Kyle Marais
@kylemarais
Project manager and business analyst bridging technology and business to drive scalable growth.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven project manager and business analyst with a background in IT administration, software development, and senior leadership. I progressed from IT Administrator to IT Manager, led development teams, and served as Head of Department for Project Management, Business Analysis, and IT.
At SD Recruitment I led specification workshops, managed a development team of four and delivered a recruitment platform with modules for registration, compliance, booking and finance, integrating FNB, NIMS, SANC E-Register and a WhatsApp interface using Next.js, PostgreSQL, Java Spring Boot, Elasticsearch and Google OCR.
As CEO of The Process Enterprise I drive company growth, oversee technology projects and business development, build cross-functional teams, and align operations with long-term revenue and market expansion goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Manager / Business Analyst
SD Recruitment
Jun 2022 - Feb 2025 (2 years 8 months)
Led business analysis and development of a bespoke recruitment system, managed a 4-person dev team, delivered integrations (FNB, NIMS, SANC) and features that streamlined operations and supported UK expansion.
IT Manager
EXL
Jul 2019 - May 2022 (2 years 10 months)
Led daily IT operations, implemented policies and system improvements, and managed IT projects to improve security and reduce downtime while mentoring staff to build a high-performing team.
IT Administrator
Makro
Feb 2017 - May 2019 (2 years 3 months)
Maintained daily IT systems, provided frontline technical support for PCs, networks and point-of-sale devices, and produced management reports to support business decision-making.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UTUniversity of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2020 - 2024
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science completed between 2020 and 2024 with focus on software engineering and computing fundamentals.
Zaio (Full Stack Software Development)
Full Stack Software Development, Software Development
2019 - 2019
Completed a Full Stack Software Development program covering modern web technologies and development practices.
COCompTIA
CompTIA A+, Information Technology
2018 - 2018
Completed CompTIA A+ certification in January–June 2018, focusing on hardware, software, and troubleshooting skills.
COCompTIA
CompTIA Network+, Networking
2018 - 2018
Completed CompTIA Network+ certification in July–December 2018, covering networking concepts and administration.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
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