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Karabo Mashabane

Karabo Mashabane

Management Consultant
Johannesburg

Summary

Results-driven management consultant with a strong track record of addressing strategic challenges across foundational economic sectors, particularly Transport and Energy. Combines business acumen, leadership, and advanced data analysis skills (including Python) to design and execute impactful initiatives. Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a focus on efficient project management and cross-team communication. Adept at navigating complex, high-stakes environments to drive innovation and deliver measurable results.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Consultant

Africa International Advisors
09.2024 - Current
  • Led a corporate strategy review aligned to five strategic objectives promoting South Africa's oil and gas exploration, optimizing organizational structure and workforce planning to enhance efficiency and long-term positioning
  • Unlocked high-value investment opportunities by crafting a disruptive infrastructure strategy for Africa’s largest investor, recommending six priority assets to drive capital efficiency and maximize long-term return
  • Achieved 20% reduction in freight costs by designing and deploying a logistics optimisation model for the largest U.S. national industrial flooring firm operating across 60+ warehouses
  • Built a market outlook model for liquid fuels, delivering strategic insights on diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel that shaped import, investment, and positioning decisions.

Civil Engineer

Zutari Pty (Ltd)
01.2022 - 09.2024
  • Conducted a feeder road master plan to restore access to a population of 4,000 by recommending bridges at 5 locations with a total Capex and Opex of $17.2 million.
  • Conducted a traffic impact assessment for 10,000 residential units, evaluating 10 intersections and recommended upgrades to mitigate the impacts at all intersections to an acceptable level of service.
  • Developed long-term plans, KPI's and strategies by means of data analysis, client and stakeholder engagement to design a trusted transport system enabling the province to prosper.

Education

MSc - Applied Data Science

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Data Analysis Course - Data Analysis

University of Cape Town
Johannesburg
04.2001 -

BScEng - Civil Engineering

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

National Senior Certificate -

Norkem Park High School
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Team collaboration

Process analysis

Planning and execution

Analytical problem-solving

Analytical decision-making

Advanced PowerPoint presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Market analysis

Strategic business insight

Proficient in data interpretation

Accomplishments

  • Democratically elected Student Representative sub-council (Head Student), UCT (2019 -2022)
  • Gibb Student contribution award for students with the greatest all-around contribution to the undergraduate program, UCT (2022)

Extracurricular Activities

Allan Gray Fellow  (Jan 2023 - Present)

Allan Gray, Cape Town 

Fellow at an international association that empowers aspiring changemakers in Southern Africa with the skills and support to become high-impact, responsible leaders who solve complex and dynamic problems to build a better future for Africa.


Chief Executive Officer  (Oct 2023 - Present)

Bakili digital solutions, Johannesburg

Co-founded an end-to-end digital solutions company delivering digital transformation through automated workflows, data science-driven insights, and enhanced digital footprint strategies to accelerate business decision-making


Head volunteer  (Jun 2023 - Present)

Twana Community NPO Children's Home, Johannesburg

Led a team of 12 volunteers to deliver an outreach program providing toiletry kits, school bags, and a community park fun day for 27 children, fostering engagement and support in underserved areas

Timeline

Associate Consultant

Africa International Advisors
09.2024 - Current

Civil Engineer

Zutari Pty (Ltd)
01.2022 - 09.2024

MSc - Applied Data Science

University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Data Analysis Course - Data Analysis

University of Cape Town
04.2001 -

BScEng - Civil Engineering

University of Cape Town
04.2001 -

National Senior Certificate -

Norkem Park High School
04.2001 -
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