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NTOKOZO LONDIWE MDLETSHE
Richards Bay, Kwa-Zulu Natal |-|-
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I hold a Masters degree in Industrial Engineering and am an Industrial Engineer currently a Technical Services and
Solutions Advisory Specialist. My career spans over 12 years, 6 of which have been in senior professional and management
positions. My core focus is the development, implementation, and maintenance of technical and improvement solutions
for operations whilst constantly evaluating the success of the implemented solution. I build strong relationships with
stakeholders and bring multidisciplinary teams together. My area of expertise includes but not limited to, business process
mapping, operational planning and management and continuous improvement of operations.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
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Industrial Engineering
Project Management
Business Process Optimization
Business Process Mapping
Process Improvement
Operational Project Management
Airport Advisory
Tender Documentation
Regulatory Compliance
Technical Reporting
ISO 9001:2008
MS Office
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS-
Masters Industrial Engineering
Bachelor of Technology Industrial Engineering
National Diploma Industrial Engineering
Matric
University of Witwatersrand
Durban University of Technology
Durban University of Technology
Empangeni High School
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Project Management Certificate: Short Learning Program
ISO 9001:2008 Training
ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditing certificate
Understanding Annexure 14, 2017
Varsity College
Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas
International Civil Aviation Organization
EXPERIENCE
Apr 2018 – Current
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Advisory Specialist
Airports Company South Africa
Develop and implement integrated airport advisory solutions for clients and the ACSA group
Preparation of tender (bid) documentation and assessing client needs and identify resources within the
organization to provide advisory solutions
Develop overall project assignment approach/plan with team of specialists and project managers
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Develop analysis methodology, task techniques and client engagement plans
Prepare and deliver client presentations and technical reports
Provide advice, technical assistance and recommendations on airport operations, processes, and studies
Conduct due diligence at new airports and provide report with findings related to operations, regulatory
compliance, finance, and commercial aspects
Support the development of new products and services and collaborate with internal stakeholders
Support marketing initiatives to drive business development
Lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams on projects and ensure timely delivery of projects
Partner with the Department of Transport to ensure that Regional Domestic Airports are adequately supported
and that ACSA has insights and perspective to challenges faced by these airports and provide solutions and
deliver on EXCO KPI’s
Participate in and support planning, ramp up and execution of the various elements of Airport and Airline
Operational Readiness Programs
Operational Readiness and Transfer Projects (Ghana, Liberia, Zambia)
• Assist with the collection of data for operational concept development for new and redeveloped facilities and
preparation of new standard operating procedures for new processes
• Assist in the development of stakeholder engagement and operational interface plans for internal and external
stakeholders
• Assist with the coordination and development of Familiarization, Induction and Training Plans
• Present plans, programs to the Steering Committee, Project, and Management teams
• Assist with collection of information for ORAT schedule development and mobilize of team with the
implementation of transition plans
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with representatives of key stakeholders including Airline and
Airport management, vendors, sub-concessionaires, consumer groups and the airport business community to
ensure stakeholders are engaged in the ORAT program
• Develop simulation processes and trial scripts and conduct simulation of operational processes. Collate and
analyze data from simulation and provide improvement initiatives
Key Projects
• Operationalization Specialist and Project Lead for Richards Bay Airport in Richards Bay, South Africa. Airport
obtained its new commercial operating license in December 2021, and it set to open in February 2022.
• Operations Specialist part of Operational and Readiness and Transfer team preparing Simon Mwansa Kapwepe
International Aiport in Ndola, Zambia. Greenfield airport relocation in four weeks and opened in October 2021
for USD 186, 157.00.
• Operations Specialist part of Operational Readiness and Transfer team preparing Kenneth Kaunda International
Airport in Lusaka, Zambia for new Terminal 2 operations opened in August 2021 for USD 1,019,731.05
• Operations Specialist part of Operational Readiness and Transfer team preparing Roberts International Airport
in Monrovia, Liberia for new Terminal 2 operations for USD 100,000.00 *Project not completed*
• Process Specialist part of Operational Readiness and Transfer team that prepared Kotoka International Airport
in Accra, Ghana for its new Terminal 3 operations that opened in September 2018 for USD 1,400,000.00
Oct 2016 – Mar 2018
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Regional Airport Manager
Airports Company South Africa
Management and coordination of the complete airport operations including safety, fire and rescue,
maintenance and engineering, client relations, airside, and landside operations
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Ensured improvement of airport standard of excellence and regulatory compliance by ensuring that appropriate
policies and systems are developed, communicated, and implemented in line with applicable regulations and
the best practices
Led, managed, and coordinated airport team including their performance against set key performance
indicators
Planned Capital Expenditure and Operational Expenditure budgets and present for approval
Conducted of due diligence and operational readiness of the airport, formulated action plans and development
of business plan, and ensured strategic objectives are formulated, executed, and achieved
End-to-end operational performance, highest level of customer service and an improved airport experience
Ensured good quality engagement and relationships with airlines and all relevant stakeholders, internal and
external
Apr 2016 – Sep 2016
Jan 2015 – Mar 2016
Mar 2013 – Dec 2014
Feb 2010 – Feb 2013
Feb 2008 – Jan 2010
Jan 2007 – Jan 2008
Operational Planner
Senior Industrial Engineer
Industrial Engineer
Industrial Engineer
Industrial Engineering Technician
In-Service Trainee
Airports Company South Africa
Airports Company South Africa
Airports Company South Africa
BSI Steel
Hulamin Rolled Products
Hulamin Rolled Products
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
ACSA
Oct 2016 – Mar 2018
• Completed aerodrome licensing process for Mthatha Airport with the South African Civil Aviation Authority
• Integrated the organization’s multi-disciplinary technical advisory services and solutions for Mthatha Airport
• Development of technical solutions to optimally meet client needs and ensure the long-term sustainability of
the solution for Mthatha Airport
• Development of proposal and advisory project costing models for proposal document for Oribi Airport, PMB
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth
8 November 1986
Nationality
South African
Languages
Zulu
English
Driver’s License
Code 8
Criminal Record
None
References
On request
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