Melanie Bernard-Fryer

• Conduct background studies, and determine the scope of investigations.
• Perform data analyses, and conclude appropriately about these.
• Conduct investigations with a view to proving elements of a particular crime.
• Conduct investigations according to established standards and applicable legislation
• Liaise with external parties and/or other departments as necessary during investigations.
• Visit premises and questions/interview witnesses and suspects and obtain affidavits
• Make appropriate conclusions in light of available evidence and recommend appropriate action to be taken against perpetrators
• Document investigations fully in an organized and logical fashion and prepare comprehensive, explanatory investigation reports

• Identifying control breakdowns and producing high quality reports which include findings and formulating recommendations
• Investigate incidents of fraud, theft, corruption and money laundering in line with best practice methodology to mitigate fraud risks
• Establishing working relationships with business and discuss outcome of forensic investigations and other fraud risk management initiatives with line managers to assist in mitigate their fraud risks
• Key Accounts Manager for Eskom investigations

• Forensic audits on Transnet
• Putting together customized and detailed Forensic Investigations Methodology
• Execution of the methodology per assignment
• Preparation of reports to clients during and post investigations
• Participation in Remedial Action Proceedings
• Forensic Investigation Area Compliance
• Identifying control breakdowns and producing high-quality reports, which include findings and formulate recommendations.
• To investigate incidents of fraud, theft, corruption and money laundering in line with best practice methodology to mitigate fraud risks
• Establishing working relationships with business and discuss outcome of forensic investigations and other fraud risk management initiatives with line managers to assist in mitigate their fraud risks

• Company Overview: Merged with BDO Auditors and Advisory in 2017
• Interventions and forensic investigations within the PFMA and MFMA environments.
• Re-engineering and review of the financial and procurement functions of national, provincial and local government entities and departments
• Implementation and capacitation of SCM units.
• Seconded to Mpumalanga District and Local Municipalities for a year, under the banner of Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury to conduct forensic investigations on SCM in municipalities, restructure and implement new SCM Units and provide the necessary legislative and policy frameworks
• Clients include, inter alia, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), the Department of Public Works, Services SETA, CATHSETA, the South African Bureau of Standards, the South African National Blood Services, SANParks, the Gauteng Pension Fund, Alexkor, and the Ekurhuleni Water Care Company (ERWAT).
• Contribute to the improvement of ethics maturity, and the annual implementation plan.
• Contribute to the review and development of applicable governance documents
• Assist with the coordination of and conducting fraud risk assessments
• Support the identification of fraud risk response strategies.
• Support the monitoring of fraud risk response strategies
• Support the review and updating of the fraud risk profile.
• Conduct forensic investigations within prescribed timeframes.
• Assist with monitoring the implementation of recommendations resulting from investigations.
• Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
• Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
• Initiated new projects that resulted in increased productivity across all departments.

• Registered coach/mentor for the University of Johannesburg for Public Sector Business Executives
• Developed syllabi, lesson plans and lecture materials for courses taught.
• Delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate classes of varying sizes.
• Organized study groups and provided additional instruction outside of the classroom as needed.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching methods to engage students.

• Expert advisor in public service SCM matters to Werkmans Attorneys, and expert witness in labour relations and SCM in court cases.

• As technical expert at Gauteng Provincial Treasury, I was appointed under the banners of the National Treasury Municipal Finance Improvement Plan (MFIP) to municipalities - thus covering the competency frameworks as required as minimum standards for financial and SCM staff in terms of the MFMA legislation
• This programme resorted under both Gauteng Provincial Treasury and the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG)
• Advisor to Gauteng Cabinet/Legislature under stewardship of the Gauteng Premier and MEC's/MPs
• Advisor on Labor Relations, OD, and SCM.
• Participated in meetings with other departments to discuss upcoming projects or resolve outstanding issues.
• Analyzed workflows and established priorities for daily operations.
• Met with stakeholders to collaborate and resolve problems.

