Wits Business School MBA Showcase

Publication 3 | 2022

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Introducing the Wits Business School MBA classes of 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 It is with much pride that we present to you the profiles of the Wits Business School MBA students who participated in the 2022 MBA Showcase project.

The ~145 students represent a diversity of nationalities, academic backgrounds, experience and skills. Yet, they all have in common an intrinsic curiosity and thirst for ongoing learning and development; an appreciation for the wonderful diversity that exists in our classes and an unshakeable belief in the future of our country and continent.

To obtain further information on the PhD, MBA, PDM, PDBA or MM Programmes please view the MBA and Degree Programmes links at www.wbs.ac.za Should you be interested in recruiting WBS students and alumni, there are several initiatives in which we would be only too happy to collaborate with you. These include the WBS Graduate Recruitment Programme for all students, the Annual Career Fair, Campus “Pop Ups”, the PDM Internship Programme and ongoing e-recruitment.

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Charisse Drobis: Charisse.Drobis@wits.ac.za 2

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Bingo Meera Bongani Raquelle Leelind Pranaksha

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Sibusiso Hantsi Melanie Constance

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Sonke Portia Brian Nozipho Samantha Jean Miriam Siphamandla Ngawethu

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Surname F Fuls G Gama Gasa Greeff Gwavava H Harkison Hosana J Joubert K Kgafela Khomunala Khoza Khumalo Kunene Kupa Kwadjo L Lavisa Le Batie Lekalakala Lekota Letsoalo

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Lindiwe Sanelisiwe Dorothea Memory

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Vikash Wisani

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Eugene

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Nthabiseng Avhasei Diamond Nduduzo Nqobile Yolanda Mittah

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Nosizwe Ellenique Lentsoane Kotane Jelane

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Tiyiselani Martha Tshifhiwa Makobane Caine Norah Patience Amanda Letlhogonolo Ntuthuko Kgomotso Annah Jaftha Benny Javulani More Mikateko Thabang Rumbidzai Rolivhuwa Petronella Morwesi Lucinda

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Daiveshni Yogan Amanda Moses Dimakatso Bakhekile Nondumiso Dumsile Sivikelo Kutlwano Thando Zanele Astrid Jabulile Tshegofatso Itukiseng Sanele

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Mapala Malekgene Masana

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Sydney Tebogo Portia Theron Nomahlubi Sengiphile Ramano Gerhardus Cheryll

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Kabelo Sibahle Masedi Khahliso Tshifhiwa Molefe Ntombi

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MVUYISI APRIL SOUTH AFRICAN

| a: linkedin.com/in/mvuyisi-april-a458494/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Public policy scholar with interests in macroeconomics, public finance, local governance and intergovernmental relations. Expertise in public policy development and analysis with work experience in civil society, local, provincial and national government. Other key competencies are strategy formulation, performance planning, research, development of policy positions and submissions to institutions such as Parliament, development of policy guidelines, conceptualization and piloting of programmes from the approved policy recommendations. Have worked in South Africa, East Africa and abroad.

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Founder & CEO

Dongodla Institute of Governance , Jan 2020 - Present Pretoria, South Africa

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Research Associate

Pegasys Institute, Apr 2017 – Nov 2017 Pretoria, South Africa

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Senior Researcher

SALGA National Office, Oct 2012 – Mar 2017 Pretoria, South Africa

Research focus in Fiscal Decentralization

Bachelor of Commerce Honours (Business Management), UNISA (2013) 

CAREER HISTORY

Specialization in Economics

Master of Management in Public Policy, Wits School of Governance (2016) 

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Mar 2023)

Specialization in Strategic Management

Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems and Management, University of the Western Cape (2012)

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Problem solver Research and writing Public policy analysis Strategic management

English (Fluent) isiXhosa (Fluent) isiZulu (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES / AREAS OF INTEREST Academia | Research | Public Sector | Civil Society 7

BINGO BALEKWA PhD SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/bingo-balekwa-23aa7a156/

EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Engineer, lecturer and MBA student with over ten year’s experience with the market leader in the African railway industry.

Analytical and logical innovator who has strong interest in formulating new methods and ideas across the engineering, projects and business management spaces.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, University of Johannesburg (2021) 

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Reported on interesting findings in postgraduate research studies through demonstrated skills in the engineering and project management spaces.

Master of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, University of Johannesburg (2017) 

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CAREER HISTORY

Cum Laude

Cum Laude

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, Vaal University of Technology (2014) 

Distinction

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Technical Manager

Transnet Freight Rail, Oct 2011 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Lecturer

University of South Africa, Jul 2021 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Engineering Trainee

Transnet Engineering, Aug 2010 – Jul 2011 Germiston, South Africa

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Highly adaptable Insatiable curiosity Sound questioning & reasoning capacity

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) Sesotho (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Organisational Strategy & Design | Digital Transformation | Machine Learning

MEERA BHANA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/meera-bhana-693a9714b/

EDUCATION SUMMARY/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

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Certificate in Business Analysis, Faculty of Training Institute (2018)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Internal Auditing [Honours], University of Johannesburg (2013)

A professional in finance, auditing, tax and currently completing an MBA. Four years’ experience at major multinational corporates in the financial services sector as well as three years’ experience in one of the ‘Big 4’ audit firms.

My acute numerical problem-solving capabilities and open and co-operative people skills ensure that I am able to deftly resolve corporate financial matters with a high-success rate.

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Assistant Manager

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Awarded a distinction in Accounting

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Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, University of Johannesburg (2012)

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Matric, Nirvana Secondary High School (2007)

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS Deloitte, May 2018 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Finance Officer

Standard Bank, Feb 2015 - Apr 2018 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Vacation Graduate

Deloitte Jul 2014 - Jul 2014 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Robust numerical & financial acumen applied to solving big data Solutions-oriented risk analysis skills Committed, ethical, & principled approach to company work & information

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English (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST Digital Transformation | AI & Robotics | Risk Management 9

BONGANI BHENGU SOUTH AFRICAN

lin : linkedin.com/in/bongani-bhengu-b8aa27a9/ EDUCATION

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS A factories certificated mechanical engineer and MBA student with 6 years’ experience in projects and maintenance of operations with top tier global pulp and paper firm.

Known for detail orientated, hands-on, ‘role up the sleeve's’ leadership style. An original thinker who is methodical and quick in delivering cost effective engineering solutions. Enjoys MTB and is race level fit; genuinely attracted to adventure, has bungee jumped the Soweto towers, and Graskop swing.

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Head of Maintenance

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Mechanical Engineer

Sappi Ngodwana, Oct 2019 - Dec 2020 Mbombela, South Africa

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Junior Engineer

Sappi Stanger, Dec 2015 - Sept 2019 Stanger, South Africa

Merit Certificate’s in: Engineering Labour Relations and Semiotics of African Cosmology

Matric, Impoqabulungu High School (2009) 

Sappi Ngodwana, Jan 2021 - Present Mbombela, South Africa

Distinctions in: Quality Management, Principles of Projects Management and Project Management Leadership

Bachelor of Science [Honours] in Mechanical Engineering, University of KwaZulu-Natal (Jun: 2015) 

CAREER HISTORY

Distinction in Strategy

Postgraduate Diploma in Projects Management, Mancosa (2018) 

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School ( Expected Completion Feb 2023)

A+ in Engineering Drawing and Design and A in Mathematics

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Advanced project management Strategy formulation Management Certificated Engineer (Factories)

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Strategy | Leadership | MTB Racing | Investments 10

RAQUELLE BHENGU SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/raquelle-bhengu-250119104/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS I am an HR professional with just over 13 years’ experience in my field and honestly believe that my career has brought me learning and fulfillment that I would not otherwise have experienced.

I enjoy hiking, going to church and spending time with my family in the great outdoors. I believe in gratitude, happiness and generosity.

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HR Executive

Ledaine Trading Pty Ltd, Jun 2018 Present Durban, South Africa

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HR Manager

Internal Facilities Services, Aug 2014 – May 2018 Durban, South Africa

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HR Specialist

Amalgamated Beverages Industries (ABI), Mar 2010 – Jul 2014 Durban, South Africa

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management, Regenesys Business School (2020)

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Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology and Industrial Psychology (2009)  Member of Golden Key Society

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Matric, Haythorne Secondary School (2005)

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Leadership Strategy Industrial relations Learning and development

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) isiXhosa (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST FMCG| Hospitality | Retail | Consulting 11

LEELIND BILLETT SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/leelind-timothy-billett-161119117/

SUMMARY/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS A supply chain specialist with 8 years’ experience in the chemicals, oil and gas sector.

Seeking to combine the knowledge of digital business and MBA to strategically innovate within an organisation. Proven ability to identify optimisation opportunities and usher in digital transformation.

A high performer, eager for new opportunities and resilient in challenging scenarios.

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Warehouse Manager: Inventory

Sasol Limited, Jul 2017 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Senior Warehouse Administrator Sasol Limited, Mar 2015 - Jun 2017 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Inventory Controller

Sasol Limited, Mar 2013 - Feb 2015 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2022)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business, Wits Business School (2020)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and International Trade, North-West University (2019)

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National Diploma in Logistics Management, University of Johannesburg (2012)

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Matric, Victory House High School (2008)

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Strategic decision maker Catalyst Analytical and persuasive Problem solver

English (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST Supply Chain | Digital Transformation| Strategy | Energy 12

PRANAKSHA BUDHOO SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/pranaksha-budhoo-43013746/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Experienced assistant director with a demonstrated history of 26 years’ working experience in the education management industry. Skilled in asset management, budgeting, leadership, negotiation, persal, procurement, presentation and SAP SRM. Strong professional with a Bachelors in Business Administration, a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from Wits Business School and presently pursuing a Master of Business Administration from Wits Business School.

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Assistant Director: Finance & Procurement

GDE, Gauteng West District, Apr 2017 - Present Krugersdorp, South Africa

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Senior Admin Officer: Axillary Services

GDE, Gauteng West District, Aug 2008 – Mar2017 Krugersdorp, South Africa

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Senior Admin Clerk: School Finances

GDE, Gauteng West District, Jul 1996 – Jul 2008 Krugersdorp, South Africa

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Jun 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2019)

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Bachelors in Business Administration, University of South Africa (2011)

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Matric, Strelitzia Secondary School, KZN (1990) 

Library prefect, sports mascot, sports participation, speech & drama

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Strong conceptual problem solving Driven by passion & commitment Solutionist / Design thinker Team based collaboration Ethical, principled, acts with Integrity

English (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Women in Leadership| Change Management | AI & Robotics | Digital Transformation l Public Finances 13

SIBUSISO CELE SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/sibusiso-cele-b544015a/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS I have a Chemical Engineering degree, a risk management qualification and Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration and am currently enrolled for an MBA. I have worked in different organisation as mineral processing plant technician, risk consultant and currently an Operational Risk Practitioner at Anglo American Platinum. I have more than 13 years of industry experience.

Operational Risk Practitioner

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2019) 

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Senior Risk Consultant

MPS, May 2016 - Dec 2020 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Risk Consultant

IRCA Global, Jun 2013 - Apr 2016 Randburg, South Africa

Class Representative / Captain

Matric, Mshudu High School (2004) 

Anglo American Platinum, Jan 2021 Present Rustenburg, South Africa

Syndicate leader

Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering, Durban University of Technology (2008) 

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Matric top student

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Leadership Communication Problem solving Attention to detail Flexible and adaptable

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) isiXhosa (Conversational) Setswana (Conversational) Xitsonga (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Finance | Mining | Oil & Gas | Energy 14

HANTSI CHALALE SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/hantsi-chalale-10988814/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

MBA student and aspiring CIO/CTO and technology strategist. An experienced information technology professional with 16 years’ working experience, with 13 of these years in the banking industry. Skilled in business/systems analysis, User experience design, project management, requirements engineering, testing integration, technical and production support.

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2021)

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Programme for Management Development, Gordon School of Business Science (2019)

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Certificate in Business Analysis, Faculty of Training Institute (2011)

Currently working as an enhancements manager in the Loyalty & Rewards team at the Standard Bank Group.

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Manager, Enhancements

Account Origination Digital Feature Analyst

SBG Mobile App Feature Analyst

Standard Bank South Africa, Sep 2021 – Present Rosebank, South Africa Standard Bank South Africa, Feb 2021 – Aug 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

Standard Bank South Africa, Aug 2019 – Jan 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Business analysis Project management Innovation and strategy facilitation Systems thinking and problem solving

South Sotho (Fluent) English (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST ICT | Digital Transformation | Strategy Design & Implementation | Organisational Design & Development 15

MELANIE CHETTY SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/melanie-c-56921842/

EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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MSc in Project Management and have several years’ experience working in the project environment.

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Specialist in Construction Law, Association of Arbitrators SA (NPC: 2018)

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Fellowship in Arbitration, Association of Arbitrators SA (NPC: 2016 – 2017)

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Certificate in Arbitration, Association of Arbitrators SA (NPC: 2015)

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Master of Science in Project Management, University of Pretoria (2012)

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Bachelor of Science [Honours] in Management of Technology), University of Pretoria (2009)

Project, commercial and contract management experience for complex, high value projects in the Power, Mining, Industrial and Petrochemical Industries.

A Fellow member of the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) NPC, where I completed the arbitration and specialist in construction law certifications.

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Contract Manager

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GE Steam Power S&E Africa, Jun 2020 Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Subcontract Manager

GE Steam Power S&E Africa, Aug 2014 - May 2020 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Commercial Contract Manager

Steinmüller Africa, Sept 2012 - Jul 2014 Johannesburg, South Africa

Member of the Golden Key Honours Society

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Project management Commercial & contract management Problem solving skills Like to be challenged

English (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Construction | Diversity & Inclusion | Sustainability 16

CONSTANCE CHIHURURU ZIMBABWEAN

: linkedin.com/in/constance-chihururu-9a340420/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Pharmacy professional with a combined experience of 8 years in private and public hospitals. Energetic and open minded individual who works well in dynamic environments with multiple stakeholders that require consultative, versatile and agile approaches.

An altruistic team leader with a firm belief in continuous learning and facilitating a learning work environment. A registered SAPC tutor with experience in helping Pharmacy interns through the pre-registration process.

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Pharmacist

Netcare Mulbarton Hospital, Jun 2019 Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Hospital Pharmacist

Rob Ferreira Hospital, Sept 2016 – May 2019 Nelspruit, South Africa

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Community Service Pharmacist

Barberton TB Specialising Hospital, Jun 2015 – May 2016 Barberton, South Africa

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

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Bachelor of Pharmacy, Nelson Mandela University (2013) 

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How2Buddy – First year orientation leader 3 years in a row

GCSE A Level, Speciss College (2008)

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Cross functional team collaboration Problem solving Quality assurance Adaptable and open minded

English (Fluent) chiShona (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Healthcare | Pharmaceuticals | Health Access | Strategy

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SONKE DANDALA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/sonke-dandala-89ba2923/ EDUCATION

SUMMARY/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Strategic thinking marketer and communicator with 20 years’ brand management, advertising, communications and product marketing experience in consumer facing goods and financial services categories.

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I have a passion for brands, I am a relationship builder, hardworking and a team player.

CAREER HISTORY Senior Manager: Brand

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Managing Director

Old Friends Young Talent, Aug 2016 Jun 2018 Sandton, South Africa

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Product Manager

Nissan Group Africa, May 2014 - Jul 2016 Rosslyn, South Africa

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SRC Arts & Culture Sub-committee

Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management, University of Port Elizabeth (1999) 

Government Employees Pension Fund, Jun 2019 - Present Centurion, South Africa

Winning syndicate group in the MBA Famous Brands Challenge

Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management [Honours], University of Port Elizabeth (2002) 

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2022)

SRC Arts & Culture Sub-committee / House Committee ’98 / 1ST Years Committee ‘96

Matric, Ixopo High School (1995) 

School & Hostel Prefect / Academic Half-colours

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Brand management Marketing strategy Advertising & communications Building relationships

English (Fluent) isiXhosa (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST Marketing & Communications | Automotive | FMCG | Public Service 18

PORTIA DIBELA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/portia-dibela-b67ba8b4/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

I am professional with 12 years’ experience in Sustainable Economic Development (SED), built-environment planning, SMME development, corporate performance management, and monitoring and evaluation, with 8 years at a senior management level in the public and NGO sector. I also have experience in Project Portfolio Management (PMO) and PMO business processes.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma Business Management, Management College of Southern Africa (2017)

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Bachelor of Public Administration, Management College of Southern Africa (2013)

CAREER HISTORY

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Bachelor of Art in Development Studies and Economics, University of Johannesburg (2009)

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Deputy Director M&E

City of Johannesburg Housing, Jan 2021 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Director Community Service

Amahlathi Municipality, Nov 2018 - Dec 2020 Stutterheim, South Africa

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PMO: Senior Manager

Mnquma Municipality, Aug 2015 - Jul 2018 Butterworth, South Africa

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Risk management & performance audit Project and programme management PFMA, MFMA, Companies Act, King IV Advanced computer skills

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) isiXhosa (Fluent) Sesotho (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Dev. Economics/Planning | Business Performance Analyst | Social Corporate Responsibility | Project Portfolio Management 19

BRIAN DLAMINI SWATI

: linkedin.com/in/brian-dlamini-pr-tech-eng-pmp-62240842/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Certified project management professional (PMP), risk management professional (PMI-RMP) and professional engineering technologist (Pr. Tech Eng.) with project management, operational and technical experience across a portfolio of projects.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2020)

A high achiever willing to take on challenges, adapting to any environment and committed to technical and operational excellence.

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Project Manager

Anglo American Platinum, Jul 2019 Present Rustenburg, South Africa

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Project Manager

South32, Dec 2018 - Jul 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Project Engineer

Anglo American Platinum, Aug 2017 Dec 2018 Rustenburg, South Africa

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Distinctions in Business Law, Strategy and Economics for Business

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Master of Technology in Chemical Engineering, University of South Africa (2019)

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Matric, WEM Combined School (2008)

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Portfolio and project management Contract management Capital budgeting Risk management

English (Fluent) siSwati (Fluent) isiZulu (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Project Management | Management Consulting | Strategy | Technology 20

NOZIPHO DLAMINI SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/nozipho-dlamini-333b774b

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

I am an IT business consultant and MBA candidate with experience in retail, manufacturing and automotive sectors, providing system support to the SAP System users (SAP Certified in Finance).

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Bachelor of Commerce [Honours] in Business Management, University of South Africa (2021)

I have worked in SAP Projects, providing system support for over 10 years. I am passionate about working with people and IT Systems. I have recently been working more on transforming manual and system business processes into Robotics driven processes.

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IT Business Consultant- SAP FICO Mercedes Benz South Africa, Oct 2018 – Present Centurion, South Africa

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SAP FICO Consultant

BCX, Jun 2014 – Sept 2018 Centurion, South Africa

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SAP Information Technologist

South African Mint Company, Aug 2010 – May 2014 Centurion, South Africa

Distinctions obtained in Supply Chain Management and Research project

Bachelor of Business Administration, CIDA City Campus (2007) 

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Accounting Tutor

Matric, Dwaleni High School (1996)

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Team player Scaled Agile methodology Business analysis Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

isiZulu (Fluent) English (Fluent) Setswana (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Automotive | Information Technology | Retail | Public Sector | Strategy 21

SAMANTHA DU PREEZ SOUTH AFRICAN : linkedin.com/in/samantha-du-preez-mba-candidate-wits-business-school-9a83a2b9/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Lifelong learning is an important motivation in all aspects of my life. This has greatly contributed to the development of my banking career and related skills.

