Nokwazi Ndlala
Midrand
Summary
A results driven accompanied by an intrinsic motivation and a resourceful individual with a proven record of bringing change in the organizations. Ability to identify innovative ways to enhance service delivery with the limited resources. Possesses excellent communication skills and able to establish sustainable relationships with both external and internal stakeholders. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Divisional Head: Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO)
City of Ekurhuleni
01.2014 - Current
- Responsible for professionalizing the Project Management Environment within the 16 PMOs of the City
- Key Areas: Development of Hybrid Project Management Framework for the City and Implementation thereafter
- Capacitation of Programme and Project Managers towards professional certification Development of New asset creation business processes for the City Assisting the 16 PMOs in implementing Capex Programme of the City
- Developing the Capex pipeline projects that are bankable for potential external investment
- Interacting with various stakeholders internal and External
- Managing of Financial and Human Resources
- Serving at different Supply Chain & Budgeting Committees.
Head of Dept Infrastructure Development
Randfontein Local Municipality
02.2009 - 01.2014
- Infrastructure Development Department made up of the following Business Units: Roads and Stormwater, Water and Sanitation, Electricity, Waste Management, Parks, Cemeteries & Street Trees and Project Management Unit
- KEY DUTIES: Development and implementation of policies and by-laws
- Development and presentation of departmental reports to Section 80 and Mayoral Committees
- Management of Human and Financial resources Ensuring of good corporate governance through application of municipal legislation such MFMA, Systems Act, etc Participation in consultation and strategic processes such IDP, Peoples Assembly, Growth Dev Strategy, etc Development and implementation of various programmes such as Capex, EPWP, 20 PTPs, etc Interacting with various stakeholders such as other tiers of government, Donors, Eskom, Randwater, etc
General Manager: Project Management Unit
Johannesburg City Parks
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Implementation of Turnkey projects that form part of Capex Programme Drafting business plans and soliciting of external funding
- Running the procurement process Implementation of EPWP Projects within the City
- Developing and Implementing project management strategies and processes
- Conducting of project management auditing within the company
- Liaising with the external stakeholders from different levels
- Working with the community structures
- Actively participating in different Infrastructure Development forums in the City of Johannesburg
- Involved in joint development programmes with other Departments both Provincial and National
- Management of the unit resources (Human and Financial)
- Interpretation and implementation of the City’s strategies and by-laws.
Principal Environmental Officer
Department of Environmental Affairs & Tourism
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Evaluation of the Environmental Impact Assessment Applications received in terms of the EIA regulations on a national level for various developments
- Responsible for providing information, guidance and support to authorities, consultants and the public on the correct procedure within the prescribed EIA process
- Providing practical inputs on draft guidelines and legislation documents submitted to the section
- Maintaining good working relations with the stakeholders
- Organisation of workshops and courses for the section Responsible for mentoring of new staff in the division Attend to adhoc and administration functions.
Education
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) -
Henley Business School (London)
01.2012
Programme in Management Development (PMD) - undefined
Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
01.2006
Bachelor of Science - undefined
University of Transkei, Umtata
01.1995
Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Project Planning
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Calm Under Pressure
- Problem Resolution
- Team Management
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft applications Efficiency
- Supervision and leadership
Other Courses Attended
- Prince 2 foundation and Practioner - Faculty of Training Institute - 1 week - 2017
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Preparatory course - PM IDEAS - 3 months - 2007
- Project Management and Planning-Good governance - Aus Habitat (Asia) - 2 weeks - 2007
- Certificate in Business Project Management - Wits University - 6 months - 2005
- Certificate in Implementing EPWP Projects-NQF 5 - City of JHB - 3 months - 2005
- Financial Management - JHB City Parks - One Week - 2003
- Project Management - S.A. Management Development Institute - One Week - 2000
- Environmental Auditing/Law/EMS - Potchefstroom University - One Week - 1998
- Environmental Resource Economics - Wits University - One Week - 1999
- Minutes & Meetings - Dept. of Environmental Affairs & Tourism - One Day - 1998
- Self-Management & Development - Dept. of Environmental Affairs & Tourism - One Day - 1998
- Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment Review - Environmental Protection Agency, USA - One Week - 1999
- Principles of Environmental Enforcement & Compliance - Environmental Protection Agency, USA - One Week - 2000
- Principles of Environmental Management - University of Cape Town - Two weeks - 2000
Languages
English, IsiZulu
Computer Experience
- Operating Systems: MsDos
- Spreadsheets: Lotus 123, Microsoft Excel
- Database: Ms Access
- Word-Process: Microsoft Word
- Presentation Appl.: Microsoft PowerPoint
- Project Management: Microsoft Project online, Ms Project, Solar Project Management
Personal Information
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code B
Certification
Prince 2 Practitioner
PMP Certification (2007-2020)
Timeline
Divisional Head: Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO)
City of Ekurhuleni
01.2014 - Current
Head of Dept Infrastructure Development
Randfontein Local Municipality
02.2009 - 01.2014
General Manager: Project Management Unit
Johannesburg City Parks
01.2002 - 01.2008
Principal Environmental Officer
Department of Environmental Affairs & Tourism
01.1998 - 01.2001
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) -
Henley Business School (London)
Programme in Management Development (PMD) - undefined
Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
Bachelor of Science - undefined
University of Transkei, Umtata
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