Siyabonga Madondo
Business Support Manager
Midrand
Summary
Experienced Corporate Strategist with a robust background in Management Consulting and Corporate Finance, demonstrating a proven track record across diverse industries, including Mining, Manufacturing, Freight Rail, Energy, and Investment Banking. Expertise in navigating complex business challenges and delivering strategic insights that drive growth and efficiency. Adept at fostering collaboration within teams and cultivating an inclusive environment that empowers individuals at all organizational levels. Committed to leveraging analytical skills and industry knowledge to contribute to organizational success and innovation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Manager: CEO Office
Arnot OpCo
Johannesburg
09.2020 - Current
- Strategic Planning & Execution: Support the executive in defining company objectives, tracking KPIs, and driving key initiatives.
- Operational Management: Identify organizational bottlenecks, optimize processes, and manage special projects.
- Communication & Liaison: Act as the primary gatekeeper and liaison between the executive, stakeholders, and team members
- Decision-Making Support: Prepare briefing materials, research opportunities, and represent the executive in meetings.
- Relationship Management: Foster cross-functional collaboration and mediate disputes to keep teams aligned
Engagement Manager
Resolute Advisory
02.2016 - 03.2020
- Planning & Defining Scope: Defining project goals, creating detailed plans, and outlining deliverables.
- Resource & Budget Management: Allocating resources, controlling costs, and managing budgets.
- Timeline Management:Creating, tracking, and maintaining project schedules.
- Leadership & Communication: Leading teams, holding meetings, resolving conflicts, and communicating updates to stakeholders.
- Risk & Quality Management: Identifying risks, removing blockers, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring quality assurance.
- Documentation & Closure: Maintaining documentation (e.g., reports) and evaluating project performance upon completion.
Investment Associate Consultant for African Growth Projects
AfriSam
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Financial Analysis & Modeling: Create detailed financial models, including discounted cash flow (DCF), levered/unleveled models, and merger models.
- Deal Execution & Due Diligence: Manage due diligence processes, review legal documents, and analyze company reports to evaluate risks.
- Deal Sourcing: Identify potential investment opportunities and build relationships with industry participants.
- Investment Committee Support: Prepare investment memos, presentations, and reports for investment committees.
- Portfolio Management: Monitor the performance of existing portfolio companies and assist with valuation updates
Senior Associate
Bryanston Resource
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Analysis & Research: Gather data on client needs, industry trends, and competitor strategies to develop insights.
- Solution Development: Create actionable strategies, presentations, and reports, frequently designing solutions using specialized tools.
- Client Collaboration: Participate in client workshops, interviews, and meetings, acting as a key point of contact for project updates.
- Project Execution: Support project managers by managing deliverables, monitoring progress, and ensuring tasks align with client goals.
- Support & Mentorship: Assist with training or mentoring junior team members and contributing to team-wide initiatives.
Associate
McKinsey & Co
02.2011 - 05.2014
- Analysis & Research: Gather data on client needs, industry trends, and competitor strategies to develop insights.
- Solution Development: Create actionable strategies, presentations, and reports, frequently designing solutions using specialized tools.
- Client Collaboration: Participate in client workshops, interviews, and meetings, acting as a key point of contact for project updates.
- Project Execution: Support project managers by managing deliverables, monitoring progress, and ensuring tasks align with client goals.
- Support & Mentorship: Assist with training or mentoring junior team members and contributing to team-wide initiatives.
Mining Engineer (Mine Development)
Rio Tinto
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Mine Design & Planning: Designing, planning, and managing open-pit and underground mining operations.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensuring all mining operations comply with government safety regulations and environmental protocols.
- Operational Optimization: Enhancing extraction efficiency, analyzing rock samples, and utilizing mining software for modeling.
- Project Management: Conducting feasibility studies, estimating costs, and overseeing construction and production schedules.
- Site Management: Supervising staff and contractors, ensuring the safe extraction of minerals, and managing equipment installation.
- Environmental Rehabilitation: Developing plans to restore mine sites to their natural state after project completion
Education
MBA - Corporate Finance
University of the Witwatersrand
South Africa01-2018
Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Mining
University of the Witwatersrand
South Africa01-2008
Skills
Leadership Experience
Strategic Thinking
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving
Emotional Intelligence
Certification
CFA Exam Level II Candidate
Timeline
Business Manager: CEO Office
Arnot OpCo
09.2020 - Current
Engagement Manager
Resolute Advisory
02.2016 - 03.2020
Investment Associate Consultant for African Growth Projects
AfriSam
03.2015 - 12.2015
Senior Associate
Bryanston Resource
07.2014 - 02.2015
Associate
McKinsey & Co
02.2011 - 05.2014
Mining Engineer (Mine Development)
Rio Tinto
01.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Mining
University of the Witwatersrand
MBA - Corporate Finance
University of the Witwatersrand