2. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Surname : Mambane
Name(s) : Sihle Goodman
Date of Birth : 13th of August 1987
Identity Number : 870813 5313 08 8
Gender : Male
Marital Status : Single
Home Language : IsiZulu
Other Languages : English, Sepedi and IsiXhosa
Physical address : No: 31
: Crystal place
: Crystal park
: Benoni
: 1515
Cell Phone Number : 084 507 8913
Work Tel. Number : 011 928 5585
Email address(s) : sihle.mambane@yahoo.com
EDUCATIONAL HISTROY
1. Secondary Education
School Attended : Langazela High School (KZN)
Highest Grade passed : Grade 12
Year passed : 2005
Subject passed : Mathematics
: Geography
: Physical Science
: Biology
: English
: IsiZulu
2. Higher Qualification
Training Provider : Global Trade Training (GTT)
Qualification : NQF3 NC Freight Forwarding and Clearing
Modules : Airfreight Forwarding Procedures and practices
: Surface Freight Forwarding Procedures and Practices
: Mathematics
: Orientation to international trade
: Customs Procedures and Tariff Classification
: Computers RPL
: Interpreting Communication
: Cash flow
3. Higher Qualification
Training Provider : Global Maritime Legal Solutions (GMLS)
Qualification : NQF4 FETC Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance
Modules : International Trade
: Organizational Behavior
: Finance and Purchasing
: Insurance
: Customs
4. Higher Qualification
Training Provider : Global Maritime Legal Solutions (GMLS)
Qualification : FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding
Modules : Freight forwarding and customs compliance level 3 (advanced)
: Freight forwarding and customs compliance level 4 (advanced)
: FIATA Gap Modules
- ICT in Freight Forwarding
- Carriage by Inland Waterways
- Dangerous Goods
- Safety and Security
3. EMPOYMENT HISTORY
Company : Bollore Africa Logitics
Duration : September 2015 till To date
Department : Operations
Occupation : Estimator
Main Responsibilities
Receive requests for quotes and estimates from current clients, potential clients and business unit.
Exam client requests to determine transport mode, commodity and expected delivery
Request and negotiate rates with Airlines, Shipping lines, Agents and Transporters
Liaise with Destination and Origin offices to acquire competitive rates
Utilize company buying and selling rates
Request estimated Customs Duty and Vat from Custom Officer (Entries) in Business unit
Prepare quotation or estimate within required time with precision and accuracy
Forward completed and authorized quotation or estimate to client, potential client or business unit
Request commercial invoices and packing list on acceptance of quotes or estimates, to compare and verify against original
request
Request certificates and permits required for potential shipments
Forward and hand over documentation to Channel Controller to manage shipment
Co-ordinate and assist Channel Controller with specialized cargo
Maintain cost efficiency and customer satisfaction
Negotiate and update rates and contracts with suppliers and vendors
Manage vetting of new vendors, once approved by Managing director
Maintain validity of contract rates
Update Client Tariffs and distribute accordingly
Additional Responsibilities
Air Freight
I check if there are any international regulations and relevant statutory and certification bodies involved in effect the freight
movement concerned
I contact the relevant network office to arrange collection and provide all relevant details
Follow up timeously with the agent or office for status updates, while updating the client
Register as file once all pre-alert documents are received,
Check with the shipping line for the ANF(arrival notification) or confirmation from the airline
I arrange with our Customs department to do customs clearance
Select potential transport carriers to be used based on preferred provider agreements, carrier conditions of trade, transport
schedules, service offered and other relevant requirements
Identify the commercial, transport, carrier and statutory documentation and packing and marking requirements to effect the
freight movement as planned Determine the transport, insurance and statutory charges involved in effecting the freight
movement as planned given the particular INCOTERM and transport details
Obtain carrier charges for the movement of cargo from providers
Once all charges are paid and cargo has been customs released I arrange delivery
Sea Freight
I check if there are any international regulations and relevant statutory and certification bodies involved in effect the freight
movement concerned
I contact the relevant network office to arrange collection and provide all relevant details
Follow up timeously with the agent or office for status updates, while updating the client
Register as file once all pre-alert documents are received,
Check with the shipping line for the ANF(arrival notification)
Once the ANF is received I arrange with our Customs department to do customs clearance
Select potential transport carriers to be used based on preferred provider agreements, carrier conditions of trade, transport
schedules, service offered and other relevant requirements
4. Identify the commercial, transport, carrier and statutory documentation and packing and marking requirements to effect the
freight movement as planned Determine the transport, insurance and statutory charges involved in effecting the freight
movement as planned given the particular INCOTERM and transport details
Obtain carrier charges for the movement of cargo from providers
Once all charges are paid and cargo has been customs released I arrange delivery
Company : African Projects logistics
Duration : February 2015 till August 2015
Department : Projects
Occupation : Projects Manager
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Compilation of estimates / tenders for import, export and cross trade projects shipments.
