Busisiwe Nxumalo
Linbro Park,GP
Summary
Experienced and driven Development Specialist with a proven track record of helping to support provinces, municipalities, and housing entities by ensuring implementation of the housing programs in South Africa. I possess excellent communication skills, I bring forth a superior knowledge of sustainable development planning, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation in the built environment sector which have been acquired over the years in both private and public sector.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director - Development Manager
National Department of Human Settlements
04.2019 - 05.2024
- Assist in developing, managing, enhancing, and implementing the sustainable development strategies for Human Settlements programs in nine provinces
- Monitor the implementation and performance of the Government's housing program against set targets
- Undertake evaluation studies on Government's housing program and present evaluation results and recommendations to National Department senior managers and provincial departments for policy reviews and amendments
- Assess provincial business plans for approval and recommend project funding
- Conduct regular environmental impact assessments and develop mitigation strategies where necessary
- Prepare quarterly and biannual analysis reports for the unit
- Receive, process, and recommend for the approval of the Restructuring Zones (RZ) applications for spatial redress
- Conduct project site visits for monitoring, verification, and reporting
- Maintain a database of the projects in the pipeline of Government's housing projects
- Report on the programme performance and sector trends
- Develop and maintain effective high level stakeholder relations with provincial departments, local government, and delivery agents
- Provide administrative support in the unit on ad hoc basis
- Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations and standards
- Identify opportunities for sustainable development initiatives and partnerships within the provinces and local communities
- Provide guidance and support to provinces and municipalities on the integration of sustainable practices into their daily activities through the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) process.
Senior Administrative Officer
National Department of Human Settlements
02.2009 - 03.2019
- Providing administrative support regarding administration of the Rental Housing Tribunals in nine provinces
- Provide support to tenants and landlords in both public and private rental housing sector on dispute management and resolutions
- Serve in the national department communications forums
- Develop and maintain database of the rental housing tribunals, rental housing information offices, tenants and landlord's associations
- Conduct road shows and consumer education workshops on tenant/property owner education
- Develop print media for the national rental housing tribunal unit
- Facilitate meetings, host workshops, and issuing of correspondence
- Responsible for performing general administration functions in the Sub Directorate.
Sales Consultant
Absa Bank
11.2004 - 09.2008
- Facilitated smooth transactions by efficiently overseeing paperwork, processing payments, and addressing any concerns or questions from the client promptly
- Strengthened brand reputation by delivering superior customer experiences that fostered loyalty and repeat business
- Conducted comprehensive product demonstrations for clients, resulting in increased understanding of features and benefits
- Advised clients on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.
Education
Master of Science - Master of Science: Smart & Sustainable Cities
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland 09.2025
Post Graduate Diploma - Planning
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg04.2024
Post Graduate Diploma - Public Management
Regenesys School of Governance
Sandton, South Africa03.2015
National Diploma - Marketing
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa03.2010
Grade 12/Matric - undefined
Hulwazi Secondary School
12.2001
Skills
- Grant Funding
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analysis
- Urban Planning
- Stakeholder Management
- Communications
- Corporate Governance
- Project Planning
- MS Office
Languages
English
Zulu
Locations
City of Johannesburg South, Africa
References
- Mr. Bongani Sibiya, Head of Ministry, KZN Department of Sports & Recreation, Arts & Culture, 066 292 2783, bongani.sibiya@kzndsr.gov.za
- Mr. Joseph Leshabane, Deputy Director General, Affordable Rental & Social Housing, 083 326 8072, jlleshabane@gmail.com
- Ms. Londeka Khanyile, National: Human Settlements, 079 814 1008, Londeka.Khanyile@dhs.gov.za
Certification
Certificate in Mediation
Certificate in Ethics in the Public Service
Timeline
Assistant Director - Development Manager
National Department of Human Settlements
04.2019 - 05.2024
Senior Administrative Officer
National Department of Human Settlements
02.2009 - 03.2019
Sales Consultant
Absa Bank
11.2004 - 09.2008
Master of Science - Master of Science: Smart & Sustainable Cities
Trinity College Dublin
Post Graduate Diploma - Planning
University of Witwatersrand
Post Graduate Diploma - Public Management
Regenesys School of Governance
National Diploma - Marketing
Vaal University of Technology
Grade 12/Matric - undefined
Hulwazi Secondary School
Certificate in Mediation
Certificate in Ethics in the Public Service
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