Pretoria Messenger
Resume:
Ketso Kalake
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A loyal, hard-working, and safe driver with an excellent record of employer satisfaction. Driver with excellent time-management and organizational skills, useful mechanical skills for small car repairs, and the ability to think on his feet.
CAREER SUMMARY
The High Commission of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Pretoria, South Africa
Senior Chauffeur
September 2017 – Present
Responsibilities:
Transported the High Commissioner of Lesotho within Tshwane, other areas of South Africa, and Lesotho.
Responsible for the maintenance and roadworthiness of the assigned vehicle.
Met official and other personnel at the airport or other entry points, providing basic assistance with visa, immigration, and customs formalities.
Performed messenger duties as required, such as the pickup and delivery of priority mail.
Delivered invitations to the host Government and other diplomatic missions.
Maintained a logbook of official trips, and records of mileage and petrol consumption.
Recommended and facilitated vehicle repairs, coordinating with the garage and service station.
Ensured the security of the assigned vehicle and its contents at all times.
Applied knowledge of driving regulations, traffic conditions, and best routes to minimize travel time.
Ministry of Water Affairs, Maseru, Lesotho
Senior Chauffeur
February 2015 – December 2017
Responsibilities:
Transported the Minister of Water Affairs within Lesotho and South Africa.
Responsible for the maintenance and roadworthiness of the assigned vehicle.
Performed messenger duties as required.
Delivered invitations to other ministries.
Maintained a logbook of official trips, and records of mileage and petrol consumption.
Recommended and facilitated vehicle repairs, coordinating with the service station.
Ensured the security of the assigned vehicle and its contents at all times.
Coordinated with soldiers assigned to the Minister.
Self-Employed, Leribe and Maseru, Lesotho
Taxi Owner and Chairperson of Kolonyama Taxi Association
January 2009 – February 2015
Responsibilities:
Employed and managed taxi drivers to cover three districts.
Kept up with the maintenance and roadworthiness of my taxis. Made sure taxi drivers between Leribe and Maseru respected transportation routes.
Settled conflicts between Basotho taxi drivers and owners, and Basotho and South African taxi drivers and owners.
Made sure taxi drivers followed the rules and regulations of Lesotho’s Traffic Department and the taxi association.
EDUCATION
Thokoa Primary School
Grade 9
November 2003
South African Professional Firearm Trainer Council
E Focus Firearm Training
April 2020 – September 2020
SKILLS
Clean driving record Excellent ability to plan and memorise travel routes Highly effective at multitasking Strong capacity to handle sensitive and confidential information Exceptional customer service and communication skills Remarkable interpersonal skills Firm ability to grasp vehicle operating instructions and safety rules and procedures
LANGUAGE
Sesotho, English
REFERENCES
Manapo Tebello Mokose
Political Consultant and Author
Self-employed, Canada
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Lekhoa Matlali
Defence Attache
Lesotho High Commission, South Africa
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Tshepo Ramalope
IOM Officer
Port Health Airport, South Africa
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