Bongiwe Kanzi
Umhlanga Rocks
Summary
Results-driven Project Coordinator with over a decade of experience leading cross-sector initiatives in community development, compliance, and operational management. Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects, support executive leadership, and deliver impactful outcomes within cooperative, non-profit, and regulatory environments. Seeking to contribute my skills in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and project execution to a mission-driven organization focused on social and economic development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Project Coordinator
Banoba Trading & Projects (Pty) Ltd
05.2017 - 03.2025
- Led project planning and execution for cooperatives and non-profits focused on rural enterprise development and social impact. Managed multi-stakeholder collaboration, compliance, and funding acquisition to achieve sustainable outcomes.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning & Execution: Developed project plans aligned to company objectives; collaborated with CEO and leadership to define success metrics; identified funding and partnership opportunities.
- Operational Oversight: Supervised daily project activities ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget; managed procurement and compliance.
- Team Leadership & Coordination: Directed internal teams and external partners; delegated tasks; promoted a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Maintained communication with boards, donors, government, and community leaders; represented Banoba at events and forums.
- Financial Management: Created and monitored budgets; ensured financial compliance with donor requirements; coordinated financial reporting.
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting: Established tracking systems and risk logs; prepared progress reports for CEO, board, and donors.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensured adherence to legal and ethical standards; supported governance structures; drafted and reviewed MoUs.
- Fundraising & Grant Management: Researched funding sources; managed grant applications and reporting; cultivated relationships with funders.
- Innovation & Capacity Building: Led training and mentoring programs; introduced innovative rural enterprise models; encouraged community-led development.
- CEO Support & Executive Reporting: Provided strategic briefings; developed executive dashboards and impact reports; served as liaison between field teams and leadership.
Project Support Coordinator
360 Africa Managers CC
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Arrange meetings with the members of the project
- Plan and manage deployment of physical and financial resources to meet project milestones
- Managing project administration
- Conducting a project evaluation review to assess how well the project was managed
- Preparing any follow-up action recommendations
- Organise appropriate meetings rooms and any refreshments
- Send relevant information and attend each meeting to take minutes
- Maintaining crucial project documents with track project progress
- File all project documents in an appropriate database or library
- Ensure that all documents are accurate and have been accepted by the Project Manager
- Identify any potential issues or risks that could affect the progression of the project
- Communicate with the Project Manager about the risks and work to identify potential solutions
- Watch the project schedule, monitoring deadlines for each project task
- Check regularly that every deadline is still possible, and report any potential delays to the Project Manager
- Identify services to be provided by external companies.
- Determining the cause of deviations from the plan
- Taking corrective actions to address deviations
- Tracking project progress
- Project status reporting
Flight Operations Coordinator
South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)
04.2008 - 02.2016
- Facilitating cross-channel feedback from customers and employees to management and executive teams.
- Working with team leaders, managers, and department heads to learn departmental needs and goals.
- Ensuring that all activities conform to local, industry and company standards.
- Observing, reviewing and analyzing processes to identify inefficiencies and areas where improvements could be made.
- Identifying and resolving any problems in the production process.
- Interact with the SACAA service provider for travel quotes of inspectors and compilation of documents for both Domestic and International travel, until loaded on POP system for approval.
- Assess applications for Initial, renewal, Operations Specifications to ensure compliance with Aviation Regulations, policies and procedure.
- Process IASL, Domestic and Foreign Operators Permit
- Working with the Department of Transport
- Issuance of all Air Operator Certificate, Aviation Training.
- Organisation and Operation Specification for Part 141, Part 121,135,91 and 127
- Control measures to enable SACAA to effectively carry out its mandate of Safety Oversight.
- To provide administrative support services to inspectors in respect of information data and records.
- To project a satisfactory image of the CAA to all customers in dealing promptly with mailed telephonic or personal interactions.
- To mail, receive and process applications from operators, flying training schools, cabin crew training schools and licensing council.
- To receive and process operations manuals, manuals of procedures and cabin crew manuals.
- To process and record lease agreements of aircraft.
- Assisting in organising Executive Meetings, minute them and produce the minutes and related reports and follow up actions.
- Provide support with the setup of the annual operational budget by capturing info, ensure correctness and monitor spending against budget.
Education
Diploma - Retail Business Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2005
Matric - undefined
Almega College
01.2000
Skills
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Adaptability and Flexibility
Collaboration and Teamwork
Time Management
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Leadership and Management Skills
Digital Literacy and Tech Skills
Critical Thinking
Budget Control
Creativity and Innovation
Project Management
Customer Service and Relationship Building
Negotiation Skills
Data Analysis and Decision Making
Attention to Detail
Cultural Awareness and Diversity
Typing Skills
60 WPM
Data Capturing
Certification
NOSA I ITIS Train the Trainer
References
Xolani, Njokweni, Director, 0731883726, Banoba Trading & Projects (Pty) Ltd
Accomplishments
- In 2006-2007 I was part of the project team that assisted in getting the data in the development and validation of the data base for ‘A model of foreign direct investment flows at the municipal level in the South Africa’, Journal of Modelling in Management, Vol. 3 Issue: 3, p.p. 249-267’ by Dr Charles Okeahalam
- In 2008-2009 I was part of the project team in the research of the ‘Product mix, transactions and cost behaviour: A study of South African bank branches’, Journal International Review of Applied Economics, Vol 23, 2009 Issue I by Dr Charles Okeahalam
ADDRESS
- 1 Maple Close, Prestondale
- Umhlanga Rocks
PHONE
+ 27 762774903
Bongiwe.kanzi@gmail.com
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Banoba Trading & Projects (Pty) Ltd
05.2017 - 03.2025
Project Support Coordinator
360 Africa Managers CC
03.2016 - 04.2017
Flight Operations Coordinator
South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)
04.2008 - 02.2016
Matric - undefined
Almega College
Diploma - Retail Business Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technology