Tatenda Mapesa
Pretoria,South Africa
Summary
Accomplished business executive bringing expertise in business planning, revenue development and change management. Offering seven years of experience in the education industry along with an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking mindset and a demonstrated track record of achievement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Chief Knowledge Officer
YottaVate
Pretoria, South Africa
2023.03 - Current
- Guided company progress by defining, establishing and implementing organisational goals, policies and procedures.
- Kept accurate company records, upholding compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Spearheaded development and delivery of product offerings based on in-depth market research.
Head of Unit
Foundation for Professional Development
Pretoria, South Africa
2022.09 - 2023.02
- Formulated marketing and advertising strategies for continuous business growth.
- Evaluated products to select a mix meeting current customer demand.
- Monitored competitor activities, responding creatively to maintain relevancy and competitive edge.
Chief Executive Officer
Brighter Futures
Johannesburg, South Africa
2020.09 - 2022.12
- Devised key initiatives that drove substantial business growth.
- Oversaw budgetary and financial activities and implemented strategies to grow business and profits.
- Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share, drive growth and increase customer base.
- Strengthened valuable industry partnerships to drive engagement and revenue streams.
Operations Manager
Brighter Futures
Johannesburg, South Africa
2020.03 - 2020.08
- Developed, recommended and implemented strategies to improve employee work quality and speed.
- Served as a key corporate representative, liaising with various stakeholders to support operational excellence.
- Reduced costs and improved operations by analysing processes and customer feedback.
Area Manager
Brighter Futures
Johannesburg, South Africa
2019.04 - 2020.02
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures, increasing team performance.
- Drove revenue increases and team morale by developing and deploying incentivised sales contests.
- Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve KPIs.
Product Development Manager
Brighter Futures
Johannesburg, South Africa
2018.01 - 2019.03
- Researched and reviewed techniques influencing design processes to remain ahead of product trends.
- Completed quality designs in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, meeting key project objectives.
- Empathised with customer needs to recognise and implement product and service improvement opportunities.
Centre Manager
Brighter Futures
Johannesburg, South Africa
2017.01 - 2017.12
- Supervised daily activities and performance of up to 8 regular facilitators.
- Conducted evaluations to improve the processes of the centre.
- Monitored expenditures to manage the allocated budget.
Training Facilitator
Brighter Futures
Johannesburg, South Africa
2016.02 - 2016.12
- Delivered instruction across various topics, integrating audio-visual presentations and training materials.
- Identified skills and knowledge gaps, tailoring workshops appropriately.
Fibre Optic Technician
Fibre First Limited
Cranfield, United Kingdom
2014.11 - 2015.02
- Laid underground cables according to specifications, achieving quality and safety standards.
- Troubleshot and repaired cable signal issues by replacing faulty cables and associated equipment.
Software consultant intern
Opti-Num Solutions
Johannesburg, South Africa
2012.06 - 2014.02
- Delivered first-line support to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve issues with MATLAB and Simulink.
- Provided MATLAB and Simulink training to university students.
Logistics Coordinator
Total Systems Engineering Solutions
Gaborone, Botswana
2009.10 - 2012.04
- Facilitated smooth shipping processes, preparing dispatch export documentation to customs requirements.
- Optimised vehicle utilisation and cost-effectiveness in line with company targets.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Digital Transformation
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 2022.03 -
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 2011.02 - 2020.12
Skills
- Business management
- Strategy development
- Corporate governance
- Proposal development
- Industry partnership development
- High-value project management
- Strategic consultancy
- Operational oversight
- Problem-solving
- Google Workspace
- Programme development
- Marketing
Certification
- Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals
- Artificial Intelligence in the 4IR
- MTA: Software Development
- Management for a Competitive Edge
- Strategic Management
- Principles of Project Management
- Introduction to Aviation
- Simulink for System and Algorithm Modelling
- MATLAB Programming Techniques
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Chief Knowledge Officer
YottaVate
2023.03 - Current
Head of Unit
Foundation for Professional Development
2022.09 - 2023.02
Master of Business Administration - Digital Transformation
University of Johannesburg
2022.03 -
Chief Executive Officer
Brighter Futures
2020.09 - 2022.12
Operations Manager
Brighter Futures
2020.03 - 2020.08
Area Manager
Brighter Futures
2019.04 - 2020.02
Product Development Manager
Brighter Futures
2018.01 - 2019.03
Centre Manager
Brighter Futures
2017.01 - 2017.12
Training Facilitator
Brighter Futures
2016.02 - 2016.12
Fibre Optic Technician
Fibre First Limited
2014.11 - 2015.02
Software consultant intern
Opti-Num Solutions
2012.06 - 2014.02
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand
2011.02 - 2020.12
Logistics Coordinator
Total Systems Engineering Solutions
2009.10 - 2012.04