• EXCO and Board representative • Full accountability for Profit and Loss • Defined and manage business transformation process (including Employment Equity)• Developed and implemented Performance Improvement strategy• Re-engineered the current business strategy within constraints of complex client business model• Implemented a project management environment• Implemented a balanced scorecard measurement system with Key Performance Indicator measurement in line with the organisations strategic objectives• Restructured management team and workforce in line with demand planning• Group risk committee member• Commercial contract management (NEC3)• Coaching and mentoring the business development team• Strategy to improve BBBEE balance score cardBidvest TMS Industrial Services specialises in the following industrial services:* HIGH PRESSURE, ULTRA HIGH PRESSURE AND SUPER HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING* CHEMICAL CLEANING* COLD CUTTING* CATALYST HANDLING* TOXIC WASTE VACUUMING AND TRANSPORT* TANK CLEANING* SURFACE PREPARATION* ACCESS SCAFFOLDING* ASBESTOS REMOVAL* ABRASIVE BLASTING AND PAINTING* HOT/ COLD AND ACOUSTIC INSULATION* LIMPET (SPRAY - ON) INSULATION* COMPUTERISED CLADDING CUTTING

In this global leadership role I was accountable for all User Test PM activities required to support the deployment of the new Global Solution into the relevant countries, with emphasis on the follow: • Delivery of PMO processes• Control the Work Stream scope (focus on area of responsibility)• Analyse the impact of change at a work stream and project level• Identify, facilitate and resolution of cross-team issues• Manage deployment and direction of individual teams and resources globally• Create a Work Stream communication and control network that encourages development towards a common goal for relevant stakeholders• Responsible to ensure that the Work Stream delivers on time, within budget, with exceptional quality• Ensure consistency of objectives, tools utilised, approach (methodology), deliverables and time scales• Facilitate integration with other projects and functional teams regarding project management activities globally• Support the Work Stream in methodology, critical success factors, and Project Management tasks• Advise the Project Management team on how to set and meet the Programme milestones, how to organise and manage the Project, and how to avoid Project related problems experienced by other organisations• Ensure that timely decisions are taken to facilitate project success• Participate in quality assurance activities• Develop user test global templates such as scenario selection, test script conditions and expected results, test schedule and test closure memo for testing cycles• Manage PMO deliverables and project sign-off’s• Active defect management and triage process• Manage the project through Stage Gate reviews• Reporting for Release and Steering Committee meetings• Ensure appropriate knowledge transfer to countries• Manage issues and risks• Coordinate project administration

Establishment of Telecommunication Service Provider focused on providing connectivity and converged Internet Protocol (IP) services to business customers for corporate voice and data solutions.• Establishment of operations, marketing, brand, strategy, financing, creation of company culture, policies and procedures, human resources, corporate compliance, sales and channel distribution (Includes planning, execution and direction) • Development and strategic implementation of business infrastructure • Establish and execute operating plan to achieve the company’s objectives • Voice and Data product development and technical architecture setup and hosting activities• Setting strategy and vision of company • Budget planning, projections and capital allocation/management • Shareholder reporting and performance management • Develop and implement marketing plans for new and existing products• Analyse customer, current market conditions and competitor information• Create and drive integrated marketing campaigns from inception to optimization• Manage and execute marketing programs for lead generation, brand awareness, conferences, web/online marketing, and communications• Setup campaigns and maintain accurate marketing data in various systems • Analyse campaign performance and make recommendations for optimization and future enhancements• Monitor, review and report on all marketing activity and results• Lead and execute all communication activities and public relations (marketing materials, direct mail, e-mail, press releases, content for trade publications, etc.)• Work with product and sales teams to develop appropriate messaging, content, and stories from which to build campaigns• Advertising campaigns and liaison with advertising companies• Set and manage sales targets against budget requirements

Working as senior manager in advisory and business improvement. Skills include:Project ManagementStrategy DevelopmentCost ReductionBusiness TransformationProcess ImprovementPerformance ImprovementMarketing and Sales Management• Assisted Transnet Group with the establishment of PMO within Enterprise Cost Reduction project• Conducted impact assessment of Municipal Rates Act and Audit reviews including methodology, tools, benefits realisation, stakeholder mapping, root cause analysis, tracking, monitoring, reporting and sustainability within Transnet• Senior Manager within Transnet Internal Audit team• Developed policy & procedure manuals and processes flows (including process control manual) across various Transnet business units which included recommendations for improvements• Process owner and team leader on operational and financial control audit assignments within Transnet Properties, Transnet Freight Rail and National Ports Authority• Process mapping and improvement strategy recommendations across various operating divisions within Transnet• Implementing leading global practice ensuring skills transfer within as advisory consultant• Identified, scoped and staffed client audit assignments

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