Siyathemba Magobiane

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 - 2011
      Master's Degree Economics

      Activities 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 - 2008
      Bachelor's Degree Economics and Marketing Management

      Faculty 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 - 2023
      Senior Management Development Programme
    • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

      2009 - 2009
      Bachelor'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 - 2003
      High School

      Activities and Societies: Cadet lieutenant Subjects: Mathematics, Biology, Accounting, History, English, Xhosa

  • Experience

    • Western Cape Government

      Nov 2012 - Sept 2015
      Assistant Director: Strategic Initiatives

      Facilitated 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 2018
      Senior Consultant

      Delivered 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 2019
      Senior Consultant

      Led 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

    • TFG (The Foschini Group)

      Aug 2019 - now

      Managed 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 - now
      • Business Intelligence Project Manager

        Aug 2019 - Jul 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)

      Scrum Alliance D-A-CH e.V.
      Jan 2023
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    • Certified SAFe® 6 Scrum Master

      Scaled Agile, Inc.
      May 2024
    • AgilePM® Agile Project Management Practitioner

      APMG International
      Apr 2020
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