Redemption Mhunzi

Experience

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  D and R Establishment

  May 2016 - Jan 2017

  Digital Marketing Intern
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  University of Johannesburg

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

  Student Administrative Assistant

  The roles and responsibilities included but not limited to:• Day to day admin involving bookkeeping, data capturing, analysis and record keeping.• Departmental budgeting and reconciliation. Cashflow management and reporting.• Monthly performance reporting to clients and stakeholders,• Project reporting and management. Overseeing project timelines and budgets.• Inventory management and oversight over day-to-day expenditures.• Professional liaison and correspondence with stakeholders. • Research, and launching various health campaign projects for example, the University’s COVID19 risk and awareness campaign 2020. Show less

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  PDI

  Jul 2020 - Feb 2023

  As the Project Team Lead, my role involves but not limited to; - Providing strategic leadership and technical, operational, and managerial leadership for successful implementation of project activities, - implementing and achieving overall design project objectives. -Collaborating with stakeholders on the creation of project plans and overseeing changes in project scope, issues and risks that affect the project.-Developing project managers through capability development and coaching.- Promoting a culture of pro-activity, innovation, transparency, collaboration and flexibility in all aspects of the work of project delivery-Engaging with suppliers and partners to ensure smooth project delivery as well as helping build key, long term relationships-Providing overall direction for multiple projects with different timelines across different counties globally.- Providing accurate and regular updates to all stakeholders, Show less As a project manager my responsibilities include:• Project management – managing, monitoring, and controlling cost, time, quality• Providing leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, • Project governance and quality control. Risk and issues management,• Managing all aspects of projects, from the initiation phase to closing.• Project Planning • Managing client communications and relationships• Day to day management of project teams• Briefing the associate project managers to ensure that client requirements are well understood for execution. • Conflict resolution and management • Creating project schedules and ensuring that all projects are executed within these schedules Show less This was a junior project management role where I was reporting to and assisting lead project managers with running large projects that needed multiple supervisors mainly in the qualitative team. The roles and responsibilities included but not limited to: • Preparation of project documents – RFQs, project summaries etc• Negotiating contracts and securing suppliers and vendors• Interfacing with the clients, management team, administration, vendors, suppliers related to the project• Liaising with clients to understand project requirements• Tracking Milestones and Deliverables• Sourcing and procurement• Stakeholder management• Project tracking and reporting Show less

  • Project Team Lead

    Mar 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Senior Project Manager

    Sept 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Associate Project Manager

    Jul 2020 - Sept 2021
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  PROJECT PROGPO

  Mar 2023 - Oct 2024

  Market Research Executive

  • Developing and managing end-to-end market research projects, from planning to execution.• Defining research objectives, methodologies, and timelines in collaboration with cross-functional teams.• Conducting qualitative and quantitative research studies, analyzing data, and providing actionable insights.• Overseeing vendor selection, contracting, and management to ensure high-quality research deliverables.• Presenting research findings and strategic recommendations to internal stakeholders and clients.• Ensuring data integrity, compliance with regulations, and maintaining confidentiality.• Leading and mentoring teams, fostering collaboration, and driving project success.• Continuously improving research methodologies and processes for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.• Collaborating with marketing, sales, and product teams to align research initiatives with organizational goals.• Monitoring project budgets, resources, and timelines for successful project delivery. Show less

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  Fidus Research

  Oct 2024 - now

  Market Research Project Manager