S’BONELO SANELE BRIGHT MLABA
Durban
Summary
Business and finance professional skilled in strategic planning, financial oversight, and operational management. Proven ability to drive growth through effective leadership, team collaboration, and focus on achieving results. Expertise in stakeholder communication, problem-solving, and adapting to evolving business needs. Known for reliability and strong commitment to organizational success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-owner, Consultant & Finance Manager
Cimla Consulting (PTY) LTD
10.2016 - Current
- Company Overview: Cimla Consulting (PTY) LTD is a Business Growth Consulting Firm providing Coaching and Consulting services to SMMEs and entrepreneurs
- We achieve this by developing SMMEs through providing innovative solutions, creating strategic business relationships, and providing expert consulting services
- The company is a Service Provider to SEDA, Ithala, and EDTEA
- Utilizing innovation and research to promote and enhance business operations
- Understanding of market opportunities relating to clients working with
- Developing goals and business growth strategies and ensuring they are met
- Financial Analysis for Decision Making: Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making, such as market expansion, and investment opportunities
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, such as credit risk, market risk, and operational risk
- Financial Planning: Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives
- Provide support and advisory services to small businesses
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
- Increasing the value of current customers while attracting new ones
- Contract negotiations with business partners and clients
- Cimla Consulting (PTY) LTD is a Business Growth Consulting Firm providing Coaching and Consulting services to SMMEs and entrepreneurs
- We achieve this by developing SMMEs through providing innovative solutions, creating strategic business relationships, and providing expert consulting services
- The company is a Service Provider to SEDA, Ithala, and EDTEA
Advisor to the New Nafcoc KZN Chairperson (Part-time)
Nafcoc KZN
04.2019 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: The National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NAFCOC) is federated chamber
- It is one of the largest business chambers in South Africa with representation in all 9 provinces of South Africa
- Initiating SMME Development Programmes
- One of my tasks was to develop SME Development programmes for the organization
- I facilitated a partnership with Transnet Enterprise Development and Business Partners through the programmes I developed
- Advisor to Nafcoc KZN Chairperson
- Discussing ideas, programmes, and potential partnerships
- The National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NAFCOC) is federated chamber
- It is one of the largest business chambers in South Africa with representation in all 9 provinces of South Africa
Business Advisor
SEDA (Small Enterprise Development Agency)
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Company Overview: The Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) is an agency of the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) which provides non-financial support to small enterprises and cooperatives
- Business advisory
- Providing advisory services to entrepreneurs and SMMEs
- Client interaction
- Recruit entrepreneurs, offering them SEDA services (outreach)
- Visiting clients for assessments and meetings
- Project management
- Initiate relevant projects for companies to address their needs
- Development of business case to assist in the development of an SMME
- Manage the implementation of projects
- Engage with companies in different sectors, such as; agriculture, tourism, service, technology, etc
- Administration
- Drafting and signing confidentiality agreements and client service level agreements
- Facilitate the completion of customer satisfaction surveys to ensure client satisfaction
- Assessments
- Conducting relevant assessments on a client’s business operations to ascertain the current situation and future projections/ possibilities
- Mentorship
- Monitor improvements on the client's business position
- Providing aftercare to clients after the implementation of projects
- Interaction with stakeholders
- Interact with stakeholders such as municipalities, government departments, communities, etc
- With the aim of developing SMMEs
- Conduct presentations in stakeholder engagements, such as seminars
- The Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) is an agency of the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) which provides non-financial support to small enterprises and cooperatives
Business Owner/ Managing Director
Triants
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Triants is a revision board game to assist students with their studies
