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Zanele Ndotshyisa

Zanele Ndotshyisa

Enterprise And Supplier Development Specialist
Centurion

Summary

Highly accomplished transformation professional (17+ years) driving B-BBEE compliance and inclusive Procurement. Proven success in designing and executing strategies for Enterprise Supplier Development (ESD) and Procurement, resulting in impactful ESD and procurement policy influence. Seeking a strategic management role to leverage expertise and create long-term commercial and societal value through sustainable and inclusive supply chains.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Enterprise and Supplier Development Specialist

South32 Limited
Johannesburg
03.2019 - Current
  • Assist with the design and implementation of ESD and Preferential Procurement strategies aligned to transformation and regulatory objectives.
  • Development of policies and tools that integrate into the business operations.
  • Assist with execution of long-term localisation and sustainable projects in line with the company’s goals.
  • Annual ESD and Preferential Procurement action plans.
  • Managing relationship with SMEs through the ESD Business Centre, supporting mentorship, coaching and formal development programs.
  • Establish supplier development initiatives connecting enterprise development – directly aligned with strategic supplier relationship building.
  • Ensure continuous support and performance improvements of SMEs that have received mentorship, coaching and formal development programs.
  • Act as an advisor on ESD compliance and Preferential Procurement aligned to b-BBEE and transformation goals.
  • Conducted procurement risk analysis, monitored compliance, and advised stakeholders on ESD legislative updates.
  • Participate in audits, monitor risks of non-compliance, and recommendations to ensure that internal controls are maintained – critical for managing contract risk and governance.
  • Manage detailed periodic reporting for ESD projects: monthly, quarterly and annual reports for B-BBEE audits, DMRE and internal metrics.
  • Monitor performance against targets, using M&E data for continuous improvement.
  • Compile, analyse, interpret and report on ESD projects and budget.
  • Monitor, revise, and implement ongoing updates of ESD regulations, laws and reporting requirements.
  • Actively engage with internal and external stakeholders on ESD plans and regulatory compliance.
  • Work closely with operations to gather data, identify support needs, and execute ESD strategies.
  • Participate in business forums, industry collaborations and regulatory discussions.
  • Develop plans and tools required to carry out M & E effectively.
  • Manage the implementation of policies and procedures for routine monitoring, including reporting.
  • Use the data obtained in the M & E reports for improvement opportunities.
  • The business centre aims to create an environment supports, provides entrepreneurs and SMEs with access to resources required to operate businesses efficiently and effectively.
  • Ensuring efficient running of a Business Centre for all SMEs through the appointed service provider.
  • Formal business development, coaching and mentorship programmes carried out for SMEs.
  • Creating opportunities for access to funding, to skills and to markets for SMEs.

Co-founder and Director and Transformation Strategist

SA Consulting Projects
Johannesburg
03.2012 - 12.2018
  • Develop and design a clear framework for transformational strategy for the organization.
  • Responsible for the implementation and execution of transformation strategy to promote its transformation agenda.
  • Understand client services, operations and strategy and align B-BBEE objectives to such, as well as consider national legislative framework and other strategic governance documents.
  • Work with various stakeholders to create high-impact, simple and outcome-focused transformation plans with clear targets; and support them in regularly tracking against these plans.
  • Driving strategic direction and setting clear actionable actions for various stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement functional structures and mechanisms to encourage engagement, such as transformation committees, which will further enable implementation of the transformation agenda.
  • Ensure annual verification scorecards are issued timeously and efficiently for the client.
  • Educating and informing of developments on the B-BBEE Codes and other sector specific issues.
  • Managing the B-BBEE scorecard scenarios required for annual planning and guidance.
  • Employment Equity planning, reporting and submission to the Department of Labour.
  • Providing rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis to support rationale, financial impact and risk assessments.
  • Interpret data and identify potential risks and formulate plans to mitigate and report on these risks.
  • Create a system to evaluate the success of any adjustments made within the business and present the findings.
  • Develop Project Plans /Schedule, Budget control and management, Resource allocation and Managing contractors and Reporting.
  • Policy and Process development and monitoring of adherence to such policies.
  • Design, delivery and implementation of BEE policies, procedures and initiatives in line with legislative and compliance requirements, as well as strategic Business and HR objectives.

Senior Verification Analyst and Technical Signatory

Grant Thornton Verification Services now BDO Verification Services
Johannesburg
11.2007 - 02.2012
  • Perform B-BBEE verifications for companies in accordance with the DTI’s BBBEE Codes of Good Practice, all sector codes and using the verification methodology.
  • Interpret, verify and communicate all elements of the B-BBEE scorecard and other than complex ownership structures.
  • Planning the audit – selecting samples for each element to verify during the on-site visit.
  • Prepare a complete verification file to a high standard and conclude on the results.
  • Handling of clients’ complaints and scorecard appeals.
  • Ensuring the client complies and has met the requirement of the other legislation as required by the Codes of Good Practice i.e., Employment Equity Act and Skills Development Act.
  • Providing support and maintaining the relationship with the responsible heads of companies (i.e., directors and managers).
  • Report writing and communication.
  • Prepare and deliver business presentations.
  • Scenario Planning for clients on how to improve B-BBEE Level.
  • Training and providing support to new analysts and sales consultants. Ensuring that new analysts are competent.
  • Review of verification files prepared by the Analysts.
  • Sign-off and issue B-BBEE certificates.
  • Continuous improvement of the B-BBEE verification processes.

Finance and Admin Assistant

Landelahni Human Resources
Johannesburg
08.2005 - 10.2007
  • Responsible for Temporary Employees – capturing timesheets and verifications between finance and payroll before salaries/wages are paid out and client is invoiced.
  • Capturing new customers and new temporary employees onto the system.
  • Assist with debtors – collections related queries.
  • Updating and maintaining a WIP for the Perm and Executive Search division.
  • Prepare monthly report for all consultants in the Temp division for commission purpose.
  • Prepare reports for Temporary to Perm placements.
  • Mentoring and training an intern on the temp payroll processes.
  • Weekly meeting with temp division.

Education

Post-Graduate Diploma - Business Management and Administration

Stellenbosch Business School
01.2024 - Current

Certificate - B-BBEE MDP

UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership
01.2016 - 12.2016

B-Tech - Internal Auditing

Nelson Mandela University
01.2004 - 12.2004

National Diploma - Internal Auditing

Nelson Mandela University
01.1999 - 12.2002

Skills

  • Financial Statement Analysis

  • Strategy Development and Implementation

  • Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

  • Sustainability and Risk Management

  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • Project Management and Planning

  • Stakeholder and Regulator reporting

  • Leadership and Management Skills

Timeline

Post-Graduate Diploma - Business Management and Administration

Stellenbosch Business School
01.2024 - Current

Enterprise and Supplier Development Specialist

South32 Limited
03.2019 - Current

Certificate - B-BBEE MDP

UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership
01.2016 - 12.2016

Co-founder and Director and Transformation Strategist

SA Consulting Projects
03.2012 - 12.2018

Senior Verification Analyst and Technical Signatory

Grant Thornton Verification Services now BDO Verification Services
11.2007 - 02.2012

Finance and Admin Assistant

Landelahni Human Resources
08.2005 - 10.2007

B-Tech - Internal Auditing

Nelson Mandela University
01.2004 - 12.2004

National Diploma - Internal Auditing

Nelson Mandela University
01.1999 - 12.2002

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