Vishen Kisten

Managing Director & Founding Member at VRKA GROUP
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City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, ZA

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Dian Govender (Ms)

Vish has a technical mindset of taking information breaking it down, analysing it, make sense of it, consult and turn it i to piece of art. He perseveres, have high level tolerance and never gives up. He is a participating team player and listener. Collaborating and working with Vish is an adventure. I know great times are ahead for Vish’s future.

Eugene (Gino) Nourse

I entered the Telematics industry knowing absolutely nothing about it. Vishen took the time to educate me and allow me to grow within the telematics industry. He has a keen eye to identify potential, and opportunity the same. He has the business accumen and the ability to see what most fail to, which will ensure his success. .

Kyle Sunny

I was a pleasure working under Mr Kisten, very strong leader. Excellent management skill. One on the best I've seen working on MS Office. Thought me a lot and has a lot to offer. I rate him 9/10 as a manager.

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Experience

    • South Africa
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Managing Director & Founding Member
      • Feb 2019 - Present

    • Innovation Specialist
      • Feb 2018 - Jun 2019

    • South Africa
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • Chief Executive Officer
      • May 2019 - Present
    • South Africa
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Commercial Officer (Founding Member)
      • Jun 2019 - Nov 2021

      Strategic consultant services to TEU Lift Trucks. Started with compiling a business plan with execution plan to start this business. Very active is building internal systems for finance, operations, customer services. Leadership development to key staff personnel. Fundamental is getting funding for the business with strong strategic plans that gave funding partners level of comfort with growth projections, managing rental fleet and collections. Drafted and implement Covid Plan prior to lock down which saw the business continue to trade as an essential service provider during lock down. Design and implementation of Ticketing system to manage customers and breakdown while ensure 99% customer service levels Show less

    • South Africa
    • Truck Transportation
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Acting GM: Operations
      • Jul 2017 - May 2018

    • General Manager Business Development & Corporate Sales
      • Nov 2016 - Mar 2018

      With a belief that the South African Fleet Management Industry is dominated by large businesses and that the industry is receptive to a small business entrant, KHULA Fleet Solutions was born in February 2012 with a vision to be the first 100% Level 1 B-BBEE Fleet Management Company in South Africa.As of December 2015, we achieved a LEVEL 2 B-BBEE status and are well on our way to achieving our vision.We are nimble, innovative and unique in our customized product offerings and our key priority is focusing on the customer’s unique needs.KHULA Fleet Solutions is an innovative and leading holistic end to end solution provider for one stop fleet management solutions.Our services:KHULA Fleet’s key objectives are to ensure cost effective, focused fleet management solutions and services which are strategically suited to our client’s unique operational requirements, enhancing business image, improving risk management and ensuring substantial cost savings. Our clients operate in both the corporate and public sectors.Our unique proposition and differentiator is our innovation, focus on technology based solutions and flexibility in responding to the customer’s unique needs.Our solutions include:• Sourcing and Purchasing• Finance and Leasing• Maintenance Management• Fuel Management• Traffic Fine Management• Management Information• Relief Vehicles (Short Term Rental)• Vehicle Disposal• Vehicle Tracking Show less

    • South Africa
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • Sales Channel Manager
      • Apr 2016 - Oct 2016

      Setup of an indirect sale network throughout South Africa and the continent. Taking fleet business tools to businesses to help you them track, manage, save

    • Sales Manager: Aquisition
      • Nov 2015 - Oct 2016

      In an industry plagued with an "off the shelf, one size fits all approach", Pointer differentiates itself by bringing its 20 years experience to the fore and has built a global reputation for delivering tailor-made solutions for our clients' exacting business requirements. We are the only telematics business that truly understands that no two fleets are alike.

    • National Sales Manager
      • Jul 2012 - Oct 2015

      Since 1998, the Orchid Telematics range of fleet management information systems and vehicle tracking solutions has been a leader in the commercial vehicle telematics market, providing reliable products supported by outstanding customer service. This combination ensures that our clients are better equipped to manage their mobile assets. Our expertise in Global Positioning Systems and GSM data communications has enabled us to develop cutting edge yet user-friendly fleet telematics solutions which enable us to provide you with Intelligent Fleet Information. Anytime, anywhere. As a member of the Thales group, a world leader in developing and installing mission critical information systems for the Aerospace, Defence and Security markets we have proven capabilities in large and complex software systems. The highest focus is placed on continuous research and development, which enables us to provide our clients with the most effective and up-to-date technological solutions. In doing so, we remain market leaders in the vehicle tracking and fleet management sector. Simply put, we will help you take control of your business by improving efficiencies, managing your fleet costs, reducing asset risk and ultimately increasing your profitability. The positive returns from investing in our fleet management solutions have been proven throughout many industries worldwide. Show less

    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • General Manager
      • Nov 2011 - Jun 2012
    • Germany
    • Strategic Management Services
    • Business Development
      • Oct 2004 - Sep 2011
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Development Manager
      • Apr 2008 - Mar 2010

      Source new business in the B2B arena and also responsible for compiling, costing and negiotions in tenders. Responisible for securing a 3yr telematics contract with Transnet on 3000units. With involvement in smaller customer request cost saving initiatives within Transnet and being involved with building KPI to measure and monitor these cost savings, the contract was extended to 5yrs with and increase to 5000 units. Also responsible for securing deals with Vector Logistics, Roadway Logistics, Dew Fresh, Sonnendal expansion into Jhb and many other corporate clients. I am also was able to source clients on the rest of the continent such as Larfarge Bamburi (Kenya), Namibia Dairies and Breweries (Namibia) and Coca Cola Sudan which included telematics and a routing optimization which resulted in 50% a reduction in fleet delivering the same customer in 5 days rather than 7days. Solutions including Telematics, Roadshow Routing and Scheduling, Route Compliance with an inhouse developed software called Daily Route Manager and other Supply Chain modeling tools such as JDA and Red Prairie WMS. Also responsible implementing distributions channels into Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Namibia. Show less

    • Contracts Manager
      • Nov 2005 - Mar 2008

      Looked after the City of Johannesburg telematics contract on behalf of Fleet africa. My position required by my team of account manager to monitor Service Levels against contract through the implementation of KPIs. It also required engagement with Head of Departments with the city and enagageing and various other levels.

    • Technical Service Manager
      • Nov 2004 - Oct 2005

      In this position, I was involved with Various OEM on the installation of the Irenco Observer Telematics solution into various trucks and vehicles. I would also document these and provide installation training to all Irenco Dealers at a national level. This later also extended to providing documenting and training users on the Observer FMS. This also led to me supporting sales efforts with presentations and technical scoping to meet clients requirements. In this position, I was involved with Various OEM on the installation of the Irenco Observer Telematics solution into various trucks and vehicles. I would also document these and provide installation training to all Irenco Dealers at a national level. This later also extended to providing documenting and training users on the Observer FMS. This also led to me supporting sales efforts with presentations and technical scoping to meet clients requirements.

    • R&D Technician
      • 2002 - 2004

Education

  • Durban University of Technology
    1995 - 2000

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