I have held various roles over the past 22 years with Absa - 19 years spent within the Business bank arena. As my interest and passion vests with business, broadening my knowledge base and gaining more experience is always top of mind.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Bachelor of Commerce [Honours] in Business Management, University of South Africa (2017)

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Bachelor of Business Administration, University of South Africa (2015)

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Matric, Malibu Senior Secondary (1994)

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Specialist: Structured Lending

Absa Bank, Mar 2018 – Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Credit Analyst: Premium Accounts

Absa Bank, May 2013 – Feb 2018 Cape Town, South Africa

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Transactional Banker

Absa Bank, Jan 2012 – Apr 2013 Cape Town, South Africa

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Analytical Logical reasoning / critical thinking Self management Responsible decision making

English (Fluent) Afrikaans (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Financial Services Industry | Corporate Finance | Business Consultancy

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JEAN DU TOIT SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/jean-du-toit-8a8129ab/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Qualified engineer and MBA student with seven years’ experience at one of the top banks in the country.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

I am a detail-orientated, flexible problem solver and enjoy working with others in a challenging work environment. I am both learning agile & critical thinking and thrive in high pressure situations & decision making. I am a passionate leader whose primary goal is growth of myself and my team.

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Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering, University of Pretoria (2015)

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Matric, Hoërskool Waterkloof (2010)

CAREER HISTORY

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Business Process Engineer

First National Bank, Jul 2018 – Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Process Analyst

First National Bank, Jan 2017 – Jun 2018 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Graduate

First National Bank, Feb 2016 – Dec 2016 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Distinctions obtained in Maths, Physical Sciences, Life Orientation and Computer Applications Technology

Process re-engineering Project management Quality control Process design & enhancement Research & analysis

English (Fluent) Afrikaans (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Strategy | 4th Industrial Revolution | Engineering | Energy | Lean Six Sigma 23

MIRIAM DUBE ZIMBABWEAN

: linkedin.com/in/miriam-dube-640b352b/

SUMMARY/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS MBA Student with 11 years’ experience within supply chain for numerous multinational companies and vast experience working across Africa.

Systematic, practical and organised thinker, with highly developed analytical skills.

Enjoys business improvement initiatives - experience in systems project rollouts.

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Senior Manager

AngloGold Ashanti, Jan 2020 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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SAP Support Analyst

AngloGold Ashanti, April 2016 - Dec2019 Johannesburg, South Africa

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SAP MM Business Analyst

ABSA Bank, Oct 2014 - Aug 2015 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice, University of Cape Town (2019) 

Awarded degree with distinction

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Bachelor of Business Studies in Marketing, Africa University (2006)

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GCE Advanced Level, Daramombe High School (2001)

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Results driven Analytical skills Intensive problem solving capabilities Teamwork

English (Fluent) chiShona (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST Mining | Information Technology | Supply Chain

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SIPHAMANDLA DUBE SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/siphamandla-dube-03721758/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS An ambitious, outgoing and highly motivated insurance professional with over 5 years’ experience within the short-term insurance industry. With a Geology degree from the University of the Free State and a PDBA from WITS, this has propelled me to become a critical thinker and a creative problem solver.

Thriving in any fast-passed environments, made it to the top 3 of the Insurance Apprentice competition. Through resilience, dedication and hard-work, cofounded a health and wellness company called Kwenda Wellness.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2021)

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Bachelor of Science in Geology, University of the Free State (2015) 

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Broker Consultant

Matric, Newcastle High School (2010) 

CAREER HISTORY Hollard Insure: Corporate Division, Jul 2020 – Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Business Analyst

Hollard Insure, Aug 2018 – Jul 2020 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Broker Service Consultant

Discovery Insure, Mar 2018 – Jul 2018 Durban, South Africa

Class Representative, Geology Tutor

Head Boy of Culture, Full Colours for Choir and Athletics

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Strategic planning Project management Business administration Relationship building

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) isiXhosa (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Risk Management | Property Insurance | Fitness/Wellness | Business Development 25

NGAWETHU DYANTYI SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/ngawethu-ngcuka-60323626/ EDUCATION

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Launched new alternative investment vehicles both locally and internationally..

Implemented a data warehouse and information management system.

Selected for the Liberty Senior Management Leadership Programme with Henley Business School.

Committee member: Operational Due Diligence, Valuation, Operational Governance and Risk.

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2022)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice, Henley Business School (2019)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management [Honours], University of South Africa (2014)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Economics, University of the Western Cape (2006)

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Matric, Rustenburg High School for Girls (2002)

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Operations Manager

Stanlib Asset Management, Jul 2021 Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Operations Manager

Stanlib Multi-Manager, Sept 2017 Jun 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Portfolio Implementation Analyst

Stanlib Multi-Manager, Dec 2013 - Aug 2017 Johannesburg, South Africa

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

LANGUAGES

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Operations management Asset management Stakeholder and vendor management Project management

English (Fluent) isiXhosa (Fluent) French (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST Corporate Strategy | Asset Management | Alternative Investments | Risk & Oversight | Operations Management 26 26

JACO ENGELBRECHT SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/jaco-engelbrecht-31999111/

SUMMARY/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION/ PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

I'm a senior electrical engineer working mainly on large EPCM type contracts in the mining and minerals sector. I've been in this work environment for 14 years during which I’ve mainly filled the role of the lead engineer on the project. Sectors in which I was involved during this time period include coal, copper, gold, platinum and power generation.

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion in Jul 2022)

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Professional Engineer, Electrical, Engineering Council of South Africa (2008)

My clients included BHP Billiton, VALE, ARM, Newmont Goldcorp Ghana , Anglo Platinum and Ivanhoe.

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Masters of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic, University of Johannesburg (2005)

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Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic, Rand Afrikaans University (2003)

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Senior Electrical Engineer

DRA Global, Nov 2007 - Present Sunninghill, South Africa

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Electrical Engineer

Bateman Engineered Technologies, Jan 2007 - Nov 2007 Bedfordview, South Africa

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Engineer in Training

Highveld Steel and Vanadium Corporation, Jul 2005 - Dec 2006 eMalahleni (Witbank), South Africa

Registration number 20080278

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Project management Engineering Leadership Full project cycle experience, from feasibility study to implementation and handover

English (Fluent) Afrikaans (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST Mining & Minerals | Coal | Copper | Gold | Platinum | Power Generation 27

LUDWIG FULS SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/ludwig-fuls-47877682/

EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Sales Executive and MBA student with seven years’ experience within various divisions of the pharmaceutical sales industry.

Strong analytical thinker who enjoys analyzing problems, designing and implementing solutions; always willing to take up a new challenge.

Sports enthusiast in my down time having done three half Ironman’s, two in East London and one in Durban, also having done one Two Oceans Marathon in 2018.

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Senior Sales Executive

Activo Health, Nov 2021 – Present Centurion, South Africa

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Detailing and Hospital Representative

Accord Healthcare, Jan 2019 – Oct 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Key Accounts Sales Representative

Tibb Health Sciences, Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

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Bachelor of Science [Honours] in Biokinetics, North-West University Potchefstroom Campus (2013)

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Postgraduate Certificate in Education, North-West University Potchefstroom Campus (2012)

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Bachelor of Science in Human Movement Science and Physiology, NorthWest University Potchefstroom Campus (2011)

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Matric, Wesvalia High School (2008)

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LANGUAGES

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Strong analytical thinker Leadership Problem solving Project management

English (Fluent) Afrikaans (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Marketing | Healthcare | Strategy | Sales 28

LINDIWE GAMA SWAZI & SOUTH AFRICAN PERMANENT RESIDENT

: linkedin.com/in/lindiwe-dlamini-1383a185/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Educator and MBA student with 19 years’ experience in education and its management.

A language practitioner and educator with organisational communication, marketing, public relations, solid teaching, and editorial skills. A firm believer in lifelong learning.

Interests include reading, travelling, participating in 10-kilometre road races.

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Educator

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

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Bachelor of Arts [Honours] in Communications, University of South Africa (2011)

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Postgraduate Certificate in Education, University of Swaziland (2002)

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Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and African Languages, University of Swaziland (2001)

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Cambridge O’ Level, St Francis High School (1996) 

Deputy Head Girl

Teneo School, Feb 2021 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Educator, Grade Tutor

Cornerstone College, Jun 2013 - Jun 2021 Pretoria, South Africa

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Rand Girls’ School, July 2008 - May 2013 Johannesburg, South Africa

Timeous delivery on tasks Design thinking Education management Team player

siSwati (Fluent) English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Education | Languages | Communication | Entrepreneurship 29

SANELISIWE GASA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/sanelisiwe-gasa-b12621124/ EDUCATION

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Experienced supply chain analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. Skilled in communication, mentoring, inventory analysis, Visio, and written communication. Strong operations professional with a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from Wits University and a Bachelor of Commerce Honours focused in Supply Chain Management from University of KwaZulu-Natal.

CAREER HISTORY ▪

B2C Supply Chain Manager

Michelin Tyre CO SA, Nov 2021 Present, Johannesburg, South Africa

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion December 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2020) 

Awarded Degree with Distinction

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Bachelor of Commerce [Honours] in Supply Chain Management, University of KwaZulu Natal (2016)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Economics & Supply Chain Management, University of KwaZulu Natal (2015)

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Matric, Mowat Park High School (2011) 

Distinctions obtained in Business Studies and isiZulu

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Customer Service Manager

Cummins South Africa, Jan 2021 - Oct 2021, Johannesburg, South Africa

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Supply Chain Analyst

Cummins Southern Africa, Feb 2018 Dec 2020 Johannesburg, South Africa

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST

Problem solving Strong collaboration skills Strong team work skills Mentoring skills

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent)

Supply Chain Management | Strategy & Business Development | Operations

Professional photograph

DOROTHEA GREEFF SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/dorotheagreeff/

SUMMARY/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Senior Project Management Consultant, Account Manager and MBA student with a leading project management firm.

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Jun 2023)

Problem solver who enjoys the challenges and changes that come with project management and learning new skills.

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Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute (2013)

Analytical and practical in implementation of systems and processes.

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Bachelor of Commerce in Economics, University of Pretoria (2007)

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Matric, Hoërskool Zwartkop (2002)

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Senior Project Management Consultant and Account Manager

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ProjectLink Consulting, May 2017 - Present Centurion, South Africa

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Project Management Consultant

ProjectLink Consulting, Jan 2014 - Apr 2017 Centurion, South Africa

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Junior Project Management Consultant

ProjectLink Consulting, Aug 2010 - Dec 2013 Centurion, South Africa

Distinctions in Economics and English

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Strong proactive problem solving Project management Project planning Client relationship management

English (Fluent) Afrikaans (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST Project Management | Information & Technology Systems | Mining 31

MEMORY GWAVAVA ZIMBABWEAN

: linkedin.com/in/memory-gwavava-1b3539213/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2021)

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Bachelor of Arts General, University of Zimbabwe (1996)

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A level, Sandringham High School, Norton (1993)

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An entrepreneur and MBA student, with 12 years’ experience as a high school educator and 9 years’ experience in running own business in metallurgical testing & analytical services.

Passionate about bringing out the best in people and creating strong, innovative and high-performance teams.

An advocate for strategic planning and implementation, high-performance and transformational leadership.

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Director

Suntech Geomet Laboratories, Jan 2013 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Brooklyn City College, Nov 2010 – Dec 2012 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Educator

Sebetsa O Thole Moputso High School, Apr 2009 – Oct 2009 Soweto, South Africa

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

LANGUAGES

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Results oriented Strategic planning Entrepreneurial Collaborative team player

English (Fluent) chiShona (Fluent) French (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES /AREAS OF INTEREST Metallurgical & Mineralogical Testing | Mining & Mineral Processing | Real Estate 32

VIKASH HARKISON SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/vikash-harkison-03a98182/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Mechanical Engineer and MBA student with 8 years’ experience within global FMCG companies including British American Tobacco and AB InBev.

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

Proven track record of being a strategic thinker and delivering business critical projects. Ability to lead and direct a large group of people with great influential skills. Based in South Africa but worked on projects in other African countries including Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Uganda.

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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand (2013)  Member of Golden Key international honours society

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Matric, Lenasia Secondary School (2009)  Distinctions obtained in Mathematics , Accounting, Life Sciences and Life Orientation

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Production Engineering Manager

British American Tobacco, May 2021 – Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Secondary Manufacturing Department Manager

British American Tobacco, Aug 2019 – Apr 2020 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Regional Supplier Value Creation Specialist

AB InBev, Aug 2018 – Jul 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

LANGUAGES

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Strong problem solving capability Able to lead large teams Project management Analytical thinker

English (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational) Gujrati (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Manufacturing Consulting | FMCG | Investment Banking | Business Strategy 33

WISANI HOSANA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/wisani-hosana-39884522/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS I am a registered PrQS with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) and a member of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS) with over 10 years of working experience. My career objective is to provide accurate and excellent quantity surveying and project management service, to maximize potential and stimulate growth, by ensuring maximum value for money on all my projects. I have strong leadership and management skills, with core technical skills in pre-and-post quantity surveying services.

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Contract Administrator

Eskom Holdings Soc Ltd, Nov 2019 Present Lephalale, South Africa

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Managing Member and Business Development Manager

Sapphires Cost Consultants, Apr 2017 - Nov 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Quantity Surveyor

Transnet Capital Projects, Mar 2014 Mar 2017 Johannesburg, South Africa

EDUCATION ▪

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Nov 2023)

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Bachelor of Science [Honours] in Quantity Surveying, University of the Witwatersrand (2021)

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Bachelor of Technology in Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg (2007)

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Matric, Kheto Nxumayo High School (1997)

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Conflict management Decision making Courage Interpersonal skills

English (Fluent) Xitsonga (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Energy | Oil & Gas | Commercial | Engineering | Residential | Nuclear 34

EUGENE JOUBERT SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/eugenejoubert /

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

A business development / general manager with extensive experience in the fields of retail store development, event management and entrepreneurship.

Skilled in business process development, organizational design, project management, strategy, marketing and sales. A qualified Chartered Global Management Accountant (CIMA) with a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, and currently pursuing a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the Wits Business School.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School, (Expected completion Nov 2022)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School, (2020) 

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CAREER HISTORY ▪

General Manager

Blazepoint Retail Display Specialists, Sept 2019 – Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Managing Director

Red Bellwether, Nov 2014 – Aug 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Head: Business Development

Blazepoint Retail Display Specialists, Jun 2009 – Oct 2014 Johannesburg, South Africa

Distinctions in Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, and Finance

Chartered Global Management Accountant, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (2018 - 2021)

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Strong leadership skills Analytical thinking Project management Business process optimisation

English (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES /AREAS OF INTEREST Strategy Design & Implementation | Digital Transformation | Blockchain 35

NTHABISENG KGAFELA CA(SA) SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/nthabiseng-kgafela-ca-sa-a9090739/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS A dedicated and hardworking Chartered Accountant with 8 years’ post articles experience in various industries from financial services to professional services.

Well-organised, highly motivated and an excellent communicator. Effective team player with great coaching skills and proven leadership skills. Adaptable, ambitious and seeking to combine work and academic experience. Eager to learn new skills and meet new challenges in a dynamic work environment.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Bachelor of Commerce [Honours] Accounting Sciences, University of Pretoria (2010)

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Bachelor of Commerce Accounting Sciences, University of Pretoria (2009) 

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Manager: Financial Statements

Matric, Voortrekkerhoogte High School (2006)  

CAREER HISTORY

Golden Key Honorary Society member

Distinction in Accounting and Business Economics Member of the representative council of learners

Absa, Dec 2018 – Dec 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Financial reporting Strong analytical skills Strong collaboration skills Goal driven

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Financial Accountant

Absa, Aug 2015 – Nov 2018 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Tax Consultant

KPMG, Apr 2014 – Jan 2015 Pretoria, South Africa

English (Fluent) Setswana (Fluent) Afrikaans(Conversational) isiZulu (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES / AREAS OF INTEREST Financial Services | Hospitality | Healthcare | Business Consulting 36

AVHASEI KHOMUṊALA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/avhasei-khomunala-56277012b/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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Talented financial professional with 7 years’ comprehensive experience performing analytical procedures, financial modelling, and economic research.

Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Master of Commerce in Economics, University of South Africa (2021)

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Bachelor of Commerce [Honours] in Economics: International Trade and Development, University of Johannesburg (2014)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Economics, North-West University (2012)

Passionate about economics, finance, research and investment strategies.

Highly inquisitive nature, resourceful, reliable and adaptable. Posses exceptional people management and leadership skills.

Career highlight: In 2017 and 2018 as part of a newly developed hub, I successfully led a team of junior analysts, assisting in retaining the company’s prestigious clients.

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Golden Key Membership Society (2012)

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Distribution Support: Financial Planning Analyst (Snr)

Sanlam Group, Feb 2017 - Present Pretoria, South Africa

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Distribution Support: Financial Planning Analyst (Jnr)

Sanlam Group, March 2015 - Jan 2017 Pretoria, South Africa

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST

CAREER HISTORY

Resilient and focused Pragmatic decision-making Resource management Team based collaboration

English (Fluent) Tshivenda (Fluent) Setswana (Conversational) isiZulu (Conversational) Afrikaans (Conversational)

Finance & Investments – Consulting | Economic Research | Public & Private Sector 37

DIAMOND KHOZA SOUTH AFRICAN

: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diamond-khoza-147883100/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

MBA candidate with experience in mine design and engineering. Demonstrated history of working as a strong engineering professional skilled in underground and surface mining engineering. Specialised in mine design and planning utilising mining software. Currently working independently as a freelancer in the mining and construction space. Dedicated to optimization of operations utilising innovative mining processes and technology.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand (2013) 

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Treasurer (School of Mining Engineering Society)

Matric, Nkumbulo Comprehensive School (2008) 

Top 2 in Maths and Science class

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Mining Engineer

Seriti (New Vaal Colliery), Mar 2019 Present Vaal , Country

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Mine Activity Design Engineer

Sishen Mine (Kumba Iron Ore), Mar 2016 - Feb 2019 Kathu, South Africa

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Professional In Training

Kumba Iron Ore, Jan 2014 - Feb 2016 Pretoria, South Africa

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

LANGUAGES

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Team player Solution driven Analytical thinker Project management Optimisation of projects

isiZulu (Fluent) English (Fluent) Setswana (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Mining | Construction | Logistics | Renewable Energy | Technology 38

NDUDUZO KHUMALO Pr.Eng., MCIGRE, MSAIEE, PMP® SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/nduduzo-khumalo-pr-eng-3b55a744/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Electrical Engineer working as a Lead Project Engineer, and MBA student with 13+ years’ experience with Eskom Transmission and Distribution, currently employed by a top tier multinational Utility Scale Renewable Energy Developer for Wind, Solar PV and Battery Storage Projects. I am an open minded tactical and technical leader, an engineering intellectual who can identify, assess and formulate the engineering needs of the society at large, and research and solve the identified engineering problems creatively and innovatively, by applying scientific, mathematical, engineering, economic and other relevant principles and methods.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Nov 2022)

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Project Management Professional, MANCOSA (2020) Passed with Merit

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Middle Manager’s Programme, Henley Business School (2018) Passed with Merit

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Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with an Endorsement in Information Technology, University of Johannesburg (2011)

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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, University of Johannesburg (2010)

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Matric, Emadwaleni Secondary School (2005) 

Lead Project Engineer: Grid Interconnection, Wind/ Solar PV & Storage

Enel Green Power RSA, Dec Grid, Jan 2019 - Present Sandton, South Africa

Senior Electrical Engineer Specialist & Head of Dpt. Plant Power Quality

Eskom Distribution SOC, Aug 2016 - Nov 2018 Johannesburg & Bloemfontein, South Africa

Electrical Engineer System Technical Performance

Eskom Transmission SOC, Jan 2012 - Jul 2016 Germiston, South Africa

Passed with a merit

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Technical and analytical skills Strong complex problem solving abilities Leadership and communication skills System design thinking Project management

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) isiXhosa (Conversational) Sesotho (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Energy | Power Systems Design | Leadership | Renewables | Economics

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NQOBILE KUNENE SWAZI

: linkedin.com/in/nqobile-jessica-kunene-56012718/

EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Operational policy developer and adviser with over ten years’ experience in tax administration, and MBA student.

