
Siyathemba Magobiane
Assistant Director: Strategic Initiatives

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About me
Senior IT Project Manager at TFG (The Foschini Group)
Education

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
2010 - 2011Master's Degree EconomicsActivities and Societies: Computer society Title of dissertation: Willingness to pay for water quality changes in the Swartkops estuary, using the Contingent Valuation Method.

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
2006 - 2008Bachelor's Degree Economics and Marketing ManagementFaculty of Business & Economic Sciences, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth.Relevant courses: Marketing communication management, International Marketing, Public economics, International economics, Economics of Financial Markets, Econometrics, Developmental Economics, Managerial Economics, Internet marketing, Financial management.

Stellenbosch Business School
2022 - 2023Senior Management Development Programme
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
2009 - 2009Bachelor's Degree Economics (Honors)Relevant courses: Microeconomics, International economics, Managerial economics, Macroeconomics, Investment Analysis, Title of treatise: An econometric analysis of the determinants of inflation in South Africa.

St Andrew's College, Grahamstown
1999 - 2003High SchoolActivities and Societies: Cadet lieutenant Subjects: Mathematics, Biology, Accounting, History, English, Xhosa
Experience

Western Cape Government
Nov 2012 - Sept 2015Assistant Director: Strategic InitiativesFacilitated economic and enterprise development initiatives to drive sustainable growth and job creation.Designed and implemented industrial infrastructure plans to support economic expansion.Managed and delivered complex projects and programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.Led skills development programs to enhance workforce capabilities and address industry needs.Built and maintained strong relationships through effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration.Promoted investment opportunities to attract funding and drive regional development. Show less

KPMG South Africa
Oct 2015 - May 2018Senior ConsultantDelivered business transformation and corporate expansion projects, including operating model development and strategy implementation.Directed ERP and IT system implementations, enhancing cross-functional processes and efficiency.Managed organisational change to support strategic goals and ensure seamless adoption.Provided governance oversight to ensure project compliance and alignment with organisational objectives.Fostered stakeholder relationships and drove cross-functional collaboration for successful delivery. Show less

Frost & Sullivan
Jun 2018 - Jul 2019Senior ConsultantLed global expansion projects and IT systems implementation, driving operational efficiency and business growth.Designed and executed change management plans to ensure seamless transitions during IT transformations.Aligned IT strategies with organizational objectives to support long-term growth and innovation.Governed project portfolios, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.Identified and implemented IT-driven growth opportunities to enhance business value.Collaborated with stakeholders to align solutions with business needs and foster productive relationships. Show less
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TFG (The Foschini Group)
Aug 2019 - nowManaged ERP system enhancements for finance, stores, and merchandise, improving operational efficiency.Oversaw stakeholder relationships across multiple business units, ensuring alignment and prioritisation of IT initiatives.Championed end-to-end project management, including scoping, planning, execution, and delivery within deadlines and budgets.Led change management strategies to ensure seamless adoption of new technologies and processes.Governed vendor negotiations and service delivery, maintaining high-quality standards and timelines.Enhanced governance frameworks, ensuring compliance and driving data-driven decision-making. Show less
Senior IT Project Manager
Jul 2023 - nowBusiness Intelligence Project Manager
Aug 2019 - Jul 2023
Licenses & Certifications
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Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)
Scrum Alliance D-A-CH e.V.Jan 2023 
Certified SAFe® 6 Scrum Master
Scaled Agile, Inc.May 2024- View certificate

AgilePM® Agile Project Management Practitioner
APMG InternationalApr 2020
Languages
- enEnglish
- isIsixhosa
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