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Business applications consultant
TKR OperationsBusiness applications consultant
Apr. 2025South Africa, PretoriaThrough rigorous business analysis and requirement analysis, I developed and implemented the following custom solutions 1. Production tracking and reporting 2. Planned equipment maintenance managemenr 3. Human Resource management The solution was built using python and flask and hosted on a cloud server.
Business Analyst Contract
Anglo PlatinumBusiness Analyst Contract
Apr. 2024Pretoria, Gauteng, South AfricaBusiness planning and Consolidation in SAP Analytics clouds.
Owner and Consultant
Besmart MiningOwner and Consultant
Feb. 2019 - Jul. 2024Centurion, Gauteng, South AfricaSpecializing in SAP BPC, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and Microsoft Office 365 Power Platform. Developing comprehensive digital transformation strategies, designing tailored solutions, and overseeing their successful implementation. My expertise extends to system configuration, integration, data analysis, budgeting, reporting, and user training. My latest significant project at Anglo American Platinum, I led the development of an extensive and intricate labour planning solution using SAP SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud). This initiative involved creating a sophisticated tool that enabled the generation of a comprehensive five-year budget. It covered a workforce of 50,000 employees and incorporated detailed planning, forecasting, and cost analysis. Myself as the business representative successfully delivered this critical solution, which not only enhanced workforce management but also provided invaluable insights for financial planning and resource allocation. This project exemplified my ability to tackle complex challenges and deliver impactful solutions on a large scale.
Business Integration Specialist
Anglo PlatinumBusiness Integration Specialist
Jan. 2014 - Jan. 2019JohannesburgDesign and implementation of SAP BPC, specializing in data and business process modeling. Driving business process improvement and automation to enhance operational efficiency. Master data management, ensuring data integrity and consistency across systems. System support and implementation, orchestrating the seamless integration of technology solutions to meet organizational goals. Delivering strategic, data-driven solutions that optimize processes and enhance overall performance. System support and implementation.
Business Analyst
Anglo PlatinumBusiness Analyst
Aug. 2010 - Jan. 2014JohannesburgLed HR master data integration initiatives, ensuring seamless and accurate data flow, optimizing employee management and reporting processes. The automation of the incentive system, streamlining compensation processes and enhancing efficiency for employees and the organization. Designed and implemented the Short Interval System (MineOps), significantly improving operational control and monitoring within the mining domain. In this role at Anglo American Platinum, I played a pivotal role in optimizing data integration, enhancing incentive systems, and driving operational efficiency through system design and implementation, ultimately contributing to the organization's success.
Consultant
Business Intelligence ConsultantConsultant
Jun. 2009 - Aug. 2010JohannesburgMy expertise lied in leveraging Cognos and Microsoft BI Tools to empower organizations with actionable insights. Understanding clients' unique needs and crafting tailored BI strategies that encompasses data modeling, ETL processes, dashboard development, and report generation, optimizing decision-making processes. Also translating complex data into understandable information, enabling clients to make informed decisions, driving growth and efficiency through BI,
General Manager
Hawkstone MarketingGeneral Manager
Nov. 2007 - Jun. 2009PretoriaAs the General Manager at Hawkstone Marketing, I oversaw subsidiary operations, held responsibility for successful project execution and managed business marketing and development initiatives, contributing to the company's overall growth and success.
Systems Analyst
Mangum Shield Security ServiceSystems Analyst
Apr. 2005 - Nov. 2007JohannesburgIn my role as a Systems Analyst at Mangum Shield Security Services, I held the key responsibility for managing the company's software domain. This included the administration and optimization of critical software systems such as Cognos, MS SQL Business Intelligence, ACCPAC Integration, and FLOWCENTRIC business process automation. My contributions involved harnessing Cognos and MS SQL BI for data-driven insights, integrating ACCPAC to enhance financial processes, and implementing FLOWCENTRIC to streamline business operations. By successfully overseeing these software components.
Software Developer
TracIT SolutionsSoftware Developer
Apr. 2001 - Apr. 2005Pretoria Area, South AfricaAt TracIT Solutions, I specialized in designing and creating software solutions tailored to the dynamic supply chain and logistics environment. My contributions involved developing innovative solutions that optimized logistics operations, streamlined supply chain processes, and improved overall efficiency in these critical business areas.

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