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Shoba Sinqobile

Shoba Sinqobile

Senior Productivity Practitioner
Umhlanga Ridge

Summary

As a driven and ambitious operations management professional, I, Sinqobile Shoba, am committed to mastering the field of performance enhancement and monitoring. With a solid educational foundation, including an Advanced Diploma in Operations Management from Durban University of Technology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (in progress), I possess a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.My ultimate career goal is to become a renowned expert in performance enhancement and monitoring, helping individuals and organizations achieve their full potential. I aim to leverage my expertise. With my unique blend of education, skills, and personal qualities, I am confident in my ability to make a meaningful impact in the field of performance enhancement and monitoring.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Senior Productivity Practitioner

Productivity SA
11.2020 - Current
  • Primarily responsible for identifying the defects in business Models
  • Conduct research, investigate work flows, business procedures and recommend changes
  • Develop, generate and review statistics, graphs and numeric data
  • Critically assesses and makes or supports financial prescripts in relation to the utilisation of allocated budget
  • Applies specialized techniques to make determinations on the effectiveness of actions to limit or eliminate risks
  • Control outcomes associated with utilisation and performance of personnel within the function

•Investigates and analyses client operations in order to identify needs.

•Applies appropriate techniques to measure, evaluate and analyses the operational performance of client organisations.

•Develops and implements project plans for the improvement of operational level business performance.

•Provides technical/functional assistance (mentorship) to clients involved in the implementation of performance enhancement initiatives.

•Designs and develops models and frameworks to measure and evaluate the impact of performance improvement initiatives over time.

•Assists with the formulation and execution of strategic projects by providing the necessary operational expertise and best practice.

  • Leads capacity building initiatives that promotes effective M&E
  • Manages the storage of monitoring and evaluation data
  • Provides M&E technical support

Project Consultant

Transnet Freight Rail (SOC)
07.2017 - 10.2020
  • Performs productivity and Efficiency improvement interventions
  • Supports the deployment and Utilization of the Lean and Six Sigma tool
  • Project Manages through; Project control, Project administration, Project coordinating
  • Ensures Maximized financial benefits in operations and projects
  • Develops Process Maps and compiles Standard Operating Procedures
  • Ensures correct business processes are employed in all operations
  • Involved in analysing operational gaps, enforcing process adherence and applying best practice through continuous improvement initiatives
  • Involved in perusing new business opportunities for the company by ensuring operational readiness is in parallel with commercial readiness and streamlining the supply chain in order to accommodate new business
  • Provided Logistics solutions for internal and external clients

Operations Analyst

Optimum Assist
12.2014 - 06.2017
  • Investigates and analyses client operations in order to identify needs
  • Applies appropriate techniques to measure, evaluate and analyses the operational performance of client organisations
  • Develops and implements project plans for the improvement of operational level business performance
  • Provides technical/functional assistance (mentorship) to clients involved in the implementation of performance enhancement initiatives
  • Designs and develops models and frameworks to measure and evaluate the impact of performance improvement initiatives over time
  • Assists with the formulation and execution of strategic projects by providing the necessary operational expertise and best practice
  • Promotes Productivity SA supported programs
  • Coordinates and successfully implements Business Turnaround Projects
  • Trains business owners/managers and supervisory staff in business skills and productivity improvement programs

Education

National Senior Certificate -

Ixopo High School
Ixopo
01.2003 - 01.2007

NDip - Operations Management

Durban University of Technology
Durban
01.2010 - 01.2013

Advanced Diploma - Operations Management

Durban University of Technology
Durban
01.2021 - 01.2023

Skills

  • Analytical Problem Solving

  • Commercial/Business acumen

  • Decision making

  • Cognitive Awareness

  • Information Measuring and Monitoring

  • Planning and Organising

  • Project Management

  • Accountability and Ethical Conduct

  • Strategic Capability and Leadership

Certification

Lean and Six Sigma Green Belt.

Timeline

Advanced Diploma - Operations Management

Durban University of Technology
01.2021 - 01.2023

Senior Productivity Practitioner

Productivity SA
11.2020 - Current

Project Consultant

Transnet Freight Rail (SOC)
07.2017 - 10.2020

Operations Analyst

Optimum Assist
12.2014 - 06.2017

NDip - Operations Management

Durban University of Technology
01.2010 - 01.2013

National Senior Certificate -

Ixopo High School
01.2003 - 01.2007
Shoba SinqobileSenior Productivity Practitioner