Tebogo Molefe

• Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
• Support Portfolios, Programmes and Projects with an annual portfolio budget of more than R 2 Billion.
• Support the department of rural development and land reform projects, programmes and portfolios while ensuring continuous alignment to the Departmental Strategic objectives.
• Resource management; contract management and management appointment all service providers and monitor contractual obligations and service levels
• Ensure that every branch has toolsets and frameworks that align to the enterprise programme management office, continuously improve and align to global best practices.
• Periodical Reporting (Audit Committee, Ministerial Committee, Director General Committee, OPSCO etc.)
• Conduct quality assurance on all existing projects and programmes

The design, development and implementation of a turnkey solution for consolidation of data stores in preparation for the provision of e-Cadastre solution for the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR), modernization of the South African Deeds Registration Value Chain. Implementation of agile project management methodology for expedient delivery of programmes and projects.

Project Budget: R + R 400 Million

Programme Overview:

· The design, development and implementation of a turnkey solution for consolidation of data stores in preparation for the provision of e-Cadastre for the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) - eCadastre

· This programme seeks to address issues of a paperless environment in the cadastral and Deeds environment, consolidating and cleaning up country wide land ownership data and lastly providing efficient services to all the stakeholders.

· Key Stakeholders: All Banks; Municipalities; Law Society; Conveyancers; Lawyers; Members of the Public; Government Departments; SARS etc.

The solution design consists of:

· Identity and access management; Portal solution; Public key infrastructure; Infrastructure; Integration; Electronic document management system (EDMS) and content management (ECM)

· Business process management; Consolidation and integration of data stores in preparation of the e-Cadastre; Integration of back scanning into an EDMS; Process management and execution of the back scanning process, including interoperability and integration in SOA

Programme Manager Role:

· Integrate all the streams and ensure continuous alignment to the principles of Batho Pele and the Departmental Strategic objectives

· Stakeholder and relationship management

· Reporting to executive management (Director General; Programme Director; Exec Steerco; Audit Committee)

· Monitor strategic alignment to overall strategic objectives

· Delivery management; People management; Monitoring and evaluation of sub projects; Organizational change management

· Project management governance; Financial and Cost Management

· Resource Management; Contract Management and management, appointment all service providers and monitor contractual obligations and service levels

• Implemented the Enterprise Project Management Office.
• Lead the the institutionalization of project management practise in the department.
• Assume advisory role to stratergic stakeholders on project management matters.
• Conduct independent project reviews, as appropriate.
• Cordinate acquiring the independent / internal project oversight resources to conduct independent review of the project, and manage the vendor contract from the administrative standpoint (as requested)
• Alignment of projects to strategy and prioritization \
• ICT Portfolio appraisal and prioritization

ICT Project Management Office Implementation (Project Manager):

· Delivered successful implementation of a OCIO project management office

Enterprise Programme Management Office Implementation (Project Manager):

· Developed blue print.

EPM Implementation Project (Project Manager):

· Implementation of a project management solution .

• Scheduled and participated in meetings to discuss project progress and identify solutions to bottlenecks.
• Solicited client feedback on consultant performance and reviewed, implemented and executed changes to enhance project delivery.
• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
• Developed internal project management systems and communications to facilitate successful operations.
• Led project teams through design, construction and launch process.
• Maintained compliance with regulatory parameters in complex projects with overlapping policies.
• Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.

Workscience Project Management Consulting (Pty) Ltd: Sales Director

· Workscience PMC Project Management Handbook design

· Sales and marketing of the company

· Writing tender proposals

· Sourcing business interventions

· Sales

Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.

• Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
• Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
• Delivering successful implementation of projects related to strategic outsourcing, ITS services and maintenance for IBM global and local clients in EMEA and US :
• Essent Helpdesk Transition (Netherlands) - Project Manager - Setting up a Helpdesk in IBMSA to provide remote technical support, remote takeover, password resetting, network issues, Active Directory, agents moved from NL to ZA.
• Essent CDS Project - Project Manager - Customer desktop support moving from Netherlands to South Africa.
• Netherlands to South Africa Security (Netherlands) - Project Manager - Remote health checking of 988 servers for 20 customers moving from NL to IBM SA.
• NL2SA User Admin Project - Project Manager - Internal user administration for accessing and administering networks and servers in IBM NL moving to IBM SA.
• Nokia Asset Management (Denmark) - Project Manager - Asset management (printers, laptops, desktops) for Nokia worldwide moving from NL to IBM SA.
• Obelix Mainframe (Nordics) - Project Manager - Mainframe support and systems programming moving from Norway to IBM SA
• T Middleware Project (Nordics) - Project Manager - Transfer of the technical services supporting the Middleware, from AS to ZA.
• NL2SA Security Project ABNAmro (Global) - Project Manager - Implementation of health checking on servers (platforms Wintel / Unix / AS400) using Tivoli SCM for customer ABN AMRO Bank by IDC SA for all locations globally.

• Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders.
• Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
• Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
• Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
• Harvest knowledge gained from users of this and other methodologies by interacting with users in order to facilitate the creation of a knowledge base of information relating to methodologies.
• Analyse environment and make recommendations to management in terms of continuing improvement within the PM methodologies, standards and EPMO toolset environment.
• Recognise potential problems regarding the methodologies and proactively propose appropriate solutions to meet business objectives based on industry best practices.
• EPM training rolled out to all SARS project management community.
• EPMO Internal Maturity Assessments.
• Define, build, implement and maintain Knowledge Management process principles and monitor and report on a continuous basis

• Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
• Developed team communications and information for meetings.
• Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
• Developed and maintained the project management methodology.
• Conducted user training.
• Conduct regular benchmarking activities to measure the project management maturity level within SARS.

• Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
• Designed technical upgrade paths, incorporating requested functionality and performance enhancements.
• Contract document management; Document retention management.
• Project administration; Bids and tender reviews; Internal project auditing
• Conduct and maintain adherence to PMBOK/PMI project management guidelines; Provide quality control guidance on HP Project Management Portal
• Conduct Solution and Opportunity Approval Reviews (SOAR)

Projects:

· Vodacom Fraud Management System - Project Manager

· ABSA Electronic Payment Solution Sub Project Manager

• Consulted with customers and clients to collect feedback for use in revamping production procedures.
• Develop market opportunities through local and international investment and technology transfers to enhance the establishment of new enterprises in the light metals industry
• Facilitate the implementation and delivery of government industrial development programmes
• Identify and exploit opportunities for BEE and SME development in the light metals industry
• Technology investment planning, Benchmarking
• Sustainable manufacturing and ISO 14000, providing aid to SME on implementing ISO 9000 standards and certification (Project Manager)

• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Conduct information security review (password protection, network access, cleandesk, LAN reviews).

· Database document control scheduling reviews, updates and archiving

· Process Auditing and management reporting

· Monthly root cause analysis

· Conduct annual process review / audits and updates

· Develop concept to streamline existing structure / systems / process

• Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
• Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
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• Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
• Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.

• Wrote reports and papers for various levels of technical users.
• Worked closely with industrial professionals to expand upon acquired training with practical knowledge.
• Studied functional relationships between diverse operations to assess impact of different decisions and protocols.
• Minimized communication issues between managers and workers by effectively maintaining records.
• Compiling bill of materials; MRP Master Requirements Planning (Project)
• Conducting quality reviews and audits; Compiling monthly report (factory productivity and efficiency); Scheduling maintenance and preventative maintenance; Expediting in the fabrication shop
• Assisted with implementation of new safety instructions and equipment protocols.