Ntsikelelo Giles Mbambezeli

Systematic Project Manager with more than 20 years working in cross-functional environments. Bringing exceptional written and oral communication skills paired with expertise in public administration and project coordination. Dedicated to offering locally relevant oversight and management techniques.

• Arbor Week, Department of Water and Forestry, 2000
• Careers Exhibition, Peninsula Technikon, 1998

• Superintendent: Bernard Jones, (021) 959 7251, Bernard Winston Jones@capetown.gov.za
• Horticulture Head: Ziyanda Rigala, 021- 444 6883

• Chelsea Flower Show, London UK, South African Representative, 05/2003
• Royal Botanic Garden, Kew, London England UK, Knowledge Exchange Visit, 05/2003
• Wisley Botanical Garden, London England UK, Knowledge Exchange Visit, 05/2003

City of Cape Town, Recreation & Parks, Bellville

• Horticulturist, Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, Horticultural operations and maintenance of the Trees & Shrubs Collection in the Garden consisting of developed garden section and a nursery collection of the Botanical Garden. Management and Administration of the Trees and Shrubs Collection. Development of Collections Policy for the Trees & Shrubs Collection for the collection and conservation of Trees and Shrubs. Writing articles for the website and magazines on trees and shrubs. Supervision and management of staff.
• Technician, City of Cape Town, Recreation & Parks, Development and maintenance of parks in Central area 3. Manage Capital, Operational, Ward Allocations, and other projects in the area. Perform specific administrative tasks / activities associated with project implementation. Co-ordinate the maintenance, utilization and control of assets in Parks. Cemetery Management and Administration. Contract management & Administration. Support business re-engineering process in the area. Attending to complex complaints / requests/ queries in the area.

• Excellent Planning, Organizing, Leadership and Control knowledge and experience.
• Excellent Management and practical experience in all Horticultural fields
• Good understanding of Environmental Management and Environmental Education
• Good understanding of Project Management, budget planning and control, Project execution and recording.
• Compiling of operational and capital project budgets and cost estimates.
• Maintenance planning, organization and monitoring.
• Record keeping, Filing, Inventory control.
• Planning and monitoring of maintenance and development programs and schedules.

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• Occupational Health and Safety Representative (NOSA), South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden & MICROmega, 02/2007
• Leadership Development Programme, South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), Kirstenbosch Garden, Independent Transformation in South Africa (ITISA), 09/2002 - 04/2003
• Occupational Health & Safety Course, Ted Rowen & Associates
• Collecting Seeds for ex-situ Conservation, South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) Kirstenbosch Garden, Royal Botanic Garden Kew, London, 07/2005
• Botanical Latin, University of South Africa (UNISA), Dean: College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, 10/2006
• Assertive Communication Skills, Fast Track Training, 07/2007
• Project Management, City of Cape Town, Work Skills & Resources, 08/2009

• ID Number: 7503025298080
• Date of Birth: 03/02/75
• Nationality: SA Citizen
• Driving License: B

(021) 444 0030, 060 425 1287

• Xhosa
• English
• Afrikaans

• Awarded by Sub-Council 13 in recognition of the best performing official dedicated in providing service delivery to the community in 2024.