Neville Gayihayi
@nevillegayihayi
Transport planning manager at National Railways of Zimbabwe coordinating rail capacity across 20+ freight loading sites.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
At National Railways of Zimbabwe, I coordinate resource allocation across three business-generating regions and more than 20 freight loading sites. I also initiate staff recruitment and training to support performance targets.
I’ve planned train timetables and freight operations, and contributed to projects including the Integrated Trains Control system and a central customs clearance depot that reduced delivery times for import wheat and export chrome. I’m currently engaged in interfacing NRZ’s Wagon Tracking System with Mozambique’s CFM Wagon Management System.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Transportation Planning & Administration Manager
National Railways Of Zimbabwe
Oct 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)
Responsible for equitable resource allocation to major business regions, staff recruitment and training, and ensuring capacity meets performance targets.
Operations Capacity Planning Officer
National Railways Of Zimbabwe
Dec 2013 - Sep 2021 (7 years 9 months)
Responsible for equitable resource allocation and production of train timetables and amendments in response to shifting customer demands.
Traffic (Freight) Officer Terminal Operations
National Railways Of Zimbabwe
Oct 2010 - Dec 2013 (3 years 2 months)
Organised shunts for clearance and placement of freight, coordinating with yard supervisors to ensure efficient service delivery.
Management Trainee - Operations
National Railways Of Zimbabwe
Jan 2009 - Sep 2010 (1 year 8 months)
Participated in a management training program focused on operations within the railway industry.
Operations & Sales Officer
Fairmeal Pvt Ltd
May 2008 - Dec 2008 (7 months)
Responsible for product demand analysis and planning of production volumes in line with demand and stock levels.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sprache Schule
German Language (Deutsch) B1, German Language
2026 -
Currently pursuing German Language (Deutsch) B1 at Sprache Schule, Zimbabwe, ongoing since June 2026.
Midlands State University
B.Com Honours, Business Management
2004 - 2007
Activities and societies: Main Modules: Operations Management, Business Communication, Information Systems, Accounting, Economics, Project Management, Marketing Management, Quantitative Analysis, Strategic Management, Change Management, Industrial Relations, Management Principles.
Completed B.Com Honours in Business Management at Midlands State University, Zimbabwe, from 2004 to 2007.
Jameson High School
Advanced Level Certificate, General
2001 - 2002
Activities and societies: Subjects Passed: Management of Business A, Accounting C, Geography B.
Completed Advanced Level Certificate at Jameson High School, Zimbabwe, from 2001 to 2002.
Rufaro Mission High School
Ordinary Level Certificate, General
1997 - 2000
Activities and societies: Subjects Passed: 9 subjects including English A, Science A, Mathematics B, Commerce A.
Completed Ordinary Level Certificate at Rufaro Mission High School, Zimbabwe, from 1997 to 2000.
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