People & Organisation Development ProjectsPrint P&OD Portfolio

Standard Bank Foundation

Services: Research/ Monitoring and Evaluation

Duration: March – April 2001

Project Description: Conducted an evaluation of the KwaZulu-Natal Development Foundation (an enterprise development organisation providing Business Development Services to SMMEs) for the Standard Bank Foundation.

Umsobomvu Youth Fund (UYF)

Services: Research/ Programme Design and Development

Duration: March – June 2002

Project Description: Conducted research on the business support needs of young entrepreneurs for the UYF. The project involved conducting research through a survey as well as focus group discussions with existing and potential young entrepreneurs.

Community Self-employment Centre (COMSEC)

Services: Strategy Formulation and Implementation/ Organisation Design and Process Optimisation

Duration: October 2007 – March 2008

Project Description: Prepared a Strategic Options Study Report for COMSEC to inform the renewal and repositioning of the organisation. Proposals were developed in respect of the organisational model, services, governance and management requirements with an implementation plan. COMSEC provides local economic development support with special emphasis on small enterprise development.

Business Process Outsourcing Western Cape

Services: Strategy Formulation and Implementation/ Programme Development and Design

Duration: November 2009 – April 2010

Project Description: Developed the Integrated Enterprise Development Strategy to provide a framework for the design and implementation of support measures aimed at meeting the development needs of Business Process Outsourcing SMMEs.

Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA)

Services: Research/ Programme Design and Development/ Programme Implementation and Management/ Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Duration: September 2001 - August 2002

Project Description: In September 2001 the Maritime Chamber within the TETA procured our services to conduct research into the skills development needs of small boat operators and fisher folk on the coastlines of KwaZulu Natal, the Eastern Cape and Western Cape Provinces. The research informed the development of a pilot programme to address the skills needs of these communities.
Thereafter, was appointed as project leader by the TETA in June 2002 to provide technical assistance in the design and development of a skills development programme to address the needs identified in the research process. The technical assistance involved the development of a project cycle manual as the basis for the management of the project. In August 2002, we facilitated a strategic planning session for stakeholders involved in the fishing industry in view of the national roll-out of the project.


Local Government, Water and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (LGWSETA)

Services: Research

Duration: October – November 2002

Project Description: Undertook research in the Gauteng Province that fed into the development of the LGWSETA Sector Skills Plan.

Chemical Industry Education and Training Authority (CHIETA)

Services: Research/ Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Duration: February - May 2003

Project Description: Undertook research that informed the development of a CHIETA policy, procedure and toolkit for conducting RPL Assessment at NQF Levels 1- 4.

Centre for Public Service Innovation

Services: Programme Design and Development/ Organisation Design and Process Optimisation and Process Optimisation/ Systems Analysis and Design

Duration: June – September 2004

Project Description: Designed a knowledge sharing exchange (EPWP X-Change) for the Expanded Public Works Programme aimed at promoting information and knowledge sharing and learning.

Centre for Public Service Innovation

Services: Programme Design and Development

Duration: March 2005 – September 2005

Project Description: Developed a concept document for a programme on the use of ICTs of local social and economic development.

Public Services Sector Education and Training Authority (PSETA)

Services: Research/ Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Duration: August 2004 – March 2005

Project Description: Developed the Sector Skills Plan for 2005 – 2009 for the Public Service on behalf of the PSETA.

Umsobomvu Youth Fund

Services: Strategy Formulation and Implementation/ Programme Design and Development/ Organisation Design and Process Optimisation

Duration: November 2005 – January 2006

Project Description: Developed a detailed project plan for the roll-out of the UYF branch network of service providers to facilitate direct service provision to young people. Incorporated the design, structuring and spatial dimensions of the retail outlets.

Office of the Premier, Gauteng Provincial Government

Services: Strategy Formulation and Implementation/ Programme Design and Development

Duration: July 2006

Project Description: Developed a business case and implementation plan for the establishment of the Gauteng City-regional Academy.

Gauteng Department of Health

Services: Research/ Organisation Design and Process Optimisation

Duration: July 2005 – December 2006

Project Description: Undertook organisational diagnostic research as the basis for improving the performance of the department through focusing on leadership development, culture and human resource development.

Office of the Premier, Gauteng Provincial Government

Services: Strategy Formulation and Implementation/ Organisation Design and Process Optimisation

Duration: June – November 2005

Project Description: Developed of a strategic framework for the organisation and capacity of the Gauteng Provincial Government. Assignment was undertaken with Job Mokgoro Consulting and Wah One.

Office of the Premier, Gauteng Provincial Government

Services: Research/ Programme Design and Development

Duration: June – October 2006

Project Description: Developed a procedures manual on executive conduct for the Gauteng Provincial Government.

Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI)

Services: Organisation Design and Process Optimisation/ Evaluation

Duration: February – April 2007

Project Description: Undertook a review of the information and knowledge management system of the Expanded Public Works Programme on behalf of the CPSI.

Edcon

Services: Organisation Design and Process Optimisation/ Systems Analysis and Design

Duration: February 2007 – September 2007

Project Description: Provided technical assistance for the establishment of the Edcon Corporate University, a dedicated capacity for meeting the talent management and development needs of the Edcon Group. The technical assistance focused on the organisation design, core processes, curriculum and information systems and reporting requirements of the Corporate University.

