Luxolo Javu

Transport and Fleet Management professional with 20 years of experience across transport operations, fleet control, driver management, driver training, road safety, compliance, industrial relations and logistics. Brings more than 7 years of dedicated driver-training experience, with hands-on exposure to heavy-vehicle operations, driver competency assessments, performance management, telematics, fleet utilisation, incident investigation, disciplinary processes and compliance systems. Experienced in developing training content, implementing operational procedures and supporting safer, more compliant and efficient fleet operations.

Driver Manager / Fleet Manager at Onelogix Trucklogix (2026-05 – Present)

• Manage driver safety and compliance programmes while ensuring adherence to applicable transport, labour and operational requirements.
• Recruit, train, supervise and manage drivers and technical staff, including scheduling and performance review activities.
• Manage driver attendance, leave and disciplinary matters and support consistent workforce control.
• Implement and manage GPS tracking, telematics and fleet-management technology to monitor vehicle and driver performance.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs and vehicle availability to reduce operational downtime.
• Support fleet licensing, insurance and compliance requirements and maintain operational readiness.

Driver Trainer / IR Officer at Master Cargo (2025-08 – 2026-04)

• Investigated workplace grievances, managed disciplinary hearings and facilitated conflict resolution and mediation.
• Maintained accurate and confidential records of IR cases, investigations and outcomes.
• Supported compliance with the LRA, BCEA, EEA and company policies.
• Developed training materials, presentations and interactive learning activities based on identified operational needs.
• Conducted needs assessments with managers and employees to identify knowledge gaps and design relevant training.
• Established the Driver Training Office from the ground up.
• Updated and implemented NRTA policies supporting continued RTMS compliance.

Driver Trainer at Unitrans (2021-07 – 2025-07)

• Planned and delivered driver training sessions, workshops and multi-day development programmes.
• Conducted onboarding assessments for new drivers and routine competency reassessments.
• Supported compliance with road-traffic legislation, safety requirements, transport standards, RTMS requirements and dangerous-goods protocols.
• Maintained training records, training matrices and driver-performance scoring information.

Driver Trainer at Sutherland Transport (2019-08 – 2021-04)

• Assessed and delivered driver-training interventions aligned with industry standards and legislative requirements.
• Reported and recorded vehicle and driver non-conformities.
• Conducted annual driver assessments and soft-skills training in line with the training schedule.
• Provided input into the development and improvement of training materials.

General Manager at Mavuso Trucking (Family Business) (2018-01 – 2019-07)

• Directed safety operations and maintained workplace HSE requirements.
• Developed systems and procedures to improve operational efficiency and quality.
• Recruited, coached and trained employees, monitored performance and mentored junior staff.
• Coordinated with support personnel to resolve operational issues across the business.

Senior Fleet Controller at APM Terminals (Maersk) (2017-06 – 2017-12)

• Processed incoming shipments and supported daily fleet and transport operations.
• Monitored and reported on driver behaviour using fleet telematics systems.
• Developed and maintained schedules for vehicle maintenance, inspections and deliveries.
• Maintained vehicle inspection, maintenance, service and compliance records.

Fleet Controller at Xinergistix (2016-01 – 2017-04)

• Captured and updated planned loads on the DATATIM system and communicated with planners for truck allocation.
• Continuously monitored truck and driver movements.
• Scheduled and tracked vehicle maintenance and repairs to support vehicle safety and availability.
• Resolved client operational issues in a timely manner.

Debriefing Clerk at Xinergistix (2015-05 – 2016-12)

• Managed daily administration and transport documentation.
• Conducted driver debriefing sessions and assisted drivers with operational queries.
• Ensured PODs and related documentation were correctly scanned and submitted.
• Worked with drivers and dispatchers to support timely and efficient delivery of goods and services.

Fleet Manager - Acting at South African Police Service – All Saints Academy (2007-09 – 2012-01)

• Supported fleet compliance with legislative requirements, including vehicle licences and Certificates of Fitness.
• Monitored and controlled reported vehicle abuse.
• Supported fleet availability in line with operational requirements.

Higher National Diploma in Logistics – University of Johannesburg (2027)

N3 in Motor Mechanics – Buffalo City FET (2006)