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Kelebogile Elizabeth Dilotsotlhe
Associate Director / Senior Manager / Chief Executive Officer
Centurion,South Africa
Summary
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/ SENIOR MANAGER/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An accomplished Senior Level Executive with over 20 years strategic, operational and business change management experience. Able to lead and manage organizations in challenging and diverse environments, taking them to the next sustainable level. Have solid SOE and public sector experience, having been CEO of three public entities, including a Gauteng Province Section 21 Company. A management all rounder , with versatile management skills coupled with excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Languages
Work History
Associate Director of Corporate Strategy
Tundrabuzz Pty Ltd
Johannesburg, Gauteng
11.2019 - Current
- Research marketplaces to identify trends and new opportunities for growth and develop marketing plans that align with overall business objectives.
- Lead integration of various solutions with other stakeholders, overlapping initiatives and strategies, marketing objectives and business processes.
- Analyze competitor strategies to determine their impact on industry dynamics and developing and implementing strategic initiatives to grow market share and improve brand recognition.
- Identify new markets and potential opportunities within existing markets by collaborating with other departments to identify opportunities for growth within their respective areas of responsibility.
- Analyze data to identify potential risks and opportunities within marketplace including recommending changes to current strategies to improve performance
- Led by MD, was team member for development of Municipal Financial Recovery Plan with ReguCom Pty Ltd; and Moses Kotane Local Municipality, Contract Management with ReguCom
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
- . Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between partie
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
Senior Manager, Maritime HR & Skills Development
South African Maritime Safety Authority, SAMSA
Pretoria, Gauteng
03.2013 - 09.2018
- Served as Project Leader for drafting Integrated Maritime Human Resources Development Strategy :( 2014-2030), published in 2014
- Placed first cohort of 30 South Africans United Nations World Maritime University (UNWMU) in Sweden (23 x MSc and 4 x Doctoral students in September 2013 on behalf of SAMSA and DHET.
- 23 completed their studies in six maritime fields with one having their degree conferred Cum Laude and receiving Chancellor's award for academic excellence in November 201. One student completed doctorate within record four years full time and returned to Transnet and the other student pursued studies part time.
- Placed second cohort of 12 South Africans at UNWMU in Sweden, (12 x MSc) in September 2014 and all completed their degrees in six maritime fields in November 2015.
- Effectively managed funding partnership agreement with DHET through National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) which was in excess of ZAR13 Million Euros for post graduate fellowship at UNWMU in Sweden.
- Managed two maritime agencies/service providers that delivered materials/commodities for projects worth ZAR70 Million.
- Nominated to represent SAMS RSA Deputy President led Human Resources Development Council RSA's Maritime Industry Task . Outcomes have been incorporated as Operation Phakisa maritime deliverables for South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI).
- Nominated by CEO to represent SAMSA in Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration Skills Working Group of Operation Phakisa led by DHET.
- Maintained frequent interaction with executive management to measure goal achievement and determine areas of improvement.
- Nominated as member of Research and Innovation Task Team and Chairperson of Maritime Careers and Awareness Task Team for SAMSA-Vaal University of Technology (VUT) partnership.
- Developed proposals and presentations for internal and external audiences.
- Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
- Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities. . Maintained frequent interaction with senior management to measure goal achievement and determine areas of improvement
- Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs
- Examined quarterly financials to determine business operating capacity.
Chief Executive Officer
National Advisory Council on Innovation, NACI, Agency of the DST
Pretoria, Gauteng
07.2012 - 02.2013
- Established systems and processes for 7 Secretariat projects teams to replace previous external committees in line with 2012 DST Ministerial International Review Report on NACI.
- Supported Council Chairperson, with induction of Council and Senior Specialists, on new project management mode of operation.
- Effectively managed budget of ZAR15 million.
- Updated business processes, products and team makeups to generate more business opportunities and cater to audience needs.
- Provided strategic leadership and operational management to NACI Secretariat.
- Managed interface between NACI and other entities within National System of Innovation.
- Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
- Developed processes for managing NACI- S&T Ministry-DST interface.
- Improved staff complement by 5% to enhance business efficiency.
- Supported NACI Council Chairperson and EXCO with strategic processes for providing policy advice to Minister of Science and Technology.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
- Worked with department heads to address team needs and offer high-level support for everyday operations.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
Chief Executive Officer
Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority, CHIETA, DHET Agency
Pretoria, Gauteng
01.2007 - 06.2011
- Led CHIETA to facilitate skills development and identify skills through training initiatives, for chemical and manufacturing industries.
- Developed Relationship Management and Client Services strategy, systems and processes.
- Implemented cross functional project teams to manage processes, systems, services and products.
- Maintained Unqualified Audits by Auditor General South Africa (AGSA).