An analyst with extensive knowledge of accounting policies who has identified numerous syndicate companies with fraudulent claims. Results driven, dynamic and a team player who has successfully implemented various initiatives such as a VAT project; also developed and implemented policies and guidelines.

Operational Policy Manager

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion date Feb 2024)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2021)

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Certificate in Project Management, University of South Africa (2018)

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Programme in Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management, University of South Africa (2016)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Business Administration, University of Eswatini (2008) 

CAREER HISTORY ▪

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Senior Refunds Tax Officer

Eswatini Revenue Service, Mar 2013 Nov 2016 Mbabane, Eswatini

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VAT Refunds Officer

Eswatini Revenue Service, Nov 2012 Feb 2013 Mbabane, Eswatini

Class Representative

Cambridge O’Level Certificate, Evelyn Baring High School (2001)

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Analytical Project management Problem solving Quality and risk management Team collaboration

English (Fluent) Siswati (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Digital Transformation | Strategy Design and Implementation | Leadership | AI 40

YOLANDA KUPA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/yolanda-kupa-a4002949/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS I am an all-round asset to any company I find myself in: not only do I bring vast technical experience as an engineer, upon completion of the MBA qualification I would have developed the right level of business acumen (improved versatility).

As we move towards the ‘future of work” concept whereby individuals need to be multi-skilled in multiple disciplines these traits and skills give me leverage. I am an innovative, solution orientated, strategic thinker and team player. I am adaptable, open minded and always willing to learn a new skill/craft. I believe in people development, excellence and value creation. I have been given the opportunity to work in multiple departments over the 7 years I have been in the automotive industry. I look forward to new challenges in future.

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Budget and Headcount Steering

BMW Group South Africa, Jan 2021 Present Pretoria, South Africa

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Production Engineer Group Leader

BMW South Africa, Feb 2018 - Dec 2020 Pretoria, South Africa

Process Improvement Planner

BMW South Africa, Apr 2017 - Feb 2018 Pretoria, South Africa

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EDUCATION ▪

Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2022)

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Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand (2019)

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Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering ,University of the Witwatersrand (2015)  

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Feroza Adams Leadership award nominee METCHEM student council chairperson 2014

Matric, Gatang Secondary school (2010) 

Tshwane South District Top achiever 2010

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Project management Leadership and planning Skills Innovative problem solver Effective communicator

English (Fluent) Sepedi (Fluent) isiZulu (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Consulting | Mining | Business strategy & improvement | Banking | Digitalisation & Innovation 41

MITTAH LEBOGANG KWADJO SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/lebogang-k-66ba2053/

SUMMARY/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Accomplished senior manager in the public sector and an MBA student with over 16 years’ experience.

Highly experienced in information centre, knowledge management, database management and geographical information systems.

Highly organized and self-driven, with strong leadership skills.

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2022)

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Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership, Cranfield University (2018)

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Bachelor of Technology in Financial Information Systems, Tshwane University of Technology (2006)

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Diploma in Financial Information Systems, Tshwane University of Technology (2002)

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Matric, Ithuteng High School (1997)

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Director: Business Intelligence

Department of Transport, Jul 2015 – Present Pretoria, South Africa

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Deputy Director: Application Development

Department of Transport, Jul 2005 – Jun 2015 Pretoria, South Africa

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Support Technician

Department of Minerals & Energy, Jan 2003 – Jun 2005 Pretoria, South Africa

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST

Project management Business analysis Strategic leadership Problem solving

English (Fluent) Setswana (Fluent)

Digital Transformation | Knowledge Management | GIS | Data Management 42

NOSIZWE LAVISA SOUTH AFRICAN

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SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS I’m a passionate risk manager, goal-oriented professional with 15+ years of experience in fast-paced start up environments and proficient in risk management, compliance, internal audit and project management principles. I am a fast learner with excellent cultural sensitivity; I can work within a highpressured environment and can master new information. I have gained the bulk of my experience from both private sector (H/O banks, Clearing House of South Africa, auditing firm) and public sector (public entities, municipalities and departments), I am confident about my corporate governance skills and am seeking to bring fast, intelligent solutions to governance matters.

CAREER HISTORY

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School, (Expected completion Mar 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Nelson Mandela Business School (2020)

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Certificate in Business Analysis, University of Johannesburg (2008)

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Bachelors of Commerce in Risk Management , University of South Africa (2008)

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Matric, Bethel College of the Seventh Day Adventist (1999)

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Risk Manager

Department of Health Apr 2015 – Present East London, South Africa

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Senior Risk Management Consultant

PWC, Oct 2012 – Mar 2015 East London, South Africa

INDUSTRIES /AREAS OF INTEREST

Senior Risk Analyst

STRATE, Oct 2008 – Sep 2012 Johannesburg, South Africa

Risk Management | Compliance Management | Business Continuity Management | Internal Audit

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Strong conceptual problem solving Design thinking Project management Team based collaboration

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) isiXhosa ( Fluent)

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ELLENIQUE LE BATIE SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/ellenique-le-batie-14a4aa30/ SUMMARY/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

An innovative, experienced talent management professional with a demonstrated history of success in human capital strategy, organisational development, organisational design, talent management, business partnering, human capital policies and training and development.

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management, Regenesys Business School (2018)

Passionate about empowering others: a collaborative, optimistic, persistent and forward thinking leader.

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National Diploma in Human Resource Management , The Association of Business Executives, United Kingdom (2013)

CAREER HISTORY

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Matric, Silver Oaks Secondary School (2002)

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Talent Management Specialist

Lixil Africa (Pty) Ltd, May 2018 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Client Relations Specialist

DAV Professional Placement Group, May 2017 - Mar 2018, Johannesburg, South Africa

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Talent Resource Specialist

DAV Professional Placement Group, Mar 2011 - Apr 2017 Johannesburg, South Africa

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST

Effective stakeholder engagement Team oriented Strong communication skills Innovative problem solver Entrepreneurial

English (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational)

FMCG | Technology | Consulting | Marketing | Talent Development 44

LENTSOANE MONYANE LEKALAKALA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/lentsoane-monyane-lekalakala-57431227/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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Accounting and MBA student with 10 years’ banking experience ranging from investment, private and commercial banking.

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Bachelor of Commerce [Honours] in Accounting: Taxation, University of Johannesburg (2012)

Strong leader who has led private banking teams and is currently leading the commercial banking team.

Strong understanding of metro and non-metro economies from large corporates to large agricultural holdings.

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Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, University of Johannesburg (2011)

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Matric, Potchefstroom High School for Boys (2006)  

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Segment Head

FNB Commercial, Nov 2019 – Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Divisional Manager

FNB Private Clients, Jul 2019 – Oct 2019 Limpopo & Mpumalanga, South Africa

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Divisional Manager

FNB Private Clients, Nov 2016 – Jun 2019 Pretoria, South Africa

Class Representative 2012

School Prefect Deputy Head Boy of Hostel

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Sales driver Strategic Collaboration driver High business acumen

English (Fluent) Sesotho (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Financial Services | Business Development | Business Leadership 45

KOTANE LEKOTA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/kotanelekotacfp/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

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My team won the award for Best Collaboration Partner for the year ended 2021.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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My private bank channel achieved approximately 110% of private bank lending target and 160% of the business banking collaboration target.

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Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning, University of the Free State (2014)

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I worked as a Channel Head and an acting Channel Head for a 2nd region from June to September 2018 (70 Bankers and 30 Banking Analysts).

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Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning, University of the Free State (2012)

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I was at the forefront of the 1st in industry enablement of private bankers to sell life insurance and unit trusts, in addition to lending and transactional solutions in 2016.

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Bachelor of Accounting, University of the Free State (2008)

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Matric, Grey College (2001)

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Channel Head

FNB Private Wealth, Aug 2021 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Head of Group Banking

FNB Commercial, Sept 2019 - June 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Channel Management Head

FNB Private Clients, Jul 2016 - Aug 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Strategic management Project management Team based collaboration Stakeholder management

English (Fluent) Afrikaans (Fluent) isiZulu(Conversational) Sesotho (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Private Banking | Business Banking | Financial Advisory 46

JELANE JENIFFER LETSOALO SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/jeniffer-letsoalo-22056254/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS A qualified Engineer and MBA student in possession of BSc Honours in Applied Science and Metallurgy coupled with basic, intermediate, and advanced project management, and a certificate in process safety management (NEBOSH HSE).

A professional with 9 years’ proven record in plant commissioning and optimization, people management, metallurgical test work, production planning, metals accounting and process improvements.

EDUCATION ▪

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2022)

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Bachelor of Science [Honours] in Applied Science and Metallurgy, University of Pretoria (2015)

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Bachelor of Technology in Metallurgy, Vaal University of Technology (2012)

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Matric, Napscom Secondary (2005) 

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Quality Manager

Rand Refinery, Jan 2022 - Present Germiston, South Africa

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Plant Metallurgist

Rand Refinery, Nov 2017 - Dec 2021 Germiston, South Africa

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Metallurgist: Evaluation

Rand Refinery, Jun 2015 - Oct 2017 Germiston, South Africa

Class representative

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Project management Metals accounting Process control optimisation Process incident investigations

English (Fluent) Sepedi (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Mining | Research & Development Projects| Process Improvements | Production | Quality 47

NKATEKO EUDORA LOWANE-NYAMBI PhD SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/nkateko-eudora-lowane-785b8733/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

I have to date successfully conducted several research projects for the private sector, NGOs, and Government departments, such as Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) and the Medical Research Council (MRC) as a facilitator and a Researcher. I have active interest in business management, health-science and Research Psychology . I have five publications, including presentations and workshops on HIV/AIDS, peer education, substance abuse and self-awareness.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, University of South Africa (2021)

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Bachelor of Science in Genetics and Psychology, University of the Witwatersrand (2006)

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Matric, Lemana High School (2000)

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Demand & Acquisition consultant

UNISA, Feb 2019 - Present Pretoria, South Africa

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Executive PA to Vice Principal Finance

UNISA, Jun 2014 - Jan 2019 Pretoria , South Africa

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Operations Manager

Tendai & Zelda Consultants, Jan 2002 - May 2014 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Report writing and analysis Planning and organising Research and innovation Leadership and decision making

English (Fluent) Xitsonga (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Higher Education | Supply Chain | Business | Training & Development 48

TIYISELANI MABASA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/tiyiselani-mabasa-30bb4937/ EDUCATION

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS MBA candidate with 10 years of experience in the IT industry, mainly in parastatals and private organizations. I have been exposed to IT project management, business analysis, data architecture and BI system analysis environments.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Jun 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2021) 

Strong knowledge in exchange control rules and regulations, from system compliance perspective and risks.

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Technical regulatory knowledge in relation to exchange control.

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Bachelor of Technology in IT, University of Johannesburg (2012) 

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Reporting System Inspector

South Africa Reserve Bank, Sept 2018 Present Pretoria, South Africa

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Junior Data Architect/ Business Analyst

SA Post Office, Nov 2013 - Aug 2018 Pretoria, South Africa

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Graduate BI Analyst

Eskom, Feb 2012 - Nov 2013 Johannesburg, South Africa

Achieved 3 distinctions.

Matric, Malamulele Secondary School (2005) 

CAREER HISTORY

Group syndicate leader with 71% average pass rate in syndicate assignments

Distinction obtained in Xitsonga

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Data analysis Critical thinking Business acumen Interpersonal skills Risk and compliance assessment

Xitsonga (Fluent) English (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Exchange Control | Financial Technologies | IT Risk & Compliance 49

MARTHA MABUNDA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/martha-mabunda-176789b0/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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Commercial Excellence Head with about 15 years’ work experience acquired from different pharmaceutical industry divisions.

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma Business Administration, Wits Business School (2021)

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National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, Vaal University of Technology (2007)

Highly motivated business intelligence professional with a solid knowledge in salesforce optimisation ,development and management of business intelligence solutions as well as planning and implementation of go-to-market strategies.

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Head of Commercial Excellence

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Abbott Nutrition, Jan 2022 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Business Analyst

Aspen Pharmacare, Jul 2018- June 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

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R&D Chemist

Adcock Ingram, Nov 2009 - Jul 2011 Johannesburg, South Africa

Certificate of excellence department of Chemistry 2005 and 2006

Matric, Bambeni Secondary School (2004)

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Salesforce effectiveness expertise Analytical skills Expert in data analytics Project management

English (Fluent) Xitsonga (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Strategy Design & Implementation | Marketing | Business Intelligence | Sales 50

TSHIFHIWA MADIBA SOUTH AFRICAN

| : linkedin.com/in/tshifhiwa-elmon-madiba-54954024/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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I am an established professional with over 10 years’ experience in the public sector specializing in nuclear physics research, scientific & applied legal metrology.

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Jul 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2021)

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Master of Science in Physical Science, University of the Western Cape (2008)

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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physics, University of the Western Cape (2006)

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Bachelor of Science in Physics and Mathematics, University of Venda (2006)

I am passionate about people, financial, and strategic management with key focus on employees’ wellness or improvement to meet the objectives of the organization.

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Operational Manager

NRCS, Apr 2019 – Present Durban, South Africa

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Senior Scientist

NMISA, Jan 2015 – Mar 2019 Pretoria, South Africa

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Senior Metrologist

Intercal cc, Jul 2013 – Dec 2014 Midrand, South Africa

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST

Project management Quality management Analytical and problem solving Scientific and applied metrology

Tshivenda (Fluent) English (Fluent) isiXhosa (Conversational) Sepedi (Conversational)

Science | Technology | Regulatory Compliance | Strategy 51

MAKOBANE MAGOELE SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/MakobaneM/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS A qualified CA (SA) with experience in finance specifically IFRS, general ledger management, reconciliations, annual financial statements, group audit coordination, bank and cash as well as investments.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2022)

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Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Science, University of South Africa (2013)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, University of Venda (2008)

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Matric, Zoetfontein High School (2005)

Also have exposure in ERM and outcome-based M&E.

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Board Member

Lepelle Northern Water, Aug 2021 Present Polokwane, South Africa

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Group Financial Accountant

University of South Africa, Feb 2019 Present Pretoria, South Africa

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Audit Manager

SNG Grant Thornton, Feb 2018 - Jan 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST

Finance Group audit co-ordination Annual financial statements Bank and cash

English (Fluent) Sepedi (Fluent)

Finance Leadership | Group Finance | Treasury| Board/Committee Membership 52

CAINE MAINGANYA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/caine-mainganya-52a51a32/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS MBA student with 12 years’ experience in the aviation industry. Strong operations management professional and experienced Air Traffic Controller, with a demonstrated history of working in the transport sector. Skilled in analytical skills, operations management, air traffic flow management, airports, flight planning, and aviation regulations. Participate in various national and CANSO workgroups related to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and air traffic flow management implementation in Africa.

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Pool Manager: ATFM

ATNS, Dec 2018 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Pool Manager: PE Outstations

ATNS, Sep 2017 - Nov 2018 Gqeberha, South Africa

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Principal Air Traffic Controller

ATNS, May 2015 - Aug 2017 Gqeberha, South Africa

EDUCATION ▪

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2021) 

Distinctions obtained in Strategy and International Business and Economics

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Approach Radar and Procedural Rating, ATNS Aviation Training Academy (2015)

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Matric, Krugersdorp High School (2003)

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Critical thinking and problem solving Leadership Project management Teamwork and collaboration

English (Fluent) isiXhosa (Conversational) Setswana (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Operations Management | Strategy | Aviation | Digital Transformation 53

NORAH MAITISA SOUTH AFRICA

: linkedin.com/in/norah-maitisa-1a802030/ |

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS A Medical Affairs Director with experience in multinational pharmaceutical companies. A founding member of a multinational company.

Involvement in the initial public sector roll-out of ARVs and establishment of Paediatrics HIV centres around Limpopo, one of my proudest achievements.

Outside of work, very adventurous and ticked tandem paragliding off my bucket list.

EDUCATION ▪

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Master of Science of Epidemiology, University of the Witwatersrand (2017)

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Advanced Health Management Programme, Yale University (2009)

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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (2001)

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Matric, Harry Oppenheimer Agric. High School (1996) 

Distinctions in Mathematics and Agriculture

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Medical Director

Organon, Feb 2021 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Medical Advisor

MSD, Jul 2018 - Jan 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Medical Advisor

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Sept 2015 - Jun 2018 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Project management Critical thinker Adaptable and resilient Working in high paced environments

Sepedi (Fluent) isiZulu (Conversational) Afrikaans (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Healthcare | Pharmaceutical | Board Membership | Strategy & Leadership 54

PATIENCE MAKANZA ZIMBABWEAN

: linkedin.com/in/patience-makanza-85108853/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

I am innovative, quality oriented, diligent, organized, dependable, sociable, open and highly motivated Industrial Psychology professional currently working as a human resource generalist and ISO 9001 internal auditor. Skilled in improving business processes.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

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Bachelor of Commerce [Honours] in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, University of South Africa (2020)

The above attributes contribute towards my ability to associate well with people of different cultures, beliefs and personalities. I am always willing to take initiative and learn as much as I can, at all times.

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Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, University of South Africa (2013)

CAREER HISTORY

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HR Manager

T2 Tech Engineers, Jan 2017 – Present Polokwane, South Africa

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Training Quality Officer

T2 Tech Engineers, Jan 2015 – Dec 2016 Polokwane, South Africa

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Office Assistant

MARISWE / UWP Consulting Engineers, Aug 2007 – Oct 2014 Polokwane, South Africa

Business process improvement Judgement and decision making Initiative and analytical abilities Quality management

English (Fluent) chiShona (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Organisational Development | Change Management | Coaching | Quality Management 55

AMANDA MAKGOGA SOUTH AFRICAN : linkedin.com/in/amanda-makgoga-msc-pr-tech-eng-golden-key-up-863b9769/

EDUCATION SUMMARY/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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Plant Sector Manager and MBA student with ten years’ experience with the top Energy Public utility.

Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

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Master of Science in Technology and Innovation Management, University of Pretoria (2019)

Ambitious, versatile and take pride in my work. My ability to work hard and deliver best results motivates me, but also the subsequent recognition of my efforts gives me the encouragement of next efforts.

Some of the Technical Projects that I was involved in, were reliability, battery energy storage system and Bushing replacement.

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Senior Advisory Capital Efficiency

Awarded degree with distinction

Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering, Walter Sisulu University (2013)  

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management, MANCOSA (2014) 

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Member of the Golden Key International Honours Society

Ladies soccer : Captain (year 2012 & 2013) and player of the year in 2012.

Professional Engineering Technologist (ECSA)

Eskom, Nov 2021 - Present Gauteng, South Africa

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Plant Sector Manager

Eskom, Jul 2017 - Oct 2021 Kimberley, South Africa

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Electrification Planner

Eskom, Aug 2014 - Jun 2017 Kimberley, South Africa

Project management Analytical thinking Stakeholder management Effective leadership

English (Fluent) isiXhosa (Fluent) Sepedi (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST Capital Efficiency | Asset & Maintenance Management | Renewable Energy 56

LETLHOGONOLO MAKHOANE SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/letlhogonolo-makhoane-35061540/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS IT Security Analyst and a MBA candidate, enjoys analysing and problem solving, and being in a space that encourages creativity and critical thinking.

