Avish Sinath is an experienced strategic manager and operations leader with over 18 years of experience in ports and logistics management. He currently serves as the Executive Manager of the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office at Transnet National Ports Authority, where he is responsible for translating organizational strategies into executable programs and projects. Previously, he held several senior management roles including Marine Operations Manager, Deputy Harbour Master, and Vessel Traffic Services Manager. Sinath has extensive international experience observing integrated logistics systems and seeks to continually improve South Africa's port operations and address national development challenges. He has successfully led numerous capital projects and initiatives to enhance efficiencies, reduce costs, and increase throughput.

1. RÉSUMÉ / CURRICULUM VITAE OF AVISH SINATH
1895 Waterfall Country Village Estate Johannesburg • South Africa • Tel: +27 11 351 9105 (0/h) • Mobile: +27 83 284 1096 • Email:
avish.sinath@transnet.net
Personal Details
Date of birth, Nationality 7 February 1978, South African
Languages English / Afrikaans
Drivers License Code 08
Marital Status Married
Availability One Month
Professional Profile
Experienced strategic manager that has the ability to facilitate and formulated corporate strategy (vision, values and goals) that can
translated into long term business plans and annual tactical plans to meet strategic objectives and increase shareholder value. Successful
outcome orientated Professional with high proficiency within all aspects of Business Management/ Business Strategy/ Capital Portfolio
Management/ Senior Operations Management /Business Process Reengineering / Terminal and Ports Integration Management/ Integrated
logistics solutions.
Proven success & track record of Capital Portfolio Management, Business Strategy and Operations Management experience within
extensive scope of responsibility, delivering optimal results in high-growth environments and exceeding high performance targets.
Maximum reduction of tactical planning cycle times / Productivity enhancements via multiple transformations & consistent improvement
initiatives / Cost reductions as a result of superior performance, successfully achieving substantial revenue growth.
I have had international experience in observing the total integrated logistics systems in some of the leading countries in the world namely
Europe (2013), Japan (2015), recently in the United States (2016) and from my work experience at Safmarine shipping lines where I had the
privilege of visiting most of the major ports in the world. I draw from the international experience to continually improve South Africa’s
ability to safely and efficiently move freight whilst assisting the country in addressing the challenges outlined in the National Development
Plan.
Played an influential leading role within Operations pertaining to Major National Projects:
Lucrative re-engineering of business processes for National Ports Authority and Port Terminals. Recommendation of wide-ranging physical
and human resource requirements for all South African ports; RBY, DBN, ESLDN, PE, MSB, CPT, SLDN to achieved a desired service level /
Change management for implementation, drastically reducing ship turn around time / Vessel Changeover process / Planning a web based
service booking system to enhance operational efficiencies / Marine Capacity Analysis / Marine Resources Ramp-up/capacity generating
portfolio/ bulk services portfolio/ safety portfolio. Ship turnaround time reduced from 3H22 to 1H45 which led to substantial savings in
operational costs and capital. This equated to a 50% increase in efficiencies and 3 billion savings in capital and the service level offering
increased by 20% without capital spend.
Value Adding
Successfully strengthening lasting relationships with valuable clientele / Bringing forward new proposals & innovative ideas, enhancing
and/or restructuring overall operations /Prospects Support Process & confidently securing new business / Proactive Clientele Management
ensuring high level of Client Satisfaction.
Implemented the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) to ensure that the organization’s strategies are translated into
executable programs and projects which includes both operational and capital expenditure. The strategic portfolio was given priority with
regards to resources and the health of the capital portfolio made transparent. The implementation of the EPMO office increased capital
spend from approximately 70% of budget to 100% of budget to ensure that strategic objectives are achieved and minimize potential waste
from escalation costs. Designing and implementing a wide range of tools to effectively prioritize, track, monitor and report on the capital
portfolio for benefit realization.
Change Management
Experienced change leader. Provided leadership to implement the designed structural and cultural plans, change plans at various portfoio’s
and enterprise wide following changes in process, technology and implementation of new projects. This usually involved combining the
operational staff into one cohesive and effective team to meet objectives and goals.
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2. Competent establishment of high quality levels within the Operations Management role:
Revenue growth assurance /OPEX optimization to meet economic climate/ Ensuring consistent availability of adequate resources / Secure
optimal utilization of available resources / Establishing Quality Goals for respective areas / Preventing non-conformities pertaining to
products processes & quality systems / Re-examination of Quality Management System efficiency & classification of training needs / Overall
responsibility of Management as well as high quality of Projects, Programs & Products/ Implementation & maintenance of Quality
Management Systems. Developed and implemented various OPEX optimization models to respond to economic and business trends.
