David Koekemoer

I am a multidimensional manager at DSV South Africa who always makes a consistent effort to display how to increase my flexibility, expand my managerial skills and close gaps. I always find ways and opportunities to share my newly acquired knowledge with my team at the workplace. My career started as a Customs officer in the cargo industry with 4

years of experience in the Department of Customs and Excise, 11 years in the private sector and 15 years with agents.

My knowledge extends over the day-to-day management of departments as well as my current position as a branch manager, I have exceptional knowledge in the courier industry and the current South African Customs and Excise Act. I am always engaging in team motivation, training, and development of staff, and managing the Human Resource element.

I represented SAAFF and SAEPA as a CEP (Communities of Expert Practitioner) for the latest QCTO qualification

Forwarding Agent NQF 5. My leadership skills were further confirmed when I was elected by my peers from within the

Express Parcel industry as Student Class Representative for my cohort of studies during 2018/19. I completed my Higher

Certificate in Management of Technology and Innovation with Customs subjects as the base. I have also completed various Customs and industry-related courses that assisted me to add value to my position. I continuously look for ways to develop my knowledge and skills as a professional. I have adapted to the changes in the industry over the years and grown as an individual. I have completed various courses in institutions to strengthen my knowledge in the industry and remained up to date with the changes in the South African Customs environment.

I am confident at exhibiting the following skills: Leadership, Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Planning and Project Management functions that form part of the academic knowledge productively into the workplace. By keep practicing and mastering all the above skills will take me from being a good leader to a great leader.

The experience, knowledge, and skills I obtained in my current and previous working environments stand me in good stead for what is expected in my role. I can successfully communicate with internal and external client’s expectations and meet the challenges of an ever-changing working environment e.g., developing disaster contingency plans for the branch to ensure business continuity in the national crisis management in the critical time of COVID-19.

I manage an operational and administrational team and make strategic decisions based on financial risks and rewards,

deliver reports on various levels including the expense analysis and profit and loss for the branch. My critical thinking skills assists me in successful problem solving and making tactical decisions. In my current role at DSV-Road, I am also responsible for the compliance of the courier Customs declarations submissions, to date I have consistently delivered a low figure on Customs stops for the branch, I assisted with the implementation of change management, systems, and processes with the acquirement of Globeflight Worldwide Express by DSV South Africa.

I am excited about the opportunity to bring my experience, skills, and passion to your company. Given the opportunity to work in a team or individually, I am passionate about my work, motivated in my position, and I believe in encouraging others to work towards the same goal. I believe in building long-term business relationships with internal and external customers and strongly believe in integrity.

My personality allows me to work well under pressure and I strive to complete targets/goals expected to me. My knowledge, dedication, and ability to work in any environment would make a positive contribution to your team.

Sincerely yours,

David Koekemoer