Palesa Mofokeng

• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large AWS cloud migration projects.
• Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with international contractors/stakeholders to manage performance.
• Developed and initiated AWS and Google cloud projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
• Managed projects from procurement to commission as part of KPI's to manage internal 5% cost saving initiative.
• Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
• Developed project management roadmap to define project objectives, timelines and milestones.
• Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines, and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination.
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
• Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
• Developed project plans identifying key issues, approaches and performance metrics.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
• Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
• Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
• Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.

- Running and Managing multi stakeholder migration of the BiRDS legacy system to Vandesta.

- Effectively manage constraints across the whole project while keeping all stakeholders (International team) informed of the progress.

- Proactively manage sponsor and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle

- Actively contribute to process improvement across the organization

- Provide project management of 6-8 concurrent Technical projects developing pragmatic delivery and implementation plans with project resources

• Multi-Stakeholder management
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
• Managed projects from procurement to commission.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Running Sprints and facilitating scrum sessions
• Client Relationship management

• Took charge of managing the implementation of (EPMO) Enterprise Programme Management Office roll-out within the (DRDLR) Department of Rural Development and Land reform and across 5 Provinces in 2012
• Successfully trained over 300 DRDLR project management teams including Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and Director Generals within relevant DRDLR departments on the Prince II Project Management methodology
• Led a team of DRDLR’s technical and management staff through defining the requirements for EPMO system (Project Management system) roll-out in 5 provinces
• Successfully rolled out a custom Project Management of management of all DRDLR projects for all project management staff within the DRDLR and system to enable transparency and ease of management of all DRDLR projects for all project management staff within the DRDLR and responsible DG’s
• Installed, configured, tested and maintained PMO systems, application software, and system management tools.
• Discussed project progress with customers, collected feedback on different stages and directly addressed concerns.

• Rolled out the Pilot implementation of Cell C’s new RICA System initiated by the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Act 70 of 2002 (“RICA”) that came into effect on the 1st July 2011
• Was responsible for ensuring adherence to the Launch Gate project management processes during Cell C’s two year rebranding process in May 2009
• Developed, managed and maintained project charters and project plans
• Managed and co-ordinated the project life cycle
• Ensured the projects stays on track with regards to the defined milestones and time schedule
• Highlighted project delays/ problems/ critical issues to management timeously
• Recommended resolutions and mitigation approaches
• Maintained risk and issue register
• Managed Supplier relationships
• Made appropriate changes and modifications to project plans to meet organizational needs.
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• Established planning objectives for projects by identifying key issues, approaches and performance metrics.
• Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
• Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.

• Represented company and project in meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Tracked projects progress and updated Project status reports
• Always kept constant contact with team members on site e.g. international projects
• Interacted with subcontractors to obtain correct documentation and drawings for owners and maintenance manuals.
• Updated EPM site
• Managed project submittals, RFIs and project meeting minutes.
• Generated weekly reports on Projects

• Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
• Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
• Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
• Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
• Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
• Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
• Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

• Compiled IT training and assessment resources based on understanding of technical processes and skills-development needs.
• Updated training coursework and requirements according to group and technology changes.
• Blended traditional learning approaches with existing and new technologies and used variety of learning tools to create and deliver learning programs that produced results.
• Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
• Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
• Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
• Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.

• Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
• Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
• Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
• Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
• Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
• Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
• Attended meetings, took notes and tracked action items.
• Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze, and improve workflows.
• Served as point of contact between clients and managerial staff.
• Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
• Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
• Maintained and organized all shared drives, documents and spreadsheets in Google Workspace.
• Used discretion when handling confidential information.
• Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services.
• Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
• Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
• Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.