Tanya Fouche
PROJECT MANAGER SYSTEMS
Thabazimbi,KZN
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in developing and maintaining executive dashboards that enhance strategic oversight and facilitate informed decision-making. Expertise in constructing operational dashboards to effectively monitor daily performance metrics, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and driving efficiency. Proficient in integrating key performance indicators into reporting systems, delivering high-level insights while providing detailed visibility for stakeholders. Committed to automating reporting processes to improve timeliness and accuracy, thereby advancing project management, system implementation, and continuous business improvement initiatives.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Projects and Systems Manager (EXCO Member)
LETHABO PROJECTS SOLUTIONS
03.2021 - Current
- Develop and maintain executive dashboards for strategic oversight.
- Build operational dashboards to track day-to-day performance metrics.
- Integrate organizational performance indicators into reporting systems.
- Ensure dashboards provide both high-level and granular visibility for different stakeholders.
- Automate reporting processes to improve timeliness and accuracy.
- Perform business and data analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Conduct efficiency analysis to evaluate resource utilization and process effectiveness.
- Benchmark organizational performance against industry standards.
- Provide actionable recommendations to improve productivity and reduce costs.
- Collaborate with business units to translate analytical insights into operational improvements.
- Lead projects from initiation to closure, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver system implementations and upgrades.
- Monitor project progress using dashboards and performance metrics.
- Manage risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations proactively.
- Document lessons learned to refine future project execution.
- Align projects with organizational strategy and long-term goals.
- Support leadership in prioritizing initiatives based on business impact.
- Drive adoption of innovative tools and methodologies to enhance competitiveness.
- Oversee change management to ensure smooth transitions in processes and systems.
- Evaluate project outcomes against strategic objectives to measure organizational value.
- Oversee preparation, submission, and management of tenders to secure new business opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with commercial, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
- Review tender documents to align with organizational capabilities and strategic goals.
- Collaborate with legal and finance teams to mitigate risks in contracts and agreements.
- Lethabo is a contracting company that provides underground and surface mining, civils & construction, engineering and waste management, services to their clients.
- Management Systems Design, Development & Implementation
Human Resource and Finance Manager
VINOBREED (UNDERGROUND AND SURFACE MINING SOLUTIONS)
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Align staffing needs with long-term business goals.
- Build pipelines for top talent and reduce turnover.
- Drive training, reskilling, and career growth initiatives.
- Establish frameworks for evaluating and improving employee output.
- Foster motivation, inclusion, and organizational values.
- Support organizational restructuring, mergers, and digital transformation.
- Ensure adherence to labor laws, diversity, equity, and inclusion standards.
- Implement HRIS systems and leverage workforce data for insights.
- Prepare future leaders and ensure continuity in key roles.
- Partner with leadership to align people strategy with overall business strategy.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to workforce issues (e.g., turnover, skill shortages, labor disputes, compliance breaches, workplace safety, and reputational risks).
- Develop, monitor, and manage site budgets to align with organizational financial goals.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of site-level financial performance to senior management.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining operational efficiency.
- Monitor site cash inflows and outflows to maintain liquidity and operational stability.
- Ensure adherence to financial regulations, internal controls, and audit standards at the site level.
- Strategically allocate financial resources to projects, maintenance, and workforce needs.
- Support decisions on site infrastructure investments and capital expenditures.
- Track financial KPIs (e.g., profitability, cost per unit, return on investment) for site operations.
- Provide financial insights to site leadership for decision-making and long-term planning.
- Liaise with corporate finance teams, auditors, and external stakeholders to ensure transparency.
- Technology (2017-2020)
- Microsoft Projects, Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Sage, MS Office, Access, Crystal Reporting, Cloud
Project / Site Manager Reclamation
ANGLO AMERICAN (BLH MINING SOLUTIONS – RECLAMATION OF MINING EQUIPMENT)
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Plan, initiate, and oversee mining project execution in line with contractual obligations.
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders.
- Develop and monitor project schedules, milestones, and timelines.
- Track progress against KPIs and escalate risks or delays.
- Manage stakeholder communication and reporting.
- Oversee compliance to commercial KPI's
- Data analysis & business analysis – identify improvement opportunities
- Develop & implement integrated SHE risk management systems
- VFL's and legal compliance audits
- Develop and oversee financial strategies, budgets, and cashflow forecasts to ensure sustainable growth and liquidity.