Successfully implemented an encryption solution for my organization in 2017, three months into my current position.

Put myself up for the challenge of acquiring a PDBA in 2020. Coming from a technical space to learn the different language of business was a totally new space for me.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2020)

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Bachelor of Technology in ICT Communication Networks, Tshwane University of Technology (2018)

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Matric, Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School (2005) 

CAREER HISTORY ▪

IT Security Analyst

FNB SA, Apr 2017 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Desktop Support Technician

FNB SA, Aug 2015 - Apr 2017 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Office Automation Engineer

Mweb Technology, Dec 2014 - Jul 2015 Johannesburg, South Africa

Distinction obtained in Electrician’s Work

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Problem solving Strategic planning Team player Analytical

English (Fluent) Setswana (Fluent) isiZulu (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Operations Management | Business Solutions Management | Strategy Design and Implementation | Business Analytics 57

NTUTHUKO MAKHOMBOTHI SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/ntuthuko-makhombothi-88022118/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Project Manager at Dimbanyika Management, consultant and an MBA candidate at the Wits Business School.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Nov 2023)

Agile project leader who enjoys working in complex and dynamic environments.

Built strong networks and relationships in both the private and public sector.

Been involved in venture start ups and niche projects such as documentary films. Strategic thinker and experienced in concept development.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2021) 

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Management Advancement Programme, Wits Business School (2020) 

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CAREER HISTORY ▪

Project Manager

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Consultant

Bokamoso Barona Trust, Nov 2019 – Aug 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Marketing Director

MCS Cleaning & Hygiene Solutions, Mar 2016 – Feb 2018 Johannesburg, South Africa

Distinction/ 3rd Place Top Achiever MAPm145

Matric, George Campbell Technical High School (2006) 

Dimbanyika Management, Nov 2020 – Present Johannesburg, South Africa

Distinctions for Entrepreneurship, Economics, Marketing & People Management

Half Colours for Academics

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Strategic thinking Concept design and development Project management Communications and writing skills

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) isiXhosa (Conversational) Setswana Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Digital Banking & FinTech | Business Consulting | Digital Connected Digital Strategies | History Documentaries | Economic Policy 58

KGOMOTSO MAKORO ACMA, CGMA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/kgomotso-makoro-acma-cgma-068b2849/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Having completed my accounting articles at Barclays’ Africa Group Limited (ABSA Group), I have a decade of experience and success in various positions and across various industries.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Strategic Case Study, CIMA (2015)

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Bachelor of Commerce [Honours] in Financial Management, University of Johannesburg (2012)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, University of Johannesburg (2010)

I possess well-rounded people management, organisational, entrepreneurial and leadership skills and have a deep passion for business. I work well with established teams, but I am very astute at building new ones.

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General Manager

Signa Advisors/ Signa Opportunity, Mar 2019 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Director (Fin & Ops)

Bahapi, Oct 2016 - May 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Management Accountant

The Hollard Insurance Company, Oct 2015 - Sept 2016 Johannesburg, South Africa

Golden Key

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Strategy Management & leadership Financial planning & analysis Entrepreneurship

English (Fluent) Sepedi (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Strategy | Business Development | Transformation | Learning & Development 59

ANNAH LERATO MAKWELA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/lerato-m-30a3911ab EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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Human resource and special projects professional with fifteen years’ experience within the FMCG, ICT, mining, gas and energy sectors.

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School, (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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‘Out of the box’ thinker who enjoys analysing HR processes and designing and implementing solutions to ensure successful HR Transactions & transformation.

Bachelor of Commerce [Honours] in Industrial & Organisational Psychology, University of South Africa (2022)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial & Organisational Psychology, University of South Africa (2020)

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Matric, Makgetse High School (2003)

CAREER HISTORY ▪

ER & Transformation Manager

Air Liquide Large Industries South Africa, Aug 2021 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Group Transformation & Special Projects Manager

Dis-Chem Pharmacy Group, Apr 2016 Jul 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

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ER Business Partner

MTN SA, , May 2010 - Apr 2015 Johannesburg, South Africa

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HR project management HR project conceptualisation and design Engagement and dispute resolution Team player Diversity, Inclusivity and Belonging

English (Fluent) Northern Sotho (Fluent) Setswana (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES /AREAS OF INTEREST Strategy Design & Implementation| HR Transformation| Employee Engagement, Culture, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging 60

JAFTHA SECHUBE MALATJI SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/jaftha-sechube-malatji-874418a7/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Diligent and motivated SAP Analyst and MBA Student with +5 years’ experience with SAP, extensive experience in analysing and solving day-to-day production issues with client facing skills. Functions well under pressure and able to adapt rapidly to change. Currently hold a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management and am additionally a SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP HANA 2.0 (SPS03).

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Bachelor of Commerce [Honours] in Business Management, University of South Africa (2019)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Management Science, University of South Africa (2015)

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Matric, Sebalamakgolo High School (2010) 

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SAP Analyst

Postbank, Aug 2020 – Present Pretoria, South Africa

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SAP Basis

Technolibra , Jan 2017 – Jul 2020 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Support Banker

FNB Wealth, Oct 2016 – Dec 2016 Johannesburg, South Africa

Distinction obtained in Life Orientation

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English (Fluent) Sepedi (Fluent) Xitsonga(Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Strategy Design & Implementation | Digital Transformation | AI 61

BENNY MALAPANE SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/benny-malapane/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Actuary and MBA student with over 8 years’ experience in the financial services sector. Works for a top tier Bank in SA.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2024)

Experience ranges from pricing of transactional and credit banking products, auditing of impairments models and balance sheet management. Had an opportunity to work in Tanzania do to an IFRS 9 gap analysis for 2 top tier banks.

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Master of Management in Finance and Investments (2022)

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Bachelor of Science [Honours] in Actuarial Science, University of Pretoria (2014)

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Matric, Makopole II Secondary School (2008)

Enjoys travelling, reading and spending time with family.

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Analytics Manager

FNB, May 2018 – Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Quantitative Analyst

Old Mutual SA, Oct 2017 – Mar 2018 Cape Town, South Africa

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Senior Quantitative Analyst

Deloitte , Jan 2015 – Sept 2017 Johannesburg, South Africa

Top achiever

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Pricing: transactional and credit Balance sheet management Credit risk modelling Data analytics

English (Fluent) Sepedi (Fluent) isiZulu (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Banking | Investments | Finance | Private Equity | Entrepreneurship

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JAVULANI SILENCE MALULEKE SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/javulani-silence-maluleke-a7a27175/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Process engineer and MBA candidate with more than 8 year’s experience with a demonstrated history of working in the manufacturing, automotive & rail industry. Proven track record of lean manufacturing usage of various lean tools .

Conduct best performance measures through safety, quality, cost, delivery. I am innovative, energetic and assertive as well as passionate about leading subordinates to achieve individual and organisation objectives.

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Process Engineer

Alstom Ubunye, Jan 2018 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Process Engineer

BMW South Africa , Oct 2014 - Dec 2017 Pretoria, South Africa

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Process Engineer

Nissan South Africa, March 2010 - Sept 2014 Pretoria, South Africa

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management, MANCOSA (2015)

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Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, University of South Africa (2012) 

Awarded degree cum laude

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National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, University of Johannesburg (2009)

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Matric, Rotterdam Secondary School (2005)

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Project management Creative and innovation Interpersonal and leadership skills Critical thinking

English (Fluent) Xitsonga (Fluent) Setswana (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Mining | FMCG | Banking | Rail | Digital Transformation | Project Management 63

MORE ICKSON MANDA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/moremanda/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Experienced strategy, digital transformation expert and researcher with a demonstrable history of working in various sectors including research and development, public sector, private sector, NGOs, and international development government agencies. Driven by the passion to contribute innovative solutions for solving challenges confronting society, government, and businesses.

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2022)

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PhD in Information Systems, University of the Witwatersrand (2019)   

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PTC Young Scholar Award United Nations Fellowship Award SETA Aero Foundation Award

Master of Information Technology, University of Pretoria (2014) ▪ 5 subjects passed with distinction

CAREER HISTORY ▪

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Matric, Mpopoma High School (2004)

Senior Manager: Strategic Planning

MERSETA, Feb 2019 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Head: Knowledge Management

MERSETA, Feb 2013 - Jan 2019, Johannesburg, South Africa

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Information Systems Specialist

CSIR, Oct 2010 - Jan 2013, Pretoria, South Africa

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Complex problem solving Research and innovation management Project management Strategy design and execution

English(Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) isiXhosa (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST ICT | Public Policy | Innovation | Strategy | Research & Development 64

MIKATEKO NOLLY MANGOLELE SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/nolly-mangolele-02235771/ SUMMARY/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Head of Commercial at AECI Water, a business of the AECI Group responsible for driving commercial strategy. Gained extensive commercial experience during 8-year tenure at a global multinational pharmaceutical firm for which my responsibilities included 21 African countries. Completed a short -term assignment in Romania-Bucharest (2018). Travelled to share commercial best practice in Switzerland, UK, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Austria, Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovekia Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda & SADC.

have experience in Financial services, Pharmaceutical Industry & Chemicals CAREER HISTORY Industry.

▪ Head of Commercial AECI Water (AECI Group), Oct 2019 Management Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Commercial Manager

Roche Diagnostics (Pty) Ltd, Apr 2014 Sep 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Business Partner, CM

Roche Diagnostics (Pty) Ltd, Jun 2012 Mar 2014 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

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Management Advancement Programme, Wits Business School (2012) 

A Grade for Finance & Accounting, Operations & Human Resources

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Bachelor of Commerce in Finance [Honours], University of Kwazulu Natal (2003)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Investment and Corporate Finance, University of Kwazulu Natal (2002)

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Leading change Relationship management Negotiations Problem solving

Xitsonga (Fluent) English (Fluent) isiZulu (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST Energy | Pharmaceutical | Chemicals | Mining | Transportation | FinServ 65

THABANG MAPENA MOSOTHO

: linkedin.com/in/thabang-mapena-8114125b/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Personal finance and life insurance professional with over 7 years’ experience in insurance business development and sales leadership .

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

Strategic thinker accredited for professionalising and growing Metropolitan’s indirect channel’s contribution to total company sales from 17% in 2017 to 35% in 2020. Independent personal finance practitioner and commentator- coproducer and host of financial planning segment on National Television( LNBS)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning Law, University of Free State (2018)

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Bachelor of Accounting, National University of Lesotho (2010) ▪ BComm Association Vice President 2009

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Cambridge Overseas School Certificate, Lesotho High School (2005)

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National top 10 performers - Rank 7

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Regional Manager

Metropolitan Lesotho, Jul 2018 - Present Maseru, Lesotho

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Business Development Consultant

Metropolitan Lesotho, Jun 2014 - Jun 2018 Maseru, Lesotho

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Payroll and Accounts Officer

WBHO and Bokong Development Construction Joint Venture, Nov 2011 May 2014 Maseru, Lesotho

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST

Strategic management Team based collaboration Proactive Results oriented Change management capabilities

Sesotho (Fluent) English (Fluent)

Insurance | Banking | Retail | Social Entrepreneurship 66

RUMBIDZAI MAPENZAUSWA ZIMBABWEAN

: linkedin.com/in/rumbidzai-joyline-mapenzauswa-02097651/ SUMMARY/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

I am currently studying towards my MBA degree. Previously, I completed my Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management and concurrently took a parttime position shadowing a project manager for learning and development. I possess great client management skills which have helped in accomplishing project goals on time and as expected: i.e. patience, good communication and listening skills, always updating clients on the progress of projects, showing attention and getting things done.

I have spent years working in business applications analysis and development using Oracle Forms, Reports, Application Server, PL/SQL and Oracle databases. I have in depth knowledge of various software development methodologies.

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management MANCOSA (2020)

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Oracle Developer

Discovery, May 2015 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Oracle Developer

Oratech Systems, Jul 2013 - Mar 2015 Harare, Zimbabwe

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Junior Oracle Developer

Oratech Systems, Jul 2013 - Mar 2015 Harare, Zimbabwe

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Graduated with Distinction

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Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management and Information Technology , Catholic University in Zimbabwe (2012)

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Waddilove High School (2007)

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Strong analytical skills Certified PL/SQL developer In-depth knowledge of software Development methodologies Project management

English (Fluent) chiShona (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST Software Development | Development Management | Project Management | Product Ownership 67

ROLIVHUWA MAPHUPHA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/rolivhuwa-maphupha-59095052/ SUMMARY/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Operations manager and MBA student with five years’ experience in the FMCG industry. A results driven individual who is fuelled by challenges and also very passionate about leadership and people development.

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected Completion Jul 2022)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2020)

Career Highlight: successfully lead an operational team that achieved KPIs and became the benchmark for the South Africa BU.

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Head of Department: Brewing

Anheuser-Busch InBev, Jun 2021 Present Limpopo, South Africa

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Brewing Area Manager: Cold Block

Anheuser-Busch InBev, May 2020 May 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Brewing Specialist: Brewhouse

Anheuser-Busch InBev, Apr 2019 Apr 2020 Johannesburg , South Africa

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Obtained distinctions for Strategy and Management and Financial Accounting, and Finance

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Diploma in Brewing , Institute of Brewing and Distilling (2017)

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Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Microbiology [Honours], University of the Witwatersrand (2015)

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Leadership and change management Problem solving Team based collaboration Research and development Strategic thinking and implementation

Tshivenda (Fluent) English (Fluent) Sepedi (Fluent) Setswana (Fluent) isiZulu (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST Strategy | People Management | Consulting | FMCG | Manufacturing 68

PETRONELLA MASELEME SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/petronella-maseleme-96a27429/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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Business and technology strategist and MBA student with 18 years of experience with top tier global technology and solutions firms.

Business executive, technology enthusiast , change management and adoption and governance expert with strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Worked for various global firms and travelled the world since 2014. Completed major projects in the US, Europe, Middle East and Africa.

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Senior Customer Engineer

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ITIL Training

Quintica, Feb 2004 - Jun 2006 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Marketing Assistant

L'Oréal, Feb 2003 - Jan 2004 Johannesburg, South Africa

Best Syndicate Award

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National Diploma in Information Technology, University of Johannesburg (2002)

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Northview High School (1996)  

Microsoft South Africa, Jul 2006 Present Johannesburg, South Africa

Best Syndicate Award, Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award

Management Advancement Programme, Wits Business School (2019) 

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

Full Colours for Sports Captain of the netball team

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Governance Change and adoption management Problem solver Technology enthusiast and leader

English (Fluent) Sesotho (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Strategy Design & Implementation | Digital Transformation | Cloud Technology & Security, Change & Adoption | Trainer & Facilitator 69

MORWESI MASHEGO SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/morwesi-mashego-b7818239/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS I work in an ever changing and exciting world of financial services which challenges me to be aware of what is happening globally and locally. I am a naturally curious person and I am always looking for ways in which I can improve my environment as this allows me to be proactive in my approach. I ensure that, over and above being legal counsel, I immerse myself into the needs of business so that I enable my business stakeholders to achieve their ambitions. I am a big team player as I am a firm believer in the saying: "Together we stand, divided we fall". Lastly, I am really passionate about people and playing the role of a catalyst in bringing out the best of who they are.

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Senior Legal Counsel

Absa Bank, Mar 2018 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Legal Counsel

Absa Bank, Feb 2014 - Feb 2018

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School, (Expected completion Feb 2023)

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Masters in Law, University of Johannesburg (2016)

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LLB, University of the Western Cape (2011)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Law and Economics, University of the Western Cape (2009)

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Solution driven Collaborator Leading remediation projects Drafting legal opinions Drafting contracts

English (Fluent) Southern Sotho (Fluent) isiZulu (Conversational)

Johannesburg, South Africa ▪

Candidate Attorney

Webber Wentzel, Feb 2012 - Jan 2014

INDUSTRIES /AREAS OF INTEREST

Johannesburg, South Africa

Legal | Banking | Investments 70

LUCINDA MATHANE SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/lucinda-mathane-a4045a61/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

MBA student and job seeker with 9 years’ experience in the mining industry and 10 years’ experience in the banking industry.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Nov 2023)

HR professional, passionate about organizational behaviour and effective leadership within the workplace.

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Bachelor of Commerce [Honours] in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, University of South Africa (2020)

Family orientated and career driven with a high appreciation for a work-life balance.

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Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management, University of South Africa (2017)

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Matric, Barkly West Secondary School (1998)

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HR Advisor

Kolomela Mine, Feb 2018 – Apr 2021 Postmasburg, South Africa

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Customer Engagement Officer

Anglo American, Sep 2014 – Mar 2017 Postmasburg, South Africa

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HC Administrator

Lonmin, Jan 2012 – May 2014 Mooinooi, South Africa

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Building relationships Emotionally intelligent Problem solving skills Assertive and influential

Afrikaans (Fluent) English (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Organizational Behaviour | Organizational Effectiveness | Information & Systems 71

BUSISIWE MATSHWANE Pr.CM SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/busisiwe-matshwane-4439678a/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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Professional Construction Manager (Pr.CM), with over 12 years’ experience in project management and business administration.

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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A target driven and detail orientated individual, who has successfully managed multi disciplinary engineering projects with a budget of over 200 million.

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2021)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management, MANCOSA (2018)

Hardworking, independent and ambitious business minded strategist who enjoys planning and implementing projects from initiation phase to completion.

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Managing Director

Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering, University of Johannesburg (2010) 

Basebo Services (Pty) Ltd, Jan 2021 Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Contract Manager

Aveng Rail, Mar 2014 - Dec 2020 Johannesburg , South Africa

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Contract Manager

Transnet Freight Rail, Jan 2008 - Feb 2014 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Awarded Degree with Distinction

Top Academic achiever (Jeunesse ladies residence)

Matric, Clapham High School (2002)

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Project management Analytical thinker Problem solving Good communication skills

English (Fluent) Setswana (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Civil Engineering | Construction | Project Management Consultancy 72

ITUMELENG BIANCA MATULODI SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/itumeleng-bianca-matulodi-7855502a/ SUMMARY/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS I am a diligent, highly motivated professional who provides quality healthcare services for optimal standards of living. My priority is the appropriate and correct use of quality medicine for sustainable standards of living and effective drug therapy.

EDUCATION ▪

Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Mar 2023)

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Certificate in Managing and Leading People, University of the Witwatersrand (2019)

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Bachelor of Pharmacy, University of the Witwatersrand (2013)

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Matric, Sandown High School (2007)

Middle management position and MBA student.

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Pharmacist

Anglo-American Platinum Health, Feb 2016 - Present Rustenburg South Africa

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Community Pharmacist

Moses Kotane Hospital, Feb 2015 - Jan 2016 Rustenburg, South Africa

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Pharmacist Intern

Anglo-American Platinum Health, Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 Rustenburg, South Africa

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Self-motivated Effective problem solver Team leader Assertive and flexible

English (Fluent) Sesotho (Fluent) Setswana (Fluent) isiZulu (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST Pharmaceuticals | Business Strategy | Technology | Healthcare

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NQOBILE MAVUNDLA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/nqobile-mavundla-199a7721/ SUMMARY/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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An MBA candidate and channel executive with extensive experience in sales & marketing, category development, strategy execution and consumer & shopper understanding, across the trading landscape in SA and SADC regions.

Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

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I am results-oriented, solutions driven, a dynamic thinker and a great team player. I thrive on challenges and uncomfortable spaces.

