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Kamani Pillay

Johannesburg

Summary

Strategic and results-driven CFA Charterholder with expertise in financial analysis, investment evaluation, and business strategy. Experienced across oil and gas, energy, consulting, education, and SaaS industries. Recognised for entrepreneurial spirit, analytical excellence, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Demonstrated resilience and adaptability through completing the CFA designation and building a successful tuition business.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder & Lead Tutor

KP Tuition
Johannesburg
10.2015 - Current
  • Established tuition business specialising in Mathematics, Physics, and Financial Mathematics
  • Improved learners’ results from, on average, 40% to 75–80%
  • Trained professionals in Excel for business applications
  • Enhanced mentoring, teaching, and communication skills

Market Research Executive

Global Insights Conferences
London
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Expanded outreach by identifying new marketing channels
  • Conducted research into customer behaviours to improve conference development
  • Analysed industry trends to shape event strategy
  • Remote position

Business Consultant

Saturn Consultants
Bahrain
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Analysed a Dubai restaurant’s performance, identifying underperformance drivers
  • Recommendations improved cash flow by 15%
  • Delivered financial metrics and insights for operational improvements

Specialist Business Analyst

Sasol
Johannesburg
01.2012 - 06.2015
  • Supported strategic investment decisions in EMEA energy markets
  • Evaluated regulatory, tax, and competitive risks on project viability
  • Conducted feasibility study for USD 15 billion chemical complex (USA)
  • Developed stakeholder engagement frameworks for leadership

Investment Analyst

Sasol Synfuels International
Johannesburg
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Built DCF models to assess GTL projects
  • Conducted sensitivity analysis on key project assumptions
  • Evaluated Oryx GTL investment post-commissioning
  • Designed catalyst pricing model for global customers

Education

CFA Charterholder -

CFA Institute
Charlottesville, Virginia
02.2024

Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban
01.2002

BSc Eng - Chemical Engineering (Incomplete (2 Credits Short)

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban
01.1997

Skills

  • Financial Modelling & Valuation
  • Investment & Market Analysis
  • Advanced Excel & VBA
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Data Analytics (SQL, Python)
  • Business Consulting & Strategy
  • Teaching, Mentoring & Coaching

Certification

  • Google Data Analytics, in progress
  • SQL - MySQL for Data Analytics and Business Intelligence, 2020
  • Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics, 2020

Languages

  • English, fluent
  • Afrikaans, intermediate

Affiliations

Avid chess player

Accomplishments

  • Received a merit award for my 3rd year chemical engineering design project

Timeline

Market Research Executive

Global Insights Conferences
04.2023 - 08.2023

Business Consultant

Saturn Consultants
03.2022 - 04.2023

Founder & Lead Tutor

KP Tuition
10.2015 - Current

Specialist Business Analyst

Sasol
01.2012 - 06.2015

Investment Analyst

Sasol Synfuels International
01.2010 - 01.2012

CFA Charterholder -

CFA Institute

Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management

University of KwaZulu-Natal

BSc Eng - Chemical Engineering (Incomplete (2 Credits Short)

University of KwaZulu-Natal

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