Bhekizenzo Nkambule

Results-driven operations professional with 15+ years in steel manufacturing, logistics, and project management. Skilled in fleet coordination, process control, and team leadership. Proven track record delivering efficiency gains in high-pressure industrial environments.

Process Controller - Columbus Stainless Steel

(2011-06)

• Operate control room via Graphite Mining & IVMS applications to track, coordinate, and maximise fleet utilisation across production shifts
• Lead pre-shift team briefings, conduct behavioural observations, and relieve acting manager to ensure uninterrupted operations
• Drive cost control and daily plan adherence through real-time vehicle deployment, route updates, and proactive delay resolution

Project Site Manager - Columbus Stainless Steel

(2021-04 - 2021-07)

• Led metal and mild steel recovery project, executing innovative screening and sorting techniques that improved material quality and reduced waste
• Built and managed a high-performing project team, ensuring on-time delivery and seamless cross-functional collaboration
• Optimised project processes and vehicle utilisation, reducing overall project timeline and improving logistics efficiency

Logistics Operator L3 - Middelburg Ferrochrome

(2007-05 - 2011-05)

• Safely transported molten slag, hot metal, and raw materials across plant locations using front-end loader, maintaining full OHSA compliance
• Completed all shift documentation accurately and timeously, supporting seamless handovers and regulatory adherence
• Prepared slag pits for usage and coordinated hot metal transfers to Columbus Stainless, ensuring zero safety incidents

Agricultural Instructor - Fantique PTY LTD

(2006-02 - 2006-12)

• Designed and delivered agricultural training programmes for farm staff, developing curriculum, support materials, and best-practice policies

Extension Officer - Department of Agriculture

(2005-01 - 2005-12)

• Delivered extension services, community workshops, and LRAD programme support to uplift local agricultural communities

Advanced diploma - Business Management - MANCOSA (2024 - 2025)

Certificate - Mastering business Leadership (2023 - 2023)

Higher certificate - Business Management - I.Q. Academy (2018 - 2018)

National Diploma - Agricultural Management - Tshwane University of Technology (2005 - 2005)

National Senior Certificate - Sozama Combined School (2001 - 2001)