Thandi Hope

Led spectrum-related policy projects focused on enabling 4IR technology adoption and developed implementation strategies for progressive telecom policies. Monitored regulatory compliance, conducted risk assessments, and facilitated workshops to streamline stakeholder coordination, contributing to the successful update of the National Frequency Allocation Plan.

Introduced new pedagogical frameworks via Train-the-Trainer events and oversaw alignment to US CCSS, achieving 100% adoption across academic departments within three months. Managed curriculum mapping, delivered academic reports to stakeholders, and designed performance-based evaluation rubrics for instructional quality assurance.

Spearheaded academic and commercial project collaboration across teams, focusing on cross-border commerce strategy into South America. Established multilingual communications protocols across business units to support international coordination.

Taught and researched macroeconomic and financial markets, leading interdisciplinary projects and serving as faculty coordinator. Mentored junior lecturers and supported foreign staff onboarding and professional development, initiating a faculty exchange program that improved departmental rankings by 18%.

Managed financial deliverables for the national spectrum audit, conducting financial risk analysis and monthly forecasting. Developed legal-aligned operational policies and created financial dashboards that improved transparency and accelerated stakeholder reporting cycles, resulting in zero non-compliance findings.

Studied core principles of economics and international trade, including global markets, financial systems, and economic policies. Gained expertise in analyzing international business environments and trade relations.