Benjamin Marais

Managed daily transport and warehouse operations for EFM customers, overseeing air and sea freight logistics. Developed transport scheduling tools and maintained fleet operations through GPS monitoring. Responsible for hiring, payroll, and ensuring safety compliance.

Managed daily transport and warehouse operations for multiple clients, overseeing imports and exports via air and sea freight. Developed transport scheduling tools and maintained fleet performance through GPS tracking and KPI reporting.

Oversaw logistics for oil drilling operations, managing a budget of $10M and ensuring safe equipment handling. Developed KPI tracking systems and managed a team of 178 employees.

Oversaw logistics for oil drilling operations, managing a budget of $10M and ensuring safe equipment handling. Developed KPI tracking systems and managed a team of 178 employees to optimize fuel usage and operational efficiency.

Managed dispatch and maintenance for a fleet of 400 vehicles, tracking internal metrics and overseeing HR responsibilities. Ensured performance improvements and compliance with customer obligations.

Managed the dispatch and maintenance of a fleet of 400 vehicles, tracking performance metrics and overseeing HR responsibilities. Ensured compliance with customer shipping needs and optimized operational efficiency.

Supervised mine operations, vehicle maintenance, and procurement tasks. Led a team of drivers and managed depot operations, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Supervised mine operations, managed vehicle maintenance, and led a team of drivers and depot staff. Responsible for procurement and risk management, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Controlled a fleet for abnormal cargo transportation, reporting directly to the Managing Director. Trained a team and generated performance reports to improve operational efficiency.

Managed a fleet for abnormal and project cargo transportation, reporting directly to the Managing Director. Focused on operational efficiency and cost reduction through effective fleet management.

Supervised vehicle fleet operations, negotiated with vendors, and managed logistics budgets. Implemented vehicle tracking systems and achieved significant cost savings.

Supervised fleet operations, negotiated with vendors, and managed logistics budgets. Implemented vehicle tracking systems and achieved significant cost savings through operational improvements.

Oversaw waste transportation operations, managing a fleet and ensuring compliance with maintenance procedures. Conducted inspections and managed budgets effectively.

Oversaw waste transportation operations, managing fleet and maintenance across multiple depots. Conducted inspections and managed budgets to ensure operational efficiency.

Coordinated vehicle movements for drilling operations, ensuring safety and efficiency. Managed a team and maintained a zero-accident record during operations.

Coordinated vehicle movements and supervised a team during drilling operations. Ensured safety and efficiency in logistics, maintaining a zero-accident record.

Studied Airfield Management, gaining insights into the operational aspects of managing airfields and related logistics.

Completed a diploma in Airfield Management, focusing on the operational aspects of managing airfields and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Completed courses in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Accounting, Rail Transport, and Passenger Transport, enhancing economic and transport management skills.

Studied key economic principles and accounting practices relevant to the transport and logistics industry.

Completed a Diploma in Road Transport – Freight NQF 4, 5, focusing on the principles and practices of freight transport management.

Earned a certificate in Road Transport – Freight NQF 3, enhancing knowledge in logistics and transportation management.

Completed various training courses related to health, safety, and risk assessment in the transport sector.

Completed a Certificate in Road Transport – Freight NQF 3, emphasizing foundational knowledge in freight transport operations.