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Mapitsi Sekgala

Mapitsi Sekgala

Analysts Developer at Depart of Rural Development and Land Reform
Pretoria,GP

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
Certificates
1
1
Language

Work History

System Analyst

Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
Pretoria, South Africa
08.2023 - Current
  • Eliciting Requirements and Design Solution specification.
  • Provide system mock-ups
  • Document Test plans, Test cases.
  • Conduct UAT session and document UAT report.
  • Performed internal system acceptance to deliver well-tested enhancements and meet business requirements.
  • Conducting JAD sessions.
  • Planning and facilitating implementations.
  • Analysing Data and producing Reports using MS Power BI.
  • Utilizing methodologies such as SDLC (waterfall and Agile), Azure DevOps.
  • Using tools like Visio, Archi, Axure to implement any architecture structure required as well as designs.
  • Present application changes to CAB for deployment preparations
  • Document an architecture baseline document with the assistance from SITA for the Enterprise Architecture project.
  • Served as the application architecture domain team leader.
  • Acting Director Solutions development
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for business challenges.
  • Led a team of developers in the successful completion of large-scale projects, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Trained new hires on company-specific software tools, ensuring seamless integration into the team''s workflow.
  • Streamlined processes for improved productivity through thorough systems analysis and optimization.
  • Assisted in budgeting for IT projects by providing detailed cost-benefit analyses of proposed system changes.
  • Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions.
  • Enhanced project management skills by defining and presenting system solutions and timelines for business needs or technical problems.
  • Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands.
  • Created detailed documentation for both internal reference and client-facing presentations, improving communication between stakeholders.
  • Assisted in the development of long-term IT strategies aligned with overarching organizational goals.
  • Designed user-friendly interfaces for various software applications, increasing ease of use and functionality.

Analysts Developer

Depart of Rural Development and Land Reform
06.2019 - 03.2025
  • Build Web APi using C# and connecting them to Xamarin.
  • Build applications using Sharepoint 2013 and Sharepoint online.
  • Design and implement Powerapps solutions with Dynamics 365 and project online.
  • Design and implement solutions for Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
  • Deployment of Sharepoint , Microsoft Dynamics 365, web API, mobile app to different environment and platform(IIS, QA, prod environment, Google play etc)
  • Document Solution design documents.
  • Document training manuals and conduct trainings
  • Document System as built document.
  • Lead a team of developers in a project.
  • Mentors and Supervise Solutions development interns.
  • Conduct interviews for new recruits in the Solution Development space.
  • Design Reports in power BI connecting to SQL, Sharepoint and Microsoft Dynamics 365.
  • Continuously updated skills through training courses, workshops, and self-study—staying current on industry trends and emerging technologies.
  • Developed and maintains the Bulk payment system that facilitates paying beneficiaries through BAS integration.
  • Debugged complex software issues, leading to a more stable product release.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features.
  • Participated in regular code reviews, ensuring high-quality standards were consistently met across all development efforts.
  • Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
  • Participated in software field testing to verify performance of developed projects.
  • Built databases and table structures for web applications.

Application Developer

Financial Intelligence Centre
Pretoria, South Africa
06.2018 - 06.2020
  • Support and maintain SharePoint 2016 application
  • Design and Develop Application using C# and ASP.net
  • Perform Deployment of Applications to all SharePoint environments and IIS
  • Engage with the test team to analyse all the defect logged and ensure they are resolved before Application Go Live
  • Initiated code reviews within the team to improve overall code quality and minimize potential errors during deployment phases.
  • Developed custom solutions for clients based on their unique business requirements and objectives.
  • Participated in design and planning exercises for future software rollouts.
  • Worked closely with clients throughout the development process to gather feedback, ensuring that final products met their expectations.
  • Resolved system test and validation problems to provide normal program functioning.
  • Assisted with creation of user manuals.