Postgraduate Diploma In Marketing Management, IMM Graduate School (2016)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Econometrics, University of Johannesburg (2012)

I am a marketing enthusiast with a passion for leadership, mentoring and personal development.

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Matric, Roosevelt High School (2006) 

CAREER HISTORY

Distinction in Financial Economics

Academic Merit Pass

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

LANGUAGES

Nestle, Sep 2019 - Jan 2022 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Tiger Brands, Mar 2015 - Jul 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST

Commercial Development Manager

Nestle, Feb 2022 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Channel Executive

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Customer Marketing Manager

Strong analytical skills Strong commercial acumen Leadership Strategist

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) French (Conversational)

FMCG | Strategy Design & Implementation | Marketing | Innovation 74

GRISSELDA SITHEMBILE MAVUSO SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/grisselda-mavuso-8600719a/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHT A warm and compassionate clinical pathologist in one of the top medical laboratories in Southern Africa. Strong passion and special interest in infectious diseases and management. 15 years’ experience in the health care industry including both the public and private environments. A great empathetic and flexible leader; an optimist at heart with excellent attention to detail. MBA student, driven by the mission to make a positive impact in the world.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

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FC PATH (Clinical), University of the Witwatersrand (2014)

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Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene, University of the Witwatersrand (2012)

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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (2007) 

CAREER HISTORY Clinical Pathologist (Microbiology)

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Clinical Pathologist

National Health Laboratory Services, Dec 2014 - Oct 2019 Tshwane, South Africa

Clinical Pathology Registrar

National Health Laboratory Services, Jan 2010 - Nov 2014 Johannesburg, South Africa

Matric, Mathunjwa High School (2000) 

Ampath, Nov 2019 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

Distinction in Internal Medicine.

Obtained 4 Distinctions.

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Problem solving Strategizing Motivating and team empowering Collaborative negotiator

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Healthcare | Hospitality | Entrepreneurship | Travel & Tourism | Consultation 75

MXOLISI AUBREY MBATHA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/aubreyaubzmbatha/

EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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MBA Candidate with 11 years’ mining experience, concentrated in systems implementations, business planning and information management. Involved in various SAP related projects including Zimbabwe.

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Nov 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2021)

A calm problem solver with a passion for people development, improving and automating process and systems analysis. Passionate about live arts, animals and nature. Outdoor orientated camper, traveller and love hiking. Picking up a passion of 4x4 and overlanding.

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Bachelor of Commerce, Rhodes University (2014) 

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5 Distinctions

Community Engagement Awards, House Committee, Management 3 Class Rep

Matric, King Edward School (2005) 

Merit Pass, Cultural Colours, Scholarship (SSP)

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Senior Management Accountant

Northam Platinum, Jul 2018 - Present Brits, South Africa

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Management Accountant

Northam Platinum, Dec 2016 - Jun 2018 Brits, South Africa

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Cost Accountant

Impala Platinum, Oct 2010 - Nov 2016 Rustenburg, South Africa

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Project management Problem solving and analytical Budgeting and forecasting Operations management

isiZulu (Fluent) English (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Mining and Metals | Strategy | Innovation & Technology | Planning 76

YONELA MDUBEKI SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/yonela-mdubeki-614081131/ SUMMARY/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Technologist and MBA Student with more than 14 years of experience working mainly on municipal services: design of water and sewer reticulations, roads and storm water reticulation, solid waste management, bridges and project management. One of my highlights was the design and implementation of storm water management and pollution control for the North End Lake project in NMMB (2015-2016) and being involved in the design of civil and structural works for Van Staderns Electro Wind Farms while working for Afri-coast (20112012). Currently employed by JRA as Project Manager for infrastructure development within the City of Johannesburg.

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2022)

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Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Technology Management, University of Pretoria (2019)

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Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (Civil: Urban), Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (2013) 

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Senior Project Manager

Distinctions in Urban Planning, Transpiration Technology, Pavement Technology and Solid Waste Management

National Diploma in Engineering (Civil), Mangosuthu University of Technology (2008) 

Dean’s Commendation for Academic Performance (2006) & distinctions obtained in Mathematics, Water, Transportation, Structures Geotech and Management

Johannesburg Roads Agency , Jul 2016 Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Afri-Coast Consulting Engineers, Aug 2008 - Jun 2016 Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Trainee Technician

Izizwe Consulting Engineers, Jan 2007 Dec 2007 Eastern Cape, South Africa

Resilience Project management Adaptability Team collaboration

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English (Fluent) isiXhosa (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) Afrikaans & Sesotho (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST Civil | Mining | Project Management in Construction | Strategy | AI & Robotics 77

SKHUMBUZO METISO SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/skhumbuzo-metiso-a12320182/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Supply Chain Manager responsible for the implementation of effective SCM polices and practices for city contract management, tender document preparation, supplier management etc. Provide procurement advice in line with the Municipal Financial Management Act (MFMA) as well as related circulars and guidelines.

I have over 12 years’ public sector experience ranging from budgeting, reporting and procurement and supply chain management.

Supply Chain Manager

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2022)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business school (2019)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accounting [Honours], University of South Africa (2014)

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Bachelor of Compt/ Accounting Science, University of Limpopo (2008) 

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CAREER HISTORY ▪

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Treasurer General : SRC & Central SRC (2005/2006, 2006/2007)

Matric, Soshangane High School (2003) 

Completed with merit

City of Mbombela, Aug 2016 - Present Mbombela, South Africa

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Supply Chain Manager

Umjindi Local, Jun 2015 – Jul 2016 Barberton, South Africa

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Accountant : Accounting

Steve Tshwete Local, Sep 2011 - May 2015 Middelburg, South Africa

Team player Hard working Dedicated Impeccable

English (Fluent) SiSwati (Fluent) Sepedi (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Public Speaking | Debate | Policy Development 78

YONELA MGWEDLI SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/yonela-mgwedli-3821a8198

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

I have grown in the private banking space taking care of portfolios ranging from high income to ‘ultra high net worth’. My key responsibilities are to grow and maintain a portfolio, while keeping in line with regulation and the clients’ needs.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning, Nelson Mandela University (2019)

I share my expertise by means of creating, sustaining and effectively managing my clients’ balance sheets. My passion is to help create a better savings culture in South Africa by ensuring beneficial outcomes for my clients. As a team player, I lead with the heart, as I carry ethical values with pride in all my interactions with colleagues and clients. I aspire to not only assist my clients with their financial needs, but to build long-lasting partnerships that are aligned with our common values.

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Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Finance, University of Cape Town (2014) 

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Distinction in The Financial Planning Environment

Distinctions in Information Systems I Project & Operations Management

National Senior Certificate, Rhenish Girls High School (2008) 

Distinctions in isiXhosa First Additional Language and Life Sciences

CAREER HISTORY ▪

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Private Banking Analyst

Professional Provident Society, Mar 2021 – Present Johannesburg, South Africa

FNB Private Wealth, Mar 2018 – Sept 2020 Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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Relationship management Effective communicator Team collaboration Entrepreneurial

English (Fluent) isiXhosa (Fluent) isiZulu (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Private Banking Analyst

RMB Private Bank, June 2016 – Feb 2018 Cape Town, South Africa

Banking | Wealth Management | Financial Planning | Business Development 79

FULU MISWE SOUTH AFRICAN : linkedin.com/in/fulumiswe/

EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS An IT professional with over 10 years’ experience engaging and directing the implementation of digital imperatives: innovation, modernisation and automation. I am passionate about using technology to bridge the social and economical gap.

As an IT sales person I have consistently met and exceeded my targets in the multinational IT organisations I have worked for.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023) 

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Postgraduate Diploma in Management in Corporate Governance, Monash University (2017)

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Bachelor of Science [Honours] in Information Technology, Midrand Graduate Institute (2012)

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Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems, University of Greenwich (2011) 

Senior Account Executive

IBM, Oct 2021 - Present Sandton, South Africa

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Senior Account Manager

SAP, May 2020 - Sept 2021 Woodmead, South Africa

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Brand Sales Specialist

IBM, Sept 2018 - Apr 2020 Sandton, South Africa

Runner-up team Famous Brands challenge

First Class pass

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Sales Executive engagements Mentoring Thought leadership

Tshivenda (Fluent) English (Fluent) Xitsonga (Fluent) Sepedi (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Technology | Transportation | Community Development | Mentorship 80

SIPELELE MNYANI SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/sipelelemnyani/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Inspiring and innovative senior management professional, offering over a decade of experience functioning tri-laterally in operations, finance and supply chain management. Proven success in analysing an organization’s critical requirements, with a focus on business process enhancement and operational integration.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2021)

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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics, University South Africa (2015)

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Matric, Queens College Boys’ High School (1999)

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National Operations Director

SERVEST (Integrated Solutions), Oct 2019 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Regional Executive

Bidvest Steiner, Jul 2018 - Sep 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Finance, Risk & Inventory Manager

Clicks Group, May 2017 - Jun 2018 Pretoria, South Africa

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Vision and strategy Analytical and innovative Entrepreneurial

English (Fluent) isiXhosa (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Corporate Finance | Operations Research | IoT | Strategy 81

BRIDGETTE MOFOKENG SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/bridgette-mofokeng-ba21b649/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Well-rounded individual with experience in internal and external audit from planning to reporting activities as well as project finance. Good understanding of the public sector environment gained through various external audits in the financial and performance spectrum conducted at the AGSA spanning from local to national government departments. Current activities include conducting internal operational and financial audits as well as managing client relationships, ISO and third party audits. Previous experience in finance includes budget creation, monitoring, spend approval, monthly profit & loss analysis, cash collection management for key account projects in a telco environment.

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Specialist: Audit and Risk

Project Finance Controller

Audit Senior

Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Jun 2019 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa Huawei Technologies Africa, Nov 2017 May 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa Auditor General South Africa, Jan 2014 Oct 2017 Pretoria, South Africa

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Nov 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences, University of South Africa (2017)

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Bachelor of Accounting Sciences, University of Pretoria (2011)

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Matric, Sasolburg High School (2007)

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Strong communication skills Project management skills Analytical and problem solving Client relationship building

English (Fluent) Sesotho (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST ICT | Audit | Finance | Risk and Controls

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LIPUO MOFOKENG SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/lipuo-mofokeng-2a06ab178/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Plant Metallurgist , Plant Manager in training and MBA Candidate with 12 years’ experience with Harmony Gold Mine. Experience in a gold plant process optimisation where I enjoy problem solving. Currently on a re-mining of the tailings dams, with experience in milling, thickening leaching, carbon in leach, elution, smelting and electrowinning. Chairperson of the Woman In Mining Surface Operations as well as Secretary for the Regional Committee for Free State Region.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

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Bachelor of Technology in Metallurgy Engineering, Vaal University of Technology (2015)

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National Diploma in Metallurgy Engineering, Vaal University of Technology (2009)

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Matric , Meloding Secondary School (1999)

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Plant Metallurgist

Harmony Gold Mine, Jun 2015 - Present Welkom, South Africa

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Metallurgist II

Harmony Gold Mine, Jan 2007 - Jun 2015 Welkom, South Africa

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Learner Metallurgist

Harmony Gold Mine/ Musuku Refinery, Jan 2005 - Jan 2007 Welkom, South Africa

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Strategic thinking Team based collaboration Solution orientated Self starter

Sesotho (Fluent) English (Fluent) isiXhosa( Conversational) isiZulu (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Business Strategy | Corporate Entrepreneurship | Metallurgy 83

BONTLE MOGAPI SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/bontle-mogapi-68aa2b6/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS I am a MBA student with over 20 years’ experience in the Hospitality industry mainly contract catering for the Higher Education Sector, Hospital and Corporate.

I am passionate about coaching and mentoring people to reach their full potential.

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Management, Wits School of Governance (2018)

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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of the Witwatersrand (2015)

Customer focused individual who always strives to ensure that customer’s needs are met and enhance their experience.

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Matric, St Mary’s High School (1996)

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Hospitality Manager

South African Reserve Bank, Dec 2019 Present Pretoria, South Africa

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Operations Manager: Catering

Wits University, Mar 2015 - Nov 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Catering Liaison Officer

Wits University, Oct 2007 - Feb 2015 Johannesburg, South Africa

Team collaboration Problem solving Operations management Results oriented

English (Fluent) Setswana (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Hospitality | People Management | Development | Student Support

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JEREMIA MOGAPI SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/jeremia-mogapi-mba-candidate-b4a092b1/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Snr Project Manager and MBA Candidate with experience across South African financial services sector covering banking and insurance. An independent thinker who is passionate about implementing new solutions and making clients and communities lives better.

More than 14 years’ experience working in complex project environments and running multiple programmes and projects. Has successfully implemented the Euro pay, MasterCard, Visa Chip Debit Card programme and the SWIFT Standards 2018 Regulatory Programmes in over 17 countries in Africa for one of the major banks in South Africa.

A social entrepreneur who founded the JM Mentorship Programme which has made a difference in the lives of 1000 children in my community.

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Senior Project Manager

Postbank SOC Ltd, Oct 2020 - Present Pretoria, South Africa

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Programme Manager

MVT Technologies Jul 2019 - Sep 2020

EDUCATION ▪

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School, (Expected completion Feb 2024)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2020)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Project and Programme Management, Cranfield College (2014)

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Advanced Diploma in Project and Programme Management, Cranfield College (2011)

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Matric, Ahmed Timol Secondary School (2003)

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Programme management Project management Agile Team based collaboration

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) Setswana (Fluent) Xitsonga (Conversational)

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Senior Project Manager

IQ Business SA, May 2017 - Jun 2019

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST

Johannesburg, South Africa

Organisational/People Development | Digital Transformation | Agile 85

WHITNEY-CAROL PULENG MOHLOKOANE FRM SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/whitney-carol-puleng-mohlokoane-frm-8a043b71/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS I am a Certified FRM (Financial Risk Manager), currently pursuing my MBA studies. I have 7 years of experience in financial markets. My background is in data analytics, instrument valuations, project management, equity research, investment strategy, risk and performance management. I have a keen interest in market trend analysis. I am an agile and resilient professional, possess a big picture mindset to solving problems, forming good judgement and a strong attention detail.

Index Research Analyst

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Nov 2023)

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Bachelor of Commerce [Honours] in Financial Analysis and Portfolio Management, University of Cape Town (2018)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Management Studies, University of Cape Town (2015) 

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EDUCATION

Matric, The Beacon Secondary School (2010) 

Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Jun 2020 - Present, Johannesburg, South Africa

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Performance Analyst

Eskom Pension & Provident Fund, Nov 2018 - May 2020 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Performance & Attribution Analyst

Futuregrowth Asset Management, Dec 2015 - Apr 2018 Cape Town, South Africa

Completed 3rd year majors in Economics, Finance & Statistics

Deputy Head Girl, Top 6 matriculant in Free State provincial NSC results

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Quantitative research Critical problem solver Strong work ethic and accountability Data analytics Collaborative and team player

English (Fluent) Sesotho (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Risk Management | Banking | Asset Management | Economics Research 86

TINY MOKHABUKI SOUTH AFRICAN

| : linkedin.com/in/tiny-mokhabuki-a2b7a417a/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

A well-rounded Chartered Accountant with 15 years’ experience across various multinationals and the public sector.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, analysis, strategy and governance.

Streamlined budget processes, introduced process improvements and implemented ERP system.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy, University of Kwazulu-Natal (2010)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, University of the Witwatersrand (2004)

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Matric, Lowveld High School (2000)

Independent thinker with strong values, integrity and corporate governance.

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CAREER HISTORY ▪

Chief Financial Officer

MICT SETA, Jun 2019 – Present, Midrand, South Africa

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Finance Manager: Reporting

Multichoice, Oct 2018 – Jun 2019 Randburg, South Africa

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Central Finance Manager and Reporting Finance Manager

Aspen Pharmacare, May 2015 – Sept 2018 Sandton, South Africa

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Financial management Financial reporting and analysis Strategy formulation and Implementation Leadership

English (Fluent) Northern Sotho (Fluent) isiZulu (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Financial Services | Pharmaceuticals | Hospitality | Transformation 87

REFILWE MOLAPO SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/refilwe-molapo/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS A seasoned professional who is skilled in optimizing manufacturing operations through digital transformation. I have over 10 years’ experience in the manufacturing and mining industry. Currently, working for Komatsu as an Acting Business Unit Manager for the Electrical Panels department and as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer responsible for leading site operations that contribute towards improving operational excellence, product quality, safety, and profitability.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Nov 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2019)

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Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, University of South Africa (2017)

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National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, University of Johannesburg (2011)

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Acting Business Unit Manager

Komatsu Mining Corp, Oct 2021 – Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Komatsu Mining Corp, Jun 2021 – Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Production Foreman

Komatsu Mining Corp, Oct 2017 – May 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST

Operations management People management Design thinking Decision making

English (Fluent) Sesotho (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent)

Smart Manufacturing | Economics | Business Strategy | Blockchain Tech 88

JOSIAH MOLOI SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/josiah-moloi-3a423a12/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

MBA Student, business and technology leader with over 12 years’ experience in financial services within South Africa and other African regions.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

Agile thinker who enjoys unlocking valued customer experience and business value. Experience cuts across insurance, retail & commercial banking, joint venture management and digital transformation.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2021)

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Management Advancement Programme, Wits Business School (2018) 

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CAREER HISTORY ▪

Head of IT: Shared Services & Specialty Insurance

Graduate Top Student in Cohort

Matric, Dinwiddie High School (2005) 

Head Boy

Old Mutual Insure, Jul 2020 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Head: Joint Ventures, Corporate & Rest of Africa Credit Card

FNB, Apr 2018 - Jun 2020 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Programme Manager

FNB, Sept 2016 - Mar 2018 Johannesburg, South Africa

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST

Strong communicator Complex technology implementation Project management Systems thinking

English (Fluent) Sesotho (Fluent)

Technology | Financial Services | Strategy | Mergers & Acquisitions 89

MOKGETHI MOLOTO SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/lloyd-mokgethi-moloto-231049206/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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MBA candidate with extensive financial management experience who is sociable, innovative with critical but optimistic thinking skills.

A genuine and inspiring leader who values cultural diversity and works well in a team setting.

Individual who is results-orientated can handle pressure, is highly ethical and believes in shared team values to achieve excellence.

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Finance Manager

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National Treasury, Dec 2016 - Present Pretoria, South Africa

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Finance Supervisor

National Treasury, May 2004 - Nov 2016 Pretoria, South Africa

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Supply Chain Management

Mintek, Jan 2002 - Apr 2004 Johannesburg, South Africa

Distinction in Business Society and Collective Action

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management, MANCOSA (2019) 

Distinction in Operations Management and Ethics

Higher National Diploma in Accounting and Finance, University of Johannesburg (1996) 

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CAREER HISTORY

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

Distinction in Cost and Management Accounting

Matric, St Francis Matric Project (1994)

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Project management Financial management Authentic leadership skills Interpersonal skills

English (Fluent) Setswana (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Banking and Finance | Strategy Formulation | Strategic Marketing | Digital Transformation 90

SIBONGILE MONDALAMO SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/sibongile-mondalamo-55820b233/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Project Manager and MBA student with seven years` experience in the public transportation and oil and petroleum. In addition, I have accumulated vast experience in the operations and maintenance of fuel infrastructure and components.

Independent, team leader and member, self-motivated and solution oriented in complex situations.

