James Tobaiwa
Kwekwe,Zimbabwe
Summary
Results-driven Fleet Manager with expertise in optimizing delivery routes and managing fleet operations. Proven ability to enhance customer service and compliance, leading to increased operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Manager
Linfinity International Logistics
Hwange
01.2025 - Current
- Documenting vehicle fleet details
- Recruiting fleet drivers
- Scheduling maintenance and repairs for the fleet
- Managing drivers and their schedules
- Handling vehicle and driver paperwork
- Overseeing financial aspects
- Identifying and resolving operational bottlenecks
Transport Manager
Techmate Engineering
Kwekwe
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Ensure compliance with company policies and shipping legislation
- Processing Driver t&s Trip reconciliations.
- Vehicle repairs, running maintenance and servicing.
- Workshop force recruitment.
- Fuel management
- Producing monthly reports.
- Customer response and contracts negotiation.
- Planning and supervising the shipments from production to the end-user.
- Scheduling daily and weekly route.
- Tracking orders and shipments using functional systems (tracking software.
- Monitor and report on transportation costs
- Organize training sessions for employees.
Farm manager
Kaylamartha Farm
Kwekwe
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Clearing importation of farm implements and accessories
- Marketing farm products
- Vehicle maintenance and ensuring transportation of goods to various customers.
- Negotiating contracts with canteens, schools and other customers.
- General farm management.
Fleet Administrator
Colbro Transport
Kwekwe
11.2017 - 12.2022
- Manage a fleet of 60 vehicles and drivers across multiple locations in Zimbabwe.
- Monitor vehicle condition, fuel consumption, mileage, GPS tracking, and driver behavior using web-based logistics information systems.
- Coordinate vehicle servicing, repairs, inspections, registrations, and insurance claims.
- Supervise driver recruitment, training, scheduling, payroll, valuation, and discipline.
- Plan and optimize delivery routes using traffic data, road conditions, customer preferences, and operational constraints.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and government regulations.
- Analyze fleet performance data and generate reports and recommendations for improvement.
- Resolve issues and complaints from drivers, customers, vendors, and authorities.
- Achieved a 25% reduction in fuel costs by implementing fuel-efficient driving techniques.
- Increased customer retention rate by 15% by improving delivery timeliness and quality.
Fleet Controller (Unki Fleet)
Colbro Transport
Bulawayo
01.2014 - 10.2017
- Managing the daily operations of the fleet department.
- Maintained accurate records of vehicle inventory, maintenance schedules, driver information, and incident Reports.
- Prepared purchase orders, invoices, receipts and other documents related to fleet activities.
- Communicated with drivers, customers, suppliers, mechanics and other stakeholders.
- Conducted regular audits of vehicle condition and driver compliance.
- Implementing new policies and procedures.
Documents and Customs Clerk
Colbro Transport
Bulawayo
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Allocating loading identification details
- Routing
- Data capturing and filling
- Contract and tender negotiation
Computer Operations and packages Tutor
Convent School
Gokwe
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Tutoring computer Operations and packaging
- Computers maintenance and networking
- Consumables Procurement
- Marketing
Data Capturer
Romsdal (T/A) Tara-fern
Gokwe
03.2007 - 12.2009
- Capturing receipted goods invoicing farm inputs
- Filing and compiling Transport schedules
- Sorting Goods, received vouchers.
Education
Motor Vehicle Maintenance Certificate -
Westgate Training Centre
BulawayoBachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management (Purchasing, Logistics and Transport)
Chinhoyi University of Technology
ChinhoyiCertificate in Information and Technology -
Herentals College
HarareGCE Advanced Level -
Cheziya Gokwe high school
GokweGCE Ordinary Level -
Shungu High School
KwekweSome College (No Degree) - Computer Operations And Packages
Shungu High School
KwekweSkills
- Fleet manager
- Data tim
- P-lan
- Easy track
- GPS Insight
- Verizon Connect
- SAP
- Telematics
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Customer Service
- FAN tracker
Hobbies and Interests
- Fishing
- Hunting
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/08/87
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
Languages
- English
- Shona
- English
- Ndebele
Referees
- Mr C Chatambudza
- Operations Manager
- Romsdale Investments
- Gokwe +263 592 627
Mr Martin Dube
Operations Manager
Colbro Transport
Bulawayo +263 773 472 775
Mr Bekezela Kanye
Production Manager
Techmate Engineering
Kwekwe + 263 773 250 396
Timeline
Fleet Manager
Linfinity International Logistics
01.2025 - Current
Transport Manager
Techmate Engineering
11.2023 - 10.2024
Farm manager
Kaylamartha Farm
12.2022 - 10.2023
Fleet Administrator
Colbro Transport
11.2017 - 12.2022
Fleet Controller (Unki Fleet)
Colbro Transport
01.2014 - 10.2017
Documents and Customs Clerk
Colbro Transport
01.2012 - 12.2013
Computer Operations and packages Tutor
Convent School
01.2011 - 12.2012
Data Capturer
Romsdal (T/A) Tara-fern
03.2007 - 12.2009
Motor Vehicle Maintenance Certificate -
Westgate Training Centre
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management (Purchasing, Logistics and Transport)
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Certificate in Information and Technology -
Herentals College
GCE Advanced Level -
Cheziya Gokwe high school
GCE Ordinary Level -
Shungu High School
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Operations And Packages
Shungu High School