Product Manager

• Aug 2022 - Present

Technical Manager and Lead Developer

• Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

• Managed, optimized, and updated the site, and build new features ( WordPress ) • Build custom plugins and integrations o Build plugins to implement custom user features to improve the job application and short screening process o Implement custom functionality to allow the delivery team to cut down the time to setup and launch new roles o Integrated Active Campaign tagging and dynamic user details updating into the user flow • Worked with the content team to create and implement SEO strategies to improve our organic search traffic and our ranking for targeted keywords • Improved site performance by dropping the average page load speed by 8% • Built APIs to automate data flow between WordPress, WhatsApp and ActiveCampaign, resulting in time saving for delivery teams and making it easy for users to access and carry over their details accross platforms. • Built a WhatsApp bot to allow young jobseekers to create a WhatsApp CV, complete work readiness courses(and get certificates), apply for jobs, get interviewed, and submit their documentation, all without leaving the WhatsApp environment • Built and managed a team of 6 junior developers - included interviews, assessments, onboarding, code reviews, training, and performance managing • Administered production and development environments to ensure reliable up time even on high traffic blocks • Improve user experience by implementing features like 1 click apply and form label based form functionality switcher to automate most of the processes for setting up and applying for roles Show less

Full Stack Developer

• Apr 2019 - Jun 2021

• Managed, optimized, and updated the site and microsites • Maintained and implemented ecommerce improvements: Integrating with Salesforce and Google analytics, changed the user flow for different campaign needs • Rebuild the Learning Management System (Moodle), made it more modern, increased the speed, as well as working with facilitator to improve the tools for both learners and the staff • Worked on Salesforce Integrations and development: improving tracking, automation, and reporting for the marketing and sales team • Build landing pages and setup automations to feed into the marketing flow and CRM system, giving the marketing and sales teams a better view of user funnels and flow through the acquisition journey Show less

Web Developer

• Oct 2016 - Mar 2019

• Worked on different clients web build projects(With some big South African and International Brands), delivering mobile first, complex, and modern build o Also assisted with projects scoping • Working with Docker, Git, and Bitbucket • Developed and deployed responsive and cross platform HTML Mailers, making sure that the email is compatible with all email clients and tracking is implemented properly • Worked on different clients web build projects(With some big South African and International Brands), delivering mobile first, complex, and modern build o Also assisted with projects scoping • Working with Docker, Git, and Bitbucket • Developed and deployed responsive and cross platform HTML Mailers, making sure that the email is compatible with all email clients and tracking is implemented properly

QA Tester and Front-End Developer

• Oct 2015 - Sep 2016

• Performed QA Testing on clients websites and Apps, Identifying bugs and platform specific improvement needs• Managed client content, facilitated content migration for clients changing platforms ( Drupal <=> WordPress <=> Java )• Developed and deployed responsive and cross platform HTML Mailers, making sure that the email is compatible with all email clients and tracking is implemented properly• Worked on a Web Accessibility Project(Government): tested the site for and with People With Disability and recommended technical changes to make the site more accessible for People With Disability Show less

Marketing And Advertising Intern

• Apr 2015 - Sep 2015

Marketing and AdvertisingResearchStrategyInnovation Shadowing different departmentSocial Media Content Plan

Driver Operations Support

• Dec 2014 - Oct 2015

Partners Relationship Management Assist on drivers operation.Handle and resolve drivers queries.Trips and fare adjustments.Technical supportDriver App Troubleshooting

Client Support

• Dec 2014 - Oct 2015

Customer Relationship ManagementHandling rider queries.Managing & Adjusting trip fares.Rider App troubleshooting

Exchange Student

• Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

Cultural exchange activities. Presentation. Cultural exchange activities. Presentation.

Business Consultants

• Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

Accounting, Tax, Management & Business Consultants Consulted for start up businesses on start up Accounting, Tax, Management & Business Consultants Consulted for start up businesses on start up

Management: Regional Campus Staff

• Jan 2012 - Jun 2013

Managing branches on university campuses around Western Cape. Strategic planning, performance monitoring, training, mentoring, networking, budgeting, and facilitating camps and functions. Additional duties: Publicity (National), fundraising, and IT support Managing branches on university campuses around Western Cape. Strategic planning, performance monitoring, training, mentoring, networking, budgeting, and facilitating camps and functions. Additional duties: Publicity (National), fundraising, and IT support

IT Centre Lab Assistance

• Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

Assist Engineering Students with software packages , MS office, Autocad ,Solidworks ,Edgecam ,ect (all Manufacturing and control softwares used by engineering students ) Maintenance of lab equipments Assist Engineering Students with software packages , MS office, Autocad ,Solidworks ,Edgecam ,ect (all Manufacturing and control softwares used by engineering students ) Maintenance of lab equipments

Vice Chairperson

• Nov 2009 - Nov 2010

Assist the Chairperson to run the organization Assist the Finance coordinator with cash flow Be the external link to partners Assist the Chairperson to run the organization Assist the Finance coordinator with cash flow Be the external link to partners

Projects Officer

• Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

Manage the projects Source sponsors for the projects Manage the projects Source sponsors for the projects