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City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

In September 2024, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) embarked on a pilot programme called “Venture Mentoring Services” (VMS). This programme is part of support services offered through its incubation programme, a mentorship programme based on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)’ Venture Mentoring Service (VMS) Model.I was humbled and honoured to be invited by the Vice Chancellor of University of Johannesburg, Prof Letlhokwa Mpedi, to serve as a Mentor in this important programme, under the leadership of The Executive Director: Research Development and Support, Dr Ndivhuwo Luruli.The purpose of the VMS Programme at UJ is to provide mentorship to aspiring entrepreneurs whose goal is to create and grow sustainable for- profit and non-profit ventures. The university has a large number of aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly among its students. However, students require guidance and support from seasoned entrepreneurs, business owners, executives and industry leaders.

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

To provide strategic guidance to the Technopreneurship Center, position the Center to be even more competitive and beneficial to its primary custodians. To provide insight into the skills of students and graduates sought by industry in South Africa and beyond. To enhance the visibility of the Center and its students/graduates; promote the School to leaders in business and entrepreneurship.

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Grading of written assignments and provide valuable input to each participant. Assist in the grading and delivery of personalized feedback for all graded assessments for the online short course - Oxford University - Executive Leadership Programme

Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Leading and chair the board of industry experts who serve on the university's IS advisory board. Our mandate is to provide input, support, guidance to the university and its students in bridging the gap between the business world and the academia. Our main objective is to keep students on track with new technologies through industry-visit lectures, internships, boot-camps, mentorship-programs and serve as advisors to HoD's and and faculty leaders on curriculum adjustments and innovations in the students study careers. An advisory board giving input, guidance and shaping brilliant young minds from academia in the new fast paced digital era.

Africa

Advising PAICTA board (www.paicta.org) in alignment with industry stakeholders, forming strategic partnerships (Africa Diaspora) and forging alliances with global specialized ICT agencies (i.e. ITU). Encourage active engagement in public and private sector, stimulate youth ICT growth, foster more women in ICT space, community development and economic growth.

Middle East & Africa (Incl. Turkey)

Strategic Deal Management & ShapingBuilding a Partnership Eco-System Targeted Enterprise Strategic AccountsCxO Suite Level Engagement & PresentationManaged Outsourced Services (DRaaS, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS)OEM Contract & 3rd Party SLA ManagementPositioning as a Multi-Cloud Systems Integrator (Public, Private, Hybrid)

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

SS Telecoms is at its core a Voice and Data Communications Value Added Distributor with exceptional technical skills. As a voice and data solutions provider for businesses of all sizes, SS Telecoms specializes in PBX (premise-based, cloud, call center, data routing, and Wi-Fi)Communication management software, voice recording, handsets and telephone management. We also provide niche industry solutions including hospitality unified communications technology.Strategic Account ManagementStakeholder EngagementCustomer Relationship ManagementPartnership & Collaboration Sales (Enterprise & Consumer)

The Place, 1 Sandton Drive Sandton, Johannesburg

Workshop Facilitation / Business CoachingTeam Sales Enablement Training (Refreshers/Train-the-Trainer/Buddy System/Mentor-ship)Executive Stakeholder EngagementStrategy Planning Sessions Company - Market Profiling/Positioning/Penetration/BrandingStakeholder Engagement & Partnership ProgramsCollaboration and Industry EngagementProgram Director (Master of Ceremonies)

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Led Multidisciplinary Teams in “Strategic Accounts"Coordinate an Effective Partnership with Customer/Channel/VARProvides Strategic Leadership from Transition to Delivery CycleLead development of deliverables (proposals & presentations)Plays a key role in negotiations with customer (CxO level)Ensures that the contract/service level agreement is concludedUp-sell and huge client retention effort (126% success rate)Business development and strategic selling (complex deals)Opportunity Owner for Named Accounts (Elephant Deals)Lead Virtual Team (Product Specialist, Subject Matter Experts, & Solution Architects)

Joahnnesburg, South Africa

Revitalised sales programs – double digit growth in profitsExceeded goals – active time management & resource planningComplex deal solving – increase sales & streamline businessLed 10 direct reports – new territories/clients in public sectorRetention & built high-performing team of account executivesIncreased corporate revenue volumes annually, country targetDeveloped pipeline utilization strategies & penetration processesBoosted revenue – initiate strategies, industry trends & analysisRevenue targets exceed 3 years in row - $290m TCV, GP @ 35%, PTI @ 12, and IRR @ 27%

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Manage ICT system – South African mission & embassies globally (127 sites globally)Manage Service Providers (Cisco, HP, Di Data & Microsoft)Introduced staff training (mission operations & financial systems)Designed mission implementation plans (Microsoft & VPN MPLS)Implemented departmental policies, committees & proceduresStaff compliment 120 employees, P&L ownership R800m ($60m)Global hub responsibility (Asia, Africa, USA, Europe & South America)Rollout of global Microsoft 365 program, MPLS & VPN Network

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Brief Description of Duties:My key objective is to deliver an Integrated Financial Management System. This means total replacement of South African government’s aging ICT legacy systems of +30 years. The new integrated solution will be a combination of dual bespoke, Open Source and COTS systems.

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Brief Description of Duties:Macquarie Group is a global provider of banking, financial, advisory, investment and funds management services. They have offices in 26 countries, 15,000 employees, their services in South Africa include infrastructure funds management, equity derivatives, corporate and project finance, risk management and municipal treasury outsource solutions.

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Brief Description of Duties:Selling Complete Outsourced Solutions, Internet Services Provider, Internet Gateway, Security, Managed Services, Firewall, Hosting, Co-Location, Bandwidth. (local & International)

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Brief Description of Duties: Provide ICT services (Integration and Systems Architectural)to head office and foreign services)Clients: Head Office +- 600 users + Foreign Services +- 400 users 26 Government Departments, South African Consulates and Embassies around the world = 102 in total at the time of my assignment

Berkshire County, London, United Kingdom

Brief Description of Duties: Outsourced Managed Services, Webmail, Internet Hosting, Application Services Provider, International Gateway Carrier, ISP Services & Co-location & hosting.

Jeddah And Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Brief Description of Duties: IBM Data Management (DB2)Middleware Integration Services (MQSeries, later WebSphere)Web-enablement of Legacy Applications Security SolutionsApplication Outsource Services

Master Of Philosophy - Mphil, International Business, Mphil (International Business Strategies)

Competitive Global Strategy Cross-Cultural Management Subsidiary-Head Office Relationships Country Competitiveness Managing.

Mba Masterclass (Executive Education Program), Organizational Leadership, Masterclass Mba

Organizational Leadership

Mba (Masterclass), Business Strategy

Diploma, Project Management

Executive Development Program, Banking, Corporate, Finance, And Securities Law

Certificate, Risk Management

Executive Development Program, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Computer Application Studies, Computer Programming, Specific Applications, Diploma In Computer Programming & Applications

Turbo Pascal (Procedural & Imperative Teaching Programming Tool) PL1 (IBM Mainframe Programming Language) DBase III & Clipper Visual Basic.

Grade 12 (School Leaving Certificate), Business/Managerial Economics, 12

Activities and Societies: Athletics, soccer, debate committee and school leadership program Graduated from Coronationville Senior.