Dakalo Munzhelele

Accomplished Plant Administrator with a strong technical financial accounting background and a proven record of driving procurement savings, minimising equipment downtime, and ensuring 100% fleet and NATIS compliance. Experienced in managing multi-asset fleets, coordinating end-to-end procurement using Build Smart Sourcing & Procurement, and delivering weekly and monthly operational cost reports that support data-driven decision-making across busy plant and workshop environments.

Plant Administrator - Lubocon Group

(2023-07)

• Oversaw daily plant operations, ensuring optimal efficiency, safety compliance, and minimal downtime across all workshop activities
• Collaborated with maintenance teams to proactively reduce equipment downtime, improving overall plant availability and utilisation
• Generated weekly and monthly workshop reports covering plant availability, utilisation rates, and operational cost analysis
• Drove end-to-end procurement processes using Build Smart Sourcing & Procurement system, generating purchase orders for parts, tyres, GETs, and lubricants
• Negotiated favourable contracting and payment terms with suppliers, contributing to cost savings and improved cash flow management
• Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and parts, maintaining uninterrupted workshop operations
• Managed supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, quality standards, and delivery timelines
• Managed a mixed fleet of LDVs and large plant/yellow machines, ensuring roadworthiness and up-to-date NATIS documentation for all vehicles
• Generated weekly LDV violation reports from the tracking system, supporting driver accountability and risk management
• Monitored inventory and logistics movements to maintain adequate stock levels and reduce procurement lead times
• Ensured full compliance with administrative, regulatory, and safety processes across workshop and procurement functions
• Produced monthly workshop cost reports, providing management with accurate data for budgeting and operational decision-making
• Maintained general workshop administration including records management, correspondence, and documentation control

Plant administrator - M&D Construction

(2023-01 - 2023-06)

• Oversaw daily plant operations, ensuring optimal efficiency, safety compliance, and minimal equipment downtime across all workshop functions
• Collaborated with maintenance teams to proactively reduce equipment downtime, driving measurable improvements in plant availability and utilisation
• Managed end-to-end procurement processes using the Build Smart Sourcing & Procurement system, generating purchase orders for parts, tyres, GETs, and lubricants
• Negotiated supplier contracts and payment terms, delivering cost savings and strengthening cash flow management across procurement activities

Yard Administrator - Gothic Construction

(2016-01 - 2022-01)

• Managed yard inventory and material storage to optimise space utilisation and ensure operational accessibility at all times
• Coordinated yard scheduling and vehicle movements to streamline loading, unloading, and dispatch activities efficiently
• Maintained accurate records of yard assets including plant machinery and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards
• Liaised with vendors and internal departments to facilitate timely procurement and delivery of materials to the yard
• Conducted regular yard inspections to uphold safety protocols, identify hazards, and prevent operational disruptions

Technical financial accounting - Boston College

Grade 12 - Makuya Sec School