Principle Fleet Officer

Principle Fleet Officer (Plant and Marine)

• Jun 2021 - Present

-Fleet Assets ManagementPlan, organize, control and co-ordinates tasks and activities associated with the implementation of procedures and reporting sequences/outcomes of all Fleet Asset Management functions of the Corporate Vehicle Fleet. In order to optimally manage the assets and ensure adherence of prescribed Corporate processes, procedures and guidelines in Asset Control associated with Fleet Management. To ensure the Corporate Fleet is Managed Cost Effectively and Efficiently, proper records are kept, and full Compliance with all Statutory Requirements, ie. MFMA-FinancialManage and control staff in identifying and defining the short to medium term objectives and priorities of the section encapsulating procurement expenditures and remuneration control. To ensure the Section is positioned to capably attend to expenditure requirements associated with normal, critical capital and ad-hoc deliverables identified as priority in the Integrated Development Plan of the municipality.-Supervision and ControlDirecting and Controlling outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the department. To ensure the Corporate Fleet operations are managed effectively and efficiently to ensure Service Delivery to Customers through operations. To ensure the Section is operated by well trained staff and administered in order to achieve the goals of Fleet Management in compliance to the MFMA and other related legislation policies and procedures.-Statutory Compliance of FleetIn order to ensure that the Corporate Fleet fully complies with all the Statutory Requirements as prescribed in the Road Transport Act and the Road Transport Quality System (RTQS), SAMSA and related Legislation, policies and procedures and the OHS Act.-General Task and ActivitiesPerforms specific administrative tasks associated with updating and maintaining records related to the activities of Fleet Management. Show less

Principle Fleet Officer (Insurance Claims Management)

• Jun 2018 - Jun 2021

Duties include but is not limited to:• Managing Fleet Assets• Managing specialized maintenance functions and managing life cycle of fleet (insurance process)• Manage and control the motor vehicle and plant insurance claims• Project Manage Site meetings for the Repair work to be carried out by an approved vendor• Supervision of 7 staff members• Ensure administrative procedures, reporting requirements and approval procedures are compiled (dealing with the city's general insurance section)• Ensure adherences of Safety in Fleet Management Show less

Workshop Supervisor ( Seconded Role)

• Mar 2017 - Jun 2018

• Established plant workshop, consisting of 4 sections• Manage 13 staff members, HR functions included• Manage and supervise 4 sections, heavy plant repairs, horticulture equipment repairs, small construction plant repairs and welding shop management• Provide tools and equipment to staff, using a budget provided• Ensure OHS standards followed• Ensure workshop is productive by managing labour capturing• Compile, implement and manage SOP’s.• Manage Human capital by means of empowering staff with various training. (E.g. since I’ve taken over, I’ve sent 5 staff members for forklift license, Microsoft courses)• Assist four candidates to reach qualification as welders, ongoing, making progress (hope to have them qualified within this fiscal year)• Provides progress reports• Manage the cleaning and greasing of heavy plant, implementing a cleaning schedule• Reduce lead time of equipment by drawing up various RFQ, having prices stay firm for 12 months Show less

Senior Fleet Officer (Plant Equipment)

• Mar 2016 - Jun 2018

• Ensure Plant Equipment is maintained effectively to provide the best possible service delivery to my customers (inter departmental customers), while using the maintenance budget in a cost-effective manner, but not fading on quality of work• Ensure any work provided is in a fair and reasonable manner, in line with SCM policy and our normal GCC (General Conditions of contract) when dealing with Deviations and RFQ etc.• Ensure Plant equipment under my care is licensed• Accurate report writing when equipment fails Show less

Senior Technician (Quality Assurer)

• Jul 2013 - Jan 2016

• Managed the repairs and contractual stipulations linked to three tender contracts. Altech Netstar Automated Fuel Systems and Tyres • Ensured the repair process is followed • Compiled, implemented and managed SLA’s within the department • Managed the electronic reporting systems for Solid Waste Fleet Section • Ensured quality assurance checks in the SWM Technical Services Workshop as well as at outsourced vendors • Check vehicle history on SAP and ensuring that Technical Services are charged at relevant industry rates for repairs and jobs done by external vendors • Managed and arrange insurance site meetings as and when required, both plant (earthmoving) and SWM fleet. • Managed different projects requested by the Fleet section regarding the maintenance and retrofits to vehicles where applicable (projects range in value between R10 000.00 to R200 000.00) • Compiled deviation reports in situations where repairs of assets (plant) when the amount exceeds the normal procurement process. • Assessed and interview candidates for new positions advertised, including setting up of assessments • Assist staff with ADHOC training on SAP with reports Show less

Supplier Quality Specialist

• Dec 2011 - May 2013

• Audited dealerships franchise (VW, Toyota, etc.) and non-franchise dealers• Ensured EFM’s SCM policy is adhered to• Inspecting dealers for commercial vehicles, ensuring all business requirements are met, to ensure good business practices• Managed suppliers by means of electronic management systems, and monitoring performance (negative or positive)• Negotiated rebates on labor and parts• Managed requests for new suppliers by using in-house electronic systems (Supplier • Relations Management -SRM (Supplier Relations Management platform) Show less

Technical Advisor

• Jun 2010 - May 2013

• Performed quality assurance on commercial fleet• Assess, inspect, monitor and audit fleet vehicle usage by operational staff and customers to ensure that vehicles are utilized in a manner that will not cause undue utilization of maintenance funds.• Inspect all major repairs, supply technical reports and scrutinize all quotes to ensure it is at the benchmark standard of the industry

Acting Service Manager

• Jun 2010 - Dec 2011

• Planned daily workload and tasks allocated to junior staff (mechanical and administrative) • Ensured WIP managed efficiently, having quality assurance checks carried out, on vehicles before released • Ensured OHS standards followed • Ensured financial targets monthly reached • Identify and correct administrative and operational deviations. (Proactive gap analysis, Statically Formulating, implementing and monitoring SOP's to address the gaps identified • Human Capital management regular weekly meetings (staff and external suppliers) * Note: I continued executing my duties as Technical Assessor in conjunction with the duties of acting of Service Manager Show less

Field Service Technician

• Sep 2008 - May 2010

• Assessment of forklift fleet when equipment reaches the end of life cycle • Provided quotations on forklift fleet for damage caused by abuse • Liaised with customers on maintenance carried out • Carried out services on petrol, diesel, Liquid petroleum Gas (LPG) electrical and hydrostatic drive powered forklifts and material handling equipment • Phase 3 - 4 Hydraulic repairs - relating to valve banks, hydraulic pumps, lift cylinders, tilt cylinders, side shifting cylinders and hydraulic steering axles Show less

Mechanic

• Oct 2004 - Aug 2008

Reached Qualification as Motor Mechanic through a Apprenticeship on CBMT Reached Qualification as Motor Mechanic through a Apprenticeship on CBMT