Mr. L Charumbira
Project & Operations Manager
Pretoria
Summary
Result oriented project and operations manager with 15+ years of experience in various sectors, responsible for daily operations of work environment. Known for improving operational efficiency through effective staff management, recordkeeping and customer service. Works closely with business teams to analyze, monitor and improve the accuracy of projects from implementation to execution.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Project & Operations Manager
Keo Group
01.2024 - Current
- Strategize and launch projects
- Engage with engineers and architects to establish project specifications
- Clarify project scope, objectives, and deliverables
- Outline tasks and necessary resources
- Oversee project team
- Administer project budget allocations
- Assign project resources
- Site establishment
- Administration of policies and procedures
- Develop project schedule and establish timeline
- Support and lead team
- Obtaining construction approvals & licenses from designated bodies
- Contractor management
- Administration of project documentation
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety standards and report issues
- Implement quality assurance protocols
- Risk assessment
- Overview of project schedule
- Communicate updates to stakeholders regarding progress, issues, and actionable solutions
- Coordinate and control changes as necessary to ensure project deliverables are met
- Review and appraise project findings
Project & Operations Manager
Villa Africa Boutique Hotel
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Establishing and enforcing operational policies and procedures to maintain efficiency and effectiveness in operations.
- Streamlining systems, processes, and practices
- Administering day-to-day management of operations across departments
- Maintaining legal compliance of organizational processes with regulations and standards
- Upholding and enforcing health and safety standards
- Assessing employee and team performance, offering coaching, training, and feedback to elevate effectiveness
- Administered budgets, executed forecasting, and distributed resources to align with business and strategic aims.
- Engage with various stakeholders across departments to ensure operational alignment with organizational goals
- Fostering and managing productive connections with vendors and suppliers
- Facilitated cost-effective agreements through contract negotiations with suppliers and vendors
- Elevating standards of customer service and increasing customer satisfaction
- Refining workflows and processes to maximize efficiency and minimize expenses
- Administering staffing initiatives along with supervising, hiring, and training new employees
- Supervise contractors on construction site
- Supervise and control construction budget
- Obtain relevant permits and licenses from designated entities
- Collaborate with designers, architects, and engineers to guarantee compliance with all protocols and deliverables
- Delivery of construction projects
Site Manager
Dongastro Emporio
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Coordinate, structure, and oversee all mining activities, ensuring alignment with mine's overall plan and strategic objectives.
- Enforce and manage health, safety, and environmental protocols through systematic safety evaluations, ensuring alignment with SHEQ guidelines.
- Define production goals, evaluate output quality and quantity, and modify schedules and resources to fulfill established quotas and maximize efficiency.
- Oversee site budgets, track production costs, and execute strategies to reduce expenses while sustaining operational effectiveness.
- Facilitate prompt acquisition and distribution of essential materials and equipment, managing their upkeep and efficient utilization.
- Manage selection, training, and motivation of staff, resolving disputes and personnel challenges on site.
- Function as primary source of information, disseminating SHEQ knowledge and operational updates to management, staff, and various stakeholders.
Education
Certificate - Risk Assessement & Control
Alison Learning Academy
06-2025
Diploma - Operations Management
Alison Learning Academy
09.2025
Diploma - Project Management
Damelin College
Pretoria, South Africa03.2017
Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety
Alison Learning Academy
04.2001 -
Certificate - Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Google Digital Garage
South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
- Operations
- Inventory Management
- Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Risk Management
- Conflict Management
- Negotiation
- Quality Management
Certification
Risk Assessment & Control - Health & Safety, Alison, Jun 2025
Interests
Gym, Traveling, Networking
Timeline
Project & Operations Manager
Keo Group
01.2024 - Current
Project & Operations Manager
Villa Africa Boutique Hotel
01.2021 - 12.2023
Site Manager
Dongastro Emporio
05.2017 - 12.2020
Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety
Alison Learning Academy
04.2001 -
Certificate - Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Google Digital Garage
04.2001 -
Certificate - Risk Assessement & Control
Alison Learning Academy
Diploma - Operations Management
Alison Learning Academy
Diploma - Project Management
Damelin College
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