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Acting Functional Head

Support Service Officer

Graduate Intern

City of Tshwane Municipality, Jul 2019 Present Pretoria, South Africa City of Tshwane Municipality, Apr 2013 Jun 2018 Pretoria, South Africa NPA, Nov 2009 - Dec 2010 Mafikeng, South Africa

EDUCATION ▪

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Nov 2023)

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Bachelor of Commerce [Honours] in Management, North West University (2012)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Operations Research, North West University (2009)

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Project management Financial management High level report writing Team leadership

English (Fluent) Northern Sotho (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Project Management | Strategy Design & Implementation | Performance Monitoring & Implementation 91

THABISO MOROPA PR.ENG SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/thabiso-moropa-pr-eng-2b3728b0/ EDUCATION

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS A Professional engineer registered with ECSA. An exceptional problem solver equipped with informed decision-making skills; a key player ensuring that operation at hand performs above expectation at minimum costs, with high quality output and safe processes. Good communicator and possess vast knowledge of HSEC&Q systems. A leader who has led teams in achieving production records, implemented cost-saving projects and improved plant availability and equipment reliability.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion December 2023)

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Programme in Project Management, University of Pretoria (2021) 

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Senior Leaders Development Programme, Wits Business School (2019)

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Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, North-West University (2016)

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Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering, North-West University (2014)

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Production Superintendent

Glencore Alloys, Nov 2021 – Present Rustenburg, South Africa

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Production Engineer

Glencore Alloys, Jun 2017 – Oct 2021 Rustenburg, South Africa

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Junior Process Engineer

Vuselela Energy, Sept 2016 – May 2017 Rustenburg, South Africa

Passed with Distinction

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Versatile Engineer (process and maintenance) Process optimisation Six Sigma Practitioner (Green belt) Project management Research and development

Sepedi (Fluent) English (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Mining | Telecommunications | Energy | Financial 92

PATRICK MOSAKOA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/patrick-m-43993736/

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Solution driven individual with a love for solving problems, with more than 7 years of work experience in information security, plus 3 years of general IT

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Currently leading one of the teams that look after the entire FirstRand (FNB, RMB, Wesbank, Ashburton, MotoVantage, and Direct Access) group’s IAM specialty offering

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Am currently doing my 2nd year of studying towards a MBA degree (parttime).

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Technical Team Lead

FNB, Mar 2021 - Present Randburg, South Africa

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Information Security Analyst

FNB, Jan 2018 - Feb 2021, Randburg, South Africa

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Information Security Analyst

GSOC, Jan 2014 - Dec 2017, Midrand, South Africa

EDUCATION ▪

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

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Postgraduate Higher Diploma in Computer Science, University of the Witwatersrand (2012)

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Bachelor of Science [Honours] in Geophysics, University of the Witwatersrand (2010)

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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics, University of the Witwatersrand (2009)

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Analytical thinker Creative and innovative with solutions Problem solving skills Team player

English (Fluent) Southern Sotho (Fluent) isiZulu (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Information Security | Identity & Access Management | Strategy | Project Planning & Implementation 93

HAMILTON MOSWATUHPA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/hamilton-moswathupa-pr-sci-nat-30aa8530/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

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Consulting hydrogeologist and final year MBA candidate with eight years’ experience in groundwater management across mining, government and petroleum industries across Ghana, DRC, Lesotho, South Africa and Zambia.

Also, provided assistance remotely to projects within Angola, Namibia, Nigeria and Zimbabwe.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion, Dec 2022)

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Master of Science in Hydrogeology, University of the Witwatersrand (2018)

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Bachelor of Science Honours in Geology, University of Pretoria (2012)

Registered as a Professional Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat.) and served as ExCo of the Young Water Professionals – Gauteng Chapter.

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Co-Founder & Water Manager

Westech, May 2021 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Senior Hydrogeologist

SRK Consulting, Nov 2019 - Apr 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

Awarded Student Mentoring Certificate, Faculty (NATHOUSE) Vice-chairperson

Bachelor of Science in Geology, University of Pretoria (2011) 

Presented on “the hydraulic characterisation of the copperbelt geology” at a global groundwater conference in Chile.

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Adaptability Conceptual thinking Emotional intelligence Team-based collaboration

English (Fluent) Sepedi (Fluent) isiZulu (Conversational) Setswana (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Hydrogeologist

SRK Consulting, Oct 2013 - Oct 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa

Mining | Hydrogeology | Hydro-Economics | Strategy | Sustainability | Energy 94

ITUMELENG MOTSHWARI SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/gift-motshwari-93578818/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS A dynamic and goal focused individual, passionate about customer service and logistics and supply chain, with a commendable track record in delivering results including leading and implementing supply chain strategy.

I am an experience logistics expert with many years experience in the FMCG sector with a proven record to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver results.

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GM Logistics

CS&L Manager

Rich Products Corporation Africa, Feb 2020 – Present Johannesburg, South Africa Simba (Pty) Ltd - PepsiCo, Apr 2014 – Jan 2020 Johannesburg, South Africa

EDUCATION ▪

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Management, University of Cape Town (2000)

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Bachelor of Social Science, University of Cape Town (1998)

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Matric, Botoka Comprehensive School (1995)

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Results driven Leading change Team based collaborator Strategy and service delivery

English (Fluent) Setswana (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational)

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Distribution Manager

Simba (Pty) Ltd - PepsiCo, Mar 2012 – Mar 2014 Johannesburg, South Africa

Supply Chain | Customer Service & Logistics | Strategic Leadership

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FHATUWANI MUDAU SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/fhatuwani-mudau-a86762205/ SUMMARY/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Experienced professional and MBA Candidate with multifaceted skills set ranging from marketing and communications to strategy design and implementation, among others. This is coupled to solidified experience of more than a decade, both in private and public sectors. A critical thinker who is solution-driven in complex environments.

Possess entrepreneurship traits as an alternative avenue to explore new opportunities in the market.

EDUCATION ▪

Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2022)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing [Honours], University of the Witwatersrand (2019) ▪

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Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, IMM Graduate School of Marketing (2012)

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Matric, Denga Secondary School (2002) 

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

merSETA, Apr 2014 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Client Liaison Coordinator

merSETA, Dec 2007 - Mar 2014 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Assistant: Marketing & PR

Mercury Media (Pty) Ltd, Jan 2007 - Nov 2007 Johannesburg, South Africa

Distinction obtained in the Business Science Research Paper

Full matric exemption

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Marketing and communications Career development services Entrepreneurship Aptitude to solve complex dilemmas

English (Fluent) Tshivenda (Fluent) Sesotho (Conversational) isiZulu (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST Management Consulting | Marketing & Communications | Strategy 96

GODWIN MURERWA SOUTH AFRICAN PERMANENT RESIDENT

: linkedin.com/in/godwinmurerwa/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS A non repellent networking magnet where opposites do attract! Expert talent management specialist and strategic recruitment business driver with outstanding track record of extensive sourcing of executives for the South African market and Internationally. Offer proven customer focus and excellent interpersonal communication skills. In the service of humanity as a long time donor to Médecins Sans Frontières; helping fulfil my life’s purpose. Living a fulfilling and measured life!

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Managing Partner

Skill Placement (Pty) Ltd, Oct 2016 Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Specialist Executive Headhunter

DAV & KPA, Feb 2014 - Oct 2016 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Recruitment Manager

Mogale Solutions Provider, May 2012 Jan 2014 Johannesburg, South Africa

EDUCATION ▪

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Mar 2023)

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Bachelor of Science [Honours] in Psychology, University of Zimbabwe (2003)

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Bachelor of Arts General Degree, University of Zimbabwe (2002)

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Cambridge A Level, Fletcher High School (1998)

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Executive search Talent management Specialist head-hunter Human resources

English (Fluent) chiShona (Fluent) isiZulu (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Education | Mining | Financial Services

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SIBUSISIWE MWELI SOUTH AFRCAN

: linkedin.com/in/sibusisiwe-mweli-8526b6101/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Nov 2023)

A driven and highly motivated individual who has proven to be a valuable asset in a team and business. Has successfully executed strategic initiatives to drive organizational goals effectively and efficiently.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration , Wits Business School (2020)

Through compassion for giving back has led numerous CR initiatives over the past five years.

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Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Supply Chain, University of KwaZulu-Natal (2015)

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Matric, Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High (2008)

Territory Manager and MBA student with extensive experience in strategy development and execution as well as project management.

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Territory Manager

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Cummins Africa Middle East, Oct 2021 Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Business Improvement Analyst

Cummins Southern Africa, Jan 2018 - Oct 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Marketing Graduate

Cummins Southern Africa, Feb 2017 - Jan 2018 Johannesburg, South Africa

Completed with 74% average

Distinctions obtained in Mathematics, History & IsiZulu

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Project management Managing conflict Communicates effectively Problem solving

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Strategy Development & Execution | Project Management | Business Development

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DAIVESHNI NAIDOO SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/daiveshni-naidoo-1b76b716/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Learning programme specialist and MBA student with over 12 years’ experience in the leadership and management development space.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

An efficient project manager and effective public relations liaison, demonstrates results-oriented client service and excellent management of stakeholder relationships.

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Bachelor of Arts [Honours] in Psychology, University of South Africa (2016)

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Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology, University of Natal (PMB) (1999)  

Passionate about rehabilitation of rescue dogs and travelling.

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Volunteered at Townhill & Fort Napier hospitals for mentally challenged persons Counsellor at LifeLine, including face-to-face counselling, telephonic counselling & HIV testing

Matric, Thistle Grove Secondary School (1994) 

Prefect

Learning & Development Specialist

Nedbank, Nov 2018 – Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Programme Manager

Gordon Institute of Business Science, May 2012 – Oct 2018 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Senior Programme Coordinator

Gordon Institute of Business Science, Apr 2011 – Apr 2012 Johannesburg, South Africa

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST

Project management Relationship management Teamwork / collaboration Problem solving

English (Fluent) Afrikaans ( Conversational)

Leadership Development | Change Management | Management Consulting 99

YOGAN NAIDU PR.ENG SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/yogan-naidu-pr-eng-7310473a/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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Engineer within the FMCG sector, with a key focus on packaging and process technologies. Experienced in asset management and capex planning to improve the efficiency, output and capacity of manufacturing plants. Responsible for the implementation of world class manufacturing processes in several sites.

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion December 2023)

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Master of Science – Mechanical Engineering, University of KwaZulu Natal (2013)

Highly driven and results oriented with a focus on bringing about change management and elevating manufacturing facilities to achieve international standards and benchmarking.

Currently working in a regional role with teams in SA, Germany, Nigeria and Kenya

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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of KwaZulu Natal (2010) 

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Key Account Manager

Krones SA, Jul 2019 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Project Manager

Krones SA, Sep 2018 - Jun 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Engineering Manager

Ferrero SA, Jun 2017 - Aug 2018 Johannesburg, South Africa

Dean’s Commendation, Certificate of Merit – Design of Fluid Power Systems, Alternative Energy Systems and History of Hindu Thought

Matric, Seatides Secondary School (2006) 

CAREER HISTORY

Cum Laude

DUX, Distinction pass for all subjects

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Analytical ability Problem solving Project management Engineering design

English (Fluent) Afrikaans (Fluent

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Engineering | Change Management | Capital Projects 100

AMANDA NCUBE SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/amanda-ncube-a694034a/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS A results driven, proactive and goal orientated HR partner with 7 years’ experience in the HR field, currently working in the telecoms sector. My experience in HR has taught me the importance of credibility, communication and being able to work with a diverse workforce. I have won an award in recognition of provision of the best customer experience. For me it is critical to understand my customers’ needs in order to partner and add value to their business.

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2022)

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Advanced Labour Law, University of South Africa (2017)

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Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology [Honours], University of KwaZulu Natal (2012)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial Psychology, University of Zululand (2011)

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HR Business Partner

Vodacom , Apr 2018 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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HR Practitioner: Southern Region

Multichoice, Jun 2013 - Mar 2018 Johannesburg South Africa

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HR Intern

RBCT , Jun 2012 - Dec 2012 Richards Bay , South Africa

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Good problem solving Relationship management Good communication skills Business acumen

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Strategy Design | Future of Work | Digital Transformation

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MOSES BABILA NDASI CAMEROONIAN

: linkedin.com/in/moses-babila-ndasi-pr-sci-nat-34b54764/ Specialist in exploration geology with more than 15 years’ experience in the mineral industry. Have held the position of senior and project geologist with various companies in several African countries, as well as in Australia.

EDUCATION

Served as a Business Development Geologist with Africa Middle East Resources (AMER) in Guinea Conakry.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023).

Have been directly responsible for the discovery and development of a number of mineral deposits, including Bushveld Minerals’ Mokopane iron /vanadium deposits ; Shanta Gold’s Saza gold mine in Tanzania; RJU’ ammaroo phosphate in NT Australia.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Geology Candidate, University of Johannesburg, (Expected completion Dec 2022).

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Master of Science in Geology, University of the Witwatersrand (2007)

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Bachelor of Science [Honours] in Geology, University of the Witwatersrand (2004).

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Contracting Senior Geologist

De Beers Namibia [contracted under RES], Jul 2021 – Present Windhoek, Namibia

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Consulting Principal Geologist

Lemur Resources, Jul 2019 – Jun 2021 Madagascar

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Principal Geologist

Ndasi Investments and Projects, Sept 2017 – Jun 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Strong conceptual problem solving Project management Team based collaboration

English (Fluent) French (Fluent) Malagasy (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Mining & Minerals Exploration | Business Development 102

DIMAKATSO NDHLOVU SOUTH AFRICAN

| : linkedin.com/in/dimakatso-ndhlovu-54609479/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Internal auditor and MBA student with over 5 years of experience across various industries such as financial services and mining . I find joy in meeting set goals and achieving set objectives. I am passionate about continuous improvement and solving complex problems.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2022)

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Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2020)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Internal Auditing, University of Pretoria (2013)

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Matric, Alfred Maubane High School (2007)

Curious, analytical and enjoy adventure sports - mountain biking and hiking.

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Internal Audit Coordinator

Technology Innovation Agency, Nov 2021 - Present Pretoria, South Africa

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Clerical Specialist

Professional Provident Society, Feb 2016 - Oct 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Business Process Consultant

Professional Provident Society, Feb 2015 2015 - Jan 2016 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Analytical thinking Problem solving Decision making Excellent interpersonal skills

English (Fluent) Setswana (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Internal Auditing | Business Improvement | Business Strategy 103

BAKHEKILE NDLOVU SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/bakhekile-ndlovu/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS MBA candidate with 5 years’ experience in high voltage systems, protection systems and process automation.

I have experience executing projects from the design phase, through implementation and testing.

Focused on learning and growth. Highly motivated, well organized and with strong leadership skills

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand (2021) 

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Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand (2016) 

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Systems Engineer

▪ Automation Control Solutions, Jul 2021 Present Johannesburg, South Africa

2 Publications

Dean’s List of Merit (2016)

Matric, Athlone High School for Girls (2012)

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Design Engineer

Siemens, Aug 2018 – Jun 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Engineer in Training

Eskom, Feb 2017 – Jul 2018 Johannesburg, South Africa

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST

Strong conceptual problem solving Project management Detail oriented Engineering design

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) Sepedi (Conversational)

Business Strategy | Business Finance | Effective Leadership | Renewable Energy 104

NONDUMISO NDLOVU SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/nondumiso-ndlovu-32054333/

EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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I am a marketing graduate, entrepreneur and MBA student . I have about 17 years’ worth of work experience, across various industries.

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2018)

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Certificate in Advanced Marketing, University of the Witwatersrand (2015)

I have a vast experience in sales/ business development and project management in the fields of marketing , branding and corporate communication. I’m currently pursuing a business and career in property management and development. I always strive for excellence in all that do, which pushes me to exceed expectations and goals that I have set for myself.

CAREER HISTORY

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Pass with Distinction

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Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Management, University of KwaZulu Natal (2004)

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Matric, Penryn College (1999) 

Distinction obtained in Maths

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Director

Tebu Capital , Sept 2020 – Present Sandton, South Africa

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Sales & Marketing Representative

Maisha Medical, Dec 2014 – Aug 2020 Centurion, South Africa

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Project Manager & Business Development consultant

Ince, Jun 2008 – Jul 2012 Sandton, South Africa

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Business development Project management Stakeholder engagement and management Brand development and management

English (Fluent) SiSwati (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) isiXhosa (Conversational

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Marketing & Communication | Project Management | Branding

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DUMSILE NONDUMISO NGEMA PR.ENG SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/nonduh-ngema-pr-eng-03bb7b100/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Professional electrical engineer and MBA student with 6 years’ experience in plant asset management, operations, maintenance, power systems engineering, manufacturing, built environment, and renewable energy industries. Selfmotivated, strategic, and analytical thinker with excellent organisational, leadership, and team working skills, continuously eager to learn and grow as a professional.

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Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of KwaZulu Natal (2016) 

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Electrical Technical Specialist

Enel Green Power, Jan 2022 – Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Solar Plant Manager

Enel Green Power, May 2020 – Dec 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

Electrical Engineer

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School, (Expected completion Dec 2023)

Department of Public Works, Jan 2016 – Apr 2020 Johannesburg, South Africa

Awarded degree with distinction

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of KwaZulu Natal (2014) 

CAREER HISTORY

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Award for best final year electrical project (1st prize)

Matric, Phendukani High School (2007) 

Completed with a distinction aggregate

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Strong technical abilities Analytical thinker Team player Inquisitive and goal-oriented

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) Sesotho (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES /AREAS OF INTEREST Renewable Energy | Asset Management | Operations & Maintenance 106 106

SIVIKELO NGEMA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/sivikelo-ngema-160aa9106/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Health care professional with 6 years’ experience and MBA candidate seeking to pivot into marketing. Entrepreneurial - business start-up owner for 3 years with excellent relationship building and negotiation skills.

Ambitious, goal driven and curious - recognizes that those who are agile, adaptable and innovative people will thrive in the current disruptive environment of business. Getting a PDBA has helped me to grow both personally and professionally - allowing me to be more favourable to accomplish an entry role in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods sector. 42 Km Soweto Marathon runner (2019) - strongly believes that keeping one’s body healthy is an excellent investment in future wellbeing.

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2022)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2019)

CAREER HISTORY

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Junior Radiographer

MBRi (Netcare Pinehaven Hospital), Aug 2019 – Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Project Manager

OHS, Jan 2018 – Apr 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Co-Founder

Ubuntu X-Ray Services, Apr 2015 – Dec 2018 Pretoria, South Africa

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Distinction for Marketing & Sales

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Bachelor of Technology in Diagnostic Radiography, University of Johannesburg (2015)

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National Diploma in Radiography (2013)

Analytical thinker Stress tolerance Commercially and results driven Enhanced business acumen Team player

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational) Sesotho ( Conversational )

INDUSTRIES /AREAS OF INTEREST FMCG | Consulting | Banking & Investment Management 107 107

KUTLWANO NGWARATI SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/kutlwano-ngwarati-047122b5/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Engineer and MBA student with six years’ experience across mining, manufacturing and financial services sectors.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023 )

Strong background in technology, engineering & entrepreneurship with two companies successfully founded and awarded prizes from Total Foundation, Gauteng Accelerator Program and South African Breweries Foundation.

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Data Science Certificate, Explore Data Science Academy (2020) 

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Natural problem solver, dreamer and visionary who was awarded one of Africa’s Top 10 Innovators by the United Nations Economic Commission of Africa.

