Sandile Mhlanga-Mpofu
Cheltenham
Summary
Enthusiastic professional seeking to bring their operational skills to a new environment. Self-driven and independent with the ability to work solo or as a part of a team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
MRI Clinical Operations Coordinator
Cobalt Medical Charity
2025.03 - Current
- I support the daily running of MRI operations under the supervision of the Head of Operations.
- I create, maintain, monitor and publish staffing rosters for over 30 radiographers.
- I monitor supplies and stock checking, ordering clinical supplies and sundries for our static and mobile MRI scanners.
- I get to plan and monitor maintenance schedules for all clinical equipment, including medical equipment in accordance with manufacturers recommendations, operational policies and procedures, health and safety, and compliance.
- I handle liaison with key suppliers to plan the provision of cleaning services, security and stock deliveries to sites.
- Organise staff training to enhance team capabilities.
- Collaborating with various departments internal and external to ensure smooth operations is a big part of the job.
Trainee Operations Manager
Transnet Freight Rail
2022.11 - 2024.12
- Developed service codes using SAP, to manage client request.
- Measured the feasibility of client requests with the Service design department.
- Created optimised train route schedules, minimising travel time and operational costs.
- Conducted site visits for further investigations to devise an optimal solutions for clients.
- Worked on optimisation projects using previous data to analyse performance trends and improve operations.
- Managed maintenance requests (planned and unplanned)
- Issued permission slips that contained the optimal route for train drivers.
- Produced weekly reports for the optimisation team using Excel, PowerBi & PowerPoint.
- Oversaw 4 interns during their practical training.
Teachers Assistant
Westrand SDA Primary School
2021.11 - 2022.08
- Assisted learners with learning challenges for remedial teaching.
- Organised classroom materials and assisted teachers in lesson preparation.
- Helped with administrative tasks, including report writing and maintaining student records.
- Supervised group activities and facilitated student engagement.
Education
Master of Philosophy - Quality Engineering
Univiversity Of Johannesburg
2025.02 -
Postgraduate Diploma - Operations Management
University of Johannesburg
2023.02 - 2023.11
Advanced Diploma - Operations Management
University of Johannesburg
2021.02 - 2021.11
Diploma - Operations Management
University of Johannesburg
2018.02 - 2020.11
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SAP System
- PowerBI
- Fundraising techniques
- Multitasking
- Service organisation
Certification
- Artificial Intelligence in the 4IR (SLP) Nov 2020
- Certificate Title: Artificial Intelligence in the 4IR Short Learning Program (SLP)
- Program Highlights: Understanding AI applications in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Skills Acquired: AI implementation, Big Data analytics, Machine Learning
- MTM-X Methods-Time Measurement Oct 2019
- Time measurement methods are techniques used to determine the time required to complete a specific task. They are essential in operations management for improving productivity and resource utilisation.
Languages
English
Fluent
Hobbies
Reading, Hiking, Traveling, Cooking
Accomplishments
- Creating a new schedule for one of the company’s busiest export lines, departing at least 24, 300wagon trains daily.
- Getting awarded for upselling and meeting a sales target as a team at Starbucks.
Affiliations
- Travelling and learning different cultures
- Cooking and baking, trying new recipes
- Going out and catching up with friends
Timeline
MRI Clinical Operations Coordinator
Cobalt Medical Charity
2025.03 - Current
Master of Philosophy - Quality Engineering
Univiversity Of Johannesburg
2025.02 -
Postgraduate Diploma - Operations Management
University of Johannesburg
2023.02 - 2023.11
Trainee Operations Manager
Transnet Freight Rail
2022.11 - 2024.12
Teachers Assistant
Westrand SDA Primary School
2021.11 - 2022.08
Advanced Diploma - Operations Management
University of Johannesburg
2021.02 - 2021.11
Diploma - Operations Management
University of Johannesburg
2018.02 - 2020.11