Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certifications and Courses
Languages
References
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Sanele Dlamini

Cape Town
Sanele Dlamini

Summary

I’m a postgraduate business student with hands-on experience in fintech project management and public health research. Training in strategy, finance, analytics, and systems thinking provides a solid foundation for tackling business challenges with clarity, structure and data-led insight. I’ve led agile product migrations, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and contributed to national health policy research at Wits University. With a foundation as a registered dietitian, I bring cross-sector experience, empathy-driven leadership, and the ability to adapt and deliver under pressure. I aim to apply these capabilities in fast-paced environments where structured thinking and adaptability drive meaningful outcomes.

Overview

5
years of professional experience

Work History

UNIVERSITY OF WITWATERSRAND

HONORARY RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
03.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Produced two peer-reviewed research on public health nutrition, advising stakeholders
  • Enhanced data collection and analysis processes by 15% across multi studies
  • Provided expert commentary on methodology and translation of findings into actionable health policy and community programs
  • Monitored progress against project timelines, ensuring 100% on time completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Provided technical guidance on experimental design and data interpretation issues for team members as needed.

NISA FINANCE

SCRUM MASTER
04.2024 - Current

Job overview

Company Overview: FINTECH STARTUP

  • Played a key role in product migration and onboarding process redesign, applying Agile practices to improve scalability and customer engagement.
  • Reduced project completion time by 20% through workflow optimization
  • Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.

MBONGOLWANE DISTRICT HOSPITAL

CLINICAL DIETITIAN
01.2024 - 12.2024

Job overview

  • Led cross-functional healthcare teams to implement operational improvement initiatives
  • Managed departmental budgets and rolled out efficiency strategies
  • Reduced internal process times by 30%, improving delivery of care
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients in various clinical settings.
  • Educated patients and families on appropriate nutrition management strategies for specific health conditions.
  • Kept current with emerging research trends in nutrition science through continuing education opportunities and professional conferences.

JUDITH JOHNOSN AND ASSOCIATES

NUTRIGENETICS INTERN
06.2022 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Conducted dietary gene-expression research in PCOS and metabolic conditions across a data set of 50+ patients
  • Applied epigenetic principles to personalized nutrition strategies
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden by 27% and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.

GIRLEADA

COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR
01.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Company Overview: NPO
  • Delivered oral communication workshops to 100+ participants across countries such as Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Swaziland and Lesotho
  • Used Agile frameworks to improve confidence and engagement among youth
  • NPO
  • Delivered clear, concise reports to senior leadership on the effectiveness of various communication strategies.
  • Generated clear, concise and original verbiage for written communications.
  • Helped edit and review content across internal platforms.

Education

University of The Western Cape
Cape Town, South Africa

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA from BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
12.2025

University Overview

Relevant Coursework:

  • Strategic Finance – Investment appraisal (NPV, IRR), financial analysis, budgeting
  • Business Analytics – Data modeling, Excel dashboards, statistical analysis
  • Business Informatics – Systems thinking, digital transformation, process automation
  • Management Theory – Leadership models, organizational behaviour, change management
  • 77.5% Minimum Average


University of The Western Cape
Cape Town

BSC (HONOURS) from DIETETICS
01.2023

University Overview

  • Completed a four-year professional degree with a strong focus on science, systems thinking, and healthcare operations
  • Gained hands-on experience in data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvement
  • Applied evidence-based methodologies to real-world challenges in public health and clinical settings
  • Gained experience in data interpretation, report writing, and multidisciplinary collaboration across hospitals and communities
  • Golden Key Honours Society

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking – Applied in public health research and financial coursework to assess complex data and extract actionable insights
  • Problem-Solving – Demonstrated through process redesign at NISA Finance and evidence-based interventions in clinical care
  • Data Analysis – Utilised in business intelligence training and academic research; experienced with data driven reporting
  • Process Improvement – Achieved 20% efficiency gains by streamlining workflows in both healthcare and fintech environments
  • Business Intelligence – Developed BI skills through Coursera certifications and analytics modules; familiar with data modeling concepts
  • Agile Project Management – Certified Scrum Master; led sprints and backlog management in a startup setting
  • Strategic Thinking – Strengthened through strategic finance and management theory coursework; applied to real-world projects
  • Communication – Delivered presentations, facilitated workshops, and communicated with stakeholders across multiple sectors

Certifications and Courses

Certifications and Courses

Certified Scrum MasterScrum Alliance | 96%

  • Gained practical knowledge in Agile frameworks, sprint planning, and backlog management for iterative project delivery.

Data Modelling CertificateUniversity of Illinois (via Coursera)

  • Covered data structures, entity relationships, and database modelling to support structured data analysis and reporting.

Business Intelligence CertificateCoursera

  • Built skills in data visualization, performance dashboards, and using insights to drive decision-making.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
IsiZulu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

References

References
Available upon request

Timeline

HONORARY RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
UNIVERSITY OF WITWATERSRAND
03.2025 - Current
SCRUM MASTER
NISA FINANCE
04.2024 - Current
CLINICAL DIETITIAN
MBONGOLWANE DISTRICT HOSPITAL
01.2024 - 12.2024
NUTRIGENETICS INTERN
JUDITH JOHNOSN AND ASSOCIATES
06.2022 - 06.2022
COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR
GIRLEADA
01.2021 - 12.2021
University of The Western Cape
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA from BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
University of The Western Cape
BSC (HONOURS) from DIETETICS
Sanele Dlamini