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Sipho Khoza

Interim Group Executive Guided Weapons
Irene, Pretoria

Summary

A seasoned business and program management professional with over 20 years of management experience in both defense and private sector. I am results driven and get get things done. My career growth within the company is testimony to dedication, commitment and work ethic

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Interim Group Executive Guided Weapons

Denel Guided Weapons
Pretoria
11.2022 - Current

o Undertake strategic leadership of the Denel Dynamics Division.

o Overall responsible for Divisional KPAs,

o Ensure that the sovereign capability is re-established and maintained,

o Develop and lead the implementation of a long-term Strategic Plan for the division

o Stakeholder relationship management

o Define and select appropriate product opportunities, customers, strategic alliances and partnerships

o Manage complex network of external and internal stakeholders

o Drive efficiency to ensure program milestones are met and clients are satisfied

Executive Manager Programs

Denel Dynamics
Pretoria
06.2018 - Current

• Reporting to the Divisional CEO, Excom and GCOO/GCEO on performance of Denel Dynamics programs/contracts

Programme Portfolio

o Develop, communicate and implement portfolio strategy

o Perform review and validation of products relevance and competitiveness.

o Develop and ensure effective execution strategy for each programme

o Align program's execution with business strategy

o Ensure all programs/project are executed on time, within budget and in accordance with customer and contractual obligations

o Ensure department achieves performance targets as per plan

o Participate in organizational strategy development, implementation and objectives setting and achievement thereof

o Develop and communicate products strategies

o Ensure Business Units/Program's are managed successfully with focus on strategic and financial growth in line with company strategy

o Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive department performance culture

o Develop department budget, monitor and report on performance

o People Management & Development

Operational support to Programme team:

Follow-up the Projects (Quality, Cost, Schedule) and risks evolution: cash, sales, Design for Quality milestones and progress follow-up (manufacturing, testing,o commissioning and warrant), work packages review

o Ensure good support from other business functions to programs

o Provide support in the management of risks, implementation of mitigation plans and monitor progress

o Propose and provide support for improvement action plans in bids & projects (at Project reviews)

o Contribute to action plans in process, product and organization

Performance Measurement

o As portfolio manager:

▪ Actual performance vs contracted performance

▪ Projects performance: Projects targets as per Critical Project Review commitments

▪ Customer Satisfaction: Safety issues and critical issues management reactivity.

▪ Risks mitigation and Savings Management: Financial commitments/targets and budget engagements.

Business Development

o Participate in the development of marketing strategy.

o Explore and analyze market trends and assist Excom to identify new opportunities in global markets to support Business Development on order intake

o Actively lead contract (support) proposals preparations, negotiations.

Programs and Contracts Manager

Denel Dynamics
Pretoria
04.2010 - 05.2018

• Define program scope - overall responsible for the accuracy of the program performance

• Plan and design programs – Facilitate multi-disciplinary planning sessions to develop detailed program implementation plans

• Establish budget – Prepare and overseeing cost estimate and budgets and doing forecasting.

• Manage relations with clients/stakeholders and provide program leadership – manage day to day performance of team.

• Ensure the successful implementation and management of program – provide support to team and overall guidance and reporting on performance

• Program Management and report – report on program activities and take corrective measures where necessary.

• Manage and develop staff – motivate and manage staff performance and foster an environment of co-operation, communication and customer service.

• General - Support to Business Development on marketing strategy; contract (support) proposals preparations: bid-no-bid, business plans preparations.

• Product Management

• Marketing, preparation of Proposals, contracts negotiations and contract management

• Manage Programmes and contracts management Facility

• Personnel contracting and monitoring of employee’s performance against set targets

• Ensure UAVS is managed successfully with focus on strategic and financial growth in line with company strategy

• Monitor and report on UAVS performance

• Reporting to the CEO, Exco and DCO on performance of Denel Dynamics Missiles and UAVS programmes

• Participate in company strategy development, implementation and objectives setting

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Management Practice

Henley Business School
Johannesburg, Gauteng
04.2017 - 11.2017

Certificate in Strategic Management - Business Management

UNISA
Pretoria
01.2006 - 06.2006

Programme in Project Management -

University of Pretoria
Pretoria
04.2003 - 11.2003

S4 Electrical Engineering (incomplete) - Electrical Engineering

Natal Technikon
Durban
07.1992 - 06.1996

Skills

Strategic thinking

Management skills

Project Management skills

Results driven

Relationship building

Business Acumen

Customer Focus

Leadership

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Critical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Emotional intelligence

Courses

a. Life Cycle Cost - The Cost of System Ownership- 2013

b. Enterprise Risk Management, Marsh - 2012

c. Finance for nonfinancial Managers - 2007

d. Introduction to ISO 9000:2000 - 2002

e. Presentation Skills Certificate - 2002

b. Critical chain project management - 2001

c. Improving competitiveness through projects – 2001

Timeline

Interim Group Executive Guided Weapons

Denel Guided Weapons
11.2022 - Current

Executive Manager Programs

Denel Dynamics
06.2018 - Current

Postgraduate Diploma - Management Practice

Henley Business School
04.2017 - 11.2017

Programs and Contracts Manager

Denel Dynamics
04.2010 - 05.2018

Certificate in Strategic Management - Business Management

UNISA
01.2006 - 06.2006

Programme in Project Management -

University of Pretoria
04.2003 - 11.2003

S4 Electrical Engineering (incomplete) - Electrical Engineering

Natal Technikon
07.1992 - 06.1996
Sipho KhozaInterim Group Executive Guided Weapons