Experienced Independent Consultant with knack for transforming complex challenges into actionable strategies. Delivered measurable business improvements, driving client satisfaction and operational efficiency. Known for building strong client relationships and delivering innovative solutions that align with organisational goals. A passion for research and teaching and leaning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Project Director
Job Linkers
11.2024 - Current
Working with multiple teams within (Software, Business Analysts, QA testing, through project initiation and planning negotiating agreement on project scope, estimated cost, staffing, baseline scheduling and project execution. (3 -30mil).
Delivered customised training programmes to improve workforce skills and knowledge.
Recommended improvements on business processes for optimised performance and profitability.
Leading multiple projects with distributed staff nationally using Agile and PMP Methodologies.
Responsible for weekly reporting on all projects, coordinating and leading daily project status meetings, tracing project performance to baseline schedule, time reporting and project expenditure.
Implementation and Consulting on National learnership projects.
Assessed risks associated with proposed business solutions, minimising potential issues.
Academic Lecturer
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
08.2019 - 09.2025
Courses: Academic Practice and Communication 1-3, Research Methodology 4, Entrepreneurship.
Designing curriculum and optimizing learning structures in virtual courses to comply with Covid-19 changes.
Apply innovative digital training practices and facilitating collaboration across states and continents to expedite implementation of evidence based practices.
Spearheading contemporizing of asynchronous courses to maximise implementation of effectively digital tools for training and stimulate year over year.
Provided feedback on student work, improved academic performance.
Managed administrative tasks related to coursework, streamlined evaluation process.
Lectured on complex subjects for better student understanding.
Strategic Project Manager
On the Ball College
01.2014 - 01.2019
Submission of all training reports as per training report schedule.
Submission and completion of monthly reports as per the Department Report schedule.
Administer and oversee all HR related staff paperwork, queries, disciplinary or grievances.
Monitoring and controlling budgets, expenditure, wastage and stock/asset control at all branches.
Loading of all payments monthly in the bank system.
Handling all verification of the training department.
Assist with recruitment of staff and learners.
Ensure all compliance regulations and accreditation are kept as per college.
Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution and delivery.
Delivered high-quality results whilst adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
Facilitated smooth transitions between project stages for seamless progression.
Planned staff and resources within business budgets for minimised expenditure.
Education
Masters of Technology - Business Administration in Project Management
Cape Peninsula University Of Technology
01.2019 - 09.2025
BTECH Degree - Project Management
Cape Peninsula University Of Technology
National Diploma - Human Resources Management
Cape Peninsula University Of Technology
National Certificate - IT- System Support
Cape Peninsula University Of Technology
FETC - Technical Support
Cape Peninsula University Of Technology
Skills
Moodle LMS knowledge
Educational software use
Blackboard LMS familiarity
Remote teaching techniques
MS project proficiency
Project lifecycle expertise
Vendor relationship maintenance
Custom
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