Simlindile Mdlalose
Driver Instruction – Development program (Heavy Duty Vehicles)
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About
Worked as a driving instructor for 5 years teaching both Manual and Automatic vehicle. Developed customized lessons plans to meet the individual need of each student. Provide feedback on driving performance and corrective action to improve.
Experience
Driver - Nala Driving School
(2014 - 2019)
- Worked as a driving instructor for 5 years teaching both Manual and Automatic vehicle.
- Developed customized lessons plans to meet the individual need of each student.
- Provide feedback on driving performance and corrective action to improve.
- Maintained and records of student’s progress, achievement and assessment results.
Driver Operator - eThekwini Municipality
(2019 - 2022)
- Performs driving and operator tasks/activities associated with transportation of heavy plant, machinery and equipment to and from work site.
Driver Instruction – Development program (Heavy Duty Vehicles) - eThekwini Municipality
(2023)
- Practical Instruction: Providing hands-on behind the wheel training on public roads and specialised yard training, focusing on manoeuvring, shifting and safe traffic interaction.
- Safety and compliance: Teaching and enforcing Department of transport (DOT) regulation, traffic laws and defensive driving techniques.
- Vehicle Inspection: Training students on proper pre-trip vehicle inspection (e.g. exterior, interior, lights, fluids and warning signs on dash-board)
- Manoeuvring skills: Instructing on specialised manoeuvres, including reversing, docking, coupling/uncoupling trailers and navigating tight spaces.
- Student Evaluating: Monitoring progress, documenting performance and providing constructive feedback to improve skills and build confidence.
- Assessment: Advising when student is prepared for their commercial driving exam and conducting mock test to ensure readiness.
- Maintenance and safety: Ensuring training vehicle are well – maintained and operating safety.
Education
Grade 12 (Matric) - Umkhumbi High School (1999)
Diploma - Operations Management - Varsity College (2013)
Diploma - Supply Chain and Logistics Management - Varsity College (2014)
Short Learning Programme - Introduction to Personal Computing - Varsity College (2016-05)