- Effectively managed budget of ZAR350 Million.
- Successfully implemented business process re-engineering strategies, which resulted in development of new governance structures and processes aligned with King 3 and new SETA constitution as set out by DHET.
- Maintained performance score based on Service Level Agreement (SLA) targets with Executive Authority (DoL/DHET)
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Implemented strong hiring and training techniques to promote team cohesiveness and streamline overall workflow.
- Updated business processes, products and team makeups to generate more business opportunities and cater to audience needs.
- Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
- Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
- Worked with department heads to address team needs and offer high-level support for everyday operations.
Chief Executive Officer, Founding
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre ,Section 21 Company, Agency of the Gauteng Department of Education
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Started Section 21 Company Gauteng Department of Education (Sci-Bono Discovery Centre) from scratch taking over from external consultants exit strategy for consultants resulting in cost saving and internal capacity b
- Effectively managed ZAR 150 Million capital and ZAR30 million perational budget whilst operating phases 1 & 2 of science centre.
- Scored unqualified audit opinion on first Annual Financial Statements of 2004/05 financial year while working with inherited incomplete records from consultants and incubating companies at Sci-Bono Discovery Centre.
- Developed Funding and Fundraising Strategy for Sci-Bono Discovery Centre that attracted and maintained major funders like BHP Billiton, Sasol, and Dell coming on board who ma 80% budget provided by Gauteng Department of Education to cover 20% shortfall., worth more than ZAR30 Million, 2004 to 2005
- Delivered successful exit strategy for consultants at Sci-Bono Discovery Centre after unearthing irregularities in contracts and saving R200K in project management fees, 2004/05.
- Developed performance measures and targets for science centre based on international benchmarks.
- Successful external audit report by Gobodo, in first year of operation.
- Successfully, positioned and signed, international agreements on behalf of science centre.
- Registered science centre with ECSITE, international body for science centres.
- Created new Corporate Identity for Sci-Bono Discovery Centre and was responsible for all branding and marketing. Co-produced and co-directed 2 Sci-Bono Discovery Centre Corporate DVDs that brought in about 10% increase in sponsorship by private business.
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels
Education
Senior Executive Programme For Southern Africa - Organizational Leadership & Governance
Harvard & Wits Business Schools
Boston Massachussets & Johahhesburg 08.1999 - 08.2000
Master of Education Cum Laude - Chemistry And Physics Education
Potchefstroom University
Pottchefstroom 09.1996 - 09.1999
Bachelor of Education (Honours Degree) - Instructional Technology By Research
North -West University
Mafikeng, NW 01.1985 - 04.1987
Bachelor of Science And/with Education Degree - Chemistry, Biology, Education
North-West University
Mafikeng, NW 01.1981 - 04.1985
National Senior Certificate, Matric - Biology, Physical Science, English, Setswana, Afr
Kebalepile High School
Mafikeng, NW 01.1980 - 01.1981
Skills
PERSONALITY TRAITSundefined
Affiliations
· Cape Peninsula University of Technology Council (CPUT), September 2018 - August 2022
ü Member of IT Governance Committee
ü Member of HR Committee
ü Member of Students Appeals Committees Committee
· Regional Innovation Support Platform (RISP) Board , North West Province, April 2020 - March 2022
· Central University of Technology (CUT) Council. Two different terms of office,
2011 – 20
ü Deputy Chairperson of Council
ü Council Member for the Education Portfolio
ü Member of Council on Senate
ü Member of the Planning, Finance & Resources Committee
ü Member of the Honorary Awards Honorary Degrees Committee
ü Member of Executive Committee
ü Member of the Remuneration Committee
· Premier's Appointee to the HRD Council for the Eastern Cape, 2010 - 2015
· Member of the Advisory Board of the School of Maths, Science & Technology Education, North West University (Potchefstroom Branch). Three different terms of office, 1999 – 2012
· Sci-Bono Discovery Centre Board , 2004 – 2007
ü Founding Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director and Board Member
· South African Quality Institute Board, 2004 - 2005
· International Science Foundation (MTN Science Centre) NGO, Two different terms of office, 2002-2006
ü Chairperson of the Marketing Committee, 2002-2006
· UNESCO National Commission (South Africa), (1998-
ü Commissioner
ü Member of the Executive Committee representing the DACST, Director General's Nominee
Additional Information
SUMMARY OF OTHER ROLES
· Director: Science & Youth, National Department of Science & Technology (DST), 06/2003 – 12/2003
