DOROTHEA GREEFF
Project Management Consultant
Centurion,GP
Summary
A highly skilled and qualified Senior Project Management Consultant; Dorothea Greeff leverages extensive expertise gained over the course of a 10+ year career [with 10+ years in Project Coordination & Consultation].
Over the last decade, Dorothea has acted as a Senior Project Management Consultant on behalf of leading South African industry player - ProjectLink Consulting. She successfully supports diversified small to large scale projects and services prominent clientele within the following industries: Mining | Manufacture | Engineering | and Construction.
Dorothea has achieved notable success in offering expert knowledge / support to clients, directed towards enabling the attainment of project goals and broader business objectives. She operates at a strategic, operational and/or technical level, with a specialised focus on Project Planning and Schedule Management.
Cementing practical ability, Dorothea has attained academic specialisation via Certification as a Project Management Professional and Microsoft Certified Project Professional, furthermore, having attained a BCom in Economics, and participated in numerous courses towards enhancing professional development.
Additionally, mentoring Junior Role-Players and facilitating training interventions for Client Stakeholders at all levels; Dorothea is an exceptionally dedicated and engaging project lead.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Management Consultant
ProjectLink
Centurion, Gauteng
04.2017 - Current
- Managed and oversaw junior project consultants and delegated tasks for timely execution.
- Tracked project progress and updates and monitored deliverables, milestones and issues for accurate weekly and fortnightly reporting.
- Collaborated with cross functional teams to coordinate and organize inputs and timelines.
- Updated budgets and monthly work plans for optimal planning and goal attainment.
- Liaised with Project Manager and Feasibility Studies Manager to resolve issues that impacted project delivery.
- Developed internal project management systems and communications to facilitate successful operations.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Training of new consultants (MS Project and Primavera).
- Managing remote teams working on various client projects.
Project Management Consultant
ProjectLink
Centurion, Gauteng
04.2012 - 03.2017
- Established timeframe and managed schedule throughout project (Primavera P6 and MS Project).
- Develop Project Management Policies and Procedures.
- Advisory consultant to client Project Manager.
- Facilitate workshops.
- Develop project management templates tailored to the client needs.
- Review project schedule to ensure Governance requirements are met.
- Manage Project (IT) from Initiation to Closure.
- Primavera & MS Project Training (Internal).
Project Administrator
ProjectLink
Centurion, Gauteng
08.2010 - 03.2012
- Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes.
- Digitally archived weekly progress and technical knowledge base photographs of all assigned projects.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Identified and implemented strategic plans based on accurate readings of specifications and solid collaboration with project leadership.
- Receipt, distribution and archiving of all project documents and drawings.
- Develop and maintaining a digital project filing system including numbering standard.
Project Coordinator
Telkom
Centurion, Gauteng
08.2009 - 07.2010
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Counseled departmental leaders to determine issues and deliver solutions to individualized problems and concerns.
Small Business Banker
Nedbank
Pretoria, Gauteng
07.2008 - 07.2009
- Worked with borrowing clients to procure updated financial information on ongoing basis.
- Met with existing clients and prospects through personal calling efforts and other contacts to discuss business needs.
- Answered customer questions and explained available services such as deposit accounts, bonds and securities.
- Interviewed customers to obtain information needed for opening accounts or loan applications.
- Presented new and additional products and services to existing customers.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration
Wits Business School
Johannesburg, South Africa 06.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2005 - 04.2008
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Wits Business School
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2021 - Current
Skills
Advanced problem solving
Project planning and development
Strategic planning
Staff Management
Change Control Processes
Budgeting
Performance Evaluations
Contract Management
Fluent in English
Advanced understanding of Primavera
Advanced understanding of MS Project
Advanced understanding of Excel
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional
Timeline
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration
Wits Business School
06.2021 - 06.2021
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Wits Business School
01.2021 - Current
Senior Project Management Consultant
ProjectLink
04.2017 - Current
PMP - Project Management Professional
11-2013
Project Management Consultant
ProjectLink
04.2012 - 03.2017
Project Administrator
ProjectLink
08.2010 - 03.2012
Project Coordinator
Telkom
08.2009 - 07.2010
Small Business Banker
Nedbank
07.2008 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics
University of Pretoria
01.2005 - 04.2008