Cassanga Calenga

Results-driven Rail Engineering Supervisor with 20+ years Transnet experience in wagon examination, preventive maintenance, team supervision, and workshop administration. BBA qualified with certifications in Waste Management, Pneumatic Systems, and Air Brake Operations. Proven expertise in safety compliance, logistics operations, staff training, and OHSA regulations.

Seeking

Foreman, Supervisor, or Depot Manager role in rail, transport, logistics, or heavy engineering sectors.

Acting Foreman / Supervisor at Transnet Engineering Wagons (2020-06 – 2022-02)

• Supervised crew of 15+ artisans and assistants on daily wagon repair targets
• Managed depot administration, rostering, timesheets, and PPE issuing for compliance
• Conducted safety orientation, toolbox talks, and incident investigations per OHSA
• Liaised with senior management and clients on delivery schedules and fleet availability
• Implemented waste management procedures and hygiene protocols in workshop
• Coached new recruits on company policies, technical standards, and safety procedures
• Controlled fleet movements, logistics planning, and placement of orders for parts

Examiner and Repairer at Transnet Rail Engineering Wagons (2006-08 – 2022-03)

• Performed preventive maintenance and fault identification on goods wagons, tanks, and passenger coaches
• Issued Roadworthy Certificates and verified load profiles per standard operating procedures
• Conducted Vacuum and Air-Compressed brake tests, fitting, and assembling of components
• Maintained logbooks, train documentation, and logistics operations records
• Handled hazardous tanks, chemicals, and oxy-acetylene gas equipment per safety regulations
• Led daily inspections, yard layout, housekeeping, and protection of trains in yard
• Mentored junior staff on pneumatic systems, defect identification, and repair techniques

Maintenance Assistant at Wagons Coal Link (2003-10 – 2006-07)

• Assisted with minor repairs, overhauling vacuum cylinders, airbrake pipes, and pneumatic systems
• Executed preventive and technical maintenance on wagons under supervisor instruction
• Operated air brake bench machine and heavy equipment per safety standards
• Maintained workshop hygiene, sanitation, and environmental services compliance

Trainee Yard Official at Spoornet Coal Link (2003-07 – 2003-09)

• Performed marshaling of wagons, train protection, and closing of wagon doors
• Completed administration work and yard layout tasks

Process Worker & Acting Office Administrator at Spoornet Sishen Iron Ore (2001-11 – 2003-09)

• Captured timesheets, logbooks, and rostered crew as Acting Office Administrator
• Conducted track work, flagman duties, and general maintenance as Process Worker
• Ensured adherence to safety regulations, health policies, and housekeeping standards

Bachelor of Business Administration – Management College of South Africa (2021)

National Senior Certificate – Northern Cape Technical College (2001)

National Intermediate Certificate – Kathu Technical College (1999)