Unique Advantage has as it's golden thread the commitment to create real value for all clients by providing innovative and strategic, yet pragmatic and tangible solutions and services. At the start of 2020, Unique Advantage chose to place a greater emphasis on being a meaningful social impact player. The company's purpose, business model and solution offerings have been enhanced to make a bigger contribution to social upliftment and sustainability. Specific focus is on new business… Show more Unique Advantage has as it's golden thread the commitment to create real value for all clients by providing innovative and strategic, yet pragmatic and tangible solutions and services. At the start of 2020, Unique Advantage chose to place a greater emphasis on being a meaningful social impact player. The company's purpose, business model and solution offerings have been enhanced to make a bigger contribution to social upliftment and sustainability. Specific focus is on new business solutions, enabled by innovative digital technology strategies to enable inclusive business growth and employment opportunities.Service offerings include: * New business opportunity plans and implementation frameworks* Information technology and digital business transformation strategies and services* Revenue growth and distribution channel strategies * Executive coaching and mentoring to leverage talent and thought leadership* Motivational speaker on leadership, embracing change and the digital lifestyle Show less

Franchise Hotel Performance Management with specific focus on:- Developing a business partnership with the franchise hotel General Managers and Owners to improve business performance and consult on how to maximise system delivery and revenue;- Ensuring owners, GM’s, and appropriate staff understand brand values, and how theyenhance the guest experience / add value to the franchise- Representing the interest of franchise community on relevant IHG global project teams and… Show more Franchise Hotel Performance Management with specific focus on:- Developing a business partnership with the franchise hotel General Managers and Owners to improve business performance and consult on how to maximise system delivery and revenue;- Ensuring owners, GM’s, and appropriate staff understand brand values, and how theyenhance the guest experience / add value to the franchise- Representing the interest of franchise community on relevant IHG global project teams and forumsResponsible for IHG Franchise Hotels in Africa and Indian Ocean Islands. Show less

• Building a revenue culture with emphasis on alignment and change management• Development of Revenue Management and Distribution Channel strategies• Development and implementation of a Revenue Management Framework• Business Intelligence solutions for improved decision making• Revenue Management Roadmap best practice - people, processes and technology

• Development of strategies and key focus areas for 5 Year Business Plan• Leadership and management of all aspects of IT within Southern Sun Hotels

Director of Information Technology (CIO)Leadership and management of all aspects of IT within Southern Sun Hotels including:• Alignment of I.T. strategies and plans to business vision, goals and priorities• Implementing initiatives to lower the total cost of ownership of I.T. • Contract and SLA negotiations• ERP and Guest technology implementations

Client: Edgars Consolidated Stores LimitedJob Title: Supply Chain Information Systems Manager• Part of the Andersen Consulting/ Edcon management team, responsible for developing the unit’s strategies and direction• Managed Supply Chain and Group Merchandise Systems department within IT• I.T. Advisory role to Edcon Group CIO and Group Supply Chain Director.

• Managed Supply Chain and Group Merchandise Systems department within IT• Macro project managed all new supply chain application development projects• Filled advisory role to Edcon Group CIO and Strategist and Group Supply Chain Director.

Strategic Account Manager• Strategising and selling solutions for all divisions • Identifying new initiatives in support of the Client’s strategies.Professional Services Executive• Working with product sales team to develop proposals• Selling consulting services and projects• Management consulting• Project Manager ensuring successful delivery of projects• Presenting project proposals/charters for customers

I.T. consulting and contracting business with several blue-chip clients• Professional Services and Sales Manager, Senior Consultant, Project Manager