Vusumuzi Khala

I am a mature, positive and hardworking individual with more than 25 years of working experience in the FMCG industry, mainly in informal and main market sectors. My strong points are personal selling and marketing. I have demonstrated the ability to work under intense pressure, selling products and services to customers from all backgrounds, handling customer complaints, and solving problematic situations.

I am computer literate with knowledge of MS Office programmes. I have gained extensive experience in handling customer complaints efficiently, writing reports, and conducting administrative work in a professional manner. I hold a Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Marketing Management from MANCOSA and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Marketing Management from Boston City Campus and Business College.

Business Studies Lecturer - College of Cape Town - City Campus, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

(2025-03 - 2025-12)

Lecturing under Transport & Logistics Department and Marketing Department.

• Lecturing Transport Economics & Transport Operations (level 3)
• Lecturing Freight Logistics (level 4)
• Lecturing Advertising & Promotions (level 4)
• Setting exam papers
• Marking and evaluation

Area Manager - Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)

(2021-07 - 2021-11)

Temporary assignment managing electoral operations across multiple phases.

• Electoral staff recruitment & training
• Managing infrastructure
• Assist with identification and confirmation of voting stations
• Assist with conclusion of lease agreements
• Assist with the procurement of temporary infrastructure
• Confirm the availability of keys and access one week prior to the event
• Managing logistics pre-event
• Assist with the verification of equipment and election materials before distribution
• Assist, co-ordinate and supervise the logistical distribution of voting station equipment
• Confirm the availability of temporary facilities such as toilets, tents, water
• Managing logistics during event
• Monitor and replenish electoral logistics such as registration materials and ballot papers
• Act as communication link between the presiding officer and the local office of IEC
• Trouble shooting, problem solving and support at voting stations
• Ensure that all electoral replacement staff contracts and attendance registers have been completed
• Monitor and ensure that the relevant registration diaries of the registration supervisor/presiding officer are properly completed as required throughout the day
• Managing logistics post event
• Collect completed and signed registration forms and return to the local office
• Collect all registration materials and equipment from the voting station and return to the local office
• Complete the Area Manager diary and ensure that the election diaries of Registration Supervisors/Presiding Officers have been completed and signed off as required
• Report on the status and shape of the voting station upon its return to the relevant landlord
• Attend a debriefing session(s) and provide feedback/input
• Perform any other duties assigned by Provincial Electoral Officer

Driver - UPM RAFLATAC

(2015-10 - 2020-09)

Delivery and logistics operations with forklift operation and production support.

• Deliveries to prominent customers
• Carry out deliveries to customers
• Maintain the appearance of delivery vehicles
• Ensure that the delivery vehicles are always maintained in a proper and safe medical state
• Driving Fork Truck when and where required
• Ensure all documents (driver's schedules / delivery notes) are signed and dated correctly
• Assist with production when there are no deliveries
• Assist with stock taking
• Maintain optimum of GHK and safety in working area and vehicles
• Perform any other tasks specified by Production Supervisor and Shift Team Leaders
• Perform all duties in full compliance of all laws, safety and environmental regulations, and in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures

Driver - TRANSMAN

(2012-01 - 2015-09)

Temporary assignment in delivery and logistics operations.

• Deliveries to prominent customers
• Stock checking
• Quality control
• Customer liaison

Key Accounts Executive - Hertz Rent-A-Car Cape Town

• Account management
• Handling of customer complaints
• Build relationships with all customers

Senior Trade Marketing & Distribution Sales Rep - British American Tobacco South Africa

Demonstrated the ability to work under intense pressure, selling products and services to customers from all backgrounds, handling customer complaints and solving problematic situations.

Part-time Student Worker - Avis Rent-A-Car

Worked for more than 5 years as a part-time student worker, working weekends and school holidays.

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree - Marketing Management - MANCOSA (2023-05)

Bachelor of Commerce Degree - Management Marketing - Boston Business College (Bellville) (2021-11)

Certificate - Finance Management - Prestige Skills Academy (2018-05)

National Diploma - Management - Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) (2006-12)

Certificate - Business Development Programme - Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) (2005-11)

Senior Certificate - Matric - Cape Tutorial College, Rondebosch (1993)