• Restructuring of Road/Traffic Safety Officers (22,000 officers) in terms of the Road Traffic Act.
• Lead training delivery, curriculum development, monitoring and evaluation and certification of the National Traffic Police (NTP)
• Ensure standardized training for traffic personnel and road safety officers nationally.
• SCM Head for all procurement activities
• Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures in all areas of business operations.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, customers, and other partners.
• Reviewed operational reports and identified opportunities for cost reductions and process improvement initiatives.
• Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.

• Responsible for managing the provincial property portfolio that consisted of more than 19 000 state-owned properties
• Responsible for the complete spectrum of Gauteng Province Supply Chain Management
• This included non-construction procurement such as the appointment and management of external security providers for all state-owned properties as well as all infrastructure procurement for Departments of Health, Education, Public Works, Safety and Security and Social Welfare
• Member of the National Treasury and Gauteng Provincial Treasury Task team who developed the Procurement Standard for Infrastructure Development

Member for drafting Committees on the New Companies Act, BBBEE Codes of Good Practice and Corporate Governance for CIPC and DTI

• Responsible for managing the CIPRO Transformation Programme, i.e., the programme and project management of the programme and all its sub-projects, that included the restructuring of the organisation
• Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve organizational objectives.
• Established policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations.
• Supervised the executive team, providing guidance on operational decisions.
• Collaborated with other C-level executives in developing business strategies.
• Spearheaded initiatives to increase efficiency of operations across departments.
• Managed day-to-day operations of organization including staff management, scheduling, customer service.
• Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing business operations.

• To provide strategic vision, hiring staff, managing the team, financial oversight, operations and overall structural management
• Articulating the vision and aligning the team, identifying/refining the strategy to achieve it and executing the strategy
• Ensuring that all training targets as determined by the Department of Labour and the National Skills Authority were met in compliance with the newly developed Skills Development Legislation
• Chairperson of the Standards Generating Body for Human Resources Unit Standards
• Ensuring the implementation of learnerships and internships amongst Stakeholders
• Ensuring financial oversight of mandatory and discretionary grants
• Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
• Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, government agencies, and other industry partners.
• Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Managed executive team members to ensure successful execution of projects in a timely manner.
• Directed long-term research initiatives to identify new markets for growth opportunities.
• Assessed financial performance of the organization on a regular basis and identified areas for improvement.
• Facilitated board meetings and provided leadership guidance to senior management.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
• Cultivated relationships with external organizations to build partnerships that benefited both parties.

• Responsible for training on behalf of SAMDI to all government departments regarding human resource development and management, including all SAQA-related issues.
• Project management relating to the PSMDP.
• Appointed as the Head/Technical Manager of the European Union (EU) in South Africa to ensure that all EU funds were managed and distributed according to EU modalities, within a stringent internal control environment.
• Strategic policy advice to Cabinet Ministers regarding restructuring, remuneration alignment, policy, and legislation development, as well as the design and implementation of a competency framework for the public service.
• Key Task Team member for the restructuring of the Public Service.
• Designing and implementing workflow processes, and implementing new legislation as part of Organisation Design interventions and the implementation of Corporate Governance systems for the newly established Public Service.
• Strategic and financial planning, human resources and financial management in various ministries and the Presidency

• The development of new business, which involved top-level negotiations with blue-chip companies nationally and internationally
• Key Accounts: Consol Glass, Simera, Atlas, Concor, Polifin, Mondi, Sappi, Sasol, Highveld Steel, Anglo Platinum, Billiton Mining, Checkers/Shoprite, Sanlam, Santam and the Wooltru Group
• Development of new and customised training programmes with the organisation's Research and Development Department and with clients in areas such as World Class Management, Culture Change, Teams (self-directed work teams as well as the empowerment of teams)
• Conducted Organisational Design (OD) interventions that included all facets such as restructuring, labour relations and re-engineering
• The number of staff members varied from 500 to 2000 people