I am a Bachelors of Accounting (CA) SA Graduate & Social Entrepreneur currently based in Springbok in the Northern Cape Province. I am also a qualified Facilitator, Assessor & Moderator who is currently registered with the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA) in South Africa. I am currently running my own company called, Elevate Multimedia Agency in Springbok, Northern Cape.
Hi, I’m
JUSTIN DONALD ESAU
Bachelors Of Accounting Graduate & Entrepreneur
Springbok,Northern Cape
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages
Work History
The Scholarly NetworkSpringbok, Northern Cape
Director
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
- Drafted and distributed reports to assist board members with critical business decisions.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
Elevate Multimedia Agency (Pty) LtdSpringbok, Northern Cape
Managing Director
02.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
- Assessed performance management structures and implemented enhancements to improve frameworks and strengthen results.
- Monitored sales forecasts and projected financial planning for organization to achieve revenue goals.
Namakwaland Chamber of Commerce (NCC) NPOSpringbok
Co-Founder & Business Development Officer
11.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Capitalized on industry and marketplace trends to strategize marketing solutions and enhance business operations.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit for NCC members.
- Identified key products, services and customers and used data to devise innovative sales and marketing plans enabling dramatic growth.
The Foundation for Empowerment Through AfrikaansRemotely
Remote Part-Time Facilitator
10.2020 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Planned and facilitated educational workshops in accordance with SBA vision & Mission.
- Traveled to disadvantaged communities and liaised with community leaders for possible assistance.
Namakwaland Tutors (Pty) LtdSpringbok
MANAGING DIRECTOR
12.2017 - 09.2020
Job overview
- NAMAKWALAND TUTORS (PTY) LTD - Northern Cape.
- Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Monitored sales forecasts and projected financial planning for organization to achieve revenue goals.
- Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Evaluated service contracts and collaborated with legal counsel on negotiated improvements.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Instituted formal operating procedures and enforced adherence to policies and regulations that impacted bottom-line.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
Radio NFM 98.1Okiep
RADIO PRESENTER
06.2017 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Built broadcast storylines to interest listeners and grow station audience.
- Engaged with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on musical selections, political happenings and other items of interest.
- Delivered exceptional programming to audience members by always researching events, guests and programs thoroughly.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURGJohannesburg
Bachelors of Accounting (CA(SA)-Stream) from Accounting And Finance
02.2015 - 11.2020
University Overview
- Majored in Accounting, Financial Management, Auditing & Taxation
- Graduated with a cumulative NQF Credits of 398
University Of Cape TownCape Town
Short Course: Social Innovation Via Coursera from Social Innovation
08.2020 - 09.2020
University Overview
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARKMaryland
Online Short Course from Developing Innovative Ideas For New Companies
05.2020 - 06.2020
University Overview
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURGJohhanesburg
Online Short Course from Certificate in African Insights
02.2020 - 06.2020
University Overview
- Graduated with 15 NQF Level 5 Credits
Executive Coaching & FacilitationCape Town
Conducting Outcomes Based Assessment (Assessor) from Conduct Outcomes-based Assessment
12.2019 - 06.2020
University Overview
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURGJohannesburg
Certificate from Artificial Intelligence in 4IR
01.2020 - 03.2020
University Overview
- Professional development completed in Artificial Intelligence in the 4th Industrial Revolution
PEARSON CORPORATE TRAINING
Training Facilitator Certificate from Facilitator
12.2019 - 12.2019
University Overview
Executive Coaching & FacilitationCape Town
Conduct Moderation For Outcomes Based Assessments from Moderation
02.2019 - 06.2020
University Overview
Skills
Computer skills
Leadership
Sage One Accounting Software
Financial Analysis
Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Critical Thinker
Cost accounting
Accounts payable specialist
MS Office expert
Financial statements expertise
Superior attention to detail
Account Reconciliation
Finance
Budgeting
Financial Management
Taxation & VAT
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Team South Africa Representative at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2022)
- SAICA Student Leadership Summit Top 30 (2017)
- EY My Legacy Competition Finalist -2017
- Tax Professional for the day competition by SAIT Runner Up -2017
- Deloitte Suit Up Entrepreneurship Competition Winner -2016
- EY Ethical Ambassador Project Top 10 -2016
- SAICA Student Leadership Summit Top 30 (2015)
- SAIPA Accounting Olympiad Northern Cape Runner Up - 2014
Timeline
Director
The Scholarly Network
01.2022 - Current
Managing Director
Elevate Multimedia Agency (Pty) Ltd
02.2021 - Current
Remote Part-Time Facilitator
The Foundation for Empowerment Through Afrikaans
10.2020 - 03.2021
University Of Cape Town
Short Course: Social Innovation Via Coursera from Social Innovation
08.2020 - 09.2020
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
Online Short Course from Developing Innovative Ideas For New Companies
05.2020 - 06.2020
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Online Short Course from Certificate in African Insights
02.2020 - 06.2020
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Certificate from Artificial Intelligence in 4IR
01.2020 - 03.2020
Executive Coaching & Facilitation
Conducting Outcomes Based Assessment (Assessor) from Conduct Outcomes-based Assessment
12.2019 - 06.2020
PEARSON CORPORATE TRAINING
Training Facilitator Certificate from Facilitator
12.2019 - 12.2019
Co-Founder & Business Development Officer
Namakwaland Chamber of Commerce (NCC) NPO
11.2019 - Current
Executive Coaching & Facilitation
Conduct Moderation For Outcomes Based Assessments from Moderation
02.2019 - 06.2020
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Namakwaland Tutors (Pty) Ltd
12.2017 - 09.2020
RADIO PRESENTER
Radio NFM 98.1
06.2017 - 02.2020
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Bachelors of Accounting (CA(SA)-Stream) from Accounting And Finance
02.2015 - 11.2020