Tlalane Maphathe
Business And Project Manager
Johannesburg
Summary
Business and Project Manager with 4 years of experience driving financial results, growth, and profitability for key business areas. Excels in project management, client relationship management and project implementation. Strong communication, relationship-building, employee management and organizational skills. Creative problem solver, team player and easily adapts to different environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Manager & Project Manager
Sgwili Media Group
06.2019 - Current
- Managed all projects from the CEO's office
- Drafting proposals to prospective clients
- Supporting business management projects by monitoring and executing action items
- Project managing a TVET placement programme that has placed 25 learners in jobs thus far
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Organising and managing dialogues and events done by the company which have brought high margin profits for the company
- Preparing detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Assisting with hiring process and training of new employees
- Implemented cost-cutting measures, resulting in substantial savings for the organization without compromising on quality of our services
- Managing junior staff members, helping them grown professionally and contribute more effectively to the team's goals
Assistant Business Development Manager
Phokeng Natural Spring Water (Family Business)
01.2019 - Current
- Conducted market research, staying informed on industry trends and competitor activities in the water bottling industry in Lesotho and South Africa
- Assisted in the creation of detailed proposals for potential clients, showcasing company''s strengths and capabilities.
- Maintaining client relations with current customers
- Attending conferences and workshops for networking and identifying industry trends
Business Advisor
Cazy's Nest Caterers (Family Business)
02.2018 - Current
- Providing business advisory for a family catering business
- Created a business strategy for the business
- Drafting and being part of the implementation phase of the growth strategy for the business
- Drafting a marketing strategy for the business
- Assisting CEO with marketing related activities to promote her business during the pandemic
Assistant Business Manager
Industrialisation Supplier Development Association (ISDA)
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Worked closely with the CEO with managing client relations, board members of the business, defining business requirements, analyzing and creating a solid business plans for the new organisation
- Supporting CEO with daily operational functions
- Researched and updated all required materials for the company
- Ensured that all compliance documents of the business are up to date
- Completing monthly payroll and coordinating record keeping
- Managed hiring and recruitment and employee training.
Education
Master of Management in Entrepreneurship - Business Management
Wits Business School
Johannesburg06.2019
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Business Management
University of Cape Town
Cape Town12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Monash University South Africa
Johannesburg12.2014
Skills
Operations Management
Human Resources Management
Organizational Development
Planning and execution
Training and mentoring
Business Analysis
Project Management
Report Preparation
Business Development
Account Retention
Stakeholder Relations
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time Management
Excellent Communication
Adaptability and Flexibility
Active Listening
Locations
- Broadacres, Johannesburg
- Maseru, Lesotho
Languages
English
Sesotho
Publications
Social media marketing and customer engagement: A focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa, 2019, https://journals.co.za/doi/pdf/10.35683/jcm20065.96, Journal of Contemporary Management
Timeline
Business Manager & Project Manager
Sgwili Media Group
06.2019 - Current
Assistant Business Development Manager
Phokeng Natural Spring Water (Family Business)
01.2019 - Current
Business Advisor
Cazy's Nest Caterers (Family Business)
02.2018 - Current
Assistant Business Manager
Industrialisation Supplier Development Association (ISDA)
04.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Management in Entrepreneurship - Business Management
Wits Business School
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Business Management
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Monash University South Africa