Kobus du Preez

Group Technical Manager at Unitrans

Kobus Du Preez is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in transport and logistics management. Currently serving as the Group Technical Manager at Unitrans Africa since August 2021, Kobus oversees a fleet of 87 trucks in KwaZulu Natal, focusing on budgets, human resources, maintenance, customer relations, health and safety, and driver training. Prior to this, Kobus held the position of Depot Manager at Interwaste Holdings Limited for a brief period in 2021 and spent over 14 years at Unitrans in various roles, including General Manager and Operations Manager. Kobus's earlier experience includes managing haulage and fuel operations in Lesotho, contributing to significant projects such as the Lesotho Highlands Water project, and serving as an Aircraft Technician in the South African Air Force. Educational credentials include a Diploma in Road Freight from the University of Johannesburg and an N5 qualification in Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology.

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Durban, South Africa

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Unitrans

Unitrans is a diversified contractual logistics company serving the needs of selected sub-Saharan African markets. Our company’s successful business model incorporates the design, implementation and ongoing provision of supply chain solutions for its customers. Africa presents great commercial opportunities for those with a bold vision and persistent drive to find the right way. Unitrans Africa has demonstrated this ability and ongoing desire to leave a positive mark on the economic development of Sub-Sahara Africa serving more than 650 million people. Unitrans serves several leading global companies with its service offerings whilst building and developing mutually beneficial and trusted commercial partnerships. Decades of fostering deep relationships have laid the foundations for a growing logistic network spanning 9 countries. Unitrans Africa moves millions of tons of goods and operates on 9 of the biggest African agriculture estates covering more than 100,000 hectares in total. Unitrans' purpose is to help build economies in Africa by providing leading supply chain solutions to business partners and stakeholders in our chosen markets.