Senior level experience within Management of substantial Divisions:
Enterprise Portfolio Managers /Program Managers/ Project Managers/ Fleet managers/ Technical Managers/Tug Masters / Senior Vessel
traffic controllers / Vessel traffic controllers / Berth planning management
Meticulous budget control:
Experienced financial manager responsible for preparation, control and achievement of Corporate and Operational budgets. Evaluated
potential project/ program opportunities to ascertain enterprise value to the organization. Project managed the commercial negotiations
and integration into the organization. Played a lead role into capital optimization by utilizing the prioritization process to ensure that the
right capital portfolio is employed at the right time.
Management responsibilities in accordance with company’s policies & applicable laws:
Interviewing / Hiring / Planning / Assigning & directing work / Appraising performance / Rewarding & disciplining / Addressing complaints &
resolving problems / Handling employees issues / Public Relations undertakings.
Inspirational team leadership & encouraging coaching:
Successful creation of a dynamic environment orientated to trust, open communication, creative thinking & cohesive team effort / Coach
and assist team members’ development, successfully resolving dysfunctional behavior.
Designed and implemented an integrated, operational and technical services team model that focused on culture, effectiveness, efficiency
and individual wellbeing that was modelled around competencies, job design, business systems and processes to meet key performance
indicators and corporate growth strategy.
Educational Details
International Executive Development Program – GIBS (graduating on 29 June 2016)
Master Degree in Business Administration (MBA); 2011
National Diploma Management; Durban University of Technology 2005
Portfolio Management
Program Management
Project Management
Project Leadership
Deck Officers Certificate of Competence STCW 95
Marine Pilot’s License
Senior Certificate / Matric; Marklands Secondary, 1995
Subjects: English / Afrikaans / Mathematics / Physical Science / Technical Drawing / Metalwork
Prizes & Awards: U17 Divisional Sports Award 1995
Leadership Roles: Executive Member of SRC; Students’ Representative Council
Certificates Obtained
SA training and manning requirements / Tug Handling Voith and Schottel / ISO internal Auditors Course / ISO lead Auditors course (Wyleigh
International) / ISO implementation and development of a quality management system (Wyleigh International) / NOSA Incident
Investigation / Arbitration Course / HAZMAT course / OHS Act (Potchefstroom University) / ISPS Course / TNPA’s new disciplinary Code /
Various computer courses / Employee relations course / Labour relations legislation / EAP training / Mentorship course / OHSAS 18001
project / Cargo handling experience
All certificates presented upon request.
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3. Professional Expertise
♦ Passionate Leader; Capital Portfolio Management, Business
Strategy, Operations & Management Undertakings
♦ Strong Leader & Planner
♦ Inspiring & Motivating Intellectual
♦ Excellent Comprehension of wide-ranging Challenges within
Technical Management Functions
♦ Financial Development Planning
♦ Impressive Design and Management of Strategies /
Processes and Continuous Improvements thereof
♦ Strong Ability to Implement the Necessary Operational
Changes
♦ Clear Understanding & Purposeful Development of Long
Term Management Vision
♦ Energetic with High Level of Superior Performance
♦ Strong Ability to Discuss Strategic & Sensitive Matters
♦ Assertive Delegation of Tasks Whilst Maintaining
Responsibility for Final Result
♦ Customer Relationship Management
♦ Bulk Handling; Ports & Terminals
♦ Absolute Customer Satisfaction Focus
♦ Successful Network Development
♦ Experienced Project Management Operations
♦ Delivery of Desired Completion of Projects
♦ Design & Enhancements of Operational Standards
♦ Passionate Teams Training & Leadership Guidance
♦ Sharp Negotiation & Persuasion Talent
♦ Efficient Multi-Site Operations
♦ Quality Systems Design, Execution & Management
♦ Financial Risk, SHE & Logistics Management
♦ Absolute & Detailed Comprehension of Safety Regulations and
Stake Holder Commitment Management
♦ Positive Decision Making
♦ Solution Enthused Problem Solving
♦ Extensive Business Process and value chain Reengineering
♦ Excellent Attention to Detail
♦ Productive & Organized
♦ Consistent & Reliable /High Integrity Conduct
♦ Outstanding Communication & Interpersonal Expertise
Career Summary
Current employment
Name of the firm Transnet National Ports Authorities
Designation Executive Manager: Enterprise Portfolio Management Office
Former Promotions Manager: EPMO/ Marine Operations Manager/ Deputy Harbour Master/Marine Technical Manager/
VTS Manager/Tug Master
Period of work 1999 to Date
Executive Manager: Enterprise Portfolio Management Office; August 2012 to date
Responsible for translating the organizational strategies into executable programs and projects through team of senior managers. Design,
implementation and management of effective prioritization models to ensure optimal investment decisions are made timeously to
maximize shareholder value. Development, implementation and management of an appropriate tool kit to effectively manage the capital
portfolio and maintain an integrated portfolio view that is focused on achieving corporate strategy. Responsible and accountable through
the EPMO team and cross functional collaboration to develop, manage and execute strategies and road maps for strategic
programmes/projects (OPEX and CAPEX) from concept to benefit realization. These programmes /projects are multi/cross divisional, multi-
product/commodity, supply chain oriented covering the full intermodal scope of rail, port and logistics infrastructure and support services,
of national/international interest, and of significant CAPEX or OPEX spend.
