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ZIMKHITHA MASETI

Acting Project Manager
Johannesburg

Summary

PMP and CAPM certified Project Management Professional with over 11 years’ experience across IT operations, business administration, legal support, and project coordination. Currently acting as a Project Manager at AVI Limited, officially assigned full project ownership across infrastructure, compliance, cyber security, payroll systems, and SAP audit governance. Proven expertise in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing C-suite administration, ensuring governance compliance, and delivering strategic business objectives. Demonstrates exceptional vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and operational leadership within both corporate and project management environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Acting Project Manager – Office of the CIO

AVI Limited
11.2022 - Current
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of IT infrastructure, compliance, governance, and retail expansion projects.
  • Manage IT deliverables for multiple retail revamps and new store openings, including fibre installations, site surveys, mall access, and landlord coordination.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Facilities, Retail Operations, Group IT, Vendors, and Landlords.
  • Compile and maintain PM documentation including project plans, RAID logs, change registers, and post-implementation reviews.
  • Produce governance and EXCO-level reporting on project progress, risks, and financials.
  • Facilitate vendor procurement, PO lifecycle management, and contract compliance.
  • Conduct workshops, site surveys, and project reviews to ensure quality delivery.
  • Delivered CCTV rollout for Snackworks Isando in line with safety and compliance requirements.
  • Standardised email distribution structures across business units, strengthening governance and risk management.
  • Coordinated SAP ITGC remediation activities, ensuring audit readiness.
  • Facilitated deployment of Rapid7 On-Prem Security system for enhanced vulnerability management.
  • Standardised payroll and shift data management processes across four manufacturing sites via SAP (CATS).

Executive PA to Chief Operations Officer

Barloworld Transport
03.2020 - 04.2021
  • Provided high-level administrative and strategic support to the COO, including confidential document management.
  • Coordinated executive schedules, meetings, national travel, and event logistics.
  • Prepared business reports, financial documents, and project dashboards for EXCO and Board-level review.
  • Supported change management initiatives and internal business improvement projects.
  • Liaised with internal teams and external partners to track actions, flag risks, and ensure delivery.

Office Administrator

Barloworld Automotive & Logistics
07.2019 - 02.2020
  • Managed executive office operations including vendor management, procurement, and maintenance scheduling.
  • Coordinated senior leadership diaries, meetings, and travel within budget parameters.
  • Monitored budgets, processed invoices, and assisted with financial reconciliations.
  • Organised internal events, workshops, and strategic offsites.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Conveyancing Assistant

KG Druker & Associates
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Administered property transfers, bond registrations, and cancellations with legal compliance.
  • Drafted legal documentation under attorney supervision.
  • Liaised with Deeds Office, municipalities, SARS, and banks for documentation and lodgements.
  • Maintained accurate legal filing systems for traceability and audit readiness.

Education

Advanced Diploma in Business Management (NQF 7) -

MANCOSA
06.2026

Diploma in Law (NQF 6) - undefined

University of South Africa
06.2026

Advanced Certificate in Project Management (NQF 6) -

Cranefield College
09-2025

Foundations of Project Management - undefined

University of Cape Town
12.2024

Skills

  • Project Coordination & Delivery Execution

  • Risk & Issue Management (RAID)

  • Infrastructure & Fibre Rollout Facilitation

  • PMO Governance & EXCO Support

  • Procurement & Stakeholder Engagement

  • SAP Systems & HCM Upgrade Coordination

  • GRC & Internal Audit Readiness

  • Microsoft Project

  • MS Office Suite

  • SharePoint

  • Smartsheet

  • Vendor & Contract Management

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Strong communication skills

  • Strong negotiation skills

Accomplishments

    AVI Limited

  • Transformed an undefined IT Administrator position into a recognised PMO delivery role, creating project governance structures, standardising processes, and securing official assignment as Project Manager for multi-million-rand IT infrastructure, compliance, and retail expansion projects.
  • Coordinated fibre installations and retail IT setups for five national store revamps, enabling on-time grand openings without operational downtime.
  • Achieved 100% audit readiness for SAP ITGC project by implementing structured remediation tracking.

Certification

CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management

Timeline

Acting Project Manager – Office of the CIO

AVI Limited
11.2022 - Current

Executive PA to Chief Operations Officer

Barloworld Transport
03.2020 - 04.2021

Office Administrator

Barloworld Automotive & Logistics
07.2019 - 02.2020

Conveyancing Assistant

KG Druker & Associates
10.2018 - 07.2019

Diploma in Law (NQF 6) - undefined

University of South Africa

Foundations of Project Management - undefined

University of Cape Town

Advanced Diploma in Business Management (NQF 7) -

MANCOSA

Advanced Certificate in Project Management (NQF 6) -

Cranefield College

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