Magnus Mchunguzi
Commercially Minded Product And Operations Professional
Johannesburg
Summary
Product Development & Operations professional growing digital content portfolios across telecom channels and turning product launches into commercial lift. Led three digital media product launches, scaled revenue to R4 million+ per month, and reduced delivery timelines by 30% through agile workflows. Drives cross-border coordination, commercial negotiations, and operating cost reductions across South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development & Operations
Ndoto Media
Johannesburg
03.2020 - 06.2026
- Grew a digital content portfolio across South African telecommunications to more than R4 million in monthly revenue.
- Launched three gaming services, increasing user engagement by 45% within eight months.
- Introduced agile workflows, reducing delivery timelines by 30%.
- Optimized cross-department processes, reducing annual operating costs by 25%.
- Negotiated payment terms and CPA rates with partners, improving cash flow and acquisition efficiency.
- Managed key accounts with Telkom, Vodacom South Africa, and MTN South Africa until content services were discontinued.
- Coordinated teams across South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania to support regional delivery.
University Holidays Internship
YellowDot
Johannesburg
05.2016 - 11.2019
- Maintained 8 data records weekly across specialised tools to keep information accurate and consistent.
- Resolved data discrepancies with cross-functional teams to improve consistency across shared records.
- Participated in stakeholder meetings with MTN and Telkom to support service delivery discussions.
- Reviewed published content against platform standards to maintain accuracy before release.
School Holidays Internship
TIA Telecom
Johannesburg
05.2012 - 01.2013
- Contributed 3 visual-identity ideas weekly to support the company website.
- Analysed industry trends to identify emerging business opportunities.
- Collaborated with technical teams to troubleshoot connectivity issues.
- Supported senior engineers with network performance and usage-trend summaries.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics & Management
Rhodes University
Makhanda, South Africa05.2019
Matric -
St Andrews College
Makhanda, South Africa05.2014
Skills
Strategic account management
Contract negotiation
Revenue growth and commercial strategy
Stakeholder relationship management
Cross-functional team leadership
Key account management
Product development and innovation
Digital content management
Performance marketing and CPA optimisation
Market research and analysis
Data analysis and reporting
Agile workflow management
Product launch management
Account planning
Commercial negotiation
Revenue forecasting
Process improvement
Client retention
Go-to-market strategy
Product roadmap management
Pricing strategy
Portfolio management
Roadmap prioritization
Feature prioritization
A/B testing
User research
Sales forecasting
Go-to-market planning
Certification
UCT Blockchain and Digital Currency
Additional Information
- Strategic thinker
- Strong negotiator
- Results oriented
- Relationship builder
- Problem solver
- Solution based
- Adaptable
- Collaborative leader
- Detail oriented
- Commercially minded
Interests
Exploring distant lands
Music
Sports
Social Media
Awards
Bronze Presidents Award, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, 2014-06-01, Completed a globally recognised program focused on developing essential life skills, including community service
Timeline
Product Development & Operations
Ndoto Media
03.2020 - 06.2026
University Holidays Internship
YellowDot
05.2016 - 11.2019
School Holidays Internship
TIA Telecom
05.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics & Management
Rhodes University
Matric -
St Andrews College