Chad Kemsley

Highly motivated, results-driven Logistics and Fleet Management Professional with over 20 years of experience overseeing large-scale transport, distribution, and containerized freight operations. Proven track record in optimizing route planning, reducing operational costs, and managing import/export shipping container logistics. Expert in port operations, container turnaround optimization, and driver productivity while maintaining strict compliance with road traffic safety regulations.

A natural leader skilled in vendor management, asset tracking, and mitigating demurrage risks.

Group Fleet Controller at Stellval Crane Hire (2025-09 – Present)

• Operational Planning: Schedule cost-effective routes and dispatch heavy vehicles/cranes for container handling and machinery loading/deliveries.
• Telematics & Monitoring: Monitor driver behaviour (speeding, idling, harsh braking) using GPS tracking systems to ensure strict schedule adherence for time-sensitive cargo.
• Fleet Maintenance: Manage routine vehicle servicing, repairs, and Certificate of Fitness (COF) inspections to minimize operational downtime.
• Compliance & Admin: Supervise vehicle licensing, insurance claims, and road legislation compliance while monitoring fleet fuel spend and operational expenses.
• Driver Management: Direct daily driver attendance, provide performance feedback, and lead safety coaching to improve team productivity.

Operations Manager (Contract) at MJV Logistics (2024-10 – 2025-08)

• Workflow Optimization: Managed the daily distribution, storage, and movement of fleet vehicles and import/export container staging to increase utilization.
• Yard Management: Utilized automated inventory systems to maintain precise tracking of vehicles, shipping containers, and data integrity.
• Staff Leadership: Trained and led a team of drivers and yard staff to meet stringent company policies and ISO/SHEQ safety standards.
• Client & Subcontractor Relations: Served as the core point of contact for key accounts, resolved ad-hoc requests, and managed third-party logistics providers.

Operations Controller at Grindrod Logistics (2017-12 – 2024-03)

• Port & Container Coordination: Spearheaded the daily planning and routing of vehicles handling import and export shipping containers, ensuring optimal turnaround times.
• Demurrage Control: Scheduled timely container upliftments and empty drop-offs at port terminals to successfully prevent expensive demurrage and detention charges.
• Risk & Documentation Management: Scrutinized Proof of Deliveries (PODs) and cleared customs/transporter documentation prior to load dispatch while insuring high-value containerized cargo.
• Client Relations: Built and sustained relationships with shipping lines, port authorities, and external stakeholders to systematically resolve shipping queries.
• Financial Controls: Processed daily transport orders, managed purchase orders, and executed daily invoicing schedules.

Fleet Supervisor at Transpharm (Division of Shoprite) (2010-03 – 2017-10)

• Fleet Upkeep & Inspections: Conducted regular safety inspections to ensure vehicle roadworthiness, managing repair workflows to sustain transport availability.
• Hiring & Training: Recruited new drivers and trained existing staff on accident prevention, fuel efficiency, and secure driving protocols.
• Reporting & Auditing: Generated weekly and monthly performance reports for senior management; investigated and logged fleet accidents with emergency services.

Fleet Controller at Skynet Worldwide Express (2005-01 – 2010-02)

• Incident Resolution: Redirected high-priority shipments en route to accommodate urgent customer requests and changing logistics dynamics.
• Customer Service: Maintained tight on-time shipment windows to build long-term client trust and meet express delivery targets.

Certificate in Transport Management – University of Johannesburg (2010)

Matric Certificate – Woodlands High School (1994)