NTNhlanhla Tshabalala
@nhlanhlatshabalala1
Experienced IT professional with a strong background in operations management.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience in operations management and project delivery. Currently serving as the Executive of IT Operations and Outsource at Gijima, I have honed my skills in overseeing complex IT infrastructures and fostering business relations. My career spans over two decades, primarily at Eskom, where I held various managerial roles, including IT Business Relations Manager and IT Infrastructure Operations Senior Manager. My leadership has consistently driven efficiency and innovation within teams.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed large-scale IT projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations. My educational background, including a Management Development Programme from Wits Business School and multiple project management certifications, equips me with the strategic insight necessary to lead teams effectively. I am passionate about leveraging technology to enhance operational performance and deliver value to the organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive: IT Operations and Outsource
Gijima
May 2022 - Present (3 years)
Currently overseeing IT operations and outsourcing strategies to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
IT Business Relations Manager
Eskom
Nov 2021 - Apr 2022 (5 months)
Managed relationships between IT and business units to ensure alignment of IT services with business needs.
IT Infrastructure Operations Senior Manager (Acting)
Eskom
Jan 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years 10 months)
Acted as Senior Manager overseeing IT infrastructure operations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
IT Infrastructure Operations Middle Manager
Eskom
Jun 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 7 months)
Managed middle-level operations for IT infrastructure, focusing on efficiency and service delivery.
IT Projects Portfolio Manager
Eskom
Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)
Oversaw the portfolio of IT projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and resource allocation.
IT Projects Programme Manager
Eskom
Jul 2012 - Jan 2014 (1 year 6 months)
Managed multiple IT projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, time, and budget constraints.
IT Projects Project Manager
Eskom
May 2008 - Jul 2012 (4 years 2 months)
Led individual IT projects from initiation to closure, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and project success.
IT Communications Security Professional/Manager
National Intelligence Agency (COMSEC)
May 2006 - Jun 2008 (2 years 1 month)
Managed IT communications security, ensuring compliance with security protocols and risk mitigation.
Power Projects: Project Manager
Siemens
Feb 2002 - May 2006 (4 years 3 months)
Managed power project initiatives, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
Power Projects: Commissioning Engineer
Siemens
Feb 2002 - May 2006 (4 years 3 months)
Executed commissioning activities for power projects, ensuring operational readiness and compliance.
Power Projects: Project Engineer
Siemens
Jan 1998 - Feb 2002 (4 years 1 month)
Supported engineering activities for power projects, focusing on design and implementation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
WSWits Business School
Management Development Programme, Management
2023 - 2023
Completed the Management Development Programme to enhance management skills and business acumen.
APMG
Agile Project Management Practitioner, Project Management
2022 - 2022
Achieved Agile Project Management Practitioner certification to apply agile methodologies in projects.
Bytes
ITIL Practitioner, IT Service Management
2017 - 2017
Completed ITIL Practitioner training to enhance IT service management skills.
APMG
PRINCE2 Practitioner, Project Management
2010 - 2010
Earned PRINCE2 Practitioner certification to improve project management methodologies.
Project Management Institution
Project Management Professional, Project Management
2009 - 2009
Achieved Project Management Professional certification to validate project management expertise.
Executive Education Institute
Diploma in Project Management, Project Management
2009 - 2009
Completed a Diploma in Project Management to enhance project management skills.
UAUniversity of South Africa
National Diploma, Project Management
2001 - 2001
Studied Practical Project Management to gain skills in managing projects effectively.
Electrical Engineering
National Diploma, Electrical Engineering
1995 - 1995
Completed a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering to gain foundational engineering knowledge.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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