- Implement cost reduction initiatives, efficiency studies, and continuous improvement strategies to eliminate wastage and maximize profitability.
- Monitor revenue streams, profitability margins, and financial KPIs to align with corporate objectives and shareholder expectations.
- Lead financial negotiations, tender processes, and contract administration to secure new business opportunities and mitigate risks. Oversight on compliance to commercial KPI's
- Ensure adherence to financial regulations, tax requirements (VAT allocations, reconciliations), and corporate governance frameworks, client requirements and financial procedures.
- Direct internal and external audits, ensuring transparency, accountability, and stakeholder confidence in financial reporting.
- Prepare management accounts, ledgers, journals, and control accounts with precision, delivering actionable insights to executive leadership.
- Manage cashflow, banking reconciliations, and liquidity strategies to safeguard financial stability and operational continuity.
- Oversee invoicing, collections, supplier payments, and credit control to maintain healthy working capital.
- Ensure effective financial oversight of assets, inventory, and stock management to optimize resource utilization.
- Integrate employee performance management with financial reward systems, including pay, benefits, bonuses, and recognition programs.
- Align financial strategies with organizational growth initiatives, supporting expansion, tender success, and market competitiveness.
- Design, develop, and implement integrated management systems aligned with ISO and client standards.
- Conduct business process analysis, mapping, blueprinting, and continuous improvement strategies.
- Implement efficiency studies to optimize workflows and enhance operational excellence.
- Champion innovation and transformation initiatives to strengthen organizational competitiveness.
- Technology (2017-2020)
- Microsoft Projects, Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Psiber, MS Office, Access, Isometrix
Project/Site Manager Mining Development
PETRA DIAMONGS / KEMJV (SILICA MINING – MINING DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTOR)
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Oversee construction and development of underground mine infrastructure (shafts, declines, tunnels).
- Ensure alignment with production targets and long-term mine plans.
- Enforce strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Implement risk management strategies to minimize hazards.
- Ensure compliance with mining legislation and site-specific permits.
- Control project budgets and monitor expenditures.
- Optimize use of manpower, equipment, and materials.
- Negotiate contracts and manage subcontractors.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams (engineers, geologists, contractors).
- Coordinate between site operations, corporate management, and external stakeholders.
- Resolve conflicts and maintain clear communication channels
- Oversee underground construction and mining development activities techniques (drilling, blasting, ground support).
- Ensure quality standards in excavation, support installation, and ventilation systems.
- Apply project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) for tracking progress.
- Track project milestones and deliverables.
- Prepare progress reports for senior management and stakeholders.
- Adjust plans proactively to address delays or technical challenges.
- Technology (2008-2015)
- Microsoft Projects, Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- SAP, SAP EH&S, Isometrix, Pastel
SHE Risk Compliance Coordinator (Acting Risk Manager)
LONMIN PLATINUM MINE
02.2008 - 08.2015
- Develop, implement and align risk management frameworks and systems aligned with business strategy and objectives
- Develop, implement and maintain the corporate risk register
- Facilitate risk assessments (baseline, job-specific, and critical task analysis).
- Implement and ensure compliance with integrated ISO frameworks, MCOPs, COPs, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify, assess, and prioritize risks using structured methodologies.
- Advise top management on emerging risks and mitigation strategies.
- Embed risk awareness and training into organizational culture.
- Monitor and report risk performance using KPIs and dashboards.
- Drive continual improvement in safety, health, environment, and quality systems.
- Engage stakeholders (internal and external) to build trust and transparency.
- Apply risk-based thinking to ensure consistent product/service quality.
- Identify and mitigate risks that could affect customer satisfaction and QMS performance.
- Support top management in establishing quality objectives and policies.
- Monitor and report on QMS risks and opportunities.
- Oversee environmental risks and impacts.
- Integrate environmental risk assessments into corporate risk registers.
- Establish a structured, enterprise-wide risk management framework, policies, procedures
- Assign and communicate risk roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities.
- Facilitate risk identification, evaluation, treatment, and monitoring.
- Advise leadership on strategic, operational, financial, and reputational risks.
- Implement and maintain an OH&S management system and integrate with other ISO frameworks and management systems
- Oversee compliance with legal and industry safety requirements.
- Align OH&S risk management with organizational strategy.
- Establish OH&S policies, objectives, and responsibilities.
- Ensure risks are assessed at corporate, job, and task levels.
