Mashukela Mokoena
Germiston,GP
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with a solid track record in planning, directing, and overseeing continuous operations across various departments. Skilled at guiding teams towards efficient, high-quality performance while employing innovative and analytical approaches to improve processes. Proven ability to proactively identify and resolve challenges, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with quality standards. Dedicated to mentoring, training, and empowering team members to reach their full potential and contribute to the success of the organization.
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings over 10 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk & Compliance Officer
NHBRC
Sunninghill, South Africa
04.2023 - Current
- Established and oversaw application of operational risk policies, technology and tools and governance processes to create lasting solutions for minimizing losses
- Applied subject matter expertise and industry knowledge to provide independent oversight to operational risk management activities
- Served as subject matter expert for development and implementation of corrective action plans where substantial unnecessary loss resulted regularly from current policy
- Fostered productive business partnerships with team members and outside representatives to benefit personal understanding of risk factors and strengthen influence through positive reputation
- Studied front line risk acceptances to identify avenues for improvement to new and existing business initiatives
- Influenced appropriate risk management prioritization on front lines to promote strategic objectives while meeting operational risk program expectations
- Developed comprehensive risk reports for senior management, enabling informed decisionmaking
- Assisted project teams with identifying key milestones subject to schedule delays or budget overruns resulting from unmitigated project risks
- Managed a team of risk analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in risk management.
- Monitor sectional corporate governance standards.
- Provide input in the development, implementation and review of policies and procedures in the Risk & Compliance section.
- Respond to Audit queries and requests.
- Ensure maintenance of sectional records and information within areaof responsibility.
- Compile reports for submission to NHBRC Management.
Project Coordinator
NHBRC
Sunninghill, South Africa
- Administrative support to the Executive Corporate Services: (Overseeing HR, Facilities and IT)
- Maintaining both physical and electronic documents
- Establishing and maintaining good Stakeholder Relations with both internal and external customers
- Ensuring timeous response for queries and complaints
- Compiling documents such as minutes and presentations and conducting research where necessary
- Quality assurance of relevant Board and Council submissions
- Assist in the development of HR policies and procedures
Project Manager
National Homebuilders Registration Council
01.2017
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Monthly and Quarterly reporting against targets
- Resolving governance matters throughout the Human Capital Division such as internal audit findings
- Assist with Change Management Roadshows
- Member of the project team that led the Job Profile & Evaluation Process
- Achievements: Revived Employee Wellness Programme and Launched first virtual event in the organisation and successfully connecting 9 regions
Professional Assistant
Gauteng Enterprise Propeller
01.2007
- Efficiently managed the office of the Chief Operations Officer and subsequently the office of the CEO by providing effective and efficient administrative support and also ensuring the adherence to the organization's policies and procedures
- Spearheaded and managed team-building sessions in GEP in 2007, these included a soccer team and the arrangement of birthday vouchers
- The intent being that employees continue to feel valued by the employer
- Analyzed core-function business units quarterly and annual reports
- The purpose being to ensure consistency in the reporting standards and the alignment to the organization's annual performance plan (monitoring and evaluation)
- Supported and managed the implementation of projects within the Office of the CEO such as strategic planning sessions, SIFE (SA) sponsorship partnership and other special projects
Business Development Consultant
DTO Solutions
Remote
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Arranged potential client contacts, cultivated relationships, and followed through all service needs.
- Guided client teams by proactively mentoring and developing staff in intellectual and professional development.
- Developed interactive websites demonstrating integration of company web products with customer websites.
- Met with current clients to assess needs and develop improvement plans.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services to provide top-notch expertise to customers.
- Managed needs of more than [Number] customers at once using strong prioritization and multitasking abilities.
- Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.
Project Consultant
Relan Projects
Hyde Park, South Africa
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed project plans and schedules to set clear expectations, resulting in improved team productivity
- Built strong relationships with clients through effective communication and understanding their needs, promoting repeat business opportunities
- Identified new business opportunities through market research and analysis, contributing to company growth objectives
- Collaborated with various departments to ensure seamless integration of project components into existing systems or processes when required
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms while maintaining budgetary constraints
Performance Analyst
Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP)
06.2012 - 02.2015
- Ensure effective implementation of internal communication as directed by the Acting Senior Manager: BDS and Co-ops
- Manage and support the implementation of strategic projects (exhibitions and industrial parks) within the office of the Acting Senior Manager: BDS and Co-ops
- Render support services for purposes of compliance and performance reporting for all 5 regional offices and the BDS unit
- Stakeholder management by establishing and maintaining a good relationship with the Department of Economic Development, Executive Management, service providers and clients
Manager
Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP)
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Co-ordinated the establishment of teams for change management
- Developed terms of engagement for each change management team
- Developed a check list for each project coming to GEP, ensuring that GEP policy is adhered to
- Evaluating strategic projects for bankability
- Reporting to Executive Management Team on strategic projects
- Preparation of submissions to EXCO and other oversight structures
Senior Administrator
Gauteng Treasury
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Ensured the review of provincial department reports and ensuring the compliance with Public Finance Management Act
- Member of the team that ensured the efficient and effective running of the provincial audit committees
- Championed the project management of the Gauteng Treasury Refurbishment project and the establishment of supply chain management process as prescribed by National Treasury
Education
MBA -
Wits Business School
12.2021
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Wits Business School
01.2012
Management Advancement Programme - undefined
Wits University
04.1999
Matric - undefined
St. Dominic's
04.1999
Skills
- Good computer literacy skills in Microsoft office packages
- Project Coordination
- Project Management
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Team Coordination
- Event Planning and Execution
- Status Reporting
- Meeting facilitation
- Research
- Resource Mobilization
Accomplishments
- Resuscitation and addressing the NHBRC Wellness Programme (2018-2019)
- Voted Best Performer in GEP’s largest business unit (2014).
- Tutor at Wits Business School
Additional Information
Passionate about tutoring and learning from postgraduate students from different academic institutions such as GIBS, WBS and Milpark. There has been no greater sense of fulfillment than to see others succeed., Being entrepreneurial and supporting fellow entrepreneurs has been a phenomenal experience especially since COVID. Taking small yet pertinent steps in building a sustainable business., Voted the best performer in the biggest business unit in GEP in 2014.
Personal Information
Title: Project Manager
Shortcourses
- Effective Mentoring and Coaching, Wits University (WBS), 03/01/19 - 06/01/19
- Advanced Business Project Management, Wits University (WBS), 01/01/18
- Principles in Monitoring & Evaluation Performance Monitoring, University of Pretoria
- Certificate in Corporate Communications, Wits University (WitsPlus), 01/01/10 - 12/31/11
- Small Enterprise Management, Wits University (WitsPlus), 01/01/08
- Corporate Governance, Pro-Active Public Service College, 01/01/07
- Project Management, Wits University (WBS), 01/01/06
Timeline
Business Development Consultant
DTO Solutions
09.2024 - 03.2025
Project Consultant
Relan Projects
07.2024 - 09.2024
Risk & Compliance Officer
NHBRC
04.2023 - Current
Project Manager
National Homebuilders Registration Council
01.2017
Manager
Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP)
03.2015 - 08.2015
Performance Analyst
Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP)
06.2012 - 02.2015
Professional Assistant
Gauteng Enterprise Propeller
01.2007
Senior Administrator
Gauteng Treasury
01.2003 - 01.2007
Project Coordinator
NHBRC
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Wits Business School
Management Advancement Programme - undefined
Wits University
Matric - undefined
St. Dominic's
MBA -
Wits Business School