Nontuthuko Buthelezi
Manager: Special Projects
Durban
Summary
Experienced Project Manager with a strong background in student placements, skills development, and stakeholder liaison. Proven track record in managing large-scale projects, coordinating with employers and funders such as NSF and SETAs, and successfully applying for grants and funding. Adept at overseeing all aspects of project administration, including monitoring progress, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Skilled in leading teams, fostering collaborative relationships, and driving projects to successful completion. Passionate about education and committed to facilitating opportunities for student growth and career advancement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager
Lead HR Consulting
03.2024 - Current
- Plan, execute, and monitor projects related to student placements and skills development initiatives
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocations
- Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to address any deviations from the plan
- Track and report on the progress of student placements and related projects
- Develop and maintain project documentation, including reports for funders, stakeholders, and internal management
- Act as the primary point of contact between the organisation, employers, NSF, SETAs, and other stakeholders
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between all parties involved in the projects
- Organise and participate in stakeholder meetings, workshops, and consultations
- Oversee the administrative functions related to the projects, including documentation, record-keeping, and compliance
- Manage stipends and payments for students and interns, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement
- Maintain up-to-date records of all project activities and ensure data accuracy
- Supervise and mentor project team members, ensuring effective performance and professional development
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery
- Foster a positive and collaborative working environment
- Oversee the placement process for students in Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) programs and graduate internships
- Develop and maintain relationships with employers to secure placement opportunities
- Ensure all placements meet the educational and experiential learning requirements of the respective programs.
- Successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously by prioritising tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Identify and secure strategic partnerships with employers, NSF, and SETAs.
- Grow client base and nurtured relationships to increase retention and revenue.
- Consult on training needs analysis and skills development strategies for clients.
- Compile training plans in alignment with SETA regulations.
- Develop and submit Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR) to optimise funding and ensure compliance.
- Coordinate BBBEE strategies, advising clients on skills development for score improvement.
- Ensure alignment with strategic industry programs and SETA compliance.
- Implement BBBEE-aligned training programs to support clients' business goals..
- Develop and execute strategic training plans to meet organisational needs and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct staff training and mentored team members, focusing on professional development.
- Lead training programs, ensuring compliance with high standards and welfare of staff and learners.
- Foster a positive, collaborative team environment, ensuring project success.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs using key performance indicators and adjusted content as needed.
Project Coordinator
Lead HR Consulting
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Capturing, uploading and maintaining required learner information on Learner Management System (LMS)
- Report on issue and risks to the Project Manager (PM) regarding class and host site attendance
- Order new training/ project supplies and materials prior to the start of each cluster within the required timeframes
- Learn about every aspect of each project the team is working on
- Update changes made to projects as and when instructed by Project Manager (PM)
- Manage project schedules
- Communicate to learners about training dates and venues
- Monitor learners host site attendance
- File paperwork regularly
- Compile project plan with Project Manager (PM)
- Coordinate equipment use, activities, information and resources
- Ensure project files, learner files and all other learner documentation are of high quality and standard to pass internal and external moderations
- Arrange assessments after every cluster
- Arrange internal moderation for 50% of Portfolios of Evidence (POE's)
- Book training venues
- Adhere to the Company's Quality Management System (QMS)
- Adhere to the Company's policies and procedures
- Perform any other reasonable request as directed by Senior Management
- Promote the Company and its training in a positive and professional manner
- Manage and mentor staff in a professional and effective manner
- Ensure high standards in the commencement, delivery and success of all training
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and learners to ensure return business
- Maintain the high standards of the Company
- Arrange final internal moderation for 100% of POE's
- Ensure client and learner information and documents are loaded to the system
- Set up project file, client e-folders, Leaner Manager System (LMS) and Monthly Client Feedback Report (MCFR)
- Upload learner detail and prepare spreadsheet for external moderation
- Ensure that all project policies and processes are always adhered to
- Ensure that learner results spreadsheets and achievements are sent to SETA Team.
Admin Assistant
Lead HR Consulting
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Recruitment of learners and facilitators
- Registration of learners to the relevant SETA
- Organizing training facilities and all the required training resources
- Ensuring that facilitators/assessor/moderator have updated scope
- Printing and compiling training material
- Creating learner attendance registers
- Work-readiness/induction training facilitator
- Compiling all documentation for verification
- Coordinate/monitoring all the training that taking place
- Assemble relevant SETA information, assist to produce statutory reports to be submitted in terms of the Skills Development Act and Skills Development levies Act
- Pre-assessing and pre-moderation of assessment
- Uploading learner assessment on LMIS/Indicium for different SETA
- Liaising with SETA for tranche claims and payments.
Marketing/HR Intern
Lead HR Consulting
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Printing of material
- Filling
- Checking if all required documents are in files
- Updating our internal databases with new employee information like contact details and employment forms
- Gathering payroll data like working hours, leaves and bank accounts
- Screening resumes and application forms
- Schedule and confirm interviews with candidates
- Post, update and remove job ads from job boards and careers pages
- Assisting the HR staff in gathering market salary information
- Assisting in the planning of company events
- Preparing and sending offer and rejection letters or emails to candidates
- Coordinating new hire orientations
- Support the marketing team in daily administrative tasks
- Assist in marketing and advertising promotional activities (e.g., social media, direct mail and web)
- Prepare promotional presentations
- Help distribute marketing materials
- Manage and update company database and customer relationship management systems (CRM)
- Help organize marketing events.
Education
Matric/Grade 12 -
Mziwethu High School
Diploma in Management Sciences (Marketing) - undefined
Durban University of Technology
Advanced Diploma in Business Management - undefined
MANCOSA
Skills
Microsoft office (word, excel, outlook & PowerPoint)
Project Management
Project Coordination
Training and development
Stakeholder relationship management
Knowledge/ understanding of SETA systems
File management
Communication & Time Management
Problem Solving
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
References
Samantha Naidoo, Lead HR Consulting - HR Business Partner, samantha@leadhrconsulting.co.za, 0762523079
Bio
01/21/1996, Female, African, None
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional
Timeline
PMP - Project Management Professional
09-2024
Project Manager
Lead HR Consulting
03.2024 - Current
Skills Development Facilitator
02-2023
Project Coordinator
Lead HR Consulting
01.2021 - 01.2024
Admin Assistant
Lead HR Consulting
01.2019 - 01.2020
Marketing/HR Intern
Lead HR Consulting
01.2018 - 01.2019
Matric/Grade 12 -
Mziwethu High School
Diploma in Management Sciences (Marketing) - undefined
Durban University of Technology
Advanced Diploma in Business Management - undefined
MANCOSA
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