Junior Programmer

GEMS(Goverment Medical Aid Scheme)
Pretoria, South Africa
11.2015 - 06.2018
  • Provide system support for CRM and SharePoint application.
  • Enhance and maintain both CRM and SharePoint Applications
  • Deployment of new solutions to different environment
  • Provide documentation for Functional Design Spec , Technical Design Spec , Deployment Guide and Training Manuals
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams such as UX/UI designers and QA testers to create seamless user experiences.
  • Supported end-users with technical assistance, troubleshooting application issues and providing prompt resolutions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends, continuously improving personal programming skills and expertise.
  • Worked with developers to identify and remove software bugs.

Built shared central authentication system in Sharepoint 2013 language for intranet applications.

  • Documented software development methodologies in technical manuals to be used by IT personnel in future projects.
  • Collaborated with product management to design, build, and test systems.
  • Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
  • Actively participated in Agile/Scrum methodologies, adapting quickly to changing project requirements and priorities.
  • Worked closely with clients to establish specifications and system designs.

Junior Software Engineer

Resolution Circle
Johannesburg, South Africa
03.2015 - 11.2015
  • Design and Develop system applications using
  • C# MVC
  • JavaScript
  • Visual studio 2010 , 2012 and 2013
  • Visio
  • Html5
  • C#
  • ASP.NET
  • Delivered high-quality code on time, contributing to overall project success.
  • Contributed to innovative solutions with thoughtful problem-solving techniques.
  • Documented software development methodologies in technical manuals to be used by IT personnel in future projects.
  • Delivered completed products within project deadline.
  • Contributed to daily scrum meetings with team updates.
  • Presented task length estimates to seniors and successfully delivered product within time window.

Junior Software Developer

XContent Software Solutions (Pty) Ltd
06.2014 - 10.2014
  • Design and develop solutions in SharePoint 2013 ,and using the BO framework to maintain and build Business intelligence solutions
  • Creating a Sharepoint farm in Windows Azure

SharePoint Intern

Avanade SA
02.2013 - 06.2014
  • Designing and developing SharePoint Applications using Microsoft studio 2010
  • Design and develop solutions using ASP.NET(MVC) ,HTML5 , JavaScript ,LINQ to SQL .
  • Document the Functional Design Specification
  • Document the Functional Requirement Specification
  • Document the Deployment Guide
  • Write PowerShell Scripts to deploy components on a SharePoint Site
  • Write Test Scripts ,Test Scenarios and also Test applications using the designed test scripts

Web site administrator

SITA
06.2013 - 01.2014

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Informatics

Tshwane University of Technology
12-2026

Bachelor of Technology - BTech - Information Management System

Tshwane University of Technology
01-2020

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Bytes Technology solutions
01-2013

National Diploma - Information Technology

Tshwane University of Technology
01-2012

Matric (Grade 12) - Physical Sciences, Mathematics

Boetse Secondary
01-2007

Skills

Agile Application Development

GWEA

Problem-solving

Project management

Team management

People management

Relationship building

Decision-making

Strategic planning

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Creativity and innovation

Change management

Analytical thinking

Talent acquisition

Information technology management

Resource allocation

Certification

MCTS: SharePoint 2010, Configuration

Timeline

System Analyst - Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
08.2023 - Current
Analysts Developer - Depart of Rural Development and Land Reform
06.2019 - 03.2025
Application Developer - Financial Intelligence Centre
06.2018 - 06.2020
Junior Programmer - GEMS(Goverment Medical Aid Scheme)
11.2015 - 06.2018
Junior Software Engineer - Resolution Circle
03.2015 - 11.2015
Junior Software Developer - XContent Software Solutions (Pty) Ltd
06.2014 - 10.2014
Web site administrator - SITA
06.2013 - 01.2014
SharePoint Intern - Avanade SA
02.2013 - 06.2014
Tshwane University of Technology - Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Information Management System
Bytes Technology solutions - ,
Tshwane University of Technology - National Diploma, Information Technology
Boetse Secondary - Matric (Grade 12), Physical Sciences, Mathematics
Tshwane University of Technology - Postgraduate Diploma, Informatics

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Languages

Tshivenda

Contact

  • 0789953010 (Mobile)
  • Mapsmr@gmail.com
  • Www.linkedin.com/in/mapitsi-sekgala-43332274 (LinkedIn)
Mapitsi SekgalaAnalysts Developer at Depart of Rural Development and Land Reform