Human Resources Project Manager

Deneshan Poobalan Padayachee

* ******** ****, ******** ****, Pietermaritzburg, Kwa Zulu-Natal

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record in project leadership and management. Expert in entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and community development with a strong focus on youth and women empowerment. An analytical thinker and people person all in one, demonstrated the ability to engage with project stakeholders and clients, adult learners, community stakeholders, and corporate partners while managing large-scale projects and budgets. Known for identifying and resolving problems efficiently, maintaining detail orientation, goal focused and effectively prioritizing deliverables. A reliable team player who excels in independent work, prioritizing and meets deadlines with accuracy, and builds strong, flexible relationships as a trusted advisor. Deneshan works collaboratively in a team environment. Deneshan Padayachee is the director of Operations at Certified Workforce Trainers Pty Ltd, a business consulting firm offering professional services to corporates, NPO’s and to government entities. Deneshan has also studied Law and achieved various other post graduate certificates’ that have shaped his career as a management consultant, enterprise architect, business coach and mentor, marketing and sales specialist, community engagement champion, project manager, human resources and team builder, professional trainer, community liaison, a medium and small business entrepreneurial coach, training institute implementor and setup as well as numerous years of experience in research and innovative thinking. Managed various portfolios simultaneously. Over the past seven years I have consulted in various built environment projects, construction and public works projects, entrepreneurial projects as well as projects in the agricultural and solar and broadband sectors. Earned the position as project lead developing artisans with plumbing, welding, building skills to cater for the scare skills in the country. Involved with expansion of business entities seeking project and institutional funding through the various government agencies and commercial banks as well as taking on the role as lead in the negotiations and strategic planning and implementation of marketing initiatives and stakeholder relations. Designed, developed and implemented programs among the communities for their technical growth through Corporate social initiative projects. Lead communications and sustainability manager between the indigenous community leadership, government stakeholders and corporate business. Provincial training manager for the training of rural, urban metropolitan micro and small business in their combatting and business readiness when critical workers/ owners are infected by HIV/Aids and the reform processes that are involved.

Qualifications and affiliations

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Durban University of Technology

• Diploma in Accounting from Varsity College

• Certificate in Project Management

• Director at Certified Workforce Trainers Pty Ltd

• National accredited Trainer for the UNCTAD Empretec entrepreneurial program

• Board member for Phelezela NPO

• Past Board member at Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Small and medium business committee)

• Past board member of Divine Life Society PMB

• Founding member – Titans Sports Club (Development Trainer)

• Youth advisor and mentor- Rehabilitation coach (Inkululeko computer literacy Project) Programs completed and current skills activities

Finance management and

Bookkeeping

Entrepreneurship Trainer and

business coach

Training program

management and monitoring

Team building and managing

diversity, inclusion and equity

Program design and

implementation

Develop and review quality

policies and systems

Project management and

teams specific implementation

Feasibility studies, marketing

plan and business plan

development

Advisor to start-up youth

businesses and small

businesses

Access to finance consultant to

Department of Trade and

Industry

ICT training and community

broadband implementation

and technology awareness

Procurement supply chain

management

Staff training, coaching and

mentorship

Conflict resolution and

Human resources

NPO operations and Financial

budgeting

Customer Service & customer

relations

Financial management and

audit reporting

Needs analysis and marketing

analysis

First Aider and fire fighting Donor sponsorships Administer the Quality management system

Public relations and

presentations

Presentations skills Train the trainers

Entrepreneurship Trainer

coach and mentor

Business identification

mentorship and coaching

Strategy and policy research

and development

A Present Position and Experience

1. Operations Director and management strategy consultant Certified Workforce Trainers Pty Ltd (2004 to present) Project Manager and Principal- Chief Albert Luthuli Trade Skills centre (NPC)

• Management of confidential data

• Coordinating efforts on a Local and National level Other Duties and Responsibilities for CWT- Smart Business; My role in this project:

• During my tenure, I negotiated contracts and agreements with stakeholders, community leaders, operation staff and vendors. Tasked with various roles in management from the Project manager, Principal of College, human resources, procurement, Training oversight and facilitation, etc.

• Planned and allocated the operational budget, centre setup budget and future projection budget for the 3 years.

• Worked closely with the architects and building team to customize the college according to the QCTO recommended rules and quality systems.

• Setup the physical training and workplace infrastructures and purchased all necessary equipment and tools and machinery as well as engaged with the local authorities for the necessary compliance certificates and utility services to operate this centre of higher learning.

• Procured and equipped all the relevant materials, equipment and stock consumables for the workshops, training laboratories and for the staff administration.

• Developed the QMS (policies and procedures) and implemented the system processes with staff and other key stakeholders.

• Negotiated the accreditation of the institution with the QCTO, MerSETA, MICT SETA and Services SETA sector education authorities for the institute and for program approvals.

• Registered the Institute as a NPO/C and PBO entity.

• Recruited and trained all staff for their designated roles.

• Planned daily activities and control system deliverables.

• Recruited all facilitator, together with the