Cover letter
Bloemside
BLOEMFONTEIN (FREE STATE)
To The Recruiter/HR
APPLICATION FOR A JOB AS A DRIVER
I would like to forward my application in response to the above highlighted job
I feel confident that I am the right candidate for the job as I believe I have what it takes, i.e. Experience, self-discipline, results driven; customer care orientated, team-player, have acquired relevant training and skills; but most all, have passion and enthusiasm
Having been exposed to various to positions which I held in the past (from junior to Management to level), has immensely equipped and empowered me with the necessary expertise and aptitude required to effectively perform tasks I am given, and that can be witnessed in my previous and current employment as positive results were and are still yielded
I trust I can add a significant contribution to your company which I hope you will find very worthwhile and looking forward to hearing from you when I may have to discuss with you employment prospects
Thank you
Sincerely yours
Tshepo H. Sekati
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Details
Names : Tshepo Humphrey
Surname : Sekati
Date of birth : 20 March 1974
I.D number : 740-***-**** 080
Citizen : South African
Tel number : 066-******* alternative number 079***-****
Physical address : No 91 Waaihoek Street
Bloemside - BLOEMFONTEIN
FREE STATE
E-mail address : ********@*****.***
Driver’s license : Code B or Code 08
Health : Excellent
Criminal record : None
Educational Details
School : Leteane High
Place : Mafikeng (North West Province)
Subjects passed : Mathematics symbol (B)
English symbol (C)
Afrikaans symbol (D)
Tswana symbol (D)
Biology symbol (D)
Physics symbol (E)
Qualification obtained : Matric National Certificate
Tertiary Education
Institution : Compurapide
Course : PC Maintenance & Hardware repairs (A+)
Place : Johannesburg
Qualifications obtained : IT Diploma
Further Training
Company : Metcash Africa Group (year 2003 - 2004)
Place : Friendly Franchise Store (Albert on) & Distribution Centre
Course : Learnership in Retail & Wholesale
Modules completed : Receiving, Cash Management, Promotional & Marketing fundamentals,
Foods Departments, Business Communication, Sales Floor Planning,
HR/IR skills, Branch Daily Systems
Qualifications obtained : 1. Certificate in Retail & Sales (NQF Level 4) accredited by SETA
2. IGA- Friendly Franchise Certificate (in-house qualification)
Employment History
Name of the company : Canet B. Computers (year 1997)
Job title : Junior IT Technician
Job description : Repairing PC components, software installation & PC upgrades
Reason for leaving : This was a short in-service practical training
Name of the company : Checkers Hyper - (Part-time Employment) year 1998-2003
Job title : General Floor Assistant
Departments : Grocery and Fresh Produce
Job description : Ordering; Receiving; merchandising; coaching new staff; shrinkage
control; stock counting and customer service
Reason for leaving : Pursued a learnership programme which was offered by another
company, Metcash in partnership with SETA
Name of the company : Metcash Africa PTY (year 2005 - 2009)
Job title : Retail Development Officer (Franchise Consultant)
Job description : Ensuring that our franchisees (Lucky7, Buy-Rite & Pop- In) comply with franchise standards- i.e.: branding, staff uniform, image and signage, providing retail advice to existing franchisees; growing sales volumes & customer base through marketing campaigns, recruitment of independent retailers to join the franchise, coordinating promotional activities, and visiting retailers on cycle basis
Reason for leaving : Retrenched
Name of the company : CHOPPIES PTY (year Feb 2009 – March 2012)
Job title : Floor Manager
Duties & Responsibilities Receiving, Planning shifts/roster, Monitoring Safety & Hygiene,
Staff management, Liaising with suppliers in relation to orders & outstanding deliveries, Overseeing merchandising standards e.g. displays, promotions, Handling staff issues and disciplinary matters, attending to customer queries, Communicating sales
Targets with the team/staff, sales floor planning and management
Reason for leaving : Better job prospects
Name of the company : The Brand and Beverage Company (year Nov 2012 - Sep 2016)
Job title : Field Manager
Key Responsibilities Areas : Implementing Point Of Sale
Leading a team of Sales Specialists in an assigned area (Vaal)
Reviewing & submission of reports; conducting staff meetings
Setting up budgets and targets for subordinates
Controlling and monitoring the usage of company assets i.e. (phones, vehicles and laptops) by subordinates/Sales Specialists,
Increasing sales and volume of respective principals/brands i.e. Kellogg’s, Mayo and JTI(Japanese Tobacco International),
Recruitment & development of staff; Presenting performance figures
Reason for leaving : Resigned due to family matters/commitments
Name of the company : VKB Foods (year 2016 – July 2018)
Job title : Branch Marketer
Key Responsibilities Areas : Identifying new business for the branch,
Marketing the branch and its products through activations
Visiting customers on cycle basis
Ensuring that sales target is reached as prescribed by the projected figures for a particular period
Extending client base as per geographic area
Compiling and submitting reports to my line manager
Extensive travelling
Cash handling (CODs)
Promoting & introducing new products to customers
Reason for wanting to leave : Growth pursuit
Last Job Held
Name of the company : Cambridge Food (2018 - 2022) – Bloemfontein
Job Title : Trainee Manager then later appointed as a Warehouse Supervisor
Job Description * Scheduling deliveries & liaising with suppliers
* Invoicing stores respectively
* Allocating routes for drivers
* Conducting perpetual stock takes
* Complying with Health and Safety standards
* Receiving and dispatching
* Generating picking slips
* Ensuring that quality audits are up standard
* Conducting fleet/vehicle inspection
* Ordering of bulk stock * Supervising personnel and communicating daily expectations
Reason for leaving : Contract not renewed due to imminent company closure
Competencies
Communication skills
Excellent leadership traits
Customer Service
Computer skills ( MS Word, ARCH, Excel, Internet and Outlook)
References
1. Miss Hazel Magonare Admin Manager @ CHOPPIES Group of Stores
2. Mr. Bethuel Malesela Line Supervisor @ TBBC
3. Mr. Luis Van Wyk Branch Manager @ Vkb Foods
4. Frans Morake Fresh Department Manager @ Thaba Nchu Cambridge
Curriculum Vitae
of
Tshepo H. Sekati
Kindly Note: In 2003-2005 I was training for a Wholesale & Retail learnership, and after the completion of my training, I was then absorbed by the same company that offered me the learnership; this is outlined here below: