Nyeleti Lucia Mlambo
Operations and Project Manager
Midrand
Summary
I am an astute professional with a 12-year proven track record of success in driving complex initiatives to completion. I bring extensive experience and expertise in strategic planning, project implementation, and stakeholder management. I am the Project Manager for the Local Government Support Programme at Kagiso Trust, where I have been instrumental in delivering impactful municipal LED training and strategy documents. My role involves providing support to the Local Government head in planning, implementing, and evaluating Kagiso Trust's new municipality programs, focusing on capacity-building projects such as Revenue Recovery, Local Economic Development, Indigent Management, Community Engagement, and collaboration. My passion for driving positive change and achieving tangible outcomes makes me a valuable asset to any organization seeking a seasoned and strategic management leader.
Experienced with leading cross-functional project teams to deliver successful outcomes. Utilizes effective communication and strategic planning to ensure project alignment with organizational goals. Track record of applying risk management and problem-solving skills to navigate project challenges.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Projects and Operations Manager
Kagiso Trust
06.2019 - Current
- Develop project briefs, implementation plans, budget, WBS, and risk register and ensure approval from the project board/EXCO
- Ensure programme activities and work plan targets are met through weekly and bi-weekly meetings with the implementation team
- Drive innovation, efficiency, and excellence in project execution
- Develop and manage the programme Annual Performance Plans
- Manage the implementation of outputs, targets, and critical strategic deliverables as reflected in the APP
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPI) and escalate any operational bottlenecks
- Analyze strategic plans to establish financial requirements
- Determine financial allocations by deliverables
- Submits budget for approval
- Monitor expenditure against budget and ensure spending is within budgetary limits
- Peruses monthly expenditure statements from finance and address anomalies
- Identify critical internal and external stakeholders for collaboration of programs
- Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders
- Communicate program/project progress, address concerns, and manage expectations
- Provide programme performance reports to the line manager, MANCO, and an internal committee
- Compliance with internal and external reporting timelines
- On a quarterly basis present programme updates to internal and external structure
- Work with the finance unit to identify and mitigate strategic and operational risk
- Develop contingency plans for potential disruptions
- Supervise, manage, and mentor the assigned team of staff in conjunction with the Head of the unit
- Develop work plans that consider the team’s capability, strength, and opportunity for development
- Address and resolve team and individual performance issues
- Ensure that contracts or SLAs are signed, and terms are agreed to by both parties
- Manage output and timelines are adhered to by contractors
- Evaluate, monitor, and sign off work done by contractors
- Achievements: Delivered municipal LED training and strategy documents and leadership capacity-building retreats
- Delivered 2 special projects from the Office of the CEO
Project Coordinator (Manager)
South African Library For The Blind
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Delivered 13 mini-libraries in Limpopo, Gauteng, and Mpumalanga, awarded a performance bonus by a client because of delivering a project at a low cost, and delivered one whole school library at Siloe School for the Blind in Limpopo
- Assisted blind people with employment and education opportunities
- Achievements: Delivered 13 mini-libraries in Limpopo, Gauteng, and Mpumalanga, awarded a performance bonus by a client because of delivering a project at a low cost, and delivered one whole school library at Siloe School for the Blind in Limpopo
Project Coordinator
Agricultural Research Council
06.2015 - 07.2017
Project Administrator (Assistant Director)
Gauteng Regional Land Claim Commission (Department Of Rural Development And Land Reform)
12.2014 - 05.2015
Consultant Programme Administrator / Junior Project Manager
Ulwembu Business Services Consulting At GPAA
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Delivery office and parking space projects valued at R300 000 each
Project Administrator
Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA)
05.2012 - 08.2013
Education
BCOM Honours - Business Management
University Of Limpopo
01.2011 - 12.2011
BCOM - Business Management
University Of Limpopo
01.2007 - 12.2010
Matriculated - undefined
Famandha Secondary School
01.2006 - 12.2006
Nexus Leadership Programme - undefined
Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
03.2023 - 10.2023
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership Skills Enhancement
- Financial Resource Management
- Effective Stakeholder Engagement
- Program Effectiveness Analysis
- Impact Assessment
- Project Execution
- Contract Oversight
- Risk Analysis Expertise
- Effective Resource Management
Personal Information
- Notice Period: 30 days
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code B and Own Car
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute.
Timeline
Nexus Leadership Programme - undefined
Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
03.2023 - 10.2023
Projects and Operations Manager
Kagiso Trust
06.2019 - Current
Project Coordinator (Manager)
South African Library For The Blind
08.2017 - 05.2019
Project Coordinator
Agricultural Research Council
06.2015 - 07.2017
Project Administrator (Assistant Director)
Gauteng Regional Land Claim Commission (Department Of Rural Development And Land Reform)
12.2014 - 05.2015
Consultant Programme Administrator / Junior Project Manager
Ulwembu Business Services Consulting At GPAA
09.2013 - 12.2014
Project Administrator
Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA)
05.2012 - 08.2013
BCOM Honours - Business Management
University Of Limpopo
01.2011 - 12.2011
BCOM - Business Management
University Of Limpopo
01.2007 - 12.2010
Matriculated - undefined
Famandha Secondary School
01.2006 - 12.2006
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