People who have contributed guest posts to this blog so far :
*** Donovan Govender – National Customer Services Manager for DAL Agency - based in Durban.. I’m a 2nd Generation Shipping enthusiast with lots of Ships Agency work behind my name. I’ve been with King and Sons, Mitchell Cotts Maritime, Rennies Ships Agency & Csav Group Agencies. Been with DAL Agency since September 2008 and started the ground work for the agency. Currently in charge of the National Freight Desks, and also controlling the Logistics & operations for the company.
*** Michelle Swart – Export Freight Controller for DAL Agency - based in Port Elizabeth
*** Michael Murrell – CEO & Founder of ISSG Holdings – http://www.issg-seamarshals.com – ISSG Holdings, Ltd. is a Maritime Security Services Provider. They have over 50 former Navy Commando’s / SEAL’s on staff for vessel protection and IED / Explosive Ordinance Inspection and Clearance Diving. They supply teams for vessel protection that use a specific protection methodology and security measures other than firearms. All of their team members have a minimum of 15 years Naval experience as navy Commandos and SEAL’s. Their divers can conduct inspection operations for oil platforms, ship hulls and port facilities for the detection and disposal of IED’s / and mines.
***Carol Knox -Skills Programme Manager for the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers South Africa Branch – http://www.icssa.co.za..
Carol Knox has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Africa with major subjects being Psychology and English. She then completed a Higher Diploma in Education also through UNISA. Having graduated with a Honours Degree in Education (BED) through the University of KwaZulu-Natal,with three distinctions and two upper second class passes, Carol went on to complete a Master of Education degree by research/thesis.
Carol was awarded her degree cum laude in 1996.Other qualifications include training in Supervision skills for working with Masters and PHD Graduates; ProgrammeEvaluations (social interventions) from the University of Stellenbosch. ETDP SETA Assessor Training was followed by First Aid and Health and Safety Representative courses.Carol has worked with the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers for the past three years putting in place the Quality Management System, managing Accreditation requirements with TETA, marketing, working with Subject Matter Experts on learning material, setting up and ensuring the smooth running of the overall skills training function.
Carol has a strong background in developing learning material for other SETA’s such as Services and Hospitality. Social science research and knowledge generation also forms part of Carol’s portfolio. She has lectured in, amongst others: Communications for the Institute of Chartered Secretaries, Business Presentations, Multi-Media and the Internet, Microsoft Software, and UNISA Psychology. A strong background in teaching at various levels, together with experience running her own business rounds off Carol’s work life exposure.
Carol’s interests include reading, theatre, art galleries, dance performances, Poetry Africa, environmental conservation, hiking, traveling and yoga.
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