XOLANI MABIZELA
Johannesburg, Vosloorus
Summary
Dedicated Truck Driver skilled in cargo loading, delivery logistics, and route planning. Ensures compliance with road laws while delivering timely service and maintaining high customer satisfaction. Experienced in vehicle inspection and basic maintenance, prioritising operational safety. Strong communicator adept at addressing unexpected situations with precision, committed to upholding safety standards.
Overview
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1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver (3 Excel load)
Johnson Crane Hire
GERMISTON, South Africa
05.2022 - Current
- Followed highway code and traffic laws throughout deliveries.
- Loaded and unloaded goods with attention to safety, preventing damage to merchandise and vehicle.
- Secured goods safely to prevent theft and harm.
- Delivered excellent customer service when interacting with clients.
- Checked loaded and unloaded goods matched delivery paperwork.
- Maintained detailed driving and delivery logs.
- Carried out basic routine maintenance on lorries, such as refuelling, tyre checks and oil changing.
- Distributed weight safely and evenly to minimise transportation risk.
- Maintained outstanding customer satisfaction by delivering goods within delivery schedules.
- Planned and followed efficient, safe driving routes.
- Worked flexibly across various shifts, including nights and weekends, to meet business demands and delivery deadlines.
- Meticulously monitored delivery loads, carrying out checks for accuracy and safety.
- Assisted in route planning and scheduling to optimise delivery efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Navigated efficiently through various routes, utilising GPS and traditional maps to meet delivery deadlines.
- Communicated delivery delays and updates to logistics teams.
- Submitted reports on condition of lorry at end of each trip.
- Met capacity requirements for secure goods transportation.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from lorries using specialist equipment and PPE.
Truck Driver Totline flat desk
NK under SK Transport
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Secured goods safely to prevent theft and harm.
- Delivered excellent customer service when interacting with clients.
- Carried out vehicle maintenance, oil checks and assessed tyre pressure before long journeys.
- Checked loaded and unloaded goods matched delivery paperwork.
- Maintained detailed driving and delivery logs.
- Carried out basic routine maintenance on lorries, such as refuelling, tyre checks and oil changing.
- Maintained load security throughout pre-determined routes to ensure public and goods safety.
- Maintained outstanding customer satisfaction by delivering goods within delivery schedules.
- Maintained vehicle general hygiene, consistently meeting health and safety standards.
- Adapted driving techniques to accommodate varying road conditions, weather, and traffic patterns.
- Planned and followed efficient, safe driving routes.
- Handled documentation for goods transported, ensuring compliance with legal and company requirements.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to unexpected changes in schedules and routes.
- Communicated delivery delays and updates to logistics teams.
Truck Driver abnormal Load
S.T Crane Hire
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa
02.2017 - 11.2020
- Followed highway code and traffic laws throughout deliveries.
- Loaded and unloaded goods with attention to safety, preventing damage to merchandise and vehicle.
- Secured goods safely to prevent theft and harm.
- Delivered excellent customer service when interacting with clients.
- Checked loaded and unloaded goods matched delivery paperwork.
- Carried out vehicle maintenance, oil checks and assessed tyre pressure before long journeys.
- Consistently maintained safe, responsible driving, representing company professionally.
- Maintained detailed driving and delivery logs.
- Carried out basic routine maintenance on lorries, such as refuelling, tyre checks and oil changing.
- Picked up customer loads in timely and accurate manner.
- Maintained load security throughout pre-determined routes to ensure public and goods safety.
- Adhered to all traffic and transport laws, minimising risks and upholding company reputation.
- Maintained outstanding customer satisfaction by delivering goods within delivery schedules.
- Drove according to manager and company guidance, minimising product damage.
- Distributed weight safely and evenly to minimise transportation risk.
- Maintained vehicle general hygiene, consistently meeting health and safety standards.
- Adapted driving techniques to accommodate varying road conditions, weather, and traffic patterns.
- Completed delivery paperwork and logbooks, submitting to managers daily.
- Planned and followed efficient, safe driving routes.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections of vehicle condition, including tyre pressure and fluid levels, to maintain operational standards.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers and customers to update on delivery statuses and resolve any issues.
- Utilised GPS and traditional mapping tools to find the most efficient routes and meet delivery schedules.
- Worked flexibly across various shifts, including nights and weekends, to meet business demands and delivery deadlines.
- Managed documentation for each delivery, including timesheets, delivery notes, and fuel receipts.
Truck Driver
Khan's Transport
Durban , South Africa
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Followed highway code and traffic laws throughout deliveries.
- Fulfilled back haul orders and spotting trailers in loading yard.
- Conducted stock counts when loading goods into lorries to ensure packages matched invoices.
- Sustained safety protocol, providing proper, cost-effective and safe handling equipment and material use.
- Operated heavy goods vehicles HGVs across the UK, adhering to strict safety and driving regulations.
- Certified waste, supplies and material handling equipment were secured prior to operating vehicle on public highways.
- Conducted preventive maintenance, checking gages, readings and fluid changes while executing lorry cleans and completing advanced mechanical repairs.
- Maintained comprehensive delivery records and facilitated management of customer accounts.
- Manoeuvred vehicles safely to eliminate risk to cargo or people.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Grade 11
Ngcongcosi High School
Bergville, KZN01-2014
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
- Cargo loading
- Customer service
- Safety compliance
- Delivery documentation
- Equipment maintenance
- Load security
- Communication skills
- Heavy Goods Vehicle operation
- Road laws expertise
- Tractor-trailer truck operation
- Equipment inspection
- Cargo handling
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Zulu
Proficient
C2
Certification
- Convey Dangerous Goods by Road
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Truck Driver (3 Excel load)
Johnson Crane Hire
05.2022 - Current
Truck Driver Totline flat desk
NK under SK Transport
12.2020 - 04.2022
Truck Driver abnormal Load
S.T Crane Hire
02.2017 - 11.2020
Truck Driver
Khan's Transport
01.2016 - 12.2017
Certificate of Higher Education - Grade 11
Ngcongcosi High School