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Thabitha Motau

Thabitha Motau

Director: Service Architecture
Barbeque Downs Midrand

Summary

Strategic thinking individual with over 25 years of experience in crafting and executing IT strategies and service models that align with business objectives. Successful track record includes the implementation of multi-million-rand complex managed service contracts, development and implementation of service management strategies, building high-performance teams, and fostering a culture of innovation. Adept at driving digital transformation, building strong client and partner relationships, and achieving operational excellence.Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Director: Service Architecture

Dimension Data
Bryanston
04.2023 - Current
  • Defined service architectural principles and documented standard service architecture models that increased team efficiency.
  • Successfully managed an 11-member service architecture team, fostering innovation and achieving standardization nationally.
  • Contributed to the vision and success measures of the Managed Service function resulting in an achievement of a budget exceeding R400 million.
  • Led and facilitated strategic Managed Service architecture growth, resulting in the achievement of Managed Service targets.
  • Supported Service Architects with complex solution design and guided governance leveraging Dimension Data and NTT standard products and services.
  • Created and refined processes, fostering collaboration and ensuring deliverables met expectations.
  • Contributed to NTT's development and services knowledge base.
  • Managed resource allocation to meet strategic needs.

Service Architecture Manager

Dimension Data
Bryanston
03.2020 - 03.2023
  • Led the construction and implementation of a Service Integration and Management (SIAM) strategy for Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, resulting in a 5-year, R450 million outsourcing opportunity.
  • Became a trusted advisor to a CIO, providing guidance on digital strategy implementation.
  • Engaged with customers for pre-sales activities, requirements gathering, and contract negotiations.
  • Responsible for team management, hiring, training, mentoring, and operations.
  • Coached, mentored, and provided leadership to team members.


Senior Service Architect

Dimension Data
Bryanston
10.2015 - 02.2020
  • Established strategic relationships with sales, solution, commercial, and delivery teams.
  • Led solution design and documented architecture for complex projects.
  • Orchestrated integrated Cloud solutions and supported architectural consulting.
  • Ensured optimal IT application software and Cloud infrastructure functioning.
  • Presented and approved Services Architecture models at the executive level.
  • Negotiated contract terms and SLAs for contracts won.

Manager: Infrastructure Consulting

Accenture
Woodmead
10.2012 - 09.2015
  • Led a large IT Service Management project, from analysis to implementation.
  • Oversaw the service design stream within Service Management projects.
  • Managed global, regional, and center service delivery operations.
  • Provided project status updates to key stakeholders.
  • Directed IT Service Management tool enablement and operating model assessment



Principal Consultant: CSI

Business Connexion
Midrand
06.2011 - 09.2012
  • Led continuous service improvement projects.
  • Developed assessment frameworks for ITSM maturity.
  • Directed service improvement plans and managed delivery.
  • Aligned service delivery with ITIL framework.

Account Service Manager/Business Consultant

Hewlett Packard
Rivonia
11.2006 - 05.2011
  • Cultivated strong customer relationships.
  • Promoted and implemented client support initiatives.
  • Ensured mission-critical customer satisfaction.

Service Delivery Manager

Parliament SA
Cape Town
11.2005 - 10.2006
  • Managed outsourcing contracts across multiple IT service providers.
  • Aligned service delivery with ITIL framework.
  • Led a team of 23 Engineers.
  • Maintained proper staffing levels to guarantee timely and accurate deliveries.
  • Participated in drafting service budgeting, advising on areas of possible improvement to reduce costs and service delivery times.
  • Managed third-party contracts to drive delivery of required services.
  • Coordinated new hire recruitment, training and development.

Education

Master of Science - Innovation Studied

Wits Business School
Johannesburg
02.2022 - Current

Management Development Program - MDP

University Of Pretoria
Pretoria
02.2005 - 07.2006

BTech: Management Service - Management Service

University Of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
01.2005 - 06.2006

National Diploma: Information Technology - Information Technology

Vaal Triangle Technikon
Vanderbjilpark
01.2001 - 03.2001

Skills

Problem solving

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Accomplishments

  • Created the 1st SIAM model and structure within Dimension data
  • Supervised a team of 10 staff members.
  • Documented standard service architecture model which led to adaption across the South African region
  • Documented standard Service description for easier contract packaging by Services architects

Contracts Won:

Dimension Data

  • City of Johannesburg - Three Years - R460 Million
  • Coca Cola Beverages Africa - Five Years - R450 Million
  • Alexander Forbes - Per Year - R 46 Million
  • Governance Contract - Five Years - R30 Million
  • Nampak - Three Years - R2.5 Million
  • Alexander Forbes - Five Years - R40 Million


Accenture

  • Nedbank IT Service Management Strategy and Implementation - $100 Million
  • Nedbank Enterprise System Management Strategy and Implementation - $40 Million
  • Plascon SA IT Service Management Strategy - $4 Million
  • SASOL Group Unified Collaboration Strategy - $5 Million

Certification

Professional Director development programme

Hiking, reading and gardening

I enjoy spending time in nature walking. When I have some spare time a go into my garden and plant vegetable, make seedling for the next season to plant

Timeline

Professional Director development programme

09-2023

Director: Service Architecture

Dimension Data
04.2023 - Current

Master of Science - Innovation Studied

Wits Business School
02.2022 - Current

Service Architecture Manager

Dimension Data
03.2020 - 03.2023

SIAM Foundation

09-2019

Senior Service Architect

Dimension Data
10.2015 - 02.2020

Cobit 5.0

05-2013

Manager: Infrastructure Consulting

Accenture
10.2012 - 09.2015

Principal Consultant: CSI

Business Connexion
06.2011 - 09.2012

ISO/IES 20 000

09-2008

Itil V3 Expert

07-2007

Account Service Manager/Business Consultant

Hewlett Packard
11.2006 - 05.2011

Service Delivery Manager

Parliament SA
11.2005 - 10.2006

Management Development Program - MDP

University Of Pretoria
02.2005 - 07.2006

BTech: Management Service - Management Service

University Of Johannesburg
01.2005 - 06.2006

National Diploma: Information Technology - Information Technology

Vaal Triangle Technikon
01.2001 - 03.2001
Thabitha MotauDirector: Service Architecture