Frans Tuhafeni Shikonda
Windhoek
Summary
With over 10 years of hands-on experience in the automotive industry, complemented by five years of dedicated service as a workshop manager, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. Throughout my career, I've honed my skills in diagnosing, repairing, Fleet management and maintaining a wide array of vehicles, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards. My leadership role as a workshop manager has equipped me with strategic planning, team management, and operational oversight capabilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Transport and Maintenance Officer
The International University of Management
Windhoek
03.2025 - Current
- Monitor the fleet and ensure that vehicles are serviced on time.
- Fleet fuel management.
- Fleet inspection and compilation of the fleet report.
- Fleet license renewal.
- Oversee the drivers and maintenance team.
- Provide driver training.
- Ensured that all repairs were completed in a timely manner and within budget.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and ordered replacements as needed.
- Kept up-to-date records of all work performed in order to track progress over time.
- Provided training for staff in the use of maintenance equipment, tools, and safety procedures.
- Supervised subcontractors performing specialized tasks such as welding or boiler repair work.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Deliver positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
- Inspect completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
Workshop & Fleet Maintenance Manager
Tourism Holdings Rentals SA and SANI Car Rental
Windhoek
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Oversee the mechanical workshop and daily vehicle operations.
- Provide training to mechanics and driver training on basic mechanical checks, safe driving practices, and vehicle maintenance.
- Ensure that the de-fleet vehicles are well inspected and recorded.
- Ensure that the vehicles are serviced on time, and record the maintenance history on the Bluebird or Wheelsys system.
- Arrange vehicle services and repairs with the dealer for warranty purposes.
- Track the vehicles with the use of Intelligent Transport System (ITS).
- Ensure that the cross-border permits and license disc are up to date.
- Ensure that the ASYCUDA document for imported vehicles is received and up to date.
- Ensure that the vehicle bond papers are available for each vehicle.
Aftersales Workshop Manager
Africa Commercial Vehicles – IVECO
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Company Overview: IVECO, Astra Trucks, FAW Trucks, New Holland tractors, TLB & Excavator.
- Oversee the quality control inspection of vehicles according to service standards.
- Perform workshop administration work, such as emails, and job cards, approve quotations, authorize orders, etc.
- Provide staff training.
- Maintain clients’ relationships, authorized repairers, and sublets.
- Develop workshop standard operation procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure that all installation, configurations, repairs, and maintenance work is performed with company guidelines and safe practices.
- Develop preventive maintenance programs to avoid breakdowns and delays.
- Perform root cause analysis of machine failures and proposed corrective actions.
- Enforce healthy and safe environmental standards among staff.
- Develop best practices to reduce waste and operating costs.
- IVECO, Astra Trucks, FAW Trucks, New Holland tractors, TLB & Excavator.
Workshop Supervisor
Africa Commercial Vehicles – IVECO
03.2018 - 02.2021
- Company Overview: IVECO, Astra Trucks, FAW Trucks, New Holland tractors, TLB & Excavator.
- IVECO, Astra Trucks, FAW Trucks, New Holland tractors, TLB & Excavator.
Senior Mechanic
Africa Commercial Vehicles – IVECO
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: IVECO, Astra Trucks, FAW Trucks, New Holland tractors, TLB & Excavator.
- IVECO, Astra Trucks, FAW Trucks, New Holland tractors, TLB & Excavator.
Diesel Mechanic
Master Class Investment cc
Windhoek
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Inspect, service, and maintain diesel engines.
- Overhaul trucks and bus engines.
- Maintained and repaired diesel trucks and trailer.
- Cleaned and lubricated components parts.
Diesel Mechanic (Trainee)
Namibia Port Authority – NAMPORT
Walvis Bay
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Inspect, service, and maintain diesel engines.
- Diagnosed vehicle malfunctions and write repair orders.
- Performed preventative and scheduled maintenance on Hauler trucks, Forklifts, and Front-end loader.
- Removed and replaced parts, like belts, pumps, and braking systems, hydraulic, and pneumatic.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Transport Management
Namibia University of Science And Technology (NUST)
Windhoek, Namibia04-2024
N3 Trade Certificate - Automotive Engineering Diesel Mechanic
Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT)
11.2014
Grade 12 - Science
Nehale Senior Secondary School
Ondangwa, Namibia11-2009
Skills
- Fleet management
- Vehicle inspection
- Preventive maintenance
- Repair coordination
- Inventory management
- Customer relations
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Training & Development
- Team leadership
- Safety compliance
Secondary Education
Nehale Senior Secondary School, Science, 2009, Grade 12, Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate
References
- Howard Groenewald, Supervisor - SANI Car Rental, +264 81 3661836
- Jakkie Coetzee, Director – Africa Commercial Vehicles, IVECO, +264 81 2082994
- Mr. Richard, Supervisor - Namibia Port Authority, NAMPORT, +264 81 128 6521
- Mr. Goliath - Namibia Institute of Mining Technology - NIMT, +264 81 208 2984
Training And Workshops
- Transmissions Heavy Range, 03/01/18, CNHI Industrial, South Africa
- Airbrakes Advanced, 06/01/16, CNHI Industrial, South Africa
Personal Information
- ID Number: 88112100284
- Passport Number: 0677316
- Nationality: Namibian
- Driving License: Code 10 (C1)
- Marital Status: Single
Languages
English - Good
Afrikaans - Fair
Oshiwambo - Good
Timeline
Group Transport and Maintenance Officer
The International University of Management
03.2025 - Current
Workshop & Fleet Maintenance Manager
Tourism Holdings Rentals SA and SANI Car Rental
03.2024 - 02.2025
Aftersales Workshop Manager
Africa Commercial Vehicles – IVECO
03.2021 - 02.2024
Workshop Supervisor
Africa Commercial Vehicles – IVECO
03.2018 - 02.2021
Senior Mechanic
Africa Commercial Vehicles – IVECO
01.2016 - 03.2018
Diesel Mechanic
Master Class Investment cc
01.2015 - 12.2015
Diesel Mechanic (Trainee)
Namibia Port Authority – NAMPORT
09.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor Degree - Transport Management
Namibia University of Science And Technology (NUST)
N3 Trade Certificate - Automotive Engineering Diesel Mechanic
Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT)
Grade 12 - Science
Nehale Senior Secondary School
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