Sibusiso Lwazi Nkosi
Project Coordinator/Manager
Midrand,GP
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices. Dependable Coordinator provides excellent office management and administrative support. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Creative problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4038
4038
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Regional Events Coordinator
Tradereach
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: Tradereach has a contract with Red Bull ZA and I am the Regional Event Coordinator for Red Bull under Tradereach
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally
- Organized meetings for executives and coordinated availability of conference rooms for participants
- Attend site visits to new venues and/or large events with client, if required
- Brand visibility without putting brand in disrepute
- Effective Executions of event set up and break down according to client standards
- Ensure that all required equipment is available for upcoming events
- Complete weekly vehicle inspections
- Ensure that all services are carried out as per service book
- Ensure that company vehicles are maintained as per company standard
- Assist in ensuring that all Health and Safety objectives are adhered to as set out by company
- Manage general housekeeping
- Reporting to management of any warehouse related security and/or safety issues
- Build relations with customers and principals
- Ensure client satisfaction
- Ensure professional appearance and conduct at all times
- Ensure that client's objectives are met
- Respond to and deal with client communication via email and/or telephone
- Tradereach has a contract with Red Bull ZA and I am the Regional Event Coordinator for Red Bull under Tradereach
Construction Foreman
J.C Van Der Linder & Venter Projects
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Enhanced project efficiency by delegating tasks and supervising construction crew members
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction and extraction workers
- Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required
- Resolved conflicts among crew members professionally, promoting cohesive working environment
Events Operation Supervisor
Azande Consulting
06.2015 - 05.2019
- Plan event from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives
- Come up with suggestions to enhance event's success
- Prepare budgets and ensure adherence
- Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers
- Be in charge of hiring personnel (DJs, waiters etc.)
- Coordinate all operations
- Lead promotional activities for event
- Supervise all staff (event coordinators, caterers etc.)
- Approve all aspects before day of event
- Ensure event is completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur
- Analyze event's success and prepare reports
- Optimized resource usage through strategic allocation of personnel, equipment, and supplies across multiple events concurrently
- Negotiated favorable agreements with venues and suppliers, leveraging industry connections to achieve cost savings without compromising event quality
- Developed strong rapport with clients by actively listening to their needs and tailoring event plans accordingly
- Enhanced event quality by implementing effective operation strategies and streamlining processes
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
Events Admin Assistances
Azande Consulting
02.2013 - 06.2015
- To manage all supporting administration, including enquiry information, Museum calendar, supporting documents and procedures, running orders and feedback
- Checking stock supply levels and placing orders
- Write and manage event enquiry procedures for team-members
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency
- Proactively resolved any logistical challenges that arose during planning or execution stages of event, ensuring minimal disruption
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication
Education
Matric - English, Zulu, Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Orientation, Life Science, Computer Application Technology
Soshanguve High School
Diploma - Project Management
UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa10-2025
Skills
Lead Generation
Personal Information
- ID Number: 930 319 514 6088
- Criminal Offences: None
- Health Status: Excellent
- Date of Birth: 03/19/93
- Nationality: SOUTH AFRICAN
- Driving License: C1
- Marital Status: Single
Telnumber
069 910 2434
Dependants
1
Timeline
Regional Events Coordinator
Tradereach
04.2022 - 07.2024
Construction Foreman
J.C Van Der Linder & Venter Projects
10.2019 - 02.2022
Events Operation Supervisor
Azande Consulting
06.2015 - 05.2019
Events Admin Assistances
Azande Consulting
02.2013 - 06.2015
Matric - English, Zulu, Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Orientation, Life Science, Computer Application Technology
Soshanguve High School
Diploma - Project Management
UNISA
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