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Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand (2016) 

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Entrepreneurship Specialist

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Analysis & Improvement Engineer South32, Jan 2017 - Oct 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa

Anheuser-Busch InBev, Feb 2021 - Jul 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

Awarded Best Business Plan Project Prize

Matric, Sasolburg Highschool (2010) 

Senior Business and Data Analyst Lombard Insurance, Aug 2021 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

Top 3 Student in Class/ Obtained Black Belt Certification

Distinctions obtained in Mathematics, Accounting and Physical Science

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Data analytics Project management Design thinking Process analysis & redesign

English (Fluent) Sesotho (Fluent) chiShona (Conversational) Afrikaans (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Digital Transformation | Entrepreneurship | Strategic Analysis & Implementation 108

THANDO LOVE COLLIN NHLAPO SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/thando-nhlapo-52899577/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Data science and data analysis specialist, graduate with Honours in Applied Mathematics, MBA student with 7 years’ experience in different fields.

Agriculture: Poultry industry smart house programme and data analyser for a period of 3 years. Construction: worked on a lot of organisational projects from sewage reticulation centre, revamping of water treatment plants to broiler houses construction and programming.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Bachelor of Science [Honours] in Applied Mathematics , University of Johannesburg (2019) 

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, University of Johannesburg (2016) 

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Administrative Assistant

Distinction in Computer Science, Distinction in Linear Algebra

I.M Manchu High School (2008) 

South African Revenue Service, Jun 2021 - Present Alberton, South Africa

Distinction in Quantum Computing

Highest achiever in Physical Science, Highest Achiever in Mathematics, Distinction in Computer Application Technology

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Supply Chain Senior Manager

Izindonga Ze-Afrika, Feb 2020 - Jan 2021 Balfour North, South Africa

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Assistant Manager

Izindonga Ze-Afrika, Feb 2017 - Nov 2019 Balfour North, South Africa

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST

Complex problem analysis Project management ethics Programming Topology and data analysis

isiZulu (Fluent) English (Fluent) Afrikaans (conversational) Sesotho (Fluent)

Strategy Design & Implementation | Machine Learning | Data Analysis & Big Data 109

ZANELE NHLAPO SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/zanele-nhlapo-9b359261/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS I'm a digital product manager for Mobile Money (MoMo). I have a design background and am very passionate about customer experience and creating products that are impactful. I am also a dynamic and experienced designer with experience working on various banking products in a fast-paced working environment. I have developed a wide range of skills, in particular, valuable user experience strategy and analysis skills, process modelling, and other sociotechnical skills that enable me to translate and deliver value-enhancing customer-oriented solutions that enrich customer engagement and experience.

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Digital Product Owner

MTN Group, Jan 2021 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Lead Designer (UX/UI)

Standard Bank, Feb 2015 - Dec 2020 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Junior Business Analyst:

Santam, Feb 2014 - Jan 2015 Cape Town, South Africa

EDUCATION ▪

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business & Systems Analysis, University of Cape Town (2014)

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Bachelor of Social Sciences in Organisational Psychology, Politics and Sociology, University of Cape Town (2012)

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Matric, Khanya Lesedi (2007)

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Focused Driven Lead by example Problem solver

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) Sesotho (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Telecommunication | Information Technology | Marketing | Financial Services 110

ASTRID NONHLANHLA NKWANYANA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/astrid-nonhlanhla-nkwanyana-51088821b/ EDUCATION A results-oriented manager and effective leader with 14 years’ management experience attained in diverse organisations. Results driven, with consistent focus on the achievement of optimal revenue levels. Through demonstrated finance and customer centric best practices and innovation have maintained set strategic objectives and made a positive contribution to organizations' revenue.

Believes in continuous self-development and currently enrolled for the Master of Business Administration programme.

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Assistant Director

City of Johannesburg, Jan 2010 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Credit Control Manager

City Power, Jun 2008 - Dec 2009 Johannesburg, South Africa

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National Head Account Receivable

South African National Blood Service, Apr 2007 - Jun 2008 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management, University of South Africa (2020)

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Management Advancement Program, Wits Business School (2009)

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National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting, University of Johannesburg (1997)

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Matric, Holy Family College (1989)

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Financial management Customer relationship management Strategic planning Problem solving & analytical thinking

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Strategy | Marketing | Leadership | All Industries 111

JABULILE NOKWE SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/jabulile-nokwe-45724824/ |

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS An MBA candidate who is innovative and an astute specialist in organisational effectiveness and performance.

I offer a solid pedigree in the areas of HR strategy, talent management, industry and labour relations, organizational development, change management, compliance and governance, people management, business partnering and performance management.

Excellent leadership, communication, planning and organisation skills and an aptitude to deliver.

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Specialist Organisational Effectiveness

Kumba Iron Ore, Aug 2021 - Present Centurion, South Africa

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Human Resources Advisor

Kumba Iron Ore, Jun 2018 - Jul 2021 Kathu, South Africa

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Specialist Human Resources

AngloGold Ashanti, Apr 2012 - May 2018 Johannesburg, South Africa

: jabulilenokwe@gmail.com

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected Completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice, University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (2018) 

Awarded degree with distinction

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Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources Management, University of South Africa (2016)

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Matric, Kiriyatswane Secondary School (2002) 

Youth Enterprise Society Chairperson

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Strong communication skills Effective stakeholder engagement Innovative problem solver Team based collaboration

English (Fluent) isiXhosa (Fluent Setswana (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Mining | Energy | Technology | Automotive 112

TSHEGOFATSO NAUME NTABANE SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/tshegofatso-naume-ntabane-224a8741/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS I am a consumer behaviour enthusiast who is an innovative and out of the box thinker and loves challenges. My tenure as an analyst gives me the edge to explore data, gaps and platforms we can use to improve our articulation of data.

I enjoy creating ideas out of the analyses of data that can improve the company’s communication method, training departments or aftersales methods to create a strong brand relationships.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2022)

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Bachelor of Commerce [Honours] in Business Management, University of Limpopo (2014)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management, University of Limpopo (2013)

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MI Assistant Manager

Nissan Group of Africa, Oct 2018 Present Pretoria, South Africa

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MI Analyst

Nissan Group of Africa, May 2017 - Sep 2018 Pretoria, South Africa

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MI Graduate

Nissan Group of Africa, Jul 2016 - Apr 2017 Pretoria, South Africa

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Communication skills Data analysis Cross-functional collaboration Presentation

English(Fluent) Sepedi (Fluent) isiZulu (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Automotive | FMCG | Retail | Market Research l Marketing I Strategy 113

ITUKISENG NTSHANI SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/itukiseng-ntshani-preng-99298316/

SUMMARY/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Environmental sustainability specialist with over 12 years of experience in business case development, risk management, leadership and technical roles that resulted in a quantifiable impact on safety, profit, and environmental sustainability.

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Jul 2023)

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Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand (2009)

Highly adaptable to different working environments and technologies, as demonstrated by performance track record in various business units and roles.

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Senior Specialist: Environmental Sustainability

Sasol, Oct 2021 - Present Sandton, South Africa

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Process Engineer

Sasol, Feb 2015 - Sept 2021 Secunda, South Africa

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Acting Engineering Lead

Sasol, Oct 2014 - Jan 2015 Secunda, South Africa

Matric, Derek Kobe Senior Secondary School (2005) 

An Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) virtual panel member.

Academic Excellence Scholarship

Represented Limpopo province in Mathematics Olympiad (2005)

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Environmental sustainability Environmental regulations compliance Risk management Strategy development and implementation Process improvement

English (Fluent) Sepedi (Fluent) Xitsonga (Conversational) isiZulu (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST Energy | Strategy Dev & Implementation | Circular Economy | Process Ops

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SANELE NYEMBE PhD SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/sanele-nyembe / EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Doctorate (Scientist) and a MBA student with 10 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry and South African national research council.

Critical and logical thinker in approaching organisational challenges to produce practical solutions.

Constantly challenging myself: I am a long-distance runner: I have run an equivalent of 50 full marathons in a space of 6 years from 2013 and believe that there are lot of parallels between running long distance and life challenges.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School, (Expected completion Nov 2023)

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Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand (2018)  Best PhD presentation at National Young Researchers Symposium in 2016  Best Young Researcher and Most Innovative Project at Mintek Apex Awards in 2018

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Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand (2012)

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Senior Scientist

Mintek, Jan 2022 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Mintek, Apr 2013 - Dec 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Scientist Intern

Element Six, Feb 2012 - Mar 2013 Johannesburg, South Africa

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST

Project management Problem solving Data collection and processing Leader

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) isiXhosa (Fluent) Sesotho (Conversational)

Management Consulting | Project Manager | Strategy Implementation 115

ERIC OBENG SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/eric-obeng-a0267588/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Mechanical Engineer and MBA student with sixteen years’ experience in education and healthcare infrastructure design and management.

Seasoned and self-motivated Operations Engineering Manager, passion for creative innovations, sustainability management, systems thinking approach to problem resolution and infrastructure project management.

Worked on mega healthcare infrastructure projects, as consultant engineer conducting facilities conditions investigations.

International experience working in Ghana as a healthcare consultant.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School, (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, University of Cape Town (2018)

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Bachelor of Technology in Project Management, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2013)

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Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2011)

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Operations Eng. Manager

Life Healthcare, Aug 2020 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Facilities Consultant

EFO Engineering Service, Jun 2018 - Sept 2020 Cape Town, South Africa & Accra, Ghana

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Engineering Manager

Netcare (Pty) Ltd, Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 Cape Town-South Africa

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Analytics and problem solving Design thinking Project management Operations management

English (Fluent) Twi (Fluent) Ga (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES /AREAS OF INTEREST Operations & Management | Digital Transformation | Strategy Management 116

BATLILE PHALADI SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/batlile-phaladi-a14361219/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

An award-winning Journalist and 2021 Mail & Guardian 200 Young South African winner with 10 years’ joint experience in the media and corporate and digital communications environment. I’m a strategy driven professional, skilled in people management, crisis communications and digital communications strategy with experience in small to multinational companies.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Bachelor of Arts [Honours] in Media Studies and Journalism, University of the Witwatersrand (2020)

I’m currently developing and leading the implementation of Sappi’s global digital communications strategies including South Africa, North America and Europe to ensure that the online reputation of the Group is held in high esteem.

As a hobby, I’m an avid non-fiction reader with a Instagram book blog of over 10k followers.

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Bachelor of Arts in Languages: Journalism, University of Pretoria (2010)

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Group Social & Corporate Digital Comms Manager

Sappi Limited, Nov 2021 - Present Johannesburg South Africa

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Manager: Social Media Customer Engagement

Shoprite Group, Sept 2018 - Nov 2021 Cape Town, South Africa

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Senior Communications Specialist

Financial Planning Institute of South Africa, Jul 2015 - Aug 2018, Johannesburg, South Africa

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The Best Television Documentary Final Year Project Winner.

Matric, Kgagatlou Secondary (2006)

Strategy Digital Analytical thinking Client relationship management

English (Fluent) Sepedi (Fluent) Setswana (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational) Xitsonga (Conversational) isiZulu (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Manufacturing | Financial Services | Tobacco | Mining 117

CHRISTOPHER PHILLIP SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/christopher-phillip-725746b3/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS A marketer, financial analyst and MBA student. I have combination of proposition development, marketing and finance skills and experience. I have an aptitude to develop ideas that create genuine value for both the business and the customer. I have achievements in the conception of cutting-edge product propositions, end to end management of product development projects, marketing, product pricing, business development and relationship management.

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management, University of South Africa (2019)

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Certificate in Financial Markets and Instruments, Hedge Fund Academy (2018)

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Bachelor of Philosophy [Honours] in Marketing Management, Graduate Institute of Marketing (2016)

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Postgraduate Diploma Bachelor – Marketing Management, Graduate Institute of Marketing (2015)

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Senior Manager: Pricing and Billing

Absa, Dec 2021 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Senior Manager: Product and Propositions Management

Absa, Jan 2016 - Nov 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Head: Product Management and Development

Postbank, Aug 2010 - Dec 2015 Pretoria, South Africa

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Strong numerical problem solving Strong conceptual problem solving Product management and proposition development Pricing and valuations

English (Fluent) isiXhosa (Fluent) isiZulu (Conversational) Sesotho (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Asset Management | Product Management | Financial Services

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THEOPHILUS PILLAY SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/theophilus-pillay-16808537/

EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Line Manager at Alstom Ubunye concentrated in the railway rolling stock industry. Engineering graduate from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal and MBA student at Wits Business School. Interested in developing and leading people and the organisation to build dynamic capabilities to have the competitive advantage.

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Line Manager

Alstom Ubunye, Mar 2018 - Present Nigel and Gauteng, South Africa

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Process Engineer

Nissan, Apr 2012 - Feb 2018 Pretoria, South Africa

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

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Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of KwaZulu Natal (2010)

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Matric, Mountview Secondary (2004) 

Distinctions obtained in Physics, Biology and Geography

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Problem solver Persuasive People engagement

English (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Operations & Manufacturing | Leadership | Developing Lean Principles

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LWAZI QANGULE SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/lwazi-qangule-27093930/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

I am a procurement and supply chain management professional currently pursuing a 2 years’ part-time MBA at the Wits Business School.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

As an ambitious and hard-working individual, I am often recognized for my commitment and ability to persevere in all environments. With consistency I always seek to make a difference through excellent service delivery and a memorable work experience.

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Master of Science in Materials Engineering, University of Cape Town (2015) 

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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry & Material Science, University of Cape Town (2011) 

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Senior Manager: SCM

▪ National Research Foundation, Dec 2019 - Present Pretoria, South Africa

Full academic scholarship

National Skills Fund and National Research Foundation bursary recipient

Matric, Zingisa Comprehensive High School (2006) 

National Senior Certificate passed with Merit

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Category Manager

Pernod Ricard, Jan 2019 - Nov 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Senior Sourcing Manager

British American Tobacco, Oct 2016 Dec 2018 Cape Town, South Africa

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST

Strategic sourcing Category management Public procurement for innovation Total cost of ownership

English (Fluent) isiXhosa (Fluent) isiZulu (Conversational)

Management Consulting | Banking | Research | FMCG | Technology 120

MAPALA VINCIT RAMOTHWALA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/kgadi-ramothwala-317baa159/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS More than 15 years’ experience in community development, social impacts, entrepreneurial development and finance, social and labour planning, stakeholder engagement and socio economic development projects.

Analytical thinker who is able to compile strategies and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders relevant for successful implementation of projects.

Involved in development of strategies ie. inclusive procurement and socio economic development strategies.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2020)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Business Management , Vista University (2003)

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Matric, BK Matlala High School (1997)

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Enterprise and Supplier Development Specialist

De Beers Group, Jan 2019 - Present Musina, South Africa

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Hub Manager (SME Development)

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Africa, Oct 2010 - Dec 2018 Lephalale, South Africa

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Business Advisor

Limpopo Economic Development Agency, Sep 2007 - Sep 2010 Modimolle, South Africa

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Analytical thinking ▪ Problem solving ▪ Results and detail orientated ▪ Project Implementation and management

English (Fluent) Sepedi (Fluent) Tshivenda (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST SED Strategy & Implementation | Development Finance | Risk & Impacts 121

MALEKGENE RANTHO-MNQAYI SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/malekgene-mnqayi-cbap%C2%AE-643b726a/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

I am a business analysis and requirements engineering professional. I have worked in railway, financial services, medical insurance, and medical device manufacturing and am passionate about information technology in general. I enjoy finding innovative ways to solve big and small problems. In my free time, I freelance as a requirements engineer to a company in Germany. I enjoy traveling locally and abroad – I appreciate how experiencing a culture other than my own expands my perspective.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion: Dec 2023)

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Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis, Faculty Training Institute (2017)

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Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Information Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand (2011) 

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CAREER HISTORY ▪

CoE Specialist

Nedbank, Nov 2021 – Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Requirements Engineer

Precipoint GmbH, Oct 2020 – Aug 2021 Freising, Germany

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Systems Business Analyst

Discovery Ltd, Jul 2017 – Sept 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa

Training Peer Counsellor, University of the Witwatersrand

Matric, Seolwana High School (2003)

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Business analysis Data analysis Analytical thinking Requirements engineering

English (Fluent) Sepedi (Fluent) German (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Business Strategy | AI | BA Consulting | Entrepreneurship 122

MASANA RIKHOTSO SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/masana-rikhotso-1a813948/

EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS MBA candidate and finance expert with experience in the country's top financial institutions. Experience working in a multinational setting in global teams. A finance expert who leverages technology through data analysis. I have experience in legacy automation and driving change management through the finance business intelligence function.

Tasked with driving finance towards proactive data analysis and visualisation to create enhanced business insights.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Management in Digital Business, Wits Business School (2019) 

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Diploma in Management Accounting, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) (2017)

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Bachelor of Business Science in Accounting, Monash University (2015) 

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CAREER HISTORY ▪

Consultant - Data Analyst

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Management Accountant

Telesure Investment Holdings, Nov 2020 - Dec 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Cost Accounting Manager

First National Bank, Jul 2018 - Nov 2020 Johannesburg, South Africa.

Junior Chambers International committee member

Matric, Khanyisa Education Centre (2010) 

TransUnion, Jan 2022 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

Awarded with 7 distinctions

Top student. Distinctions obtained in Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Geography, Xitsonga & Life Orientation.

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Strong financial analysis Data visualisation – power BI, Tableau Financial process automation – SQL Business Intelligence

English (Fluent) Xitsonga (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST FinTech | Technology & Software | Big Data & Analytics | Financial Institutions

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SYDNEY SAKALA ZIMBABWEAN

: linkedin.com/in/sydney-sakala-44a811229/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management, Institute of Marketing Management (2018)

Strong background experience in accounting and taxation.

Ventured into marketing management lately.

Focus area now is management and business Administration Smart and willing to explore new options in various fields

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Consultant

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Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, National University of Science and Technology (2008)

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Cambridge A’Level Certificate, Pakame High School (2001)

Emole Group, Nov 2016 - Present Polokwane, South Africa

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Junior Auditor

Shumba Inc, Aug 2015 - Oct 2016 Polokwane, South Africa

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Bookkeeper

Innscor Africa, Apr 2009 - Jul 2015 Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Team work Digital literacy Managing pressure Decision making

English (Fluent) chiShona(Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Admin & Management | Finance & Accounting | Marketing Management 124

TEBOGO SEBOLAI SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/tsebolai/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Detailed oriented project planner, with a PMI certification. Over 10 years’ EPCM project controls experience. Worked on multi-discipline, multi-project environment on both client and contractor teams. Advanced Primavera P6 user with sound project planning skills. Part of implementation team for KAPSARC project which was awarded a Platinum LEED certification and global best project of the year.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2021)

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National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, University of Johannesburg (2017)

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Matric, Kimberley Technical High School (2002) 

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Scheduling Engineer

Saudi Aramco, May 2013 – Jul 2020 Dammam, Saudi Arabia

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Project Planner

Hitachi Power Africa, Aug 2012 – Mar 2013 Lephalale, South Africa

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Project Planner

ABB South Africa, Mar 2012 – Jul 2012 Modderfontein, South Africa

Distinctions obtained in Mathematics, Physical Science, Technical Drawing and Electrician Work

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Project management Problem solving Teamwork Digital technology

English (Fluent) Afrikaans (Fluent) Setswana ( Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Mining | Energy | Strategy | Project Management 125

PORTIA SETATI SOUTH AFRICAN

| : linkedin.com/in/portia-setati-51010520a/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Financial professional and MBA student with 15+ years in government and the banking sector with competencies in financial reporting, accounts maintenance and bank reconciliations.

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2024)

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New Managers Programme in Business Administration and Management, Wits Business School (2016)

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Bachelor of Commerce [Honours] in Business and Commerce, University of South Africa (2016)

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Bachelor of Commerce General, University of Limpopo (2003)

Adaptable and critical thinker with an ability to work independently and developing opportunities that further establish organizational goals.

