Siphiwo Gladman Fumbeza
Manager: Integrated Risk Management
Sunninghill
Summary
I am a committed professional in the ports, rail, energy, and regulatory industries, possessing over a decade of experience. My career is characterized by a demonstrable track record of achieving organizational objectives through the application of systematic and methodical practices. I exhibit strong organizational skills and reliability, effectively managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive demeanor. I am adept at performing under pressure, demonstrating flexibility in adapting to new circumstances and challenges that contribute to the enhancement of the organizational brand. I have established an excellent reputation for resolving complex organizational issues. My expertise lies in enterprise risk management, business continuity, compliance management; system audits and strategic management, with ten years of experience leading teams in these areas, including overseeing departmental budgets.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Manager: Integrated Risk Management
Eskom Generation
Sunninghill, Sandton
03.2022 - Current
- Develop and lead the unit’s enterprise risk management strategy including its operational plan
- Drive the alignment of Eskom Generation strategy and risk management strategy including the development of strategic risk register
- Develop and lead Eskom Generation in the monitoring and evaluation of strategy associated risks
- Lead in the implementation of internal culture of risk quantification and driving data-driven decision making for risk mitigations
- Serve as a cross functional subject matter experts across the company with a wide range of risk assessment, loss control, and operational impact analyses and lead risk assessment efforts for decisions that impact employees
- Provide strategic guidance and technical support for all risk-related regulatory proceedings, risk-related filings/applications and all related workshops, hearings, and discussion
- Support the company's key risk process by working to identify and monitor enterprise-level key, secondary, and emerging risks; tracking the development, execution, and regular updating of key mitigation plans; and preparing presentation materials for Senior Management and Eskom Group Executive for Generation
- Provide a strategic support to 17 Power Stations on all risk assessments conducted on large-scale projects, processes, and compliance requirements to improve Power Station’s understanding of risk and to reduce our exposure
- This can include assessing risk to Eskom Generation’s physical assets in Human Resources, Infrastructure, Corporate Real Estate, Cyber Security, etc
- Collect, collate, and analyse quarterly common/uncommon risk statistical information from 17 Power Stations
- Drive compliance to all policies, procedures and systems required for maintaining and enhancing the overall ERM mission
- Develop and drive the implementation of Enterprise Risk Management strategy to the entire Eskom Generation
- Lead the department in all strategic matters; manage resources including the budget and give guidance to sub ordinates
Business Strategy Manager
Transnet National Port of Authority
East London
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Develop Port business plan (aligned to TNPA strategy), drive Port Business Plan process, inputs into the Port budgeting process
- Submit port strategic initiatives for Transnet Corporate Plan consideration
- Assist the port by developing SWOT and Environmental Analysis report to craft port objectives aligned to strategic vision and goals of the company
- Communicate TNPA/Port Strategy to Port Management and employees to ensure execution at Port level
- Manage the business strategy function at the Port to lead the strategic direction of the Port
- Facilitate Port Business Plan and Strategy workshops to develop Port Strategy and Business Plan, including chairing of the Strategy and Innovation Committee
- Perform root/cause analysis with measure owners, follow up on corrective actions and deviations from targets
- Measuring Port 100-days performance and report to Port EXCO
- Contribute to Transnet annual performance reports
- Managing strategic projects (CAPEX) as appointed by Port Manager/TNPA EXCO
- Develop and manage their business's key performance indicators (KPI) to forecast and analyze company performance
- Consolidate KPI reporting at Port level and prepare report(s) submitted to Head Office
- Conducting research and analyses of operational effectiveness, processes, stakeholders, customers including the assessment of market trends, benchmarking, and competitors by identifying threats and opportunities
Safety, Health, and Environmental Manager
Transnet National Port of Authority
East London
04.2014 - 12.2020
- Facilitate and develop enterprise risk assessments; business continuity plans (structure, business impact analysis; testing and auditing of the plans); compilation of the port risk register, functioning of the risk committee and development of risk treatment plans to reduce exposure
