Prudence Bontlefela Msimango
Pretoria
Summary
With a strong foundation in leadership, I excel in guiding teams towards achieving strategic goals. My background in project management and stakeholder engagement has honed my skills in communication and problem-solving. I am committed to fostering a collaborative work environment and driving continuous improvement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Dynamics Paint Pretoria East
Pretoria, South Africa
12.2025 - Current
- Developing successful strategies and policies, meeting organisational needs and implementing improvements.
- Developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with key industry players, strengthening business networking and collaboration efforts.
- Managing annual budgeting and financial planning processes, optimising resource allocation and cost control.
- Controlling expenses and allocated financial resources to reach budget goals.
- Monitoring operations to keep processes aligned with targets and matching forecasts.
- Leading team to align objectives with organisational strategy, fostering a cohesive work environment.
- Managing client relationships to enhance retention and increase revenue opportunities.
- Developing and supervising staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Keeping organisation in compliance with regulations and internal requirements.
Director
Nomhlekhaya Trading
Pteroria, South Africa
07.2013 - Current
- Preparing tenders and contracts bids for construction projects.
- Coordinating with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to facilitate seamless project execution.
- Conducting regular on-site inspections to maintain high standards of quality and safety compliance.
- Completing projects on time and within allocated budget.
- Leading team meetings to discuss progress, address challenges, and strategise future actions for project efficiency.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, providing regular updates and resolving concerns promptly.
- Identifying and following up on key business development opportunities to grow and expand revenues.
- Negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure the best possible terms and prices.
- Maintaining daily communication with vendors to drive forward progress of project.
- Sourcing and purchasing materials, tools and equipment within budgets.
- Handling purchase of building materials, selecting suppliers providing best value for money.
- Applying quality assurance processes to raise standards of work.
- Applying quality assurance processes to raise standards of work.
Project Administrator
Musan Trading Enterprise
Midrand, South Africa
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored project progress and adjusted plans and resources to achieve objectives.
- Maintained project schedules, ensuring timely completion of tasks and milestones through effective planning.
- Monitored costs, timescales, and resources to support project delivery and achieve defined success criteria.
- Prepared and distributed project reports, providing insights into status, variances, and performance metrics.
- Coordinated with clients to clarify project scope, objectives, and deliverables, enhancing collaboration.
- Supported project teams by organising resources, equipment, and information, streamlining operational efficiency.
- Coordinated strategic plans for administrative services management and optimisation to best use available resources.
- Acted as first point of call for queries around deliverables and problem solving to maintain smooth running operations.
- Delivered status reports to stakeholders for budgeting and planning purposes.
- Advised senior management on facilities needs and delivered ongoing operational support.
Admin Manager/Data Capturer
SA Life Benefits
Pteroria, South Africa
01.2011 - 03.2020
- Captured and entered data with high accuracy, meeting strict deadlines for multiple projects.
- Corrected errors in data to prevent duplication across systems.
- Scanned documentation and entered into database to maintain accurate records.
- Transferred data from paper formats into database systems to keep digital formats.
- Managed office administrative tasks, including filing, data entry, and document preparation, to support overall operational efficiency.
- Developed and enforced office policies and procedures, enhancing customer experience and improving office efficiency.
- Resolved administrative issues by analysing data and implementing solutions, ensuring smooth operational flow.
- Monitored email and postal correspondence, directing messages to appropriate departments and responding to enquiries promptly.
- Designed and updated spreadsheets in Excel for data organisation.
- Sorted and filed documents, faxed reports, and scanned materials into the document management system.
- Prioritised tasks and managed workload effectively to consistently meet critical deadlines.
Reception Assistant/Administator
Boikanyo Funeral Home
Brits , South Africa
03.2010 - 12.2010
- Welcomed visitors at the front desk, providing immediate assistance and directing them to appropriate contacts.
- Welcomed guests and clients warmly, creating a positive first impression.
- Answered and directed incoming calls to relevant staff members using multi-line telephone system.
- Managed incoming calls efficiently, redirecting to appropriate departments to streamline communication.
- Handled incoming telephone calls, taking accurate messages and relaying to personnel to support timely communication.
- Responded to email inquiries promptly, delivering clear and concise information to address queries.
- Executed day-to-day administrative tasks to effectively support staff operations.
- Captured and processed client information, entering data into online systems for wider company use.
- Participated in team meetings, sharing insights on reception procedures and proposing actionable improvements.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Business & Marketing Management
Stadio Higher Education
Pretoria - Centurion Campus01-2026
Grade 12
Hoerskool Hartebeesport High School
Hartbeespoort, NW01-2026
Skills
- Business development
- Client management
- Operational leadership
- Operational strategy
- Strategic planning
- Market analysis
- Budget forecasting
- Business administration
- Negotiation
- Decision-Making authority
- Team building
- Recruiting and hiring
- Brand management
- Strategic goals
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Setswana
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Elementary
A2
Certification
- Proof of Identity
- Proof of Registration
- [Code 10] Licence
Interests
- Reading
- Journaling
- Learning new skills
- Exercising
Timeline
Director
Dynamics Paint Pretoria East
12.2025 - Current
Project Administrator
Musan Trading Enterprise
08.2022 - 07.2023
Director
Nomhlekhaya Trading
07.2013 - Current
Admin Manager/Data Capturer
SA Life Benefits
01.2011 - 03.2020
Reception Assistant/Administator
Boikanyo Funeral Home
03.2010 - 12.2010
Higher National Diploma - Business & Marketing Management
Stadio Higher Education
Grade 12
Hoerskool Hartebeesport High School