National Skills Fund, Department of Labour

Services: Programme Design and Development/ Organisation Design and Process Optimisation

Duration: April 2007 – May 2007

Project Description: Developed a series of manuals documenting the applications and decision processes for a range of funds administered by the National Skills Fund of the Department of Labour. It included manuals for the Workplace Skills Development Support Programmes, Social Plan Technical Facility, Informal Sector Support Funding, Discretion and Innovation projects Funding Window and the Critical Skills Support – Delivery: Learnerships, Apprenticeships and Internship Funding Window.

Umsobomvu Youth Fund

Services: Programme Design and Development/ Organisational Development and Process Optimisation

Duration: September 2007

Project Description: Facilitated a workshop aimed at enhancing programme integration across the different programmes and functions within the UYF.

Skills Development and Transfer Division of the Umsobomvu Youth Fund

Services: Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Duration: November 2007 – February 2008

Project Description: Developed a 3-year strategy for the Division. The strategy focused on clearly defining the outcomes and outputs and establishing the required divisional capability to deliver the prioritised outcomes, including the divisional operating model and delivery processes.

National Treasury

Services: Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Duration: March 2008 – May 2008

Project Description: Formulated a Human Resources Development Strategy with a focus on identifying the learning and development priorities and considering options for delivering on these priorities. The focus of the strategy was on developing the internal staff capabilities to support the performance and sustainability of the National Treasury.

Wits University

Services: Programme Design and Development – Business Case Development

Duration: April – July 2008

Project Description: Develop a business case for the establishment of a Rural Observatory, a Wits university recognised centre for rural studies. An amount of R11 million was raised to invest in the renewal of the Wits Rural Facility.

Wits University

Services: Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Duration: May 2008 – June 2008

Project Description: Formulated a Strategic Partnership Management Framework and defined the associated organisation design and structure to manage the strategic partnerships entered into by the university.

Khanya-aicdd

Services: Organisational Development and Process Optimisation

Duration: July 2008

Project Description: Facilitated a workshop on the development of a business model for the organisation focusing on a range of issues that included the organisational structure and income generation.

Gauteng Provincial Government Department of Finance

Services: Research/ Programme Design and Development

Duration:

Project Description: Development of a monitoring and evaluation framework for assessing Information Society and e-Government developments in the province.

Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport

Services: Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Duration: July 2010 – January 2011

Project Description: Developed the department’s annual business plan, including the facilitation of strategic planning sessions and team building.

National Credit Regulator

Services: Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Duration: July 2011 – November 2011

Project Description: Facilitated the development of organisation’s 5-year strategy and annual performance plan.

g-Fleet

Services: Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Duration: July 2011 – November 2011

Project Description: Facilitated the development of the strategy and annual performance plan for g-Fleet.

South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)

Services: Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Duration: January 2012 – February 2012

Project Description: Facilitated the development of a strategic plan for SAIPA.

Rwanda Institute of Administration and Management (RIAM)

Services: Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Duration: February 2011 – March 2012

Project Description: Facilitated the development of a strategy and business plan for the renewal, repositioning and reorganization of RIAM. The organisation provides leadership and management capacity building for the Rwandese public sector.

Southern African Regional Universities Association (SARUA)

Services: Programme Design and Development/ Programme Implementation and Management

Duration: July 2010 – December 2011

Project Description: Designed, implemented and managed the governance, management and leadership programme aimed at developing regional capacity for higher education institutions on behalf of SARUA.

Maastricht School of Management and the Ethiopian Higher Education Strategy Centre

Services: Programme Design and Development – Formulated a Plan for Institutionalising Higher Education Leadership and Management Development in Ethiopia, 2012 - 2015

Duration: May 2012

Project Description: Developed, in consultation with higher education stakeholders in Ethiopia, a series of proposals for institutionalising higher education leadership and management development as part of efforts to address capacity constraints due to the rapid expansion of the higher education system in the country.

Office of the Premier, Gauteng Provincial Government

Services: Programme Design and Development / Monitoring and Evaluation

Duration: February - May 2012

Project Description: Provided technical support for the formulation of a Gauteng Inter-govermental Planning, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Framework. Furthermore, provided technical assistance in the formulation of a Frontline Service Delivery Monitoring Methodology. The work was undertaken under contract for Mandate Molefe.

Competition Commission

Services: Strategy Formulation and Implementation/ Organisation Design and Process

Duration: September 2006 – October 2012

Project Description: Has provided strategy formulation and implementation as well as organisational development support since the Commission introduced its first strategy in 2006. The strategy work has now been completed with the evaluation of the Commission's 2009-2012 strategy.

New Universities Project – Department of Higher Education and Training

Services: Strategy Formulation and Implementation – Formulation of a Development Framework for the Establishment of the New Universities in the Northern Cape and Mpumalanga Provinces

Duration: July – August 2012

Project Description: Formulated a Development Framework to guide the establishment of the two new universities that will be established in the Northern Cape and Mpumalanga Provinces

New Universities Project – Department of Higher Education and Training

Services: Programme Implementation and Management – Stakeholder Engagement

Duration: August 2012 to date

Project Description: Provide technical support for the stakeholder consultation process for the establishment of the first two new universities being established in democratic South Africa.

Elma Philanthropies

Services: Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Duration: September 2012 to November 2012

Project Description: Facilitated the formulation of a strategy and implementation plan for the National School