ESD Project Lead & Funds Management Professional
Highly accomplished professional with over a decade of experience in project management, financial management, and enterprise & supplier development (ESD) within the mining and financial sectors. Proven ability to lead complex ESD initiatives, manage multi-million dollar funds, and drive strategic sustainability goals, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget. Adept at stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and fostering entrepreneurial growth, seeking to leverage expertise in a senior project or funds management role.
ESD Project Lead and Mentor
Phakamani Impact Capital (Sibanye Stillwater)
Jan 2024 - Jun 2025
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
I was leading and mentoring ESD projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely, scope-compliant, and budget-adherent delivery while integrating sustainability and governance.
Assistant Funds Manager
Phakamani Impact Capital
Aug 2023 - Jan 2024
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Managed client relationships and portfolio growth while overseeing fund administration, due diligence, and financial reporting.
Supplier & Enterprise Development Coordinator
Phakamani Impact Capital (Petra Diamonds)
Jul 2021 - Jul 2023
Finsch, Northern Cape, South Africa
Coordinated enterprise and supplier development initiatives, managing SMME assessments, stakeholder engagement, and procurement linkages.
Business Development Officer
Phakamani Impact Capital (Petra Diamonds)
Feb 2021 - Sep 2021
Finsch, Northern Cape, ZA
Drove enterprise and supplier development, focusing on business funding, BBBEE compliance, and sustainable employment creation within the mining industry.
Multi Skilled Consultant
First National Bank
Jun 2014 - Oct 2020
Postmasburg, Northern Cape, South Africa
Provided comprehensive financial services, including account management, investment analysis, and client financial education, while leading team operations.
Project Management
Central University of Technology
Mar 2022 - Dec 2024
Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Applied Management
Central University of Technology
Feb 2020 - Dec 2021
Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Financial Management
Northern Cape Urban FET College
Feb 2012 - Dec 2015
Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa
Tswana (Native) , Afrikaans (Fluent) , English (Fluent)
Project Management
Financial Management
Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD)
Communication & Collaboration
Business Operations
Software & Tools
Lorrine Botha
Position: Ex General Manager, Company: Phakamani Impact Capital, Cell: 072 794 6080
Malerato Khabo
Position: Project Lead, Company: Phakamani Impact Capital, Cell: 073 148 8961
Jerome Richards
Position: Ex Manager, Company: First National Bank, Cell: 083 643 4019