Leshalabe Samuel Phetla
Project Manager
Rivonia
Summary
Innovative project management professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success. Leveraging skills in management alongside stakeholder communication, achieved significant cost savings and fostered robust client relationships, underpinning business growth and team leadership.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Project Manager
Ironveld Mining
Rivonia
11.2022 - Current
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and stakeholders.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
- Demonstrated strong adaptability in managing unforeseen challenges, ensuring minimal impact on project timeline and budget.
- Conducted regular site inspections to maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Enhanced safety protocols, resulting in a significant decrease in workplace accidents.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, achieving substantial cost savings for the organization without compromising on service or product quality.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Oversaw resolution of project issues, maintaining project momentum and stakeholder confidence.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
Key Account Manager
Vodacom
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Conducted regular account reviews with clients to assess performance, identify areas for improvement, and strategize future growth opportunities.
- Analyzed sales and customer data to identify trends and opportunities for increased profitability.
- Analyzed market trends, identifying opportunities for expanding product offerings within key accounts.
- Strengthened client relationships through regular communication and effective problem solving.
- Negotiated contract renewals with existing clients, securing long-term commitment and fostering ongoing collaboration.
- Developed thorough understanding of key clients' needs and requirements to prepare customized solutions.
- Expanded key account base by identifying and cultivating new business opportunities.
- Coordinated with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services, meeting client expectations.
- Established strong rapport with clients by consistently exceeding their expectations in quality and service delivery.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key clients to ensure long-term business growth.
- Developed comprehensive account plans, setting clear objectives and strategies for growth.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
- Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships to drive business growth.
- Created sales forecasts to target daily, monthly and yearly objectives.
Project Manager
Limpopo Department of Transport (Misty Blue)
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Developed comprehensive project plans for the installation of bus ticketing systems for 9 (Nine) bus companies in Limpopo Province with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Identified and recruited resources required to install the ticketing equipment and program the software.
- Overseeing the implementation of the new system and ensuring data migration is fully conducted.
- Monitoring performance of the new system to ensure data quality and engaged with end users to ensure accuracy and quality of data.
- Managed a team of 29 technicians and data entry clerks.
- Managed Project Owner and end users requirements, expectations and queries and escalated any major issues and risks to the Technology service provider.
- Survey, capturing and alignment of all the bus routes for all the 9 bus companies.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Conducted weekly visits to ensure compliance by technical team and bus operators.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Facilitated smoother project transitions, ensuring thorough documentation and effective handovers.
Assistant Project Manager
Bakhele Consulting
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Managed construction subcontractor relationships effectively to ensure quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets.
- Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
- Assisted in the successful completion of construction projects by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
- Generated weekly and monthly status reports for helpful progress tracking.
- Actively participated in weekly project reviews with senior management to discuss progress updates, challenges faced, potential solutions, and future plans.
- Monitored and tracked project metrics and collected data to share with project members.
- Minimized disruptions during construction projects by closely coordinating site logistics such as materials delivery, equipment storage, and personnel access.
Senior Operations Manager
Eyakho Investment Holdings
10.2012 - 02.2014
- Ensuring that day to day business operations run smoothly.
- Ensuring that those effective methods are put into place so that the company runs to its maximum productivity.
- Coordinate with all stakeholders, senior management and employees to ensure maximum production for the business.
- Handling the logistics of the company, preparing budgets and inventories and overseeing the supervision of employees.
- Payroll management, including tabulation of accrued employee benefits.
- Ensuring all recruitment and employment is carried out in accordance with company procedures and in compliance with current employment laws.
- Developing advertising opportunities, which can involve placing adverts in national, regional and specialist publications or on the radio Maintaining and building contacts with the media.
- Managing the production of marketing materials, including leaflets, posters and flyers - this can involve writing and proofreading copy and liaising with designers and printers.
- Arranging for the effective distribution of marketing materials. Organizing and attending events.
- Securing sponsorship to assist with the publicity and funding of marketing projects Shortlist and interview potential employees.
- Management, monitoring, reporting and communication regarding financial and physical resources, administration and budgeting.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Project Management
Mancosa
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Saint Mark's College
Jane Furse, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Site inspections
Health and safety compliance
Scheduling coordination
Design review
Subcontractor management
Stakeholder communication
Site inspection and management
Construction supervision
Project reporting
Operations management
Team leadership
Business development
Timeline
Site Project Manager
Ironveld Mining
11.2022 - Current
Key Account Manager
Vodacom
03.2022 - 10.2022
Project Manager
Limpopo Department of Transport (Misty Blue)
08.2016 - 12.2019
Assistant Project Manager
Bakhele Consulting
06.2015 - 07.2016
Senior Operations Manager
Eyakho Investment Holdings
10.2012 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Commerce - Project Management
Mancosa
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Saint Mark's College
04.2001 -
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