- Promote a culture of safety and worker participation in risk management.
- Monitor performance and report on OH&S risk outcomes.
- Proactively identify safety, health, and environmental risks across operations.
- Oversee facilitation of risk assessments (corporate risk register, baseline, issue based, job risk assessment, critical task inventory & analysis
- Implement systems to mitigate workplace hazards and environmental impacts.
- Oversee incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Drive continuous improvement in safety culture and environmental stewardship.
- Collaborate with regulators, auditors, and industry bodies.
- Communicate SHE risk strategies to employees, contractors, and partners.
- Build trust with communities and stakeholders through transparency.
- Develop training programs on risk awareness.
- Promote a proactive safety culture across all levels of the organization.
- Ensure employees understand their role in risk prevention.
- Lead emergency response planning and drills.
- Establish business continuity plans for SHE-related disruptions.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams during crises.
- Embed environmental and social risk considerations into strategy.
- Support sustainability initiatives (carbon reduction, waste management).
- Report on ESG performance and risk exposure.
- Ensure MCOPs and COPs are embedded into baseline and job risk assessments.
- Link policies and procedures directly to the corporate risk register for traceability.
- Use integrated audits (ISO, MCOP & COP) to validate compliance and effectiveness.
- Align SHE risk management with ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 31000 (Risk Management).
- Ensure risk assessments (corporate, baseline, job, critical task) are consistent with ISO methodologies.
- Drive certification readiness and maintain compliance with audit requirements.
- Embed ISO principles into daily operations, reporting, and continuous improvement cycles.
- Translate MCOPs into operational procedures and training modules.
- Monitor compliance through inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
- Ensure MCOPs are integrated into the corporate risk register and linked to baseline and job risk assessments.
- Apply industry-specific COPs to guide safe and environmentally responsible practices.
- Use COPs as benchmarks for critical task inventory and analysis.
- Update procedures in line with evolving COPs and regulatory changes.
- Promote awareness of COPs among employees and contractors to strengthen safety culture.
- Develop and maintain SHE policies that reflect corporate values, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Establish clear procedures for risk identification, reporting, and mitigation.
- Ensure policies are accessible, communicated, and embedded into daily operations.
- Regularly review and update policies to reflect lessons learned from incidents and audits.
- Technology (2008-2015)
- Microsoft Projects, Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- SAP, SAP EH&S, Isometrix, IRMS.NET, GRISK
- SAP Crystal Reports
SHE Risk Management Consultant/IT Project Manager
RISPA (PROVIDING RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS TO MINING CLIENTS)
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Provide overall project leadership and accountability from initiation to implementation and support
- Define project scope, objectives, success criteria, and deliverables
- Develop and maintain the project charter, schedule, and budget
- Establish project governance structures and reporting frameworks
- Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change control
- Engage SHE, operations, IT, compliance, and management stakeholders
- Facilitate workshops to gather and validate functional requirements
- Align software capabilities with regulatory, operational, and business needs
- Act as the primary point of contact between business users, vendors, and developers
- Manage stakeholder expectations and communication throughout the project
- Translate SHE risk management processes into system requirements
- Ensure coverage of safety, health, environmental and legal compliance requirements
- Validate system architecture, data models, and integration design
- Ensure alignment with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001)
- Oversee configuration of risk registers, incident management, audits, and controls
- Coordinate development activities across internal teams and clients
- Monitor development progress against milestones and quality standards
- Ensure adherence to secure coding, data protection, and system performance requirements
- Oversee configuration, customization, and system enhancements
- Manage defect tracking, resolution, and prioritization
- Oversee integration with existing enterprise systems (ERP, HR, BI, document management)
- Ensure accurate data migration, validation, and cleansing
- Confirm role-based access control and data security requirements
- Validate reporting, dashboards, and analytics functionality
- Plan and manage system, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Ensure test scenarios cover SHE risk workflows, compliance, and reporting
- Coordinate defect resolution and regression testing
- Obtain formal business sign-off for solution readiness
- Develop and execute change management and adoption strategies
- Coordinate development of user manuals, SOPs, and training materials
- Plan and deliver end-user training and super-user enablement
- Support organizational readiness for system adoption
- Manage deployment planning, data migration activities, and implementation
- Ensure operational readiness and support structures are in place
