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Mawethu Klaas

Cape Town

Summary

I am a highly diligent, organized and dynamic individual with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration, which has equipped me with strategic thinking skills and management mindset that allows me to think beyond the basic skill set needed to execute tasks.

My experience in Project and Programme Management has provided me with multitudes of skills such as planning and organizing skills, leadership and project management skills, (where I can oversee the entire project, supervise, and train project teams), and management of project information systems including information management where I control and effectively manage project information and documentation.

Furthermore, my attention to detail and my ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines sets me apart. I am a master networker, a relationship builder, and an excellent team player, and I pride myself on my ability to find solutions to problems and coming up with creative remedies. One of my greatest strengths is my excellent communication skills, I know I can inspire and motivate people to do their best.

Moreover, I always aspire to be a highly ethical and accountable individual who has a genuine interest of serving people.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Programme Management

Department of Transport and Public Works
11.2019 - Current
  • Administer and manage the process of populating project information requested (Request for Information) by the Finance or Supply Chain Directorate for audit purposes, by providing a framework and a standard operating procedure to Project Administrators (including Programme Managers and Project Leaders where necessary), that will ensure timeous and accurate collation and dissemination of the requested project information
  • Managing the process of reporting the performance of the projects for each quarter of the financial year (Quarterly Performance reporting), by ensuring Project Administrators provide accurate information and documentation requested, such as signed Request to Issue / Advertise (RTI/A) documents, Letter of Appointments (LOA's), Completion Certificates including Cost Reports, and upload them on MyContent for easy accessibility to users including auditors.
  • Prepared detailed reports on various aspects of office operations for upper management review.
  • Collaborated with management to develop strategic plans for operational improvements, driving long-term success in the organization.
  • Analyzed variances between actuals vs budget/forecast figures, providing insights into business performance drivers for senior management review.

Project Manager

Klaas Contractors
02.2017 - 10.2019
  • Managed several construction capital projects including maintenance projects for private clients, and the biggest project was at the value of R1,500 000.00 for the UK client that dwells in Claremont, Cape Town
  • Managed the entire project of building 27 RDP houses (45sqm) in Vredenburg (Saldanha Bay Municipality) as a sub-contractor and completed the project ahead of schedule
  • Ensuring resource availability and allocation to ensure effective and timely execution of the projects
  • Monitoring and tracking progress of the project whilst analyzing and managing project risks
  • Ensure all projects are delivered within the scope, time, quality and budget
  • Developing and maintaining project management information systems while ensuring timeous and accurate recording of project information and documentation
  • Compile project reports for the organization to provide detailed project progress and performance
  • Manage Project Team and oversee their performance, while motivating, training, mentoring, and coaching where necessary
  • Successfully implementing changes required across the organization by applying strategic approach that will provide roadmap to support project teams to transition to the new way of doing things
  • Manage diverse employees to eliminate discrimination and promote inclusion among employees
  • Organise orientation and training of new project team members
  • Provide a conducive environment and organize the workflow of the project team to ensure that they understand their duties thereby improving their performance
  • Provide skills development and capacity building opportunities to team members
  • Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relations by liaising with all the stakeholders and ensuring that their requirements are met.

Project Coordinator

Realco Property Developers
01.2013 - 12.2016
  • To provide support to the Project Manager to ensure that all projects are completed within schedule, cost, and quality
  • Ensures timeous supply of project material by monitoring the progress of orders and liaising with suppliers in respect of timeous deliveries
  • Review and evaluate project reporting, purchase orders, financial cost controls and project budgets within the organization's information management systems
  • Manage Project Administrators to capture project information accurately and timeously into the organization's Information management systems
  • Coordinate the workflow of the Project Administrators to ensure that they understand their duties or delegated tasks
  • Monitoring Project Administrators' productivity and provide training, mentoring, and coaching
  • Supervise administrators' differences by acknowledging and recognizing their differences thereby preventing discrimination and promoting inclusiveness when working
  • Responsible for the development, management, and maintenance of the organization's information management systems including training of users
  • Managing project management documentation such as project plan, schedule, scope statement and budget
  • Monitoring project progress and preparing project reports for the Project Manager and stakeholders
  • Assisting with timely resource scheduling so that team members have the resources they need to complete their tasks
  • Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relations by liaising with all the stakeholders and ensure that their requirements are met
  • Managing and facilitating communication between project manager and stakeholders throughout project life cycle
  • Coordinate constructive and progressive project meetings, providing meeting minutes and follow up on resolution ahead of meetings.

Education

Strategic Public Management, Public Policy Management, Public Finance Accountability, Reflective Public Administration & Public Human Resources Management -

University of South Africa

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University of South Africa

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Kwa-Mfundo Senior Secondary School

Skills

  • Leadership

  • Communication (Written and Verbal)

  • Strategic thinking

  • Planning and Organizing

  • Project Management

  • Diverse Management

  • Change Management

  • Information Management

  • Report writing

  • Problem solving and decision-making

  • Knowledge and application of labour policies and procedures

  • Computer proficiency: (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Projects, Outlook)

  • Capital Projects Management

Systems

  • MyContent
  • Process Control System (PCS)
  • Biz Projects
  • Basic Accounting System (BAS)
  • SharePoint
  • EWorks

Honours Awards

  • Project Management Certificate (UCT)
  • Excel Expert Certificate
  • Progressive Discipline for Supervisors Certificate
  • National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) Certificate
  • Chairperson for Students with disabilities and SRC member (2015-2016) - UNISA

Personal Information

  • Disability: T12 Paraplegic (One leg active and able to drive an automatic car)
  • Date of Birth: 12/14/82
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code B (Automatic)
  • Marital Status: Married

Ethnicity

Black

References

  • Mr. Daniel Nugent, Transport and Public Works, Director, 082 887 2882, daniel.nugent@westerncape.gov.za
  • Mrs. Anathi Magadla, Transport and Public Works, Assistant Director, 071 253 0965, anathi.magadla@westerncape.gov.za
  • Mrs. Vuyiseka Seyisi, Klaas Contractors, Director, 067 864 9451, veeseyisi@klaascontractors.co.za
  • Mr. Daryl Meyer, Realco Property Developers, Chief Executive Officer, 021 697 6078 / 076 122 1263, daryl@realco.co.za

Timeline

Programme Management

Department of Transport and Public Works
11.2019 - Current

Project Manager

Klaas Contractors
02.2017 - 10.2019

Project Coordinator

Realco Property Developers
01.2013 - 12.2016

Strategic Public Management, Public Policy Management, Public Finance Accountability, Reflective Public Administration & Public Human Resources Management -

University of South Africa

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University of South Africa

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Kwa-Mfundo Senior Secondary School

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