Simon Thapo's curriculum vitae provides information about his career progression, personal details, education, and references. He has worked as an Overborder Road Freight Controller for GMR Freights since 2004, where he performs general office administration, arranges collections and quotes, resolves customer queries, and brings in new business. Thapo has a matric from Seana-Marena High School and certificates in Customs Clearing and Forwarding and International Freight Management. His CV lists references from his current employer and client companies.

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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