Khomotso Maelane
Dealmaker
99 Stoneridge Drive, Greenstone Hill, Johannesburg
Summary
With over 13 years of professional experience, I specialize in analysing businesses and crafting strategic transactions. My strengths lie in team leadership, effective coordination, and achieving tangible results. I am prepared to take on a leadership role and drive success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dealmaker
The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa
2018.02 - Current
- Lead teams, including core team and support functions (Legal, EHS, Compliance etc.) in conducting due diligence on transactions.
- Assess and structure transactions using relevant financing instruments (debt, equity, mezzanine, revolving credit facility).
- Responsible for writing deal reports and presenting to the credit committee.
- Conduct due diligence- market, technical and financial modelling.
- Evaluate business plans and pitch deals to Deal Development Forum.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders (Banks, private equity investors, other DFIs) to successfully structure and execute deals.
Non Executive Director
WG Wearne Limited
6 2021 - 2024.04
- Provided external and independent view and contribution on business operations and governance.
- Provided independent oversight, with Board as a whole, effective implementation of Board and Committee decisions by CEO and executive.
- Provided counsel on turnaround strategies and operational efficiency improvement initiatives.
- Contributed to financial oversight by reviewing budgets, financial reports, and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
- Assisted in the development of a comprehensive risk management framework to protect company interests.
Business Process Engineer
First National Bank
2015.11 - 2018.01
- Enhanced customer satisfaction levels with redesigned processes that prioritize client needs.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for new processes, ensuring seamless transitions for team members.
- Conducted thorough root-cause analyses to identify opportunities for improvement in existing workflows.
- Streamlined business processes by identifying bottlenecks and implementing optimized workflows.
- Implemented data-driven solutions to address areas of inefficiency in business processes.
Process Engineer
National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa
2011.03 - 2015.10
- Conducted unit daily monitoring and optimisation and ensured operations within defined operating limits and product qualities.
- Developed process control strategies for optimising equipment performance and reducing variability in production output.
- Reduced production downtime by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
- Identified bottlenecks in the production line through capacity analysis studies, increasing overall throughput as a result.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams on preventive maintenance programs such as plant shutdowns and HAZOPS aimed at extending the lifespan of critical equipment.
Education
MBA -
Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
2001.04 -
Master of Engineering, Engineering Management -
University of Pretoria
2015.01 - 2016.12
BSc Engineering, Chemical Engineering -
University of The Witwatersrand
2005.01 - 2011.12
Timeline
Dealmaker
The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa
2018.02 - Current
Business Process Engineer
First National Bank
2015.11 - 2018.01
Master of Engineering, Engineering Management -
University of Pretoria
2015.01 - 2016.12
Process Engineer
National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa
2011.03 - 2015.10
BSc Engineering, Chemical Engineering -
University of The Witwatersrand
2005.01 - 2011.12
MBA -
Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
2001.04 -
Non Executive Director
WG Wearne Limited
6 2021 - 2024.04