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Justin Chidemo Muchazivepi

Justin Chidemo Muchazivepi

Stowmarket,UK

Summary

Experienced operations manager with a strong background in business development and strategic leadership within the insurance and funeral services sectors. Proficient in overseeing operational efficiency and compliance, with proven skills in team building and client relations. Committed to facilitating growth and enhancing service delivery in a dynamic environment.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work history

Operations Controller

Delight Supported Living
03.2023 - 07.2025
  • Business development and maintaining long-term relationships with existing accounts/clients.
  • Recruitment and retention of staff, be involved with the whole process from drafting and placing advertisements, interviewing applicants, and selecting and placement of suitable staff.
  • Adhere to all compliance requirements for the business and clients.
  • Observe legislative requirements for the business.
  • Spearheaded process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Streamlined operations by implementing improved logistics plans.
  • Maintained regulatory compliance with diligent record keeping.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by enhancing service delivery processes.
  • Developed contingency plans, mitigated operation disruptions.

Operations Manager

Nyaradzo Funeral Services
08.2019 - 03.2023
  • Spearheaded financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring cost efficiency and profitability.
  • Led operational restructuring, improving service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Directed risk management strategies, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
  • Enhanced internal communication and cross-departmental collaboration.

Branch Manager (Matabeleland & Midlands Regions)

Nyaradzo Group (Life Assurance & Funeral Services)
08.2013 - 07.2019
  • Business Growth: Expanded market share through strategic sales initiatives and agent recruitment.
  • Claims & Underwriting: Streamlined claims processing, improving efficiency and client trust.
  • Team Leadership: Managed multi-branch operations, mentoring staff to exceed performance targets.
  • Brand Management: Strengthened corporate reputation through customer-centric policies.

Branch Manager

Nyaradzo Group (Life Assurance & Funeral Services)
01.2007 - 07.2013

Branch Manager

SFG Insurance
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Oversaw all branch operations, driving revenue growth and operational efficiency.

Insurance Clerk (Claims & Underwriting)

Zinmat Insurance
01.1998 - 01.2003
  • Managed underwriting and claims processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Education

Master of Commerce - Marketing Strategy

Midlands State University
Gweru, Zimbabwe

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing Management, Hons

Midlands State University

Intermediate Certificate - Business Studies

Insurance Institute of South Africa

Certificate of Proficiency -

Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe

Leadership & Human Capital Skills - undefined

Zimbabwe Institute of Management

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership & Business Growth
  • Operational Management
  • Insurance Underwriting & Claims Management
  • Funeral Services Operations
  • Proficient in Insurance & Burial Systems with particular reference to Easipol
  • Team Building & Performance Optimization
  • Risk Management & Compliance
  • Stakeholder & Client Relations
  • Financial planning
  • Business development

Accomplishments

  • Successfully expanded business operations across multiple regions,succefully overseeing the opening of 10 plus branches increasing profitability.
  • Implemented process improvements, reducing costs and enhancing service delivery.
  • Built high-performing teams through leadership training and performance incentives.
  • Manager of the year (2014) - Zimbabwe Institute Of Management.
  • Manager of the year (2017) - Zimbabwe National Chamber Of Commerce (ZNCC)






Languages

English
Shona

Custom

  • Operations Controller, Delight Supported Living, 03/01/23, Present,

- Developed and maintained long-term relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. 

- Managed recruitment processes, including drafting advertisements, interviewing, and staff placement. - Ensured compliance with business and legislative requirements, maintaining accurate records. 

- Improved operational efficiency through process enhancements and streamlined logistics plans.

  • Operations Manager, Nyaradzo Funeral Services, 08/01/19, 03/01/23,

-Spearheaded financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring cost efficiency and profitability.

-Led operational restructuring, improving service delivery and customer satisfaction.

-Directed risk management strategies, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

-Enhanced internal communication and cross-departmental collaboration.

  • Branch Manager (Matabeleland & Midlands Regions), Nyaradzo Group (Life Assurance & Funeral Services), 08/01/13, 07/31/19, Expanded market share through strategic sales initiatives and agent recruitment., Streamlined claims processing, improving efficiency and client trust., Managed multi-branch operations, mentoring staff to exceed performance targets., Strengthened corporate reputation through customer-centric policies.
  • Branch Manager, SFG Insurance (Masvingo & Gweru), 01/01/03, 12/31/07, Oversaw all branch operations, driving revenue growth and operational efficiency.
  • Insurance Clerk (Claims & Underwriting), Zinmat Insurance, 01/01/98, 12/31/03, Managed underwriting and claims processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 01/26/76
  • Gender: Male

Timeline

Operations Controller

Delight Supported Living
03.2023 - 07.2025

Operations Manager

Nyaradzo Funeral Services
08.2019 - 03.2023

Branch Manager (Matabeleland & Midlands Regions)

Nyaradzo Group (Life Assurance & Funeral Services)
08.2013 - 07.2019

Branch Manager

Nyaradzo Group (Life Assurance & Funeral Services)
01.2007 - 07.2013

Branch Manager

SFG Insurance
01.2003 - 01.2007

Insurance Clerk (Claims & Underwriting)

Zinmat Insurance
01.1998 - 01.2003

Leadership & Human Capital Skills - undefined

Zimbabwe Institute of Management

Master of Commerce - Marketing Strategy

Midlands State University

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing Management, Hons

Midlands State University

Intermediate Certificate - Business Studies

Insurance Institute of South Africa

Certificate of Proficiency -

Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe
Justin Chidemo Muchazivepi