- It encourages students to look forward to revising and studying
- Introducing the board game to the schools
- Liaising with schools, sponsors, and partners
- Product and sales development
- Triants is a revision board game to assist students with their studies
- It encourages students to look forward to revising and studying
Business Development Manager
Ratile Research Services (RRS)
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Develop a business growth and marketing framework
- Networking and prospecting
- Prepare client presentations
- Manage project from beginning to end
- Managing data collection and capturing analysis processes
- Project monitoring and evaluation
- Training and piloting of field team
Lecturer
ICESA City Campus
03.2012 - 09.2012
- Lecturing to students, from 1st year, 2nd year, and 3rd year
- Planning, preparing, and researching lessons
- Doing administration of study materials
- Invigilating class tests
- The modules I was lecturing on are Economics, Financial Accounting, Business Management Principles, Financial Management, and Corporate Business Administration
Marketing Rep & Office Manager
ZBQ CONSULTING
09.2011 - 02.2012
- Promoting the services of the company
- Getting business/ clients for the company
- Identifying opportunities in the market
- Liaising with potential clients
- Build and maintain effective professional relationships
- Administrative of logistics
External Sales Consultant
FNB (Pinetown Branch)
11.2010 - 04.2011
- Identifying opportunities
- Selling FNB products
- Interacting with clients externally
- Guaranteeing value and satisfaction for clients
- Identifying prospects, referrals, leads, developing and maintaining relationships
- Meeting monthly targets of the company
- Developing a strategic sales plan
- Complying with the sales system of the company
Co-owner & Managing Member
NASINO TRADING ENTERPRISE
03.2009 - 01.2010
- Providing managerial for the business
- Plan and direct the organization's activities to achieve agreed targets and standards
- Develop, direct and implement short-term and long-term plans for future programs and activities
- Take a leadership role in articulating the company's strategic direction
Credit Analyst
First National Bank (FNB)
01.2007 - 03.2009
- Analysis of financial statements, assessing whether the business is solvent, liquid and profitable
- Evaluation of risk and creditworthiness of a client/ business
- Analytical thinking and decision-making
- Monitoring the functions of a business by the transactions the business makes on their accounts
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Finance, Banking and Investment Management
University of KwaZulu Natal
12-2026
Professional Business Coach Certificate -
University of Pretoria (GIBS)
12.2019
B Com - Business Management and Accounting
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
12.2006
Matriculated - Commerce Subjects
KwaMgaga High School
12.2003
Skills
- Presentation and networking
- Communication
- Bookkeeping and Financial Management
- Customer-orientated
- Business Analysis
- Market analysis and research
- Financial statement assessment
- Project management
- Report writing
- Strategic thinking
- Organizing
- Management skills
- Leadership
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/05/86
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code C1 – 2052000263KG
- Marital Status: Married
Activities
- A resident Business Coach on Ukhozi FM in 2021.
- A Member of the Junior Management Committee (FNB Credit Department KZN 2008 – 2009).
- A Member of Service Forum (FNB Commercial Banking KZN 2008 – 2009).
- A Member of Speakeasy Toastmasters.
- An Alumni in SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise).
- A Certificate of Merit for Matric (2003).
Timeline
Advisor to the New Nafcoc KZN Chairperson (Part-time)
Nafcoc KZN
04.2019 - 12.2023
Co-owner, Consultant & Finance Manager
Cimla Consulting (PTY) LTD
10.2016 - Current
Business Advisor
SEDA (Small Enterprise Development Agency)
02.2015 - 10.2016
Business Owner/ Managing Director
Triants
05.2013 - 01.2015
Business Development Manager
Ratile Research Services (RRS)
09.2012 - 04.2013
Lecturer
ICESA City Campus
03.2012 - 09.2012
Marketing Rep & Office Manager
ZBQ CONSULTING
09.2011 - 02.2012
External Sales Consultant
FNB (Pinetown Branch)
11.2010 - 04.2011
Co-owner & Managing Member
NASINO TRADING ENTERPRISE
03.2009 - 01.2010
Credit Analyst
First National Bank (FNB)
01.2007 - 03.2009
Professional Business Coach Certificate -
University of Pretoria (GIBS)
B Com - Business Management and Accounting
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
Postgraduate Diploma - Finance, Banking and Investment Management
University of KwaZulu Natal
Matriculated - Commerce Subjects
KwaMgaga High School
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