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Shiimi Nakondje Nakwafila

Shiimi Nakondje Nakwafila

Windhoek,Namibia

Summary

Hardworking [Job Title] brings proven success in overseeing administrative areas. Knowledgeable about the best methods for managing resources, schedules, and personnel to achieve objectives. Tech-savvy and always looking for improvement opportunities.

Industry Certifications:

- Cargo 1,2,3 & 4

- Safety Management Systems(SMS)

- Warehouse Management

- ULD Handling and Build-up

- Dangerous Goods Group A

- ASEC- Management Level 3

- Cargo and Mail Handling

- Human Factors

- Cargo Claims

- Pharmaceutical Handling

- Live Animal Handling

- Health and Safety

- Perishable Handling

- Budgeting and Budgetary Control

- Security Awareness

- Cargo Acceptance Procedures

- Pharmaceutical Handling

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Head:Cargo Operations and DGR Coordinator

Paragon Aviation Services
Windhoek, Namibia
08.2023 - Current
  • Provide Strategic and Operational Management of the Cargo Section
  • Source new business opportunities
  • Monitor operational efficiencies and implement corrective measures
  • Provide in-house training and provide in the training needs of staff
  • Attend meetings with stakeholders(NCAA, Clearing Agents, NAC, NCAA, and all other parties involved with the cargo operations)
  • Manage and prepare the departmental budget
  • Updating Cargo Manuals

Warehouse Coordinator

Menzies Aviation
Windhoek, Namibia
09.2021 - 07.2023
  • Supervise subordinates and ensure that work is done according to the laid down practices and standards
  • Liaise with departure control regarding the arrival and departure of flights and provide the necessary figures for loading
  • Make sure that work equipment is in working order
  • Investigated missing items, discrepancies, and losses.
  • Keep a record of incoming and outgoing cargo
  • Invoicing of Cargo Agents/Clients and control cash sales
  • Monitor the movement of ULDs (Unit Load Devices)
  • Conducted weekly and monthly inventory control checks, safety walks, and quality control inspections to consistently elevate warehouse standards.

Controller: Cargo Operations

Air Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia
06.2012 - 03.2021
  • Provide operational management of the Air Namibia Cargo Facility at HKIA(Hosea Kutako Int. Airport)
  • Coordinated daily department workflow, delegating tasks to junior team members to meet established benchmarks.
  • Ensure that cargo capacity is efficiently utilized
  • Interpreting rules, tariffs, and other terms relating to cargo operations
  • Cargo acceptance, liaise with load control on weights to be loaded
  • Tracing of lost items and investigating pilferages of cargo
  • Others duties coming from the line manager and deputizing the line manager in his absence

Cargo/Warehouse Supervisor

Servisair/Equity Aviation
Windhoek, Namibia
03.2003 - 11.2011

Education

Certificate - Logistics Management

Southern Business School
Namibia
02.2018 - 11.2018

Certificate - Supply Chain Mnagement

Institute of Business Management
Pretoria
04.2016 - 10.2016

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Excellent organizational capacity
  • Research and analysis skills
  • Collaborative attitude
  • Solution-oriented mindset
  • Lateral-thinking ability

Languages

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent

Timeline

Head:Cargo Operations and DGR Coordinator

Paragon Aviation Services
08.2023 - Current

Warehouse Coordinator

Menzies Aviation
09.2021 - 07.2023

Certificate - Logistics Management

Southern Business School
02.2018 - 11.2018

Certificate - Supply Chain Mnagement

Institute of Business Management
04.2016 - 10.2016

Controller: Cargo Operations

Air Namibia
06.2012 - 03.2021

Cargo/Warehouse Supervisor

Servisair/Equity Aviation
03.2003 - 11.2011

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