Lani Bester
@lanibester
Project management consultant at Lani Bester Project Management Consulting Services, coordinating healthcare projects and delivering project reporting.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
At Lani Bester Project Management Consulting Services, I coordinate and support development projects, including healthcare development, renovation and compliance work. For A3 Architects Mbombela (Pty) Ltd, my consulting work has included project programmes, timelines, budgets, reporting and consultant coordination.
At Sisonke Development Planners, I managed and supported public-sector development, infrastructure, research and data projects. My first project there was the continuation of the 283-house Tjakastad RDP Housing Development, which I had previously managed from the Thubelisha Homes side.
As General Manager at Bay Drive Trading 158 (Pty) Ltd, I managed operations for an agricultural mechanisation business, including budgets, cash-flow planning and reporting. I also worked with technical specialists to put operational database and software solutions into practical use.
I established and manage 3 on Greger Accommodation, handling its day-to-day operations and developing administrative workflows for bookings, records and payments. I’m interested in fully remote opportunities in operations, project coordination, project support, executive or business support, and implementation or process support.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Owner & Project Management Consultant
Aug 2019 - Present (7 years 2 months)
Provide project management, coordination, reporting and administrative consulting services to professional clients and project teams.Principal client – A3 Architects Mbombela (Pty) Ltd | 2019–2025: Ongoing project management and coordination consulting across healthcare development, renovation and compliance projects, including project programmes, timelines, budgets, reporting, client systems, con
Established and manage a self-catering accommodation business, with responsibility for reservations, guest communication, customer service and day-to-day operations.Manage financial administration, invoicing, payments, business records, suppliers, maintenance coordination, online booking platforms, website content and marketing.Develop and maintain practical administrative systems and workflows fo
Managed the day-to-day operations of an agricultural mechanisation business providing services through government-related programmes.Responsible for operational planning, budgets, cash-flow planning, production and profitability reporting, staff administration, supervision and training, stakeholder liaison and general business administration.Managed operational data and reporting relating to work
Managed and supported public-sector development, infrastructure, research and data-intensive projects, including integrated human settlements, RDP housing, municipal property valuation, agricultural mechanisation, community infrastructure and the Ehlanzeni Quality of Life / Household Survey.Responsible for project planning and programming, budget and administrative control, client and government d
Progressed beyond my appointed Credit Officer responsibilities to provide acting Project Manager and Office Manager support within the provincial operation.Managed project claims, payments, petty cash, asset records and financial and administrative documentation.Supported housing project delivery through beneficiary administration, construction material sourcing and purchasing, material budgeting,
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Cape Town
Construction Management Short Course, Project Management
2023 - 2023
Construction Management short course through the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment. Course content included statutory requirements, health and safety and environmental requirements, tender evaluation and pricing, supply-chain management, project cash-flow viability and quality management. Final result: 78%.
Hendrina High School
Matric / Grade 12
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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