Neville Govender

Experienced fleet and transport operations professional with extensive experience in fleet supervision, vehicle and driver administration, transport monitoring, compliance, fuel management, maintenance coordination, cost control, reporting and customer service, Proven experience managing fleet operations, monitoring driver performance through telematics, coordinating vehicle servicing and licensing, handling incidents and claims, and supporting operational and financial administration. Strong background in logistics, dispatch, route planning, supplier/customer liaison and team supervision.

Fleet Supervisor - Beoni Distribution - Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal

(2022-05 - 2026-06)

• Prepared daily, weekly and monthly operational reports covering AODs, age analysis, fines, accidents, major repairs, fleet ageing, fuel consumption, costs and vehicle utilisation.
• Monitored fleet costs, vehicle optimisation, driver performance, supplier pricing and maintenance requirements to support efficient fleet operations.
• Managed fleet reporting, telematics monitoring, tracking and driver behaviour, including speed, idling and route adherence.
• Coordinated vehicle maintenance, service requirements, licensing and registration processes, ensuring vehicles were maintained and documentation remained up to date.
• Managed accident procedures, insurance documentation, investigations and related reporting; ensured corrective actions and payment processes were followed.
• Monitored supplier accounts, quotations, updated pricing, purchase orders, invoices, rebates and settlement information.
• Managed fines and traffic-related administration, including processing and submission of traffic fines and related documentation.
• Prepared management reports and maintained accurate operational records for fleet, maintenance, fuel and compliance activities.

Fleet Controller Admin - Outsourced Automotive / Ocicorp Auto Carriers

(2020-06 - 2022-03)

• Recorded daily kilometres and compiled fleet management reports covering availability, speed, turnaround and operational performance.
• Managed abnormal permits, RTMS permits, fuel cards, driver changes and driver registers.
• Analysed driver log sheets and overtime records and supported petty-cash administration and claims.
• Administstered Shell fuel cards and Volvo Dyna fleet-management processes.
• Updated service schedules and coordinated vehicle bookings for maintenance.
• Assisted with licensing and vehicle registrations, driver S&T; preparation, traffic-infringement administration and AOD recovery.
• Monitored driver behaviour using drive-cam and Webfleet systems and supported fuel management at depots and on routes.

Fleet Controller – KZN Inland / Local & Regional / Fleet Controller Admin - Grindrod Automotive / Ocicorp Auto Carriers

(2017-10 - 2020-06)

• Operated and administstered a fleet of 34 vehicles, including daily driver briefings and debriefings.
• Monitored drivers on CTRACK for speeding, excessive idling, route deviations and other performance indicators.
• Performed fuel-consumption calculations, daily kilometre capture, POD administration and logsheet analysis.
• Investigated vehicle, tyre and other operational damages and supported AOD recovery and disciplinary processes where required.
• Ensured drivers followed company and client SOPs and supported counselling and training following incidents.

Fleet & Contract Supervisor - Grindrod Intermodal / Pride Milling

(2013-07 - 2017-09)

• Supervised fleet and contract operations, including daily driver briefings, delivery and collection planning and management of driver performance and HR-related matters.
• Managed a fleet of 14 vehicles and coordinated the work of approximately 20 drivers.
• Monitored CTRACK data, driver behaviour, overtime, trip performance, vehicle CPKs, R&M, and fuel consumption.
• Handled operational administration, supplier and customer correspondence, invoices, orders, vehicle and driver files and petty cash.
• Investigated claims and incidents and supported AOD, disciplinary and corrective-action processes.
• Maintained service schedules, coordinated pre-service inspections, monitored licensing and roadworthy requirements, and administstered traffic fines.
• Applied knowledge of AARTO and the E-Toll system in fleet administration.

Operations Manager / Monitoring & Controlling - Dawns Trucking

(2010-11 - 2013-03)

• Managed complaints, customer service, product-related activities, quality control, planning, worker relations and operational administration.
• Worked with Microsoft Office, SAP, Accpac and tracking systems.
• Supported monitoring, controlling and customer-service functions within the transport operation.

Dispatch Supervisor / Monitoring & Controlling - Dawns Trucking

(2010-11 - 2013-03)

• Ensured correct stock was dispatched and stored according to delivery documentation and SOPs.
• Prepared truck load configurations according to axle-distribution requirements.
• Planned deliveries and collections, briefed drivers and supported strategic delivery scheduling.
• Monitored vehicle positions and communicated with clients regarding delivery times, delays and route progress.
• Prepared customer reports, controlled driver overtime and trip-sheet records, monitored diesel usage and managed approximately 10–25 drivers/crew per day.

Diploma - Marketing Management - ML Sultan Technikon (1993)

Highest Standard - Secondary Education (1992)