Manager: Enterprise Portfolio Manager: May 2012 to August 2012
Responsible for overseeing the implementation of appropriate program/ project methodology toolkit which is used to drive tracking,
monitoring and measuring of performance in assigned business unit in order to improve project/ program implementation processes,
business performances and operational excellence.
Produce and maintain an integrated view of Capex and Opex projects with regards to scope, timeframes, costs, quality, resources,
communications, risks and benefit profiles. Conducting gate reviews to ensure compliance to the project life cycle process and
organizational compliance.
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4. Responsible for a region that cumulated to the groups strategic objectives, through maintaining capital and operational dashboards and
advising program and project managers with regards to best practices.
Marine Operations Manager 2011 to 2012
To ensure that the Port of Durban operates and maintains an effective marine operations service which comprises of tug
boats, helicopters, pilot boats, launches, berthing staff, operational staff and floating cranes to it’s customers that allows
for optimum ship turnaround times to ensure that the cost of doing business is minimized. Ensuring that the marine
services is integrated into the total logistics network to increase value to all stakeholders.
Design and implement maintenance strategies, comply with national and international regulations to ensure that down
time of the fleet is kept to a minimum. Leading and motivating an empowered team to achieve operational goals and
targets.
Deputy Harbour Master; 2008 To 2011 (worked on multiple national projects)
Posses an in-depth understanding of the marine industry, successfully establishing a strong network base to operate safely, efficiently a
defectively in the marine and related industries. Creation of successful impacts predominantly on the ship turnaround times as one of the
critical functions of the port
Dedicated provision of an efficient, safe, and secure maritime environment within the port limits in accordance with the National Port’s Act,
Port Rules, Marine Traffic Regulations, Statutory requirements, IALA recommendations, ISPS code, By laws and Transnet National Port’s
Authority’s directives, policies and the Search & Rescue Act
Professional and efficient Vessel Traffic Services, safety of navigation, safety of the environment, safety of life and safety of property from
possible adverse effects of vessel traffic, as well as managing the Port’s berths to ensure optimal berth utilization
Management of a staff compliment of 27 employees/ Labour relations/Compile and manage an OPEX annual budget of R19
million/Procurement processes design and execution/Project management on a national level; Eight Ports / Optimization and reengineering
of business processes, Durban / Developing of operational efficiency strategies/ Co-ordination of SHE management systems/ Development
of contingency plans to ensure business continuity/ Networking operations amongst Port Stakeholders, nationally/ Sound knowledge of
international Ports and shipping routes/Practice maritime and commercial law of the Ports resources to optimize and facilitate smooth
operations across company’s value chain/ Interaction with oil majors(SAPREF,SASOL,ENGEN) and the agents at the IVBLF, Island view liquid
bulk forum/ Communication with SAASOA
Vessel Traffic Service Manager (VTS);2005-2008
Proficient management of the VTS centre, as well as related services, assuring absolute adherence to service excellence over and above
meeting of company’s objectives and clientele requirements within a 24 hour service cycle
Profitable management of budgets, delivering effective cost management / Dynamic client relationship management
Total Operating Budget in excess of R 20 000 000.
Marine Technical Manager; 2004-2005
Management of deck maintenance programs; Harbour craft / Craft legislation compliance assurance / Implementation and administering
of a safe working practices in respect of deck operations on harbor craft / Design, execute and oversee practical training programs in
respect of fire fighting practices, water safety, induction courses and new entrant tug masters in practical craft handling.
Marine Pilot/Tug Master (1999 to 2004)
Managed and work as Master on board a harbour tugboat. Possess a marine pilot’s license.
Employment History
Name of the firm Safmarine Shipping Lines
Designation Navigating Cadet; Qualified as a Navigating Officer
Period of work 1996 to 1999
References
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5. All references presented upon request
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6. All references presented upon request
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