Lease with local departments, sales department, Higher management, as well as projects teams globally when required.
Maintain projects pipeline for follow up.
Negotiating shipping line / sub-contractors rates for imports, exports and cross trades where required.
Implement secured business operationally from concept to completion and coordinate all required resources.
Controlling of project transportation and seeking of optimal solutions to ensure the engagement of best business practice and
optimal service providers (inbound / outbound) to ensure service levels are met and maximize profitability.
Provide administrative support, assistance and guidance to other team members.
Accurate status reporting.
Prepare costing sheets / invoice worksheets (imports and exports) for invoicing.
Resolve queries promptly.
Ensure accuracy of all paperwork and orders.
Keep team informed on project status and prepare updates of project plans.
Month-end statistical reporting.
Attend pre-plan meetings with stakeholders if and when required.
Company : Bidvest Panalpina Logitics
Duration : September 2014 till February 2015
Department : Estimates
Occupation : Estimator
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Receive requests for quotes and estimates from current clients, potential clients and business unit.
Exam client requests to determine transport mode, commodity and expected delivery
Request and negotiate rates with Airlines, Shipping lines, Agents and Transporters
Liaise with Destination and Origin offices to acquire competitive rates
Utilize company buying and selling rates
Request estimated Customs Duty and Vat from Custom Officer (Entries) in Business unit
Prepare quotation or estimate within required time with precision and accuracy
Forward completed and authorized quotation or estimate to client, potential client or business unit
Request commercial invoices and packing list on acceptance of quotes or estimates, to compare and verify against original
request
Request certificates and permits required for potential shipments
Forward and hand over documentation to Channel Controller to manage shipment
Co-ordinate and assist Channel Controller with specialized cargo
Maintain cost efficiency and customer satisfaction
Negotiable and update rates and contracts with suppliers and vendors
Manage vetting of new vendors, once approved by Managing director
Maintain validity of contract rates
Update Client Tariffs and distribute accordingly
5. Company : DB Schenker SA
Duration : March 2008 till August 2014
Occupation : Freight Forwarding Trainee
Please note: “During the first year we were moved from department to department as part of our training.”
1. Department : Sea freight import
Occupation : Freight Forwarding Trainee
Duties : File registration (Pro-Cars)
: Posting invoices (Pro-Cars)
: Filing
Duration : one month – May 2009
2. Department : Aeroparts import
Occupation : Freight Forwarding Trainee
Duties : Track shipments
: Prepare draw sheets
: Arrange for cargo to be drawn from the airline
: Arrange deliveries
: Arrange collections
: Frame entries - DP& RIB (on urgent cases)
Duration : From June 2009 till the end of December 2009
3. Department : Air freight import (De-grouping)
Occupation : Freight Forwarding Trainee
Duties : Frame entries (Bulk Cargo)
: Prepare draw sheets
: Track shipments
: Arrange for cargo to be drawn from the airline
: Arrange trucking to the warehouse
Duration : From January 2010 till the beginning of August 2010
4. Department : Projects and Heavy Lifts Department
Occupation : Project controller (Permanent position)
Duties : For Import & cross trade Projects:-
- Obtain rates from the overseas offices
- Obtain local rates for delivery
- Put the charges together (make a complete estimate)
- File all estimates done
- Follow-up on all estimates produced
- Create a status report for all estimates done
- I notify our oversea office and arrange collection
- And advise our operation department to arrange the shipment to be cleared and
delivered and invoice once we have delivered.
- I give daily status update to the client.
: For cross trade shipments (Both air and sea);
- Obtain rates from the overseas offices
- Obtain local rates for delivery
- Put the charges together (make a complete estimate)
- File all estimates done
- Follow-up on all estimates produced
- Create a status report for all estimates done
- If we get the business I advise my overseas office to arrange the collection
- I arrange for clearing and delivery at destination and always keep the client
updated
- And I invoice out once delivered
Duration : From August 2010 till to August 2014
6. REFERENCES
1. Name : Thabizolo Benjamin
Position : Projects Manager (Rholig) – former DB Schenker employee
Contact Number : 076 109 9712
2. Name : Logan Naidoo
Position : COO- African Project Logistics – former DB Schenker Proj. Manager
Contact Number : 079 687 1672
3. Name : Warren Charles
Position : Operations Manager - Bollore Africa logistics
Contact Number : 011 928 5582
