1. Curriculum Vitae – Simon Thapo
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FOR
SIMON
THAPO
285A Manotshe Street
Phiri, Soweto
Chiawelo
1818
Cell: +27 78 260 9692
Alt Contact: +27 74 089 7604
E-mail: simont@gmrfreights.co.za
2. Curriculum Vitae – Simon Thapo
CURRICULUM VITAE
Simon Thapo
285A Manotshe Street
Phiri, Soweto
Chiawelo
1818
O B J E C T I V E
To be an integral part of a dynamic institution where my enthusiasm and hard work will lead to
success. I need to be part of a progressive team where creative thinking and collaboration solves
problems and contributes to the well being of the company.
P E R S O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Full Names • OBAKENG SIMON THAPO
Contact Number(s) • 078 260 9692
Date of Birth • 29 February 1984
E-mail Address • simont@gmrfreights.co.za
Other • Languages: English, Tswana, Zulu and Sepedi
• Nationality: South African
• Identity Number: 840229 5609 085
C A R E E R P R O G R E S S I O N
April 2004 to date • GMR Freights
• Overborder Road Freight Controller
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3. Curriculum Vitae – Simon Thapo
Office admin • General office administration
• Arranging Collections
• Drafting and negotiating quotes
• Resolving customer queries
• Send pods to clients
• Registries Entries on Asycuda
• Monitoring EDI on SARS
• Track and trace and follow up on deliveries
• Bring in new business
• Arrange and capture returns from Swaziland
• Sending Supporting Documents to SARS
Public Relations &
Communication
• Dealing with clients, and resolving problems, which may arise?
• Ensuring efficient running of office area at all times.
• Well-mannered, approachable person.
Personal Attributes • Computer Literate
• Customer Service
• Team Player
• Decision – Making
• Ability to function under pressure
• Written communication skills
• Meet deadlines and set goals
• Communication and Organization skills
• Be able to work independently and take responsibility for actions taken.
E DU C A T I O N
2002 • Seana-Marena High School
• Qualifications: Matriculated
• Subjects:
• English
• Tswana
• Afrikaans
• Accounting
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4. Curriculum Vitae – Simon Thapo
• Economics
Further Education
June 2008
February 2015
• School of Shipping
• Qualification: Customs Clearing and Forwarding Certificate
• Subjects:
• Customs Clearing and Forwarding
• Basic Imports and Export
• Freight Quotation
• Bill of Entries
• Tracking and Tracing of Shipments
• Custom Rules
• Unisa (Centre for Transport Economics, Logistics and Tourism)
• Subject
Programme in International Freight Management
and Administration for Importers and Exporters
R E F E R E N C E S
GMR Freights 2004
Companies I work hand
in hand on daily basis
Reliable Freight
Premier Housewares
• Anthony Mhlahlo (Admin Mananger)
011 624 1086
• Rob Watt (IT Specialist)
011 624 1087
• Alistair Rumble (Operations Manager)
011 624 1088
• Gerhard Viviers (Director)
011 452 5505 or 072 447 4714
• Fernando Branco (Managing Director)
011 452 5505 or 084 505 2962
• Jaco Venter (warehouse Manager)
011 609 6536
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5. Curriculum Vitae – Simon Thapo
Sphere International
Neomedic Pty Ltd
Starker Ayres
• Bonnie Pedro (Managing Director)
0861 101 773 or 082 770 5869
• Mohamed Patel
031 533 9680
• Christopher Jay (Depot Manager)
011 748 3550
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6. Curriculum Vitae – Simon Thapo
Sphere International
Neomedic Pty Ltd
Starker Ayres
• Bonnie Pedro (Managing Director)
0861 101 773 or 082 770 5869
• Mohamed Patel
031 533 9680
• Christopher Jay (Depot Manager)
011 748 3550
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