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Pretoria, Gp, Za

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

- Developing and implementing the overall strategic plan for the organization, analysing internal capabilities to identify strategic priorities and opportunities for growth- Translating the strategic plan into actionable goals, initiatives, and projects and ensuring cross-functional alignment and effective execution of the strategic objectives- Driving strategic focus, alignment and engagement by implementing and ensuring the adoption of - Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) across the organisation- Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess progress and success - Regularly reviewing performance data to identify areas for improvement and making necessary adjustments to the strategy- Facilitating cross-functional collaboration across different departments to align strategic priorities and ensure effective communication and integration of efforts- Implementing best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness and streamline workflows- Leading and facilitating organisational change initiatives driven by strategic objectives- Communicating the rationale and benefits of strategic changes across all functions and providing support to ensure successful adoption and implementation- Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, collaborating to identify opportunities for and partnerships that align with the organisation's strategic goals- Providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship across teams, setting performance expectations, fostering a collaborative work environment, and promoting professional development opportunities

- Led a team of process specialists to develop and implement business process improvement initiatives, driving operational efficiency, cost reduction, and improved customer experience- Implemented innovative process optimisation solutions, enhancing efficiency and productivity and ensured the successful implementation thereof- Fostered a collaborative, results-driven work environment through effective team leadership- Collaborated effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels- Maintained relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with organisational objectives- Oversaw the development and implementation of process optimisation projects, utilising various tools and methodologies to drive continuous improvement- Analysed operational data to identify trends and opportunities- Led cross-functional teams in identifying process issues and developing solutions- Developed key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify improvement areas

- Established needs and implemented Projects Office unique to the organisation, along with company-wide training on SAFe and Agile methodologies- Directed and oversaw project management activities, ensuring the effective management of project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, and risks- Developed and implemented project management frameworks, tools, processes, and methodologies to optimise project delivery- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify project requirements, goals, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives- Drove project planning and scheduling, resource allocation and utilisation, status reporting, issue and risk management, and change management activities- Built and maintained positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration- Provided leadership, coaching, and mentorship across functions to enhance project execution, performance, and accountability

- Analysed data to identify trends and opportunities for business improvement- Developed and implemented process improvements that increased efficiency and reduced costs- Managed projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results- Work with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that meet business needs- Created reports and dashboards to communicate insights to stakeholders

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

- Attended client meetings to identify key business requirements, priorities and system timelines- Managed the setup and implementation throughout the client project cycle - Configured and re-engineered software to fit the needs and wants of the client- Analysed, updated and improved system algorithms and analysis methodology- Designed and implemented new functionality within data-intensive applications- Provided technical expertise and training, and facilitated knowledge transfer to new clients- Acted as the point of contact between developers, senior management, and clients, communicating internal technical terms to resolve business and technical challenges to achieve objectives- Proactively coordinated and managed tasks to achieve the implementation of targeted time frames - Created training manuals, and client presentations for implementing training

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

- Managed the testing, implementation and installation of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)system- Assessed ERP needs of clients and delivered accordingly- Manipulated data for migration to ERP system, including general ledger accounts- Tested and trained staff on using the ERP system and created user manuals

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

- Conducted data clean-up for the client's transition to a new database system- Assisted in mapping the As-Is process flows- Analysed data to illustrate the challenges experienced by the client according to the then-current mapped process and presented analysed data and graphs to UTi's board- Assisted in problem-solving solutions and developing To-Be process flows- Compiled the organogram for the client, both current and proposed- Assisted in SIPOC and cause-and-effect analysis for different business units of the client- Prepared presentations on project progress and the processes followed and assisted in compiling the final report for the client

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Engineer'S Degree, Industrial Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Management Sciences