Richard Matthews Mponda
Pretoria,South Africa
Summary
A skilled professional with expertise in both public and private sector management, financial analysis, and budgeting, complemented by proficiency in marketing strategies. Demonstrates strong project coordination capabilities in health sector, commercial real estate insight and vast knowledge on donor funded project in NGO sector. Effectively managing client relationships and strategic business planning. Aspires to leverage these competencies to drive success in the organisation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Property Agent/Practitioner
All About Homes
Pretoria, South Africa
05.2024 - Current
- Negotiated property deals for optimum client benefit and maximise sales.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of the local property market trends for accurate advisement.
- Managed tenant inquiries for improved communication.
- Coordinated maintenance tasks to ensure property upkeep.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing outstanding customer service.
- Conducted property viewings, secured multiple sales.
Executive Director
Mobile Youth Organisation (MOYO)
Blantyre, Malawi
01.2006 - Current
- Drove strategic growth by leading corporate development initiatives.
- Resource mobilisation through proposal writing to different donors and partners to meet our NGO goals.
- Influenced policy change, impacting sector regulations favourably.
- Enhanced brand visibility with innovative marketing strategies.
- Fostered stakeholder relations to drive business success.
- Monitored operations to assess and highlight results.
- Served as official representative of organisation to public groups or government agencies.
- Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
- Spearheaded strategic planning and decision-making processes aligning with mission and stakeholder interests.
- Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
- Provided direction during critical decision-making process to enable strategic growth.
Regional administrator
Life Healthcare group
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
- Supervised administrative staff, enhancing team performance.
- Coordinated regional meetings for improved team communication.
- Coordinated training sessions; enhanced employee expertise.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, maintaining professional standards.
- Managed resources effectively to minimise waste.
- Facilitated efficient information flow, improving inter-departmental communication.
- Ensured accurate record keeping with meticulous data management.
Key Account Manager
EOH Holding (Health division)
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2015 - 12.2020
- Secured long-term customer loyalty with excellent service and understanding of client needs.
- Conducted regular business reviews, identified areas for improvement.
- Negotiated profitable contracts to ensure mutual benefit.
- Analysed sales data, optimised performance metrics.
- Resolved escalated customer issues promptly for increased satisfaction rates.
- Worked closely with sales team, ensured achievement of set targets.
- Implemented customer retention strategies, fostered strong relationships.
Logistics Manager
Blantyre City Council
Blantyre, Malawi
01.2010 - 12.2014
- Maintained compliance with transportation regulations, ensuring safety standards were met at all times.
- Streamlined operations by utilising industry-specific software.
- Planned logistics routes to optimise fuel consumption.
- Coordinated closely with sales department, aligning logistics strategies with sales forecasts.
- Advised on best practices in logistics management, effecting change across organisation.
- Led team meetings to communicate logistics objectives clearly and effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Community Development
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2012 - 10.2025
Certificate of International Marketing - Business Management
UNISA- Centre for Business Management
06.2013 - 11.2013
Certificate of Basics of Project Management - Business Management
UNISA- Centre of Business Management
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2010 - 06.2010
Skills
- Time management proficiency
- Financial analysis and budgeting
- Property marketing strategies
- Real estate software literacy
- Project coordination capabilities
- Commercial real estate insight
- Client Relationship Management
- Strategic business planning
- Project Management
- Social Entreprenuership
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Professional Training
- Capacity Building fo CBOs from Save the Children -US
- Project Proposal Writing training from UNESCO
- Training of Trainers for Human Rights, Gender and HIV/AIDS Mainstreaming from German Techinical Coopration (gtz)
- Fundraising Concept from US Department of State
- Climate Change Training from US Department of State
- End User Computer Training from British Council Youth Connect
Languages
English
Fluent
Chichewa/Chinyanja
Native
Setswana
Advanced
Portuguese
Elementary
French
Beginner
Community participation
I am a board member of the Meals on Wheels
www.mowcsmamelodi.org.za.
I am the member of Yali Network that foster youth development.
Accomplishments
I was EOH Health employee of Year for two consecutive years 2016 and 2017.
Certification
I have a Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC) from PPRA that allows me to work in the property industry.
I have a driving license code 10 (C1) from Republic of South Africa.
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Fishing
- Watching movies
- Hiking
- Listening and singing choral / classical music
Reference
Mr Tebello Ramakau
Former Regional Manager
EOH Health
Cell: +27824119855
Mr Harvey Chimariro
Executive Director
Concerned Youth Organisation(CYO)
Cell: +265888644460
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Timeline
Senior Property Agent/Practitioner
All About Homes
05.2024 - Current
Regional administrator
Life Healthcare group
01.2021 - 12.2024
Key Account Manager
EOH Holding (Health division)
01.2015 - 12.2020
Certificate of International Marketing - Business Management
UNISA- Centre for Business Management
06.2013 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Community Development
University of South Africa (UNISA)
01.2012 - 10.2025
Logistics Manager
Blantyre City Council
01.2010 - 12.2014
Certificate of Basics of Project Management - Business Management
UNISA- Centre of Business Management
01.2010 - 06.2010
Executive Director
Mobile Youth Organisation (MOYO)
01.2006 - Current