David Malakwana

I am David Malakwana writing in regard to your job opening of Chartering Manager. As a candidate with extensive experience in Dry Bulk Shipping>l, I am highly skilled in Ship broking, Shipping Markets, Attention to detail, Negotiations and System Utilization. 
The opportunity to join your organization greatly interests me because 
I can add value by being hands on and competently executing my responsibilities as expected. 
I believe that I would make a valuable asset to your team and I offer my resume for your review. 
As per my professional summary, my qualifications and experience make me highly suitable for the role of the Chartering manager. I am highly regarded for Team work, critical thinking, Problem solving, Adaptability, Attention to detail and Management. 
I am proficient in Windows, well versed with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point). Throughout my career, I have demonstrated the highest levels of service and commitment to the mission of any organization I have worked for. 
Thus, if you are looking for a well-grounded Shipping personnel please contact me to arrange an interview. 
I am eager to learn more about how your organization can benefit from my contribution. 
I thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,
David Malakwana

Maritime industry trained and educated via the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers with broad skills across different roles. Having a progressive two decades experience in post fixture, cargo and vessel fixing/chartering and managing and directing business, can deal with business for a broad clientele on both local and international levels, performing well in high-pressure, competitive environments. Enthusiastic achiever with a strong background of servicing and marketing clients import/export and shipping business requirements with a good understanding of shipping markets to offer clients advice, hence participating actively in the Import/Export space.

Well rounded individual with local and international experience, multilingual, culturally aware with a unique ability to relate to diverse cultures with various backgrounds. Highly skilled in solving social and shipping business problems for clients and other stakeholders, having worked in Denmark and Hamburg I possess a broad understanding of the Industry. Committed in improving life on the individual and social levels.

Johannesburg Technical College
Certificate                                                                                                  NTC II and NTC III
Allenby Campus, South Africa
Diploma                                                                                                     Import/Export Practice (2000)
Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, South Africa
Certificate in the Spring School Programme
Diploma                                                                                                      
Understanding Shipping, Introduction to Shipping, Shipping Business, Economics of Shipping, Legal Principles of Shipping and Dry Cargo Chartering