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Education
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Victor Sakhumzi

Male
Black
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Summary

Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Supervisor

Ngcokoto General Trading
Cape Town
04.2023 - Current
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.

Shift Team Lead

Astron Energy Refinery
Cape Town
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
  • Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented new processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
  • Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
  • Conducted performance reviews and provided staff with feedback and guidance.
  • Scheduled staff shifts to secure adequate coverage and productive workflows.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.

Maintenance Coordinator

Astron Energy Refinery
Cape Town
01.2018 - 08.2019
  • Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
  • Provided safety education and technical training to maintenance crew to establish equipment repair standards.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.

DCS Operator

Astron Energy Refinery
Cape Town
01.2017 - 08.2019
  • Monitored performance of operations environment and managed expert responses to first-level events and serious incidents.
  • Handled preventive maintenance on assigned technologies following established procedures.
  • Supported operations with weekly on-call rotation to maintain and provide critical system support.
  • Generated turnover reports for other shifts and colleagues.
  • Documented plant activities in logs and detailed concerns and issues prior to distributing reports to manager.
  • Examined [Type] equipment and adjusted monitoring controls to maintain system integrity and peak operations.
  • Assigned tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and experience, realizing productivity and workflow improvements.
  • Distributed or regulated flow of power between entities such as generating stations, substations, or users, keeping track of status of circuits or connections.
  • Loaded units based on fuel levels, availabilities and capabilities.
  • Calculated load estimates or equipment requirements to determine required control settings.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Wonderware Handheld Coordinator

Astron Energy Refinery
Cape Town
01.2016 - 08.2019
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Tank Farm Operator

Astron Energy Refinery
Cape Town
01.2016 - 08.2019
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Effluent Treatment Plant Operator

Astron Energy Refinery
Cape Town
01.2012 - 08.2019
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.

Emergency Fire Fighter

Astron Energy Refinery
Cape Town
02.2011 - 08.2019
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
  • Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.

Plant Operator

Astron Energy Refinery
Cape Town
02.2007 - 08.2019
  • Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
  • Operated specialized tools, instruments, and equipment for tests and maintenance.
  • Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
  • Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
  • Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
  • Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
  • Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
  • Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels, and water quality indicators.

Personal Assistant

Laughton and Company
Cape Town
02.2003 - 11.2004
  • Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
  • Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
  • Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Served as point of contact between clients and managerial staff.
  • Maintained and organized all shared drives, documents and spreadsheets in Google Workspace.
  • Communicated with internal departments, vendors and contractors to discuss schedules, project requirements and upcoming appointments.
  • Used discretion when handling confidential information.
  • Answered phone calls and addressed customer questions and concerns to promote satisfaction and continued business.

Education

High School Diploma -

Langa High School, Cape Town, South Africa
01.1995 - 12.1995

No Degree - Chemical Engineering

Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -
  • Continuing education in National Diploma Chemical Engineering.

No Degree - Supply Chain Management

University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Afica
04.2001 -

Certificate in Supply Chain Management

Skills

Basic computer skills

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Work Availability

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Timeline

Supervisor - Ngcokoto General Trading
04.2023 - Current
Shift Team Lead - Astron Energy Refinery
04.2019 - 08.2019
Maintenance Coordinator - Astron Energy Refinery
01.2018 - 08.2019
DCS Operator - Astron Energy Refinery
01.2017 - 08.2019
Wonderware Handheld Coordinator - Astron Energy Refinery
01.2016 - 08.2019
Tank Farm Operator - Astron Energy Refinery
01.2016 - 08.2019
Effluent Treatment Plant Operator - Astron Energy Refinery
01.2012 - 08.2019
Emergency Fire Fighter - Astron Energy Refinery
02.2011 - 08.2019
Plant Operator - Astron Energy Refinery
02.2007 - 08.2019
Personal Assistant - Laughton and Company
02.2003 - 11.2004
Cape Peninsula University of Technology - No Degree, Chemical Engineering
04.2001 -
University of Cape Town - No Degree, Supply Chain Management
04.2001 -
Langa High School - High School Diploma,
01.1995 - 12.1995
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