislation
Alta Swanepoel & Associates CC
2024.05 - 2024.05
Certificate of Higher Education - Oil and Chemical Pollution Control
Drizit Environmental
2023.04 - 2023.04
Distribution Manager
Clover SA
2014.02 - 2025.01
Pastor
Word of God Church
2013.01 - 2025.09
Floor Salesman
TWK Agricultural Suppliers
2006.01 - 2009.11
Senior Certificate - Grade 12
Mount Currie Senior Secondary School
Front Line Management Certificate - Essentials of Management and Leadership
Peoplewise Business Solutions