Resilient and eager to learn new things.

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Financial Accountant

State Security Agency, May 2009 Present Pretoria, South Africa

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Financial Accounts Officer

Electronic Communications Security (Pty) Ltd, May 2009 - Mar 2013 Pretoria, South Africa

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Senior State Accountant

Department of Water Affairs, Mar 2004 April 2009 Tzaneen, South Africa

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Student Orientation assistant (2001) Peer Counsellor (2000-2001)

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Critical thinking Adaptability Communication skills Team work and motivation

English (Fluent) Sepedi (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Strategy Design & Implementation | Digital Business | Strategic Retailing 126

THERON SHILUVANA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/theronfanashiluvana/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Experienced and self-motivated metallurgist bringing valuable industry experience and a passion for management. Results oriented with a proven track record of working with team members to achieve goals. My experience includes quality management, people management, metallurgical accounting, plant improvement and process optimization, customer relations, mineral processing, technical documentation.

Have a passion for people development. Always willing to learn and take up new challenges.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Management, North-West University (2021)

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Bachelor of Technology in Metallurgy Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology (2015)

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Matric, Dumela High School(2007)

CAREER HISTORY

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Junior Manager

Arcelor Mittal, Feb 2020 - Present Vereeniging, South Africa

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Refractory Development

Scaw Metals, Feb 2018 - Jan 2020 Germiston, South Africa

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Metallurgical Technician

Scaw Metals, Oct 2016 - Jan 2018 Germiston, South Africa

Attention to detail Relationship building Analytical thinking Motivated For self-improvement Balanced decision maker

English (Fluent) Xitsonga (Fluent) isiZulu (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Manufacturing | Mining | Petroleum 127

NOMAHLUBI SIKITI SOUTH AFRICAN & LISWATI

: linkedin.com/in/nomahlubi-sikiti-2b0aa54b/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

An operations management executive with extensive experience in the financial services industry. Solutions oriented individual with an avid interest in process redesign and change management.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Management Development Programme, University of Stellenbosch (2021)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning, Milpark Business School (2020)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, University of Eswatini (2010)

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Cambridge O’Level Certificate, Evelyn Baring High School (2004)

Exposure in business administration, competent planning and driving business growth and profitability.

A diplomatic leader, a visionary, passionate about fair and equal treatment of employees and yielding productive working relationships.

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Operations Manager

STANLIB Eswatini, Dec 2017 - Present Mbabane, Eswatini

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Business Advisory Officer

Royal Science & Technology Park, Nov 2016 - Dec 2017 Matsapha, Eswatini

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Institutional Operations Officer

STANLIB Eswatini, Jul 2010 - Nov 2016 Mbabane, Eswatini

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Financial planning Investment advisory Solutions driven Analytical thinking

English (Fluent) siSwati (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) Setswana (Conversational) Sesotho (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Financial Services | Operations Management | Strategy Design | Sustainability 128

SENGIPHILE SIMELANE SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/sengiphile-simelane-b38349/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Experienced mining & energy consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the utilities and mining sectors. Skilled in management, procurement, strategy, project planning and leadership. Strong engineering professional with a transition to general management focused in Executive Education from INSEAD.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2022)

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Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Cape Town (2002)

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Chief Executive

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Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Cape Town (2000)

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Matric, Cornerstone College (1996) 

Maloma Colliery, Feb 2020 - Present Maloma, Eswatini

Best Master’s Research Dissertation for ESKOM students

Most Diligent Afrikaans Speaker

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Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) , Sep 2016 - Jan 2020 Pretoria, South Africa

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Managing Director

Swaziland Electricity Company, Sep 2012 - Aug 2016 Mbabane, Eswatini

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST

Strategic planning Engineering Strong leadership Project management

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) siSwati (Fluent)

Energy | Mining | Development Banks | Leadership | Strategy 129

RAMANO SINGO SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/ramano-singo-pr-eng-pr-cpm-4340b243/

EDUCATION SUMMARY/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Professional engineer with more than 18 years of work experience in infrastructure and projects currently employed as a Projects Portfolio Manager at Greenstone Energy. Previously worked for Actom Power Systems as a contracts and project manager and as a project manager at Siemens, with early experience obtained at Eskom. A registered Professional Engineer(Electrical) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), a registered Construction Project Manager (SACPCMP) and also member of South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE).

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Projects Portfolio Manager

Greenstone Energy, Jul 2020 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Contracts Manager

Actom, Aug 2015 - Jun 2020 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Project Manager

Siemens, Dec 2012 - Jul 2015 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2022)

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Master of Engineering in Project Management, University of Pretoria (2014)

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Bachelor of Engineering in Technology Management [Honours], University of Pretoria (2006)

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Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical), University of Cape Town (2002)

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Matric, Greenackers Combined School (1996)

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Electrical engineering Project management Team player Problem solver

English (Fluent) Tshivenda (Fluent) isiZulu (Conversational) Sesotho (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST Electricity | Project Management & Construction | Renewable Energy | Energy | Battery Storage Systems 130

CORNÉ SMITH SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/corne-smith-ab686841/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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Dual qualified Mine Manager, Engineer and MBA student with 30 years’ operations management of opencast, underground & coal beneficiation.

Extensive project management delivering multiple medium size projects.

Specialise in managing teams to improve on safety & productivity success.

Proven leadership skills working with diversified teams towards continuous business improvement.

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Mine Manager

Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology (2007)

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National Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering: Heavy Current, Vaal Triangle Technicon (1994) 

Blue Mining, Mar 2021 – Present Middelburg, South Africa

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Engineering Manager

Osiyeza Mining, Sept 2020 – Feb 2021 Ermelo, South Africa

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Engineering Manager

Mooiplaats Colliery, Feb 2019 – Aug 2020 Ermelo, South Africa

2nd Place syndicate orientation challenge (2021) Distinction in Business, Society & Collective Action

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

Cum Laude

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Operations management Project management Maintenance management Diversified team leadership

English (Fluent) Afrikaans (Fluent) Fanagolo (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Mining | Alternative Power Supply | Strategy Implementation | Automation 131

CHERYLL STELLENBERG SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/cheryllstellenberg-19326334/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Transaction Manager and MBA student with fifteen years’ experience in the real estate space with a top Investment Bank in South Africa.

Highly motivated, I am a mom of two daughters and a Pastor’s wife, taking on a leadership role in the counseling and motivation of the ladies in the church.

Love to travel, read, outreach, sing, and enjoys life in general. I am a good listener and natural motivator and believes that every situation in life works together for our good, whether the situation is good or bad.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Jun 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2020)

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Bachelor of Commerce General, University of Johannesburg (1994)

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Matric, Randfontein Senior Secondary School (1991) 

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Transaction Manager

Rand Merchant Bank, Apr 2020 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Operations Specialist

Rand Merchant Bank, Nov 2017 - Mar 2020 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Deal Specialist (Off Balance Sheet)

Rand Merchant Bank, Jun 2016 - Oct 2017 Johannesburg, South Africa

Distinction in History

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Detailed orientated Team player, but works independently Strong client focus ‘Can do’ attitude

Afrikaans (Fluent) English (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Specialist | Finance & Administration | Digital Business 132

KABELO THOBEJANE SOUTH AFRICAN

: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kabelo-l-thobejane/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Experienced business manager with a demonstrated history of achieving results in the telecommunications industry with a track record of working in multimillion-rand accounts in Africa. Skilled in solution consulting, sales, presales, project management, and IT service management.

Very passionate about technology and its ability to solve challenges in all areas of life.

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Customer Value Manager

Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Jan 2022 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Services Business Manager

Nokia, Feb 2014 - Dec 2021 Pretoria, South Africa

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Implementation Manager

Nokia, Sep 2012 - Jan 2014 Pretoria, South Africa

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2022)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2018)

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National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology (2008)

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Matric, Charlton Vos College (2003)

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Presales Consultative selling Project management Relationship management Problem solving / solution design

English (Fluent) Setswana (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Telecommunication | Management Consulting | IT | Strategy 133

SIBAHLE TILE SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/sibahle-tile/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

An experienced business development professional and MBA candidate with 9 years’ development experience. Skilled in enterprise development, in particular the commercialisation of biotechnology innovative start-ups.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2020)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Agribusiness Management, University of Pretoria (2012)

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Matric, Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School (2009)

Passionate about all things development, specifically the development of emerging businesses. Additionally, I have extensive experience in the agricultural sector, with a specific focus on project management, strategic planning and implementation.

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Commercialisation Specialist

The Innovation Hub, Dec 2020 - Present Pretoria, South Africa

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Business Advisor

Small Enterprise Development Agency, Oct 2018 - Nov 2020 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Programme Associate

Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Feb 2014 - Sep 2018 Pretoria, South Africa

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Project management Analytical thinking Strategic planning Data analysis

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) isiXhosa (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Strategy | Business Development | Project Management | Monitoring & Evaluation | Management Consulting 134

MASEDI TLHONG SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/masedi-tlhong-b3ab3b168/ EDUCATION SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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Attorney and MBA student with 9 years’ experience in the corporate and commercial legal sector.

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Management in Energy Leadership, Wits Business School (2021)

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Postgraduate Certificate in Competition Law, University of the Witwatersrand (2017)

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Bachelor of Laws, University of the Witwatersrand (2013)

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Matric, Reakantswe Intermediate School (2007)

A strategic thinker who is able to apply extensive research skills to independent assignments or collaborations with legal research and litigation teams. Skilled at building strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues.

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Director

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Researcher

Competition Commission, Aug 2017 - Feb Jan 2021 Pretoria, South Africa.

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Graduate Trainee

Competition Commission, Sept 2016 - Jul 2017 Pretoria, South Africa

Tlhong Attorneys Inc., Jan 2021 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa.

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COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Creative problem solving Creative and independent Interpersonal skills Analytical and research Skills

Setswana (Fluent) English (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Energy | Telecommunications | Transport | Manufacturing 135

KHAHLISO TSEHLA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/khahliso-tsehla-673003117/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Chief Administration Officer and MBA candidate with over five years’ finance and administration experience in the exploration drilling industry.

An analytical thinker who enjoys developing problem solving and risk management solutions for the growth and development of SMEs.

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Chief Administration Officer

EDUCATION ▪

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management, Damelin College (2020)

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Bachelor of Arts [Honours] in International Relations, University of the Witwatersrand (2017)

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Matric, Edenglen High School (2011) 

Majwe Drilling, Dec 2020 - Present Steelpoort, South Africa

Academic Merit Award

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Director

Botebo Drilling and Mining Services, May 2020 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Executive Director

OMT Exploration Drilling, Sep 2016 Mar 2020 Johannesburg, South Africa

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST

Problem solving Analytical skills Strategy Team collaboration

Sesotho (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) English (Fluent)

SME Development | Strategy | International Trade | Politics

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TSHIFHIWA PATRICIA TSHAVHUNGWE SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/tshifhiwa-t-252517120/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Medical technologist and MBA student holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, B-Tech and a Diploma in Biomedical Technology as well as certificates in Total Quality Management and Fundamentals Management.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2021)

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Bachelor of Technology in Biomedical Technology, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2010)

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I have extensive experience of more than 15 years in laboratory quality management system implementation and monitoring and evaluation, having worked as a Medical Technologist, Chemistry Supervisor, QA Officer, QA Coordinator and presently a National QA Manager for monitoring and compliance for the National Health Laboratory Services.

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National QA Manager: Monitoring and Compliance

National Health Laboratory Services, Dec 2019 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

Quality Assurance Coordinator

National Health Laboratory Services, Nov 2016 - Nov 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa

Quality Assurance Officer

Lancet Laboratories, Jul 2015 - Oct 2016 Johannesburg, South Africa

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Very organized Hard worker: not afraid of challenges Great communication skills Assertive

English (Fluent) Tshivenda (Fluent) isiZulu (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST QMS Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation | Project Management | Strategy Design & Implementation 137

MOLEFE DONALD TSOANA MOSOTHO

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SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Candidate Civil Engineer registered with ECSA and specialized in structural Engineering and concrete materials at Masters level. Strong background in technical, innovative design and engineering problem solving in construction and ICT. Committed to personal and professional development especially in the fields of telecommunication and IT. Interested also in green engineering, sustainable developments and environmental management. Have +5 years work experience in Telecommunication. Permanent resident of South Africa.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2022)

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Masters of Science in Structural Engineering and Concrete Materials, University of Cape Town (2015) 

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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering , University of Cape Town (2012) 

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CAREER HISTORY ▪

Optical Network Operations Manager

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Regional Planning Manager

Huawei Technologies, Aug 2016 - May 2018 Woodmead, Joburg, South Africa

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Assistant Lecturer

University of Cape Town, Civil Department, Feb 2013 - Jun 2015 Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa

PPC Prize for the Best final year project in cement and concrete technology

Matric, Hlotse High School (2005) 

MetroFibre Networx (Pty) Ltd, May 2018 - Present Centurion, Joburg, South Africa

Engineering mentorship award, President of Lesotho students Association

School Head prefect, Captain of school cricket team

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Engineering Problem solving Critical, innovative and design thinking Team leadership and management

English (Fluent) Sesotho (Fluent) Sepedi (Conversational) Setswana (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Telecommunication | IT | Engineering | Renewable Energy | Research & Dev 138

NTOMBI TWALA SOUTH AFRICAN

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EDUCATION

An African at heart, I have over 16 years’ experience in cultivating strategic relationships on the African continent. My focus is to identify and drive business development strategies as well as to explore and identify strategic growth opportunities in the rail sector. I have worked on amazing projects in Kenya, Mozambique, Botswana worth over R2bn in revenue and have provided value to my customers and increased rail capacity and capability in Africa.

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology (2018) 

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CAREER HISTORY ▪

Executive Business Development SADC/EAC

Senior Leaders Development Programme (Supply Chain and Logistics), Wits Business School (2015) 

Transnet Engineering, Jan 2015 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Business Development Manager

Transnet Engineering, Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Electrical Design Manager

Transnet Engineering, Apr 2005 - Dec 2011 Johannesburg, South Africa

Distinction in Maths 4

Top Two student for the programme

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Strong customer engagement Technical problem solving Charismatic Project management and coordination

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST AI Technology | Engineering | Banking 139

NZOLO XABA SOUTH AFRICAN

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Engineer and MBA candidate with nine years of experience acquired in planning, construction, project management and infrastructure maintenance.

Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2022)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management, MANCOSA (2019)

CAREER HISTORY ▪

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Engineer

Assistant Manger: Planning

Civil Technician / Technologist

Johannesburg Roads Agency, Mar 2017 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa Johannesburg Road Agency, Nov 2015 - Feb 2017 Johannesburg, South Africa Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Oct 2010 - Oct 2015 Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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4 distinctions obtained, including Project Applied Technology

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Bachelor of Technology in Civil and Urban Engineering, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (2015)

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National Diploma in Civil Engineering, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (2010) 

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7 distinctions obtained, Including Mathematics

Matric, Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School (2005) 

Passed with Merit

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

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Ethics and integrity Project management Emotional intelligence Collaboration/ teamwork

English (Fluent) isiXhosa (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST Engineering Services | Economics | Property Development | Soccer

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ZANELE ZIKALALA SOUTH AFRICAN

| : linkedin.com/in/zanele-zikalala-4962b999/ SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Strategy execution professional with 10+ years of experience in a leading South African financial services institution. Responsible for implementation of various programmes within Corporate and Investment Banking. Proven working experience in business management, data handling, project management, stakeholder management, internal and external communications. Strong interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills. In pursuit of an MBA qualification from Wits Business School in 2022.

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Strategy Enablement Manager

Standard Bank Company, Sept 2015 Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Business Analyst

Standard Bank Company, Aug 2010 - Aug 2015 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Communications Analyst

Standard Bank Company, Mar 2007 - Jul 2009 Johannesburg, South Africa

EDUCATION ▪

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Wits Business School (2021)

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National Diploma in Public Relations, University of Johannesburg (2002)

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Matric, Qhakaza-Ort Private School (1998)

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Strategy execution Project management Stakeholder management Communication

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) isiXhosa (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Strategy Implementation | Development Economics | Africa Development 141

SAKHIWO ZIKHATHILE SOUTH AFRICAN

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SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS A seasoned professional and businessman with a rich profile in both the public and private sectors. I bring to the corporate world a wealth of wisdom and experience spanning way over 23 years in the fields of communications and stakeholder relations, economic development, trade, investment and tourism promotions, marketing & branding, including project management.

CAREER HISTORY ▪

Executive Manager

EDUCATION ▪

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Master of Management Sciences in Marketing, Durban University of Technology (2021)

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Bachelor of Technology in Marketing, Durban University of Technology (2015)

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National Diploma in Marketing, Central University of Technology (2006)

City of Ekurhuleni, Feb 2018 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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General Manager

Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal, May 2009 - Jan 2018 Durban, South Africa

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Head of Regional Desk

Gauteng Growth & Development Agency Jul 2000 - Dec 2007 Johannesburg, South Africa

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST

Trade and investment promotion Economic development and partnerships Marketing, brand and stakeholder Communication and project management

English (Fluent) isiXhosa (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) Setswana (Fluent)

Government | Automotive Plant & Machinery | Telecommunications | AgriBus

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LUCKY ZONDI PR.ENG SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/lucky-zondi/

SUMMARY/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Professional Engineer and MBA student with 22 years of experience in power, mining, manufacturing, and railways & harbours industries in South Africa.

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Master of Business Administration, Wits Business School (Expected completion Feb 2023)

Results-driven strategic thinker with an ability to lead change and deliver on ambitious goals to meet business objectives.

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Master of Engineering Management, University of Johannesburg (2009)

Customer focused – has delivered results on large infrastructure projects and plant performance improvement projects in South Africa.

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Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Natal (1999)

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Matric, Wozanazo Secondary School (1995)

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Senior Manager

Gautrain Management Agency, Jan 2018 - Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Energy Manager

Saint-Gobain, Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Programme Manager

Transnet, Mar 2015 - Dec 2016 Johannesburg, South Africa

Awarded with distinction

Matriculated top of the class

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Analytical and systems thinking Continuous improvement Results focus and collaboration Project and programme management

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent)

INDUSTRIES/AREAS OF INTEREST Strategy | Energy | Data Science | Automation

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NONTOBEKO ZUMA SOUTH AFRICAN

: linkedin.com/in/nontobeko-zuma-13610732/

SUMMARY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Project Manager and MBA Candidate with 8years’ internal communications, organisational development & change management, employee engagement, client relations and project management experience in both agency and corporate environment.

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Master of Business Administration Candidate, Wits Business School (Expected completion Dec 2023)

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Certificate in English, Wits Language School (2014)

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Bachelor of Arts [Honours] in International Politics, University of South Africa (2010)

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Bachelor of Arts in Communications, University of Johannesburg (2009)

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Matric, Hlathikhulu High School (2005)

In my current position; I have had the privilege of working with The Parliament of South Africa and the European Union. My focus is to expand my experience in strategy design, it’s implementation and consulting; locally and internationally.

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CAREER HISTORY ▪

Project Manager

Flow Communications, Nov 2021 Present Johannesburg, South Africa

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Client Relations Professional

DNAlysis Biotechnology, May 2018 - Oct 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Account Manager

The Actuate Group, Apr 2016 - Nov 2017 Johannesburg, South Africa

With Distinction in isiZulu Member of Drum-Aid

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Campaign set up and management Change management Project management Team based collaboration

English (Fluent) isiZulu (Fluent) Setswana (Conversational)

INDUSTRIES/ AREAS OF INTEREST Consulting | Strategy | Organisational Development | Change Management 144

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