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Divaashan Govender

@divaashangovender

Remote operations and sales leader at Copper Africa Consulting, reducing export logistics cycle times by 18% through supplier alignment.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking remote-first sales and operations roles where I can apply my experience in cross-border trade, supply chains, and commercial operations across international markets and time zones.

At Copper Africa Consulting, I advise on and help establish a raw materials export commodities trading and logistics operation. I manage supply chain operations from sourcing through export, cutting logistics cycle times by 18% through supplier alignment and performance tracking.

I also renegotiated contracts and optimized processes to reduce freight and handling costs. I built risk-based operating controls to strengthen compliance visibility and coordinate directly with international clients and trading partners across China, India, and African markets.

At TMG Commodities (Pty) Ltd, I co-founded and scaled a commodities and metals operations business, growing revenue through business development and client acquisition. I managed operations end-to-end and directed Metals & Mining copper and chrome operations and projects.

Earlier, as General Manager at Ukubona Solutions (Pty) Ltd, I managed logistics, operational delivery, and fleet management across project sites. At Transnet Capital Projects, I led procurement investigations and built risk dashboards to improve transparency and oversight.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Independent Consultant

Current

Copper Africa Consulting

May 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Advise on and help establish a raw materials export commodities trading and logistics operation, overseeing commercial, operational, and compliance workstreams end-to-end. Manage supply chain operations from sourcing through export, cutting logistics cycle times by 18% and reducing freight costs via contract renegotiation.

Commodities Trading Supply Chain Management Logistics Optimization Contract Negotiation Compliance Risk Management Supplier Relationship Management Market Analysis Cross border Coordination

Co-Founder & Sales and Operations Manager

TMG Commodities (Pty) Ltd

Jan 2017 - Mar 2025 (8 years 2 months)

Co-founded and scaled a commodities and metals operations business, growing revenue through new business development and client acquisition. Led business operations end-to-end, aligning cross-functional teams and managing budgeting, forecasting, and P&L input.

Business Development Sales Operations Management Budgeting Financial Forecasting P&L management Cross functional Leadership Regulatory Compliance Risk Assessment

General Manager

Ukubona Solutions (Pty) Ltd

Jan 2013 - Jan 2017 (4 years)

Managed logistics, operational delivery, and fleet management for rail, construction, and yellow equipment rental projects nationwide. Oversaw multiple concurrent project sites, implemented process improvements, and controlled operating budgets.

Logistics Management Fleet Management Operations Management Project Management Budget control Procurement Planning Supplier Coordination Quality Assurance Regulatory Compliance

Procurement & Forensic Investigator

Transnet Capital Projects

Jan 2009 - Dec 2012 (3 years 11 months)

Led forensic investigations into procurement practices, identifying policy breaches and supplier non-compliance. Built risk dashboards and partnered with Audit and Legal teams to align investigations with regulatory requirements.

Forensic Investigations Procurement Risk Management Compliance Data Analysis Audit Internal Controls