Andre Jacobs

Experience

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  Infiniti

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  GM
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  Africa Project Services

  May 2010 - Nov 2011

  Manager - Product Development

  Integration of renewable technologies to create an energy self sufficient community.

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  Map Studio

  Nov 2011 - May 2013

  Business Development Manager
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  CATech

  Jun 2013 - Dec 2021

  Business Development Officer and Product owner

  Developing, sourcing and marketing of innovative digital products focussed on business efficiency.Products:Automated Spend Direction. Custom developed Location Based Platform for a large insurance company that directed claim spend at the point of claim notification through a call centre. In addition to realising substantial savings, it also resolved geographical conflicts between service suppliersGeo-Spatial Analysis - the ability to link data to a digital map. Through the functionality inherent in Microsoft Excel, data can be filtered and thematicized to spot trends, highlight opportunities and risks, plan territories, analyse catchment areas and increase organisational efficiencies.Mine Modeller - A Bentlley Microstation add-in for mine surveying, full peg handling, variance reporting, offsetting, pillar creation, offline mining calculations, surface building and cut and fill calculations.Business Process Management Platform. Bespoke platform that digitises the complete business process, from initial client application to final settlement, of a Bridging Finance company, while at the same time automating several manual processes. Specify, design, develop implement maintain the platform.Online Credit Risk Management - End to end Credit Risk and Credit Management Solution. Online credit application process (adhering to NCA, CPA and ECA terms and conditions), automatic scoring of applications, automatic comparison with TU credit reports, credit risk insurance, automatic daily age analysis. This system can be integrated with your companies' accounting system.Foreign Remittance channel creation and digitization utilizing e-wallets. Enabling access to transactional services for foreign nationals with the added functionality of sending money to their home countries (remittance), from their mobile phones. Show less

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  I Am Fintech (Pty) Ltd

  Apr 2015 - Dec 2021

  Director Business Development & Product Owner

  We customise, design and develop Fintech solutions for organisations that require collections and internal cash management functionality.

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  AfricaX Academy

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

  Product Owner

  AfricaX provide employers with the ability to manage the Skills Development function from a single portal, linking to multiple knowledge platforms. This brings transparency to the progress, outcome and results of the employees' learning pathways. Therefore, efficient application of the budget and increased staff retention.South African companies can even manage their SDL spend through AfricaX by linking with SETA accredited training providers. This means less disruption to your business and easier compilation of the WSP as well as a less complicated levy claims function.Individuals get a digital passport to learning and earning success. The AfricaX digital learning passport opens up access to various knowledge platforms to assist in personal development. In addition, it serves as your repository of all the certificates, diplomas and degrees earned. Show less

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  RVA Surveyors Limited

  Apr 2022 - Sept 2022

  Business Assessor

  Assess the probability of businesses qualifying for business rates relief.• Onboarded 112 clients over a 3-month period• Combined Rateable Value in excess of £ 2 mil• Extensive SME business owner network

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  Fintech Solutions

  Oct 2022 - now

  Founder

  Boutique software development agency, specialising in fintech solutions and business process automation.Channelcor Partnership Growth Manager - Providing Generative AI and Workflow Design and Automation

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  ChannelCor

  Apr 2023 - now

  Partnership Growth Manager

  We provide our network of SaaS vendors and resellers with a centralized hub for discovering, distributing, and selling software solutions.

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  Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)

  Jul 2023 - now

  Membership Advisor

  The quintessential must have for any business.The FSB provides business critical services to SME's so owners and managers can focus on the core functions of their companies.Having 24/7 access to Legal, Tax, HR and HRSE advice as a right of membership not only saves you a huge amount of time but the peace of mind it gives you frees you up to do what you do best - run your businessTOGETHER IN BUSINESS