Portia Macingwane
@portiamacingwane
Results-driven project coordinator and client liaison with 15+ years optimizing operations and claims processes.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Project Coordinator and Client Liaison Officer with over 15 years' experience across banking, insurance, and corporate sectors, adept at coordinating IT and operational projects both remotely and onsite.
I have managed multiple concurrent projects, achieving high on-time delivery rates and measurable efficiency gains—streamlining Remedy ITSM workflows to cut resolution times and improving claims processing accuracy and turnaround through automation.
I am committed to collaboration, compliance, and continuous improvement, leveraging CRM/KYC systems, data analysis, and cloud collaboration tools to drive client satisfaction and operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Coordinator
Energy at Work Projects
Sep 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years)
Managed 5+ concurrent IT and operations projects, achieving 95% on-time delivery and configuring Remedy ITSM workflows to improve efficiency by 25% and reduce ticket resolution times by 18%.
HOC Claims Consultant
Standard Bank
Mar 2022 - Jun 2022 (3 months)
Processed 50+ home insurance claims monthly with 98% SLA compliance, enhanced documentation accuracy to cut processing delays by 20% and negotiated settlements saving ~R500K annually.
HOC Claims Consultant
Standard Bank
Aug 2015 - Nov 2020 (5 years 3 months)
Managed 60–80 active claims simultaneously with 97% accuracy, reduced claim turnaround time by 30% through process automation, and produced audit-ready reports supporting fraud detection.
Administrative Consultant
Standard Bank
May 2014 - Aug 2015 (1 year 3 months)
Logged and tracked 200+ complaints monthly achieving 90% resolution within SLA, created performance dashboards and monthly trend reports to improve complaint handling.
Client Liaison Officer
Drake & Scull FM SA
Oct 2008 - Jun 2013 (4 years 8 months)
Managed relationships with 100+ clients achieving a 95% retention rate, onboarded clients and contractors within 2 business days and supported cross-departmental administrative coordination.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Brigham Young University Pathway Worldwide
Project Management (certificate/program), Project Management
Enrolled in Project Management program through BYU Pathway Worldwide (in progress).
IQ Academy
Certificate, Risk Management
2020 - 2020
Completed a Risk Management certificate at IQ Academy in 2020.
Havatech College
Certificate, Call Centre & Administration
2006 - 2006
Completed a Call Centre & Administration certificate at Havatech College in 2006.
Madiba Comprehensive School
Senior Certificate, General Secondary Education
2004 - 2004
Obtained Senior Certificate from Madiba Comprehensive School in 2004.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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