Lungisa Gqweta
Johannesburg
Summary
Dynamic Director oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of operative production writing, planning, and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines. Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director /Chief Executive Officer
Siqinile Holdings (Pty) Ltd
11.2020 - Current
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships
- Selected favorable filming locations and attained required permits to support shoot schedule
- Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements
- Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address client-specific metrics
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages
- Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs
Regional Finance and Administration Manager
National Health Laboratory Service
08.2009 - 10.2019
- Learned and applied preferred systems for scheduling, purchasing, and problem-solving
- Supervised hiring processes and vendor relationships to maintain smooth operations for company
- Collaborated with leaders from other departments to achieve consistent processes and maximize efficiency of resources
- Built excellent employee experience through culture of service and execution of employee assistance programs
- Reduced employee turnover through employee development and other retention measures
- Oversaw corporate events designed to connect and support employees at work and outside of work
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving
- Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database
- Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements
- Streamlined and improved administrative operations by identifying automation opportunities
- Met department budgets by monitoring and reporting on office expenses
- Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel
- Interviewed, recruited and onboarded new staff for high-performing administration teams
- Developed and implemented improved filing systems for enhanced order and accuracy
- Verified customer information for orderly, up-to-date online systems
- Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations
- Coordinated customer, vendor and stakeholder relations for smooth communication flows
- Communicated corporate objectives to various divisions to meet deadlines and adhere to company budgets
Senior Consultant
Nkonki (Pty) Ltd
01.2009 - 07.2009
- Determined areas for improvement and implemented processes to alleviate problems
- Troubleshot issues by understanding issue, diagnosing root cause and coming up with effective solutions
- Managed monetary transactions with perfect accuracy, which elevated customer satisfaction ratings
- Monitored technology use and program functionality, updating programs and making changes to enhance output
- Streamlined key process for entire department by implementing method to improve efficiency
- Performed business research and financial analysis
- Created monthly forecast templates and resource management allocations for approved projects
- Assessed needs for projects and made proposals to senior executives
- Monitored and managed staff performance to attain target metrics both individually and team unit
- Gave budget suggestions for projects, outlining financial needs, and forecasting
- Presented project scopes to employees and executives, proposing timelines, budgets and specifications
- Identified business issues through careful collaboration with key stakeholders
- Increased company revenue through restructuring processes and advising executives on important decisions
- Identified key areas in need of improvement and implemented plans to rectify issues
- Streamlined processes to cut downtime and optimize employee productivity
- Closely monitored and updated company systems for efficiency, output and other factors to improve overall productivity
- Evaluated clients' needs and created plan of action to provide solutions
- Developed custom solutions based upon clients' strict requirements
- Exceeded customer requirements with accurate and deliverable solutions
- Prioritized projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates
- Identified new revenue ideas and opportunities within existing markets
Chief Financial Officer
Nyandeni Local Municipality, Libode
03.2002 - 06.2007
- Collaborated with Municipal Manager and council on budget preparation to ensure alignment with Integrated Development Programme requirements
- Delivered training and development to with ongoing supervision for progression and best practice improvements
- Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes, and procedures to enable best practice development in line with company strategy
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare each for job functions
- Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximize progression and profitability
- Supported Infrastructure Manager with special projects and additional job tasks such as project accounting and management
- Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures and brought this information to the Municipal Manager
- Maintained responsibility of credit control to achieve debtor day targets
- Developed and administered annual budgets following period of strong analysis and research
- Prepared monthly management accounts such as financial reporting and variance analysis
- Handled monthly payroll information for accurate and timely submission and processing
- Created documents to display financial reports and data using Pastel Accounting
- Decreased monthly expenditures by 20% through effectively reviewing documents and identifying problem areas
- Designed expense management solutions that resulted in R5,5m annual cost savings
- Researched and recommended accounting software to streamline inventory management and invoice management systems, resulting in 8% efficiency gain
- Maintained compliance by developing and drafting financial policies and controls
- Maximized cash flow by optimizing billing cycles, reducing average days of non-payment from 120 to 30 days
- Resolved finance-related issues, including credit control and audit issues, with 95% success
- Developed revenue expansion strategy, increasing profit margins by 35%
- Facilitated strategic decision-making, building detailed financial models in Oracle
- Introduced automated billing system, increasing billing efficiencies by 90%
- Supply Chain Management streamline processes and improving efficiency in service delivery.
- Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable
- Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems, and track legal concerns
- Created, planned, and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits
- Analyzed inventory strategy, reduced expenses and renegotiated contracts with vendors to increase profit margin
- Spearheaded contract negotiation and financing to complete high-priority projects and realize target outcomes
- Delivered forward-thinking and bold insights to enhance business assets and report financial metrics
- Initiated back-and-forth communication to negotiate and approve contracts and agreements
- Oversaw production, pricing and distribution activities to generate profit for company
- Advised other executive leaders on strategies and intelligence to form relationships, understand current performance and set agenda for execution
- Devised benchmarks to align goals and strategies with underlying financials
- Set and monitored effective financial policies to analyze company financial strengths and weaknesses and propose corrective actions
- Emulated activist investors to generate return on invested capital
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions
- Devised systems to monitor, evaluate and track operational achievements
- Worked closely with audit team to hedge against or mitigate operational risks
- Developed future financial plans to inform critical decision-making related to spending cuts, rightsizing labor force and timing planned business investments
- Created and deployed initiatives to outperform revenue targets and increase company value
- Implemented cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information
- Authored, evaluated and reviewed reports to highlight company financials to key stakeholders
- Developed and oversaw yearly budgets and capital structure of company to determine best mix of debt, equity, and internal financing
- Standardized and enhanced business assets across company to achieve common goals
- Prepared year-end fixed asset schedule to create positive impact on shareholders, creditors and investors
- Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions
Deputy Director
Nutrition
09.1988 - 02.2002
- Delivered data outcomes to internal and external staff to drive continuous improvement and client engagement
- Contributed to short- and long-term strategic planning and identified potential new markets, lines of business and funding opportunities
- Determined agenda, developed plans and oversaw implementation of programs and updates
- Negotiated and administered vendor contracts in strict compliance with corporate policy and procedures
- Directed Nutrition program operations and future plans
- Turned mandates into actionable operational strategies
- Liaised with legal counsel to address legal issues, contract review and governing instruments
- Fostered improved collection and use of client and industry data for strategic business decisions and reporting
- Oversaw corporate communications and branding strategies for consistency and quality
- Modernized operations with strategic process improvements
- Improved coordination and communications across organization to increase operational efficiency
- Developed thought leadership around specific topics and emerging practice areas in support of budget, financial and operational goals
- Collaborated with Provincial and National agencies to accomplish key objectives
- Participated in risk assessment analysis for all new lines of business and for continuation of existing lines of business
- Prepared and submitted accurate, timely management and financial reports and project budgets in SAP and FMS
- Liaised between organization and affiliates and managed networking relationships with funders, partners and vendors
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations
- Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation
- Partnered with educators to instruct and mentor students with developmental and physical disabilities
- Led team of Health professionals in special projects and daily operations
- Prepared and submitted accurate, timely management and financial reports and project budgets in SAP and FMS
- Directed Nutrition program operations and future plans
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Monash University
Johannesburg, GautengLabour Law - Resources
University of Cape Town
Cape Town07.2017
Advanced Certificate: Business Risk -
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, Western Cape08.2016
Bachelor of Technology - Management
Durban Institute of Technology
Durban, Kwazulu Natal09.2012
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) - Economics
Walter Sisulu University
Mthatha05.1995
Skills
- Operation
- Organization
- Team Building
- Calm Under Pressure
- PPE Use
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Organization and Time Management
- Multitasking
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Customer Service
- Software Proficiency
- Analytical Thinking
- Supervision and Leadership
- Decision-Making
- Quality Assurance
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Customer Relations
- Cultural Awareness
- Troubleshooting
- Problem Resolution
- Networking
- Written Communication
- Self-Directed
- Active Listening
- Project Planning
- Public Speaking
Certification
South African Institute of Business Accountants (SAIBA) Designation: Certified Financial Officer CFO(SA) Practice No.6710 Institute of Director South Africa (IODSA) Membership No.61138882
Affiliations
International Association of Finance Executives Institute (IAFEI) Technical Committee Member on Governance, Digital economy, CFOs: Increased Transparency & Compliance Burden
Timeline
Director /Chief Executive Officer
Siqinile Holdings (Pty) Ltd
11.2020 - Current
Regional Finance and Administration Manager
National Health Laboratory Service
08.2009 - 10.2019
Senior Consultant
Nkonki (Pty) Ltd
01.2009 - 07.2009
Chief Financial Officer
Nyandeni Local Municipality, Libode
03.2002 - 06.2007
Deputy Director
Nutrition
09.1988 - 02.2002
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Monash University
Labour Law - Resources
University of Cape Town
Advanced Certificate: Business Risk -
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Technology - Management
Durban Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) - Economics
Walter Sisulu University