Providing comprehensive project consultancy services, specialising in change management, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement. Leading strategic planning and execution, driving impactful initiatives, delivering insightful reports, and implementing streamlined systems for long-term project success.A selection of projects include:University of Cape Town - developing project plans and integrated budgets, ensuring timeous submissions of applications for multi million pound grants to the Wellcome Trust award programme. (2023-)Zip Zap Circus (South Africa) – grant application process for their capital grants application to the Department of National Treasury Jobs Fund for a R40 million matching gift. (2023)South African University Consortium applying to the NRF to establish the Institute for the Preparedness and Prevention of Pandemics (NIP3) – co-managed the grant application process, contributed to grant writing, and populated the results framework. (2022)PETS Foundation (South Africa) – evaluating the efficacy of an e-learning enrichment programme for ECD practitioners and primary school teachers. (2019)Good Governance Africa (sub-Sahara Africa) (2017 – 2019) - Managed the implementation of citizen surveys and fieldworker training in South Africa and Zimbabwe, conducting data analysis to provide evidence-based recommendations for policy change.Darryl Upsall & Associates (Spain) – systematic analysis, evaluating the feasibility of establishing operations in two African countries for a global client. (2016)South African Bone Marrow Registry (South Africa) - Managed the planning and execution of the SABMR book An Uncommon Gift, overseeing a multidisciplinary team to ensure project objectives were met within budget and schedule. (2016)Devman3 (South Africa) – website content development and design, writing up training manuals, and marketing materials for their cloud management platform clients. (2016)

Designing, planning, implementing, and managing monitoring and evaluation activities for Masicorp's funded programmes. Overseeing data collection and conducting analysis, performance monitoring, evaluation processes, and reporting to ensure that projects are on track, effective, and achieving their intended impact.

As part of a two-member leadership team accountable to the Board of Trustees, I played a pivotal role in decision-making and implementation for the school. Initially joining as the Communications Manager, I transitioned into a position leading the closure process, under the supervision of insolvency practitioners. This multifaceted responsibility required conflict management skills, and involved leading a comprehensive change management effort, which encompassed meticulous planning, coordination, and communication to minimise disruption and prioritise stakeholder well-being:Prior to the closure, my responsibilities included: Developing growth strategy plans and revising policies; leading the revision of the Admissions Policy to enhance admissions and financial sustainability; and managing finances, coordinating events, and maximising revenue.

Strategic oversight and successful execution of the numerous business development and e-commerce programmes for African women entrepreneurs, ensuring that objectives are met while effectively managing resources, risks, and stakeholders.

Managed and coordinated numerous projects while conducting research activities, analysing data, and generating insights to inform project objectives and outcomes. Played a crucial role in integrating research and project management to drive successful project delivery and contribute to evidence-based decision-making.Produced numerous reports on successfully implemented programmes, providing in depth analysis and recommendations towards influencing policy change.

Assisted with curriculum development and course design, including the development of a series of teaching cases and supporting materials related to social entrepreneurship and systems change, exemplifying the implementation of scale and impact as well as sustainability. This was in support of the Schwab-Motsepe Foundations social entrepreneurship executive education programme initiative presented at Harvard Business School.Provided strategic research support by: performing primary and secondary research on case studies; collecting and analysing information and data; preparing summary documents, literature reviews, interview guides and meeting notes; and participating in sessions to define key themes of entrepreneur experiences.The report and cases were released in May 2017 at the World Economic Forum Solutions Summit in Durban.

Responsible for planning, organising, and executing the production of SABMRs book ‘An Uncommon Gift’, from initiation to completion. A team that included a fundraiser, writer, designer, communications specialist and technical staff – I managed their progress, risks, and ensured the project objectives were met within budget and schedule.This book follows the story of the South African Bone Marrow Registry's 25 years of existence and includes information on the stem cell donor search process, aspects of stem cell donation, and comment from those involved in a bone marrow transplant: donors, stem cell couriers, doctors and nurses, the staff of the SABMR, their network of international registries, fundraisers and recruiters.

Developed programme progress reports and proposals for paediatric blindness prevention and eye health care projects throughout Africa.Conceptualised and assisted in designing systems integration models for the organisation’s information systems. Started the process of promoting knowledge sharing, to enhance organisational and programme performance. Worked with the developers of Devman3 to improve the integration of donor, marketing, programme and financial information on their cloud-based platform.Provided user training to staff on the cloud-based donor management system.

Responsible for developing, organising and leveraging the organisation's knowledge assets to enhance productivity, innovation, and decision-making. Played a central role in promoting knowledge sharing, facilitated collaboration, and ensured its application to enhance organisational performance and foster innovation. Additional contributions included mentorship towards creating a learning culture and leveraging knowledge as a strategic asset for long-term success. Worked with the developers of Devman3 to improve the integration of donor, marketing, programme and financial information on their cloud-based platform.Conducted staff training on the cloud-based donor management system (Devman3), mentoring, research and data analysis; Developed proposals and progress reports for donors and internal stakeholders.Developed workflow processes to improve the organisation’s donor management activities.

In collaboration with the developers of Devman3, implemented the cloud-based donor management system, housing donor, marketing, programme and financial information. Provided user training for staff.Developed proposals and progress reports for donors and internal stakeholders on priority projects and capital campaigns.Produced client intelligence to support stakeholder engagement and fundraising for priority projects and capital campaigns

Managed the Development Office team, overseeing Donor Liaison, Fundraising, Research and Finance portfolios.Established integrated fundraising policies and processes University-wide. Marketed this support to academic and administrative support faculties. Established solid relationships with Project Leaders.

Produced client intelligence on prospective funders. Presented these research findings in reports and presentations to project leads with the aim of approaching these prospects to fund the university priority projects and capital campaigns.Created and maintained accurate donor records on Devman3, the cloud-based donor management system.Developed and implemented financial process with the Finance department, to ensure accurate fund allocation of donations.