Kabelo M.
Mid-Level Facilities and Operations Manager
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Kabelo K. is a seasoned Project Administrator with over a decade of expertise in managing multi-site facilities and operations within regulated environments. Operating out of Pretoria, South Africa, he has demonstrated mastery in areas such as Operations & Facilities Management, Procurement & Contract Management, and project-driven maintenance. Kabelo leverages ERP platforms and Microsoft Office to enhance office administration efficiency, strengthening record and document management systems to ensure adherence to compliance and financial control standards. His career at the US Peace Corps involved managing nine properties, supervising a fleet of 17 vehicles, and implementing preventive maintenance and lifecycle management systems. At South African Breweries, he improved distribution efficiency and customer satisfaction through strategic routing and load planning, while at Discovery Medical, he strengthened financial reporting processes. Kabelo holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management and a Health and Safety Certificate, ensuring operational safety and compliance. He is open to hybrid, onsite, and travel opportunities, bringing strong time management and interpersonal skills to coordinate stakeholders and optimize organizational performance.
Experience
General Services Officer (Facilities & Procurement Lead)
US Peace Corps · 2016 — 2025Managed nine properties, supervised a fleet of 17 vehicles and 12 drivers, and managed an operational budget of approximately R40 million, ensuring effective office management activities. Led end-to-end RFQs, vendor sourcing, and bid evaluations, implementing standardized SLA clauses and performance scorecards across more than 10 vendors while processing requisitions and linking purchase orders. Centralized audit-ready procurement records aligned with FAM/FAH standards to enhance audit response efficiency. Supervised fleet maintenance and utilized IBM Maximo for preventive maintenance scheduling and asset tagging. Employed project management principles using Microsoft Project and Monday.com to manage multiple facilities projects, ensuring schedules were maintained and communication gaps were addressed. Enforced internal policy compliance and documented processes for procurement, assets, and contracts.Distribution Planner (Multi-Depot Operations)
South African Breweries (SAB) · 2013 — 2016Oversaw distribution planning for two depots while managing a fleet of 26 vehicles and supervising a team to enhance office administration. Optimized routing and load schedules to improve delivery performance and fleet efficiency. Managed dispatch planning and coordination between warehouse and transport teams, using Microsoft Office for reporting and travel planning. Monitored transport performance and prepared relevant reports to support management decisions. Collaborated with various teams to address and resolve customer delivery issues, fostering improvements in service levels.Load Planner / Expeditor
South African Breweries (SAB) · 2012 — 2013Coordinated load planning and dispatch scheduling to support timely shipments while maintaining accurate documentation. Implemented structured processes for load planning and tracking shipments, ensuring accurate logistics records. Standardized delivery timelines and prepared performance reports to enhance operational transparency. Ensured proper documentation for dispatches to minimize errors and improve shipment handovers.Financial Controller
Discovery Medical · 2009 — 2011Supported budgeting, financial administration, and expense tracking processes while collaborating with finance for enhanced cost management. Maintained financial records, reconciliations, and audit documentation, ensuring compliance with financial policies. Assisted in the preparation of financial reports aligned with ERP systems to support timely closing cycles and improve reporting consistency while enforcing internal control measures to mitigate errors.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- National Higher Certificate in Supply Chain ManagementIMM Graduate School · — — 2025
- Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain ManagementIMM Graduate School
- Bachelor of Commerce in International Supply Chain ManagementIMM Graduate School