- Coordinate post-implementation support and stabilization activities
- Monitor system performance and user adoption post-go-live
- Ensure ongoing compliance with SHE legislation and corporate standards
- Validate auditability, traceability, and regulatory reporting outputs
- Capture lessons learned and drive continuous system improvement
- Transition solution ownership to business and support teams
- Technology (2003-2008)
- Microsoft Projects, Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP EH&S, Isometrix, IRMS.NET, VB.NET, SQL, Crystal Reports
Oracle ERP Implementation Consultant / Business Analyst
ORACLE INTERNATIONAL (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY/STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES)
01.1996 - 12.2002
- Lead and coordinate multiple Oracle ERP and systems projects locally and internationally, from initiation to post-go-live
- Manage full-cycle Oracle ERP implementations, including planning, execution, and continuous improvement
- Develop and maintain solution blueprints, functional designs, data models, integrations, and control frameworks
- Conduct business process analysis, including as-is / to-be mapping and process optimization
- Prepare and control comprehensive project documentation, including charters, plans, requirements, and test scripts
- Oversee project schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and performance tracking across multiple regions
- Translate business, regulatory, and ISO 27001 / ISO 9001 requirements into ERP configurations and system controls
- Implement and maintain data and system security measures, access controls, and audit trails
- Develop and enforce IT risk management strategies, identifying, assessing, and mitigating ERP-related risks
- Lead system configuration, optimization, integration, interface design, and upgrades
- Manage data migration, cleansing, validation, reconciliation, and reporting solutions
- Design and deliver management dashboards, KPIs, and organizational performance monitoring tools
- Facilitate system, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Plan and deliver user training, change management, and post-implementation support
- Drive continuous improvement, system enhancements, and global user adoption
- Technology (1996-2002)
- Microsoft Projects, Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Oracle Projects, Oracle Database, Oracle Reports, Oracle ERP, Oracle HR, Oracle Supply Chain, Oracle Financial Management, Oracle Governance, Risk and Compliance
Financial Manager 1989-1992 (3 Years) - Promoted to IT Project Manager 1993-1995 (3 Years)
MWEB (COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY)
01.1989 - 12.1995
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organizational goals and growth plans
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making
- Monitor and manage financial performance, KPIs, and cost controls across business units
- Provide insights and recommendations to executive leadership on investments, capital allocation, and risk management
- Oversee financial reporting, compliance, and regulatory requirements
- Evaluate and optimize business processes, financial systems, and operational efficiencies
- Manage cash flow, treasury, and working capital to ensure financial stability
- Lead strategic initiatives including mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring
- Develop and maintain financial models, scenario planning, and risk assessments
- Drive organizational performance management through data-driven insights and financial analysis
- Ensure governance, internal controls, and audit readiness across all financial activities
- Mentor and manage finance teams, fostering talent development and high performance
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align financial strategy with operational and business objectives
- Align Oracle ERP implementation with business objectives and long-term IT strategy.
- Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors.
- Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success metrics.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Drive change management and user adoption strategies.
- Plan, execute, and oversee full-cycle Oracle ERP implementations (from initiation to post-go-live support).
- Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
- Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to senior management.
- Ensure quality assurance and internal control checks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead configuration of Oracle ERP modules (financials, supply chain, HR, etc.) to meet business needs.
- Oversee database design, optimization, and maintenance for ERP systems.
- Manage report development and customization (BI tools, dashboards, analytics).
- Ensure seamless integration of Oracle ERP with existing systems and third-party applications.
- Validate data migration processes and ensure data integrity during implementation.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure smooth system integration.
- Supervise technical teams handling APIs, middleware, and custom interfaces.
- Troubleshoot integration issues and ensure interoperability across platforms.
- Establish communication channels between IT and business units for technical alignment.
- Manage end-to-end implementation phases: requirements gathering, design, build, testing, deployment, and support.
- Oversee user training and knowledge transfer sessions.
- Ensure proper documentation of configurations, workflows, and integrations.
- Provide post-go-live support, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drive performance reporting and optimization of ERP processes.
