Tembinkosi Elliot Nquma
Eastern Cape
Summary
Strategic Director with expertise in business development and stakeholder engagement to enhance revenue and client retention. Directs financial planning and performance management to optimise resources and support decision-making. Builds high-performing teams and manages key client relationships to maximise opportunities. Shapes a performance-driven culture through clear goals and effective leadership, while implementing policies to reduce risk and ensure compliance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
African Compass 246(PTY) LTD
Cape Town
11.2009 - Current
- Spearheaded development and implementation of strategic business plans to drive company growth and profitability.
- Developed successful strategies and policies, meeting organisational needs and implementing improvements.
- Managed annual budgeting and financial planning processes, optimising resource allocation and cost control.
- Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and employee performance.
- Identified and followed up on key business development opportunities to grow and expand revenues.
- Developed and maintained strategic partnerships with key industry players, enhancing business networking and collaboration.
- Managed client relationships to boost retention and maximise revenue.
- Built successful business culture focused on performance optimisation and goal attainment.
- Reviewed and optimised operational processes, employing best practices to achieve excellence in service delivery.
- Planned training programme to expand team skills and drive performance.
- Mentored and developed new and existing employees to achieve corporate goals and objectives.
- Controlled expenses and allocated financial resources to reach budget goals.
- Kept organisation in compliance with regulations and internal requirements.
- Coordinated with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements, mitigating risk.
- Worked with internal and external stakeholders to identify and secure potential clients.
Education
Grade 12 - Business,English,Afrikaans,Xhosa,Economics,Maths
Saint Frances Langa High School
Cape Town, WC01-1978
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Business development
- Budget management
- Operational oversight
- Regulatory compliance
- Process optimisation
- Client relationship management
- Stakeholder management
- Cross functional collaboration
- Executive leadership
- Business planning
- Decision making
- Team building
- Data-driven decisions
Timeline
Director
African Compass 246(PTY) LTD
11.2009 - Current
Grade 12 - Business,English,Afrikaans,Xhosa,Economics,Maths
Saint Frances Langa High School