- Provide core procedures and support the development, implementation of Safety, Health & Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001) to ensure an optimally safe workplace for employees and port users as well as reducing the negative impacts of operations on the environment
- Ensure the provision of Fire protection and prevention services to all TNPA complexes to achieve 100% compliance, ships and clients at the tanker berth and ship repair facility
- Ensure the administration of Insurance policies, renewals and delict claims instituted against or by the TNPA
- Develop and drive the implementation of the Port SHE Operational plan by setting up appropriate Key Performance Indicators for employees in the department
- Contribute to the port governance committees the member of the ECXO, Capital Investment Committee (Capic), Port Acquisition Council (PAC), Corporate Social Investment forums (CSI); Labour Business Committee (LBC); Bulk Liquid Forum (BLF); South African Sea Search and Rescue Committee (SASSAR)
- Responsible for developing, maintaining, and testing the company's business continuity program
- Support all business plan activities necessary to enable the organization to manage a crisis event as well as meet compliance requirements for BCP planning
- Identify, document and test business need against the company infrastructure and identify recovery strategies and gaps
- Collect, collate, and analyse environmental data to produce the sustainability reports for the port and TNPA Head Office
- Manage and drive compliance in all the SHE related aspects on all contracts and projects
- Ensure the provision of a comprehensive occupational and primary health service to employees thereby contributing to Transnet productivity and SHE strategies
- Monitor compliance to all lessee / terminal operator sites to ensure SHE compliance; applicable laws and lease conditions thereby protecting TNPA interest, liability, and reputation
- Liaise through formal and informal contact with external stakeholders, regulatory structures to inform, obtain input into relevant TNPA strategies / initiatives
- Administer and incident reporting system and collate statistical information
- Ensure the preparation and control the departmental budgets as well as facilitating the inclusion of funding for departmental specific SHE responsibilities
- Manage subordinates’ performance and development
Operational Risk Manager
Transnet Freight Rail
Cape Town
06.2012 - 03.2014
- Develop operational risk policies and standards for risk management and perform operational risk identification and assessment in business units
- Produce operational risk register all risk assessment undertaken and load risk register reports on CURA
- Work with all functional business areas to develop and maintain a corporate wide BCP program that addresses business recovery and emergency response management
- Develop of key risk and control indicators
- Coordinate with senior management in performing operational risk reviews
- CURA, track and monitor operating risk issues for business units
- Report operational risk issues and decisions to senior management on regular basis
- Support and assist in the development of BCP planning and goals
- Develop and execute the maintenance and testing programs for all business plans, and other information/communication tools
- Facilitate and support the execution of the plans at the time of a crisis event
Education
MCOM UJ - Strategy Management
University of Johannesburg
Gauteng 10.2025 - Current
MBA Mancosa - Business Administration
Mancosa
East London 10.2021 - 10.2021
PDBA Mancosa - Business Management
Mancosa
East London 01.2017 - 10.2018
BTECH CPUT - Public Management
CPUT
Cape Town 01.2003 - 05.2004
BTECH CPUT - Environmental Health
CPUT
Bellville 01.2002 - 12.2003
ND CPUT - Environmental Health
CPUT
Bellville 01.1998 - 12.2001
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint (presentation)
Team leadership
Strategic planning
Decision-making
Performance management
Staff development
Customer service
Workforce management
Customer relationship management (CRM)
Staff management
Contract management
Documentation and reporting
Policy implementation
Relationship building
Affiliations
- Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA), 15282188
- Global Association for Risk Professionals (GARP), 1634983
- Compliance Institute of Southern Africa (CISA), FS2023053594
Personal Information
Gender: Male
Timeline
MCOM UJ - Strategy Management
University of Johannesburg
10.2025 - Current
Manager: Integrated Risk Management
Eskom Generation
03.2022 - Current
MBA Mancosa - Business Administration
Mancosa
10.2021 - 10.2021
Business Strategy Manager
Transnet National Port of Authority
12.2020 - 02.2022
PDBA Mancosa - Business Management
Mancosa
01.2017 - 10.2018
Safety, Health, and Environmental Manager
Transnet National Port of Authority
04.2014 - 12.2020
Operational Risk Manager
Transnet Freight Rail
06.2012 - 03.2014
BTECH CPUT - Public Management
CPUT
01.2003 - 05.2004
BTECH CPUT - Environmental Health
CPUT
01.2002 - 12.2003
ND CPUT - Environmental Health
CPUT
01.1998 - 12.2001
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