- Technology (1989-1995)
- Oracle Database
- Oracle Reports
- Oracle ERP – Financial Application, Human Resource Management, Project Management, Supply Chain
- Oracle Projects
- MS Office
Education
Business and Data Analysis, Power BI & Python Certification
University of Cape Town
01.2026
Fire Fighting
Sulu Mac Training Solutions
01.2023
Risk Based Primary Emergency Care / First Aid
Sulu Mac Training Solutions
01.2023
Competent A & B (Opencast Mining)
Sulu Mac Training Solutions
01.2023
Train the Trainer
Sulu Mac Training Solutions
01.2023
Diploma Safety Management
UNISA
01.2014
Mine Health and Safety
North-West University
01.2012
Diploma Risk Management
UNISA
01.2012
Advanced Project Management
Damelin Business School
01.2011
Safety Officer Certificate (COMSOC 1)
Mine Safety Training Solutions
01.2011
Supervisory Training
Sandvick Academy
01.2010
Fundamentals of Project Management
Damelin Business School
01.2010
Internal Auditors
Mine Safety Training Solutions
01.2009
Microsoft Certification
Microsoft
01.2001
Oracle ERP / System & Database Administration Certification
Oracle University
01.2000
Mind Mapping
People Business
01.2000
Diploma - Financial Management
Damelin Business School
01.1998
Practical Accounting & Bookkeeping
Damelin Business School
01.1996
Oracle ERP Certification
Oracle University
01.1995
Oracle DBA Certification
Oracle University
01.1994
Risk Management
Unisa
Gauteng12-2010
Skills
HONESTY AND INTEGRITY
TRANSPARENT
VISION AND PURPOSE
ACCOUNTABILITY
DECISION MAKING CAPABILITIES
CREATIVITIVE AND INNOVATIVE
EMPATHY AND EMOTIONAL INTELLEGENCE
HUMILITY
CONFIDENCE
RESILIENCE
COMMITMENT AND PASSION
GOOD COMMUNICATOR
DELEGATION AND EMPOWERMENT
RESULTS AND SERVICE ORIENTED
CUSTOMER AND STAKEHOLDER FOCUSED
EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP AND MOTIVATIONAL SKILLS
ADAPT TO CONSTANT CHANGE
Accomplishments
- Blessed with numerous performance awards for successful implementation of various types of projects in various industries on a national and international level.
- Strong focus on planning, scheduling, coordination, reporting dashboards for analytics.
- Extensive stakeholder engagement pertaining to all aspects of the business including regulators, legal contracts etc.
Timeline
Head of Projects and Systems Manager (EXCO Member)
LETHABO PROJECTS SOLUTIONS
03.2021 - Current
Project / Site Manager Reclamation
ANGLO AMERICAN (BLH MINING SOLUTIONS – RECLAMATION OF MINING EQUIPMENT)
02.2020 - 02.2021
Human Resource and Finance Manager
VINOBREED (UNDERGROUND AND SURFACE MINING SOLUTIONS)
01.2017 - 01.2023
Project/Site Manager Mining Development
PETRA DIAMONGS / KEMJV (SILICA MINING – MINING DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTOR)
09.2015 - 12.2016
SHE Risk Compliance Coordinator (Acting Risk Manager)
LONMIN PLATINUM MINE
02.2008 - 08.2015
SHE Risk Management Consultant/IT Project Manager
RISPA (PROVIDING RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS TO MINING CLIENTS)
01.2003 - 01.2008
Oracle ERP Implementation Consultant / Business Analyst
ORACLE INTERNATIONAL (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY/STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES)
01.1996 - 12.2002
Financial Manager 1989-1992 (3 Years) - Promoted to IT Project Manager 1993-1995 (3 Years)
MWEB (COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY)
01.1989 - 12.1995
Fire Fighting
Sulu Mac Training Solutions
Risk Based Primary Emergency Care / First Aid
Sulu Mac Training Solutions
Competent A & B (Opencast Mining)
Sulu Mac Training Solutions
Train the Trainer
Sulu Mac Training Solutions
Diploma Safety Management
UNISA
Mine Health and Safety
North-West University
Diploma Risk Management
UNISA
Advanced Project Management
Damelin Business School
Safety Officer Certificate (COMSOC 1)
Mine Safety Training Solutions
Supervisory Training
Sandvick Academy
Fundamentals of Project Management
Damelin Business School
Internal Auditors
Mine Safety Training Solutions
Microsoft Certification
Microsoft
Oracle ERP / System & Database Administration Certification
Oracle University
Mind Mapping
People Business
Diploma - Financial Management
Damelin Business School
Practical Accounting & Bookkeeping
Damelin Business School
Oracle ERP Certification
Oracle University
Oracle DBA Certification
Oracle University
Business and Data Analysis, Power BI & Python Certification
University of Cape Town
Risk Management
Unisa