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Pretoria, Gp, Za

Pretoria

Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

The role of the Project and Tender Specialist is a combination of Management and Coordination of three areas of responsibilities i.e. Project management and coordination, Client Management, and Bid and tender preparation, management and coordination.Roles and Responsibilities:• Establish core teams using suitably skilled resources to meet the project objectives• Apply agile project management strategies within a structured recognised project management framework• Put in… Show more The role of the Project and Tender Specialist is a combination of Management and Coordination of three areas of responsibilities i.e. Project management and coordination, Client Management, and Bid and tender preparation, management and coordination.Roles and Responsibilities:• Establish core teams using suitably skilled resources to meet the project objectives• Apply agile project management strategies within a structured recognised project management framework• Put in place stakeholder management plans where required• Continuously identify projects’ risks and put mitigation measures in place where applicable• Communicate effectively and elevate unmitigated project risks• Respond to business and customer changes appropriately• Prepare project and bit status feedback reports in the form of charts, graphs, narratives or other means, whichever is appropriate to the audience• Lead and/or participate in meetings with relevant stakeholders in order to design, review and track a bid or project’s status• Manage and resolve conflicts within the project• Build relationship with client and act as point of contact• Schedule regular client meetings and ensure that all parties are following the contract terms• Collaborate internal teams to address client’s needs• Determine bid scope, feasibility and alignment with the organization• Define project scope and engage with relevant stakeholders and ensure governance• Draw up documentation for Tenders and Proposals that aligns with the solutions available within the organization• Regular reporting on preliminary project costs that will inform proposal initiatives• Create project plans that will deliver the set objectives within the required time, budget and quality expectations• Regularly review project plans to improve efficiencies and reduce time-to-market• Engage with relevant stakeholders before, during and after each bid and project to determine best practices and possible improvements. Show less

Steenberg Office Park

FUEL has launched online Training Academies on behalf of major brands and multinational companies operating in Africa. As the Operational Head of Field Services, I focused on the infrastructure, deployment and implementation of the project with an ongoing support after project completion.Responsibilities includes:• Develop a detailed project plan, manage and track the progress from initiation to closure• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation• Track and… Show more FUEL has launched online Training Academies on behalf of major brands and multinational companies operating in Africa. As the Operational Head of Field Services, I focused on the infrastructure, deployment and implementation of the project with an ongoing support after project completion.Responsibilities includes:• Develop a detailed project plan, manage and track the progress from initiation to closure• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation• Track and Manage day to day project activities• Ensure resource availability, allocation and tracking• Regular project meetings with various stakeholders• Report project status, issues/risks mitigation plan and follow-up actions• Compile weekly and monthly reports• Build and Maintain relationships with project sponsors, key stakeholders and project team• Accountability of procurement of stock• Assign responsibilities and accountabilities to team members• Develop SOP and implement accordingly• Provide direct support to the Programme Manager and FUEL COO• In-field client support• Manage FUEL Field Service Team and Contractors Show less

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Kanoline has been a service provider to the Mining Industry with a specific focus on ERP Implementations within the Mining Sector of South Africa. Providing a solution to the sector, which facilitate the strained relations between the industry and government, This Tool provides informed decision making, and growth in the industry. Assisting the project manager in coordinating the Project team (Sales, Technical, Training and Support) to implement the software programme, Mining Business… Show more Kanoline has been a service provider to the Mining Industry with a specific focus on ERP Implementations within the Mining Sector of South Africa. Providing a solution to the sector, which facilitate the strained relations between the industry and government, This Tool provides informed decision making, and growth in the industry. Assisting the project manager in coordinating the Project team (Sales, Technical, Training and Support) to implement the software programme, Mining Business Solutions (MBS), for the clients and ensuring that the project has been executed according to the project scope from the engagement phase to “Go Live”. Show less

South Africa

Associated during the execution phase of the project, I managed to deliver four successful turnkey operations/stores for the Knead Group. Project responsibilities included: Manage the project plan and deliverables; Assign responsibilities and accountabilities to team members; Outline systems & procedures and ensure adherence; Co-ordinating and overseeing contractors and construction schedules; Monitor quality, performance standards and jobsite safety; Manage outcomes, budget, and timelines;… Show more Associated during the execution phase of the project, I managed to deliver four successful turnkey operations/stores for the Knead Group. Project responsibilities included: Manage the project plan and deliverables; Assign responsibilities and accountabilities to team members; Outline systems & procedures and ensure adherence; Co-ordinating and overseeing contractors and construction schedules; Monitor quality, performance standards and jobsite safety; Manage outcomes, budget, and timelines; Maintain good relationships with client, contractors, and suppliers; Communicate progress with weekly reports. With the completion of each store, my responsibility shifted to an operational roll: Create SOP and ensure implementation thereof; Create store blue-print; Stock control and ordering; Health and Hygiene of all operational areas according to standards as well as keeping appropriate records for auditing; Product Quality; Coordinating maintenance and repair of equipment; Recruit, Hire and training of staff members; Budget Management and forecasting; Assessing and reviewing customer service; Other: monitor inventory, staff scheduling, product performance and costing, perform record keeping tasks, etc. Show less

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

General administration and assisting with tasks; writing press releases and articles for print and online; taking of photos; compiling of media kits and media lists; organizing of media launch events; source and organizing of staff and volunteers; set-up of event; liaising with media and VIP; dealing with enquiries and assisting with compiling media reports.

Scotland

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Master’S Degree, Project Management

Bachelor’S Degree, Project Management

Activities and Societies: Tygerberg Camerata

Bachelor’S Degree, Public Relations/Image Management

Activities and Societies: Con Spirito Tygerberg Camerata

Bachelor’S Degree, Law

Activities and Societies: Libertas Rugby Karnaval Commitee US Choir Pro Cantu Youth Choir

Senior Certificate