Nkateko Church Shikwambana (MBA) (APF)
Pretoria
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Diligent Corporate Services Professional with over 13 years of experience maintaining seamless business operations. Smoothly administers budgets, trains staff and monitors procedures to maximize efficiency and balance objectives with operational requirements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Unit Admin Manager
Auditor General SA
Pretoria
02.2019 - Current
- Providing Strategic support to executives on matters strategic business operations and corporate services, including HR Management, Finance, Policy development and Implementation, Strategic sourcing, Supply chain Management, Risk & Compliance, Ethics management & monitoring, governance, Monitoring & Evaluation and Business Continuity Management
- Implementation of organizational initiatives for the creation of a healthy environment and workforce through Organizational development and culture management, transformation, employment equity and Affirmative Action
- Provide guidance and oversight on the development and implementation of strategic and operational policies and procedures as required by legislation, and where required participate in the development of policies
- Ensuring financial sustainability of the organization through budgeting, revenue and expenditure management, enhancement of business processes to optimize operations and customer relations management
- Tailor and enhance business operations in line with organizational corporate services affairs best practice
- Responsible for performing operations related risk assessment and evaluations to identify current and future risks with the potential to adversely affect the organization and recommend mitigation
- Responsible for internal and external audit processes as a requirement of PFMA
- Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of corporate ethics and conflict-of-interest capacity building initiatives, which include training and awareness campaigns in line with organizational and industry best practices
- Establishment and management of business relationship with internal and external stakeholders
- Creation of an environment conducive for fair and honest talent and performance management, and processes for resolving employee relations challenges
- Develop, oversee the implementation of, and monitor health and safety policies, programmes and procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategies to drive business unit performance.
- Conducted regular team meetings to ensure objectives were met on time.
- Prepared detailed reports to analyze financial data and identify areas of improvement.
- Managed the budgeting process for the business unit, including forecasting and resource allocation.
Finance Specialist
Auditor General SA
Pretoria
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Responsible for strategic projects implementation and monitoring, development of business cases, design and enhancement of business processes and policies, compilation of tender committee and executive committee submissions, project proposal compiling, project management and reporting, budgeting, billing management, and accounts receivable management.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statements and reports for senior management review.
- Provided support to budgeting, forecasting and analysis activities.
- Conducted variance analysis on actual results versus budgets and forecasts.
- Developed financial models for capital investments and other projects.
Senior Administrator
Auditor General SA
Pretoria
09.2013 - 06.2016
- Internal controls management and monitoring, CWC Process management for Nat-E BU, assets management, supply chain management, human resources management, managing of employment equity and corporate social investments initiatives, records management according to National Archives rules and regulations, BU events organizing, general office administration including international and local travel arrangements, preparations of audit committee packs.
- Assisted in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and programs to ensure the efficient operation of the organization.
- Conducted research and analysis to identify trends, problems, and opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinated with other departments to facilitate communication and collaboration.
- Organized meetings and events, including preparing agendas, arranging venues, managing logistics, taking minutes.
Project Manager
Resource Africa
Pretoria
10.2009 - 08.2013
- Created key project documents such as project implementation plans, proposals, budgets, and project reports
- Monitoring and evaluation, project tracking and reporting.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
- Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
Education
PGD in Futures Studies -
Stellenbosch Business School
03.2021
MBA -
Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)
10.2018
Certificate in Project Management (PMBOK) -
University of South Africa Centre of Business Management
08.2013
NDIP in Economic Management Analysis -
Tshwane University of Technology
11.2009
Skills
- Business Administration
- Staff Development
- Financial Management
- Business Development
- Workforce Management
- Performance Management
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Policy Implementation
- Expense Tracking
- Contract Management
- Brand Management
- Time Management
- Marketing
- Business Planning
- Project Management
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Team Leadership
- Performance Evaluations
- Negotiation
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Lead Generation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Key Performance Indicators
- Budget Control
Ethnicity
Gender: Male
Race: African
Accomplishments
- Project Manager of the Public Audit Act amendment project (PAA amendment)
- Project team member in Development of the AGSA finance Strategy
- Member of the AGSA National Business Continuity Management project (BCM)
- Member of the AGSA Resource Planning Project
- Project Lead on the AGSA North West Culture transformation team
Achievements
- Project Manager of the Public Audit Act amendment project (PAA amendment);
- Project team member in Development of the AGSA finance Strategy;
- Member of the AGSA National Business Continuity Management project (BCM);
- Member of the AGSA Resource Planning Project;
- Project Lead on the Culture transformation team
Timeline
Business Unit Admin Manager
Auditor General SA
02.2019 - Current
Finance Specialist
Auditor General SA
07.2016 - 01.2019
Senior Administrator
Auditor General SA
09.2013 - 06.2016
Project Manager
Resource Africa
10.2009 - 08.2013
PGD in Futures Studies -
Stellenbosch Business School
MBA -
Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)
Certificate in Project Management (PMBOK) -
University of South Africa Centre of Business Management
NDIP in Economic Management Analysis -
Tshwane University of Technology
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