Charles Siwelwa
Lusaka
Summary
Iam assertive and enthusiastic, hardworking and team spirited individual with a keen eye for details. Furthermore, Iam highly effective at conceptual skills, possesses technical and human skills which have been obtained from years of studies and work experiences respectively.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Manager
Road Transport & Safety Agency
10.2018 - 02.2024
- Planning & Implementation of Transport and road Safety Activities for the province
- Supervised the implementation of the gap analysis once identified through station inspections
- Budgetary control to ensure prudence usage of the organization's resources
- Coordinated stakeholder collaborations and communication on behalf of the Agency such as Zambia Police, Zambia Revenue Authority, Road Development Agency just to mention but a few
- Generation of various reports that were submitted weekly, quarterly and annually to Transport and Safety Directorate to aid their decision
- Discharged enforcement duties to mitigate road risk Behaviors from all road users
- Conducted community sensitization in order to heighten road safety culture
- Conducted and supervised the prosecution of offenders through the Fast Track Courts
- Supervised Registration, examination and Licensing of motor vehicles
- Issued Road Service permit and cross border permit
Road Traffic Inspector
Road Transport & Safety Agency
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Enforced Road Traffic Act Vol 11
- Of 2002, Statutory Instruments, and other subsidiary laws in the road Transport Industry
- Inspected driving Schools for compliance of operating Driving School license
- Prosecution of Traffic fines via Fast Track court
- Monitored Public Service Vehicles for compliance of Road Service License regulations
- Collected Government revenue via traffic fines
- Generated reports of traffic offenders- monthly/quarterly/annually
- Generated reports of Road Traffic Accident statistics and analyzed those reports for possible mitigation methods
- Conducted Educational Road Safety campaigns to different stakeholders
- Created working schedules with my supervisor to mitigate risks in top offences so as to prevent loss of life, injuries and damages to property, thereby promoting road safety to all road users
Transport and Logistics Coordinator
World Bicycle Relief
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: WBR is an American Non-Governmental Organization working in partnership with Ministry of Education
- Transport planning
- Fleet management and fuel management account with selected Oil Marketing Co
- Management of inbound and outbound logistics of the organization
- Management of transport operations
- Coordinated and managed document handling between various Clearing Agents and the Freight forwarders for movement of dissembled bicycle parts from Thailand to Zambia, later on distributed to various parts of Zambia upon being assembled
- Carried out scheduling of motor vehicles and occupation and health management
- Document handling to ensure compliance with various stakeholders such ZRA
- WBR is an American Non-Governmental Organization working in partnership with Ministry of Education
Mechanical Workshop Foreman
Zambia Education Project and Implementation Unit (ZEPIU)
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: ZEPIU handles school infrastructure of Government under the Ministry of Education
- Repaired and serviced organization fleet of vehicles
- Transport planning
- Motor vehicle scheduling
- Budget input in procurement of vehicles and spares
- Daily workshop transport operations
- Occupational health and safety
- Performance appraisal for drivers
- Generation of work plan and implementation of Hr
- Policies
- Preventive Maintenance
- Vehicle Trouble shooting
- ZEPIU handles school infrastructure of Government under the Ministry of Education
Motor Vehicle Engineer and Stores Clerk
Union Transport International (UTI)
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Managed and repaired organization fleet of vehicles
- Dispatched various cargoes ranging from auto to mining spares upon clearance by Zambia Revenue Authority respectively
Lubricant Technician
Total Oil Zambia
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Managed and provided lubrication services to motorists as stipulated by manufacturers manual
- Provided expert Knowledge to motorist on what grade and type of lubricants that met their vehicles performance
Education
MBA - GENERAL
MULUNGUSHI UNIVERSITY
01.2020
BACHELORS OF COMMERCE -
MULUNGUSHI UNIVERSITY
01.2017
DIPLOMA - PUBLIC ADMNISTRATION IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF POST GRADUATE
01.2013
ADVANCED DIPLOMA - TRANSPORT (CILT)
ZAMIM
01.2012
CRAFT CERTIFICATE - AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS
KABWE TRADES INSTITUTE
01.1999
GRADE TWELVE SCHOOL CERTIFICATE -
MASALA SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.1995
Skills
- Project planning and management
- Critical and creative skills
- Computer fundamentals and applications
- Management theory and practice skills
- Communication skills
- Relationship and building management skills
- Risk and cash management skills
- Superior and outstanding ability to navigate ambiguity
Inhousetrainings
- First Aid certificate, Zambia Red Cross Society, 06/21/13
- Certificate of Attendance in Public Relations, Zambia Public Relations Association, 06/22/13
- Practical Advanced Prosecutors Course, ZIALE, 08/29/14
- Lukas Rescue Equipment Training certificate, 03/16/15
- Laser Witness Training in speed management, 11/21/16
- Road Traffic Management Course, Zambia Police Training College, 07/16/18 to 08/17/18
- Training of Trainers in Adult Learning Methodologies, 12/11/20
- Leadership and Change Management, 2021
Forenames
Charles
Nrc
290285/61/1
Mobilecontacts
- +260 977 462560
- +260 967 726923
Academicprofessionalstudies
- 08/2018-06/2020, Mulungushi University, MBA General
- 08/2014-06/2017, Mulungushi University, Bachelors of Commerce
- 01/2013-12/2013, National Institute of Post Graduate, Diploma in Management Studies
- 01/2010-12/2012, ZAMIM, Advanced Diploma in Transport (CILT)
- 01/1998-12/1999, Kabwe Trades Institute, Craft Certificate in Automotive Mechanics
- 01/1993-12/1995, Masala Secondary School, Grade Twelve School Certificate
Emailaddresses
- Charlessiwelwa@yahoo.com
- Charleschipando14@gmail.com
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/17/74
- Nationality: Zambian
- Religion: Christian
References
- Mr. Alinani Msisya, Deputy Director-Safety-RTSA, amsisya@rtsa.org.zm, +260 977 822960
- Fr. Bulungu Isaac, Roman Catholic Church, Ngungu Parish-Kabwe, +260 977 580346
- Dr. E. Silengo, Lecturer, Mulungushi University, Great North Campus, 0965 063459
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching documentaries
- Watching football
- Making and connecting with new colleagues
- Reading investment books
Timeline
Regional Manager
Road Transport & Safety Agency
10.2018 - 02.2024
Road Traffic Inspector
Road Transport & Safety Agency
01.2013 - 01.2018
Transport and Logistics Coordinator
World Bicycle Relief
01.2011 - 01.2013
Mechanical Workshop Foreman
Zambia Education Project and Implementation Unit (ZEPIU)
01.2009 - 01.2011
Motor Vehicle Engineer and Stores Clerk
Union Transport International (UTI)
01.2006 - 01.2008
Lubricant Technician
Total Oil Zambia
01.2003 - 01.2006
MBA - GENERAL
MULUNGUSHI UNIVERSITY
BACHELORS OF COMMERCE -
MULUNGUSHI UNIVERSITY
DIPLOMA - PUBLIC ADMNISTRATION IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF POST GRADUATE
ADVANCED DIPLOMA - TRANSPORT (CILT)
ZAMIM
CRAFT CERTIFICATE - AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS
KABWE TRADES INSTITUTE
GRADE TWELVE SCHOOL CERTIFICATE -
MASALA SECONDARY SCHOOL