Butholezwe Mgutshini
Strategy And Research
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
To be an all rounded individual and to add value in all aspects of life, with a major focus on development of SMMEs and Business Leaders within South Africa and beyond.
History of streamlining operations, increasing revenue and reducing costs to maximize business profits. Decisive and strategic leader with demonstrated track record of success in streamlining of business operations..
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Vortex Petroleum (Pty) Ltd
11.2017 - 12.2021
- Spearheading the company’s growth strategy
- Developing the analytical framework that shapes the company’s business
- Establishing Depots and Service Stations countrywide
- Vortex currently owns 2 depots and 1 service station
- Building a SADC client base for Diesel, Petrol and Gas
- Enhancing the brand in South Africa and beyond
- Current clients include Imperial Logistics, Transnorth Energy, Nexus, Goldenweb and many others.
Independent Contractor
UNISA
11.2016 - 12.2021
- Finance and Research for MBA and MBL students
- Developing Module Overview
- Marking examination scripts
- External Examining
- Research guidance to students
Director
The Nelsons
09.2016 - 12.2021
- Establishing operations in Africa and beyond
- Establishing Offices, a client base within the region and hiring of staff
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier performance management
- Cost savings strategy development
- Budgeting
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Feraphase Signs (Pty) Ltd
05.2012 - 10.2017
- Spearheading growth of the business
- Securing clients for Road Signage and Markings
- Establishing operations in South Africa and the SADC region
- Included Edgars, Jet, Carousel, British Council, Lysavay Global and other.
Account Executive
FNB Commercial
02.2015 - 09.2016
- To strategically and operationally manage and grow a portfolio of high revenue generating clients
- Maintaining primary ownership of a portfolio of business clients generating an annual turnover of R150 million plus
- Advances book of over R300m, and a Liabilities book of over R1 billion under management
- Analysing and interpreting complex company financials
- Structuring complex credit solutions and guide the credit process with the required parties
- Applying risk-based pricing for all new clients and pricing reviews
- Developing strong advisory client relationships with key decision makers
- Portfolio Risk Management and Collateral issues control
- Responsible for the development of analysts who support the different portfolios
Business Manager
Nedbank Business Banking
Rivonia
08.2012 - 02.2015
- Optimising the profit and economic value of a portfolio of business clients
- Maintaining primary ownership of a portfolio of business client accounts
- Analysing and interpreting complex company financials
- Structuring complex credit solutions and guide the credit process with the required parties
- Applying risk-based pricing for all new clients and pricing reviews
- Developing strong advisory client relationships with key decision makers
- Portfolio Risk Management and Collateral issues control
Relationship Executive
ABSA Business Bank Boksburg
, RSA
01.2011 - 08.2012
- Optimising the profit and economic value of a portfolio of corporate clients
- Maintaining primary ownership of a portfolio of corporate client accounts
- Analysing and interpreting complex company financials
- Structuring complex credit solutions and guide the credit process with the required parties
- Applying risk-based pricing for all new clients and pricing reviews
- Developing strong advisory client relationships with key decision makers
- Portfolio Risk Management and Collateral issues control
New Business Manager
Discovery Card Sandton
, Jhb
03.2010 - 12.2010
- Stand as the Relationship Manager between Discovery Card and High Networth clients
- Work with the credit department to push for a higher credit limit or better product when a client is unhappy with what is offered to them on the sales call
- Track and monitor DiscoveryCard applications and prevent delays in the back-office or with delivery
- Assist in obtaining any outstanding documents to expedite the DiscoveryCard application process
- Provide feedback to clients during the DiscoveryCard acquisitions process as and when appropriate
Banker and Relationship Manager
Nedbank Private Bank
Sandton
01.2008 - 02.2010
- Managing a portfolio of high networth clients and attending to their financial requirements
- Investing, lending and offering financial advice on behalf of and to clients
- Acquisition, retention and cross selling to existing and potential clients
- Client Service Reviews, Relationship Reports and Strategy, Customer Advisory and Education, Sales Initiation, Compliance and Conformance (Legislation and Risk Management ), FAIS Supervision Process
- Managing a huge homeloan portfolio and interacting with related stakeholders.
Management Consultant
Letlhabile Management Consultants
01.2007 - 12.2007
- My duties included: Research & writing of reports and tenders, collating data, Implementation of changes and presenting proposals to clients, interviewing clients and other individuals, assembling and analyzing data and developing specific recommendations and conclusions for the client
- Letlhabile Consulting’s areas of expertise included: Business Process Improvement, Policy research analysis and development, Supply Chain & Logistics and Human Asset Development.
Relationship Manager
Terrapinn Limited
Bryanston
08.2005 - 01.2007
- Investment (Conferences)
- Originating, production and overall responsibility for senior executive level business to business conferences on the most recent developments in the specific areas of finance and investment
- My duties included identifying and researching on viable finance and investment conference topics such as Asset Allocation, Private Equity, Commodity Investments, African Banking, Hedge Funds and other alternative investments as well as networking with leading, high level investment industry executives and institutional investors, locally and internationally
- Achieved record sales and doubled delegate revenue in the Asset Allocation launch event and Hedge Funds in that department
- Xtracurricular Activities
Chief Editor
Limanwa Newspaper, University of Cape Town
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Oversaw, trained and developed writers and associates, assistants and junior editors to optimize production and quality of work.
- Supported and encouraged editorial board to provide independent and objective advice, opinions and perspectives to enhance publication.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
- Established editorial direction and publication policies and procedures and monitored and maintained functional consistency.
Education
MBL - Financial Management
UNISA
01.2013 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics
University of Cape Town
01.2000 - 06.2003
Skills
Business policies and procedures
Branding
Marketing and promotions
Accomplishments
- Golden Mathematics Honour Award
- Triple Jump Champion Trophy
- Provincial Athletics Colours
- Completed 7 week Speech Craft/Public Speaking programme through Toastmasters
- School Chess Captain
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Vortex Petroleum (Pty) Ltd
11.2017 - 12.2021
Independent Contractor
UNISA
11.2016 - 12.2021
Director
The Nelsons
09.2016 - 12.2021
Account Executive
FNB Commercial
02.2015 - 09.2016
MBL - Financial Management
UNISA
01.2013 - 11.2015
Business Manager
Nedbank Business Banking
08.2012 - 02.2015
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Feraphase Signs (Pty) Ltd
05.2012 - 10.2017
Relationship Executive
ABSA Business Bank Boksburg
01.2011 - 08.2012
New Business Manager
Discovery Card Sandton
03.2010 - 12.2010
Banker and Relationship Manager
Nedbank Private Bank
01.2008 - 02.2010
Management Consultant
Letlhabile Management Consultants
01.2007 - 12.2007
Relationship Manager
Terrapinn Limited
08.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics
University of Cape Town
01.2000 - 06.2003
Chief Editor
Limanwa Newspaper, University of Cape Town
01.2000 - 01.2002