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Busiswa Galada

@busiswagalada

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MBA-qualified business development and project leader driving growth and stakeholder engagement.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles leading business growth and sustainable development programs where I can manage projects, mentor teams, and drive stakeholder partnerships.

I am an MBA-qualified business development and project leader with extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, incubator management, and green-economy initiatives. I have managed project budgets exceeding R5 million, built pipelines for business growth, and delivered reporting to municipal and funding partners.

I combine practical administration and leadership skills with experience coordinating sustainable-energy and small-business development programmes. I mentor junior staff, consult with SMMEs to identify opportunities, and have completed advanced studies focused on digital commerce and innovative leadership.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Business Development Officer

SAREBI

Mar 2017 - Dec 2017 (9 months)

Sourced projects and funding, managed project budgets exceeding ZAR 5 million, built incubator pipelines and client relationships, and reported quarterly to SEDA and the City of Cape Town.

Sourcing Stakeholder Engagement Budget Management Proposal Writing Client Relationship Management Reporting Incubator

Project Coordinator

City of Cape Town

Jan 2014 - Dec 2017 (3 years 11 months)

Coordinated the High Pressure Solar Water Heater programme, provided administrative and technical support, accredited and advised 15 solar businesses, and mentored junior staff and interns.

Project Coordination Stakeholder Engagement Mentoring Renewable Energy Public Awareness Administrative Support

Administrative Officer

Department of Economic Development & Tourism

Jun 2012 - Jun 2013 (11 months)

Provided administrative support for economic empowerment initiatives, assisted with SMME planning and promotion, and supported Access to Finance and Supplier Development projects.

Office Administration SMME Support Project Support Report Preparation Database Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Cape Town (Graduate School of Business)

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

Completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a thesis titled 'WhatsApp Commerce: A new marketing strategy of engaging customers: An analysis of African Firms using WhatsApp Social Media Marketing Platform.'