· Chief Executive Officer (Acting), Foundation for Education Science & Technology (FEST), 12/2002 – 01/2003
· Director: Science & Society, National Department of Arts Culture Science & Technology (DACST), 09/1997 – 05/2003
· Circuit Manager: Stilfontein, North West Department of Education, 06/1996 – 09/1997
· NW Provincial Coordinator for Expo for Young Scientists (Volunteer). 03/1995 - 09/1997 1997
· Subject Advisor: Physical Science, Department of Education & Training, 01/1994 – 05/1996
· Head Of Department: Natural Sciences, Lehurutshe College of Education, 10/1992 - 12/1993
· Senior Lecturer: Natural Sciences, Tshiya College of Education, 06/1991 – 09/1992
· Senior Lecturer: Natural Sciences, Sefikeng College of Education, 01/1989 – 05/1991
Lecturer: Natural Sciences, Taung College of Education, 01/1985 – 12/1988
PUBLICATIONS
· Title of Article: The Perceived Roles and Functions of School Science Subject Advisors. Authors: Dilotsotlhe, KE, Prof Smit, JJ, Prof Vreken, NJ
Publication: SA Journal of Education Place published: RSA
Date: 2001
· Title of Book: The Popularization of Science & Technology Education: Some Case Studies from Africa. Authors of a Chapter: Dilotsotlhe, KE, Prof Kuiper, J, Dr Tema, B
Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat Place published: London, UK
ISBN-No: 0-85092-742-0
Date: 2002
INTERNATIONAL
Represented South Africa (DST & Sci- Bono Discovery Centre) as part of science and technology delegations between 1999 and 2005 and presented ten (10) papers on various science topics. Countries: Hungary, Burkina Faso, Gabon, United S t a t e s o f A m e r i c a , S w i t z e r l a n d , France, Germany, Finland, Belgium, Brazil, Spain, Trinidad, Tobago, United Kingdom, India, Namibia, Botswana, and Swaziland.
Software
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MS Excel
MS Teams
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Timeline
Associate Director of Corporate Strategy
Tundrabuzz Pty Ltd
11.2019 - Current
Senior Manager, Maritime HR & Skills Development
South African Maritime Safety Authority, SAMSA
03.2013 - 09.2018
Chief Executive Officer
National Advisory Council on Innovation, NACI, Agency of the DST
07.2012 - 02.2013
Chief Executive Officer
Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority, CHIETA, DHET Agency
01.2007 - 06.2011
Chief Executive Officer, Founding
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre ,Section 21 Company, Agency of the Gauteng Department of Education
01.2004 - 01.2007
Senior Executive Programme For Southern Africa - Organizational Leadership & Governance
Harvard & Wits Business Schools
08.1999 - 08.2000
Master of Education Cum Laude - Chemistry And Physics Education
Potchefstroom University
09.1996 - 09.1999
Bachelor of Education (Honours Degree) - Instructional Technology By Research
North -West University
01.1985 - 04.1987
Bachelor of Science And/with Education Degree - Chemistry, Biology, Education
North-West University
01.1981 - 04.1985
National Senior Certificate, Matric - Biology, Physical Science, English, Setswana, Afr
Kebalepile High School
01.1980 - 01.1981
AWARDS AND HONORS
· Nominee & Finalist and received a Meritorious Award in the Most Influential Women in Business and Government Awards of CEO Magazine in
the category of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Petrochemical sector in 2009.
· Nominee and Finalist for the Shoprite Checkers Women of the Year Award in the Education category in 2004.
· Featured as one of the 50 Rising Stars on The Move in the August edition of Enterprise Magazine in 2004.
· Featured as one of the Women in Education in the survey on empowerment of women in the private and public sector: Launch Edition (2004/5)
of Enterprising Women Magazine in 2004.
· Nominee and Finalist for the SABC 2 Tribute Achievers Awards in the Science and Technology category in 2003.
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SUMMARY OF OTHER ROLES
· Director: Science & Youth, National Department of Science & Technology (DST), 06/2003 – 12/2003
· Chief Executive Officer (Acting), Foundation for Education Science & Technology (FEST), 12/2002 – 01/2003
· Director: Science & Society, National Department of Arts Culture Science & Technology (DACST), 09/1997 – 05/2003
· Circuit Manager: Stilfontein, North West Department of Education, 06/1996 – 09/1997
· NW Provincial Coordinator for Expo for Young Scientists (Volunteer). 03/1995 - 09/1997 1997
· Subject Advisor: Physical Science, Department of Education & Training, 01/1994 – 05/1996
· Head Of Department: Natural Sciences, Lehurutshe College of Education, 10/1992 - 12/1993
· Senior Lecturer: Natural Sciences, Tshiya College of Education, 06/1991 – 09/1992
· Senior Lecturer: Natural Sciences, Sefikeng College of Education, 01/1989 – 05/1991
. Lecturer: Natural Sciences, Taung College of Education, 01/1985 – 12/1988
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Quality is not an act, it is a habit.
Aristotle
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