Hugo Bester
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Fleet Operations Specialist at F-S-T Group
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa 13 work roles
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Hugo Bester is listed as Fleet Operations Specialist at F-S-T Group, based in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Hugo Bester.

Hugo Bester previously worked as Technical Manager at Makwande Supply & Distribution and Technical Manager at Cargo Fleet Services.

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As a mature yet young 58-year-oldprofessional, I am driven by a passion forsuccess in all that I do. My early experience inFleet and Cost Management, as well asQuality Control, has provided me with a solidfoundation in the transport and automotiveindustries.I have had the privilege of working with esteemed OEMs such as Scania, Volvo, Mercedes Benz, Afrit, GRW, TC, Henred and SA Truck Bodies and many more. This exposure has enabled me to develop a comprehensive understanding of these industries and has given me the confidence to take on the most demanding tasks for even the most challenging customers.Over the years, I have gained valuable expertise in various areas, including operations and production management, people and staff management, leadership and motivation, financial planning and management, project management, customer relationship building, business strategy, strategic planning, new business development, entrepreneurship, and marketing. Furthermore, I have continuously invested in my professional development, obtaining qualifications in Production, Productivity & Operations Management (PPOM), Transport Management, and Total Quality Management (TQM) from Unisa.Achievements:•Transvaal Motors: Employee of the year for 3 years in concession & recommended by City of JHB for exceptional service. •Imperial: Technician to Service advisor to Workshop Manager to FML Manager in 16 months.•Prestolite Electric: After 1 year in quality I got promoted to QAM and successfully implemented the ISO TS16949:2002 Quality Management System. Audit results improved with 50%.•GMT: Implemented ISO TS16949:2002 successfully. 3 years to move production from 17T per day with 6T rejected product to 34T per day with zero rejects. •ABI: Appointed as 1st Regional FM with success, company appointed 3 more. Improved Regional (5 depots), audit results from 54% to 85% (One site had 500 vehicles). •Unitrans: Spread all over the country, supported all contracts to improve profitability. Some not profitable for 3 years; turned around and sustained. Redesigned specialized equipment with success.

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F-S-T Group
F-S-T Group
Fleet Operations Specialist
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Fleet Operations Specialist

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Meyerton, Gauteng, South Africa

With over 40 years of experience in truck workshops, I bring a wealth of expertise in fleet management, cost control, and operational efficiency. My background in business management includes specialized studies in Transport Management, Management Systems, and Operational Production and Productivity Management. I also hold a qualification as a Diesel.

Apr 2024 - Present

Technical Manager

Makwande Supply & Distribution

Alrode Gauteng

Contract Position

Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

Technical Manager

Sasolburg, Free State, South Africa

Contract Position

Oct 2023 - Jan 2024

Workshop Manager

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Feb 2015 - Jul 2016

National Operations And Fleet Manager

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Sep 2013 - Jan 2015

Technical Manager

Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa

Jun 2011 - Aug 2013

Regional Fleet Manager

Abi (Amalgamated Beverage Industries)

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Nov 2008 - Mar 2011

Quality Manager

Gmt (Global Material Technologies)

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Apr 2004 - Oct 2008

National Fml Manager

Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa

Nov 1993 - Jan 2002

Supervisor/Mechanic/Apprentice

Transvaal Motors

Germiston Metropolitan Area

May 1983 - Oct 1993
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Hugo Bester works for F-S-T Group.

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Hugo Bester is listed as Fleet Operations Specialist at F-S-T Group.

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Hugo Bester is based in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa while working with F-S-T Group.

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Hugo Bester has worked for F-S-T Group, Makwande Supply & Distribution, Cargo Fleet Services, Reinhardt Transport Group, and Ngululu Bulk Carries.

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