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Reshoketswe Cyndy Maepa
Agriculture & Agro-Processing Sector Lead
Sandton
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Summary
Agriculture and Agro‑Processing Specialist with a degree in Geography and Environmental Management that overlaps key agricultural modules, and over 7 years of hands‑on experience leading projects from development stages. I bring both academic grounding, practical expertise and extensive exposure across the Agro‑Industries sector, including conducting techno‑economic assessments, feasibility evaluations, and value‑chain analyses. Experienced in the Project Development Life Cycle (PDLC), advancing projects from concept through pre‑feasibility to bankable feasibility in support of strategic industry development goals. Proven capability to develop and structure projects across multiple sectors beyond agriculture.
Leadership roles in project identification, conceptualisation, and preparation, ensuring clear alignment with investment requirements. Known for strong analytical, planning, report writing, and organisational abilities, with a track record of enhancing team collaboration, coordinating diverse technical inputs, and streamlining workflows. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem‑solving to drive projects toward bankability and successful execution.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
14
14
Certificates
Work History
Infrastructure Projects Coordinator
Infrastructure South Africa (ISA)
04.2024 - Current
- Project Origination (identification & packaging) , which involves development of multi-sectoral projects (energy, water, transport, human settlements, municipal, social (education, health etc) from concept to business case development.
- Secured R10 million in funding from the African Development Bank (AfDB) by collaborating with the DALRRD, successfully elevating two key agricultural projects to Strategic Integrated Projects (SIP) status.
- Facilitated the approval and progression of major infrastructure projects through the investment committee, securing critical project preparation funding of about R24 mil (2022 to present).
- Collaborated with department heads internally & externally (DALRRD, Limpopo OTP, KZNDARD, ECRDA, ECDOA etc) to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
- Bid Evaluation Member for the DALRRD Agri‑Parks Programme, contributing to the development and rigorous assessment of feasibility studies for strategic agro‑processing and rural infrastructure projects.
Lead: Agriculture & Agro-Processing (Concurrent Role)
Infrastructure South Africa (ISA)
11.2020 - Current
- Steering a diverse R14.8 billion (capital value) SIP portfolio, advancing six agri-business concepts to pre-feasibility or feasibility.
- I conducted in-depth research, attended trainings on PPP, project and business case development and Turnkey Projects on the agri-business sector and turned those findings into unique insights that sparked innovative investment ideas.
- Developed and executed comprehensive risk mitigation strategies for investment portfolios, resulting in a quantifiable 15% reduction in overall risk exposure (e.g., Marine Tilapia Industry Incubator-EC).
- Coordinated high-level meetings connecting project sponsors with key financiers, including DFIs and MDBs, to secure investment and foster strategic partnerships.
- Chairperson for all Steering Committees for each project - excellent communication (verbal & written).
PMO & Pipeline Management (Concurrent Role)
Infrastructure South Africa (ISA)
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Provided core project management for the high-profile teams that drafted South Africa's National Infrastructure Plan 2050 and the Country Investment Strategy for The Presidency.
- Prepared monthly pipeline reports and quarterly PMO reports for high-level governance bodies, including the Infrastructure Investment Review Committee (IIRC) & Infrastructure Investment Committee (IIC).
- Championed continuous improvement efforts within the PMO, enhancing program performance and driving positive change.
- Provided key coordination and secretariat support for the Management Committee (MANCO), IIRC, and IIC to facilitate the formal investment review and approval process.
Young Professional in Training
PICC Technical Task Team (IDC)
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Coordinated Secretariat functions for Agriculture & Agro‑Processing TWG, streamlining meetings, member engagement, and reporting.
- Conducted site assessments (due diligence) and feasibility studies using environmental, social, and infrastructure data.
- Utilised GIS systems to provide critical mapping, visualisation, and site verification, enabling efficient and timely decision-making by national leadership.
- Prepared project presentations and reports for investment conferences and funding pitches (Agriculture & Agro-Processing, Frequently Built Public Assets, Green Economy & Sustainability sectors).
- Contributed to the national COVID-19 response by identifying and mapping 1,407 quarantine facilities with 108,820 available beds for the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI).
GIS and Asset Management Specialist
Aviseo Services & Juno Infrastructure Asset Management
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Built strong relationships with government (agriculture department & agencies) and asset management stakeholders; scoped projects and defined study areas.
- Planned data acquisition (imagery, BIM, field data) and established data standards.
- Optimised resource allocation for crews and equipment; guided accurate field data collection.
- Produced 2D/3D geospatial models, performed scenario analysis, and integrated outputs with BIM.
- Monitored project progress and risks; delivered visual reports and presentations to executive stakeholders.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement through portals, simulations, and interactive visualisations.
- Delivered final datasets and documentation; supported asset management, operations, and future planning.
- Reviewed project outcomes and captured lessons learned.
Education
MSc - Geographical Information Systems (GIS) & Remote Sensing
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg01-2027
BSc Honours - Geography: GIS And Remote Sensing
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Life & Environmental Sciences: Geography & Environmental Management
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Project lifecycle development & management
Certification
Business Case Development: Intermediate Guidance Foundation Course - 5CM (IPA-UK)
Accomplishments
- Improved Microsoft Excel reporting by using Power BI to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Collaborated with team of 15 in the development of Marine Tilapia Industry Incubator in EC.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
References
- Sifiso, Myeni, Consultant & Mentor, 065 881 8875, 2022-Current
- Malcolm Simpson, Mentor, 082 554 1225, 2020 - Current
- Alvino, Wildcshutt-Prins, Programme Manager, 072 650 2449, 2020-2025
- Kgampi, Bapela, Mentor & Co-chair for Agriculture & Agro-processing, 082 381 1934, 2020-2023
- Berenice Lue, Mentor,082 440 0787, 2021-2023
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
"Don't confuse movement with progress. You can run in place and not get anywhere."
Denzel Washington
Software
Microsoft Office Suite
Power BI
ENVI
Smartsheet
Affiliations
- PMI Candidate
- APMG Candidate
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Reading
Yoga
Nature Enthusiast
Music
Timeline
Infrastructure Projects Coordinator
Infrastructure South Africa (ISA)
04.2024 - Current
How to Motivate Yourself
03-2023
What is PMO - E-Learning
02-2022
Strategic Thinking - E-Learning
01-2022
PMO & Pipeline Management (Concurrent Role)
Infrastructure South Africa (ISA)
11.2021 - 04.2024
Lead: Agriculture & Agro-Processing (Concurrent Role)
Infrastructure South Africa (ISA)
11.2020 - Current
Location Advantage - ESRI
06-2020
Spatial Data Science - ESRI
04-2020
Young Professional in Training
PICC Technical Task Team (IDC)
03.2020 - 10.2021
Cartography - ESRI
06-2019
Earth Imagery - ESRI
06-2019
Data Analysis - Udemy
06-2019
GIS and Asset Management Specialist
Aviseo Services & Juno Infrastructure Asset Management
03.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Life & Environmental Sciences: Geography & Environmental Management
University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -
MSc - Geographical Information Systems (GIS) & Remote Sensing
University of The Witwatersrand
BSc Honours - Geography: GIS And Remote Sensing
University of The Witwatersrand