Head of Technical & Procurement, SHEQ and Driver Training at Unifreight Africa (2026-02 – Present)
Senior executive role directing technical strategy, procurement, and SHEQ governance for Unifreight Africa's regional fleet and workshop operations, with full ownership of driver training and safety-competency development.
- Set and direct technical and procurement strategy across the fleet and workshop network, aligning capital investment, parts sourcing, and supplier contracts with operational priorities.
- Own SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) governance end-to-end, embedding standards and compliance frameworks across all sites and operations.
- Lead driver training and competency programmes, raising safety performance, reducing incident risk, and building a strong compliance culture.
- Partner with senior leadership and suppliers to align technical, procurement, and safety strategy with broader commercial objectives.
Technical & Operational Consultant — Mining, Agriculture & Transport at Self-Employed (2025-07 – 2025-12)
- Delivered executive consultancy in fleet management, logistics, and engineering operations for clients across mining, agriculture, and transport.
- Advised on large-scale operational optimization, maintenance frameworks, and capital planning.
- Implemented safety and compliance systems aligned with international standards.
- Led project scoping, procurement, equipment selection, and cross-border operational set-up.
- Drove KPI-based performance improvement, cost optimization, and operational excellence.
Director of Engineering Operations — Waste Sector at Dauson Environmental (2025-03 – 2025-07)
- Built and led a high-performing engineering division of 30 staff supporting a 152-unit fleet.
- Held full P&L accountability and operational cost control for the division.
- Optimized asset performance through preventive maintenance, lifecycle management, and capital planning.
- Implemented ISO-aligned HSE and operational protocols across the business.
- Directed end-to-end engineering and operational projects, introducing sustainability initiatives.
Regional Technical Manager — Agriculture at Unitrans Africa (2017-02 – 2025-01)
- Directed a 1,152-unit fleet and 638 staff across multi-country agricultural operations.
- Developed and executed lifecycle asset strategies, improving reliability, efficiency, and operational readiness.
- Integrated precision agriculture technologies (drones, GPS, IoT) to optimize production and operational insight.
- Embedded safety, compliance, and governance frameworks across all sites.
- Managed budgets, capital expenditure, and P&L reporting.
- Led cross-border project delivery and multi-site operational transformation.
Regional Technical Manager — Fuel & Chemical at Unitrans Africa (2015 – 2017)
- Standardized engineering and fleet operations across multiple sites, enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
- Managed budgets, KPIs, and resource allocation to deliver operational excellence.
- Directed technical infrastructure upgrades, system rollouts, and compliance initiatives.
- Oversaw a 369-unit fleet and 323 staff.
Contract / Operations Manager — Mining & Road Transport at Unitrans (2012 – 2015)
- Directed mining logistics and road transport operations, overseeing a 60-vehicle cement distribution fleet and 35 units of mining machinery.
- Improved fleet uptime, safety, and cost-efficiency through operational strategy and process optimization.
- Held full P&L responsibility and delivered projects on time and within budget.
Engineering Manager / Senior Technical Roles at Unitrans, Ryder's, MAN/ERF Trucks, Shell (2000 – 2012)
- Led workshops and preventive maintenance operations for heavy vehicles and equipment.
- Implemented operational standards, cost-control measures, and safety programmes.
- Developed technical teams aligned with operational and safety objectives.
- Delivered projects including workshop upgrades and system implementations.
Early Career: Diesel Technician Apprenticeship (HGV), Fleet Supervisor at Nissan Diesel (SA), CA Brand Civil Engineering
