Experience

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  Enterprises University of Pretoria

  • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

  • Research Consultant

    • Aug 2019 - Present
    • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

    Notable Research Projects:• Macroeconomic variables and mortality rate nexus in South Africa: A Time Series Analysis. Client: Momentum Health.• Energy Consumption within South African Tourism Industry: A Panel Data Analysis of Hotels in Gauteng Province. Client: South African Tourism Board• Report on Funding for Local Farmers in the Venda Region of Limpopo Province: A Social Responsibility Initiative. Client: Nedbank.• Appraisal of Investment in Education and Local Economic Growth in the West Rand: A Panel Data Analysis of Post-Secondary Institutions: Client: Department of Higher Education• An Assessment of Grantmaking model: A Comparison of Practices in the UK and South Africa: Client: National Lottery Commission.• Development of a Cash Management Strategy: Client: South African Reserve Bank.Core responsibilities • Implementation of applied research projects as contracted by clients.• Development of project strategy and management.• Liaison with multiple stakeholders to ensure project success.• Data collection and processing • Data analysis and discussion.• Development of end-of-project reports.

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  International Rubber Study Group (IRSG)

  • Singapore

  • Chief of Staff

    • May 2023 - Aug 2023
    • Singapore

    Administration and Management, Support to Financial Planning, Treasury, Cash Management; Research and Development, Executive Support.

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  TSIBA

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Adjunct Lecturer

    • Mar 2022 - Feb 2023
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    Core responsibilities • Course review and development of undergraduate and postgraduate modules.• Facilitator and course lead for Entrepreneurship 4 (ENT 400); a postgraduate module.• Development of assessment and grading of students.

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  Nelson Mandela University

  • Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    • Feb 2021 - Jan 2023
    • Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

    As a research fellow, I initiated and drove a cross-country study on sustainability in supply chain management practices amongst small and medium-sized business across Africa. Co-managed a research budget of US$ 30,000 over a two-year period. The project has led to generation on new knowledge on sustainable practices, with multiple academic presentations on the subject and publications in the pipeline. Core responsibilities • Leading a university-funded cross-country study on sustainable supply chain management performance amongst businesses across four African countries. • Research concept initiation, research administration, data collection and analysis along with reporting.• Analysis of data collected from small business in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and South using SPSS.• Delivery of workshops and training sessions on research methods to undergraduate and postgraduate students.• Module facilitation and student assessment.• Postgraduate research supervision• Generation of publications from the research project• Application for research grants with the National Research Foundation, South Africa.

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  University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

  • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    • Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
    • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

    Core responsibilities • Implementing research on the role of entrepreneurial behavior in employment growth amongst medium-sized businesses in South Africa.• Publication of academic papers on entrepreneurial orientation, business environment and employment generation amongst SMEs in South Africa.• Initiating and driving data collection and analysis within the research project.• Mentorship of postgraduate research students. • Co-facilitator and lecturer for Entrepreneurial Finance for Growth (ENP 823); a postgraduate module.• Assessment of Students’ dissertation and thesis both at masters and doctoral levels.

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  QINISA INVESTMENT HOLDINGS

  • Midrand, South Africa

  • Project Manager

    • Jun 2016 - Apr 2019
    • Midrand, South Africa

    Provided project leadership on two major projects with a combined value of US$24million namely, the Accelerated Schools Infrastructure Delivery Initiative (ASIDI) Programme and Lephalale Community Residential Units in the Eastern Cape and Limpopo Provinces of South Africa. Core responsibilities • Project Planning and Programming. • Project Risk Assessment and Management• Site Administration: Oversight on reports and expenses on office budgets; Maintenance and update of office expenses.• Management of Site Operations.• Liaison with project stakeholders; clients, professionals, and local communities.• Project Procurement Planning and Management: Oversight on management of supplies, stock and placement of orders• Contracts Management• Financial Analysis and Feasibility Assessment• Budget development, monitoring and control• Human Resource Management: Hiring and training of project employees• Oversight on Environmental Health and Safety• Progress reporting and facilitation of monthly stakeholder meetings.

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  Halifax Group (Pty) Ltd

  • Pretoria, South Africa

  • Project Manager

    • Nov 2013 - Oct 2015
    • Pretoria, South Africa

    Position: Project Manager Period: Nov 2013- Oct 2015Projects: Construction of Harry Gwala, Helen Suzman and Jeff Hadebe Street in Bophelong X6Construction of Park Station to Doornfontein Cycle lanes and Pedestrian Walkways- Bok & Beit Streets.Construction of New Papi Ntjana Community Library Contract Sum:Florida Police Station: Repair and Renovation.Clients: Emfuleni Local Municipality, Johannesburg Development AgencyDepartment of Roads and Transport, North West Province, National Department of Public WorksJob Description • Project Planning and Site Administration• Interpretation of technical and contractual documents. • Contracts Management• Procurement of materials and services towards project implementation.• Preparation and pricing of tenders and budgeting. • Cost monitoring and control • Progress reporting and facilitation of meetings.• General management of the site offices.

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  Nigerian Bottling Company Plc

  • Lagos State, Nigeria

  • Project Manager

    • Apr 2008 - Oct 2012
    • Lagos State, Nigeria

    As project manager, I managed in-house construction and engineering projects for a major manufacturing company. It involved management of company’s existing facilities and implementation of new projects. Key Achievements: managed construction project portfolios in excess of $17m valuation, delivering all projects to user satisfaction. Kept cost variations below the acceptable 10% limits.• Coordinating multiple project stakeholders to ensure alignment of all parties with pre-agreed project timelines, specifications and overall goals.• Supervision of contractors to ensure adherence to engineering design and specifications. • Evaluation of project change requests and ensuring all stakeholders are adequately informed of approved changes and impact on project cost and timelines. • Periodic facility audits.• Quality Assurance.• Financial Analysis and feasibility assessment. • Coordinating, managing budget, and controlling project expenses effectively. • Authorizing project expenditure/ transactions in line with approved authority limits.• Providing Executive Management with advice on the financial implications of project decisions. Ensuring accurate and relevant financial information for decision-making.• Led negotiations with suppliers to ensure value for money.• Monitored the execution of services rendered by sub-contractors and vendors/suppliers to ensure conformity with quality requirements as stipulated in Service Level Agreements.• Prepared periodic project status reports and led presentations to management on project activities.• Conduct of post-project evaluations to identify key learning points, and conduct user acceptance procedures.

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  Tilca Nigeria Ltd

  • Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

  • Site Manager

    • Nov 2005 - Jan 2008
    • Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

    Construction of base stations for telecommunication service providers; MTN V mobile, Celltel and Ericsson. Oversaw the successful completion of over 20 sites across four regions in Nigeria. Core responsibilities • Constriction Administration and Management • Site survey and layout design• Contracts Management • Foundation construction and tower erection supervision• Installation of electrical equipment and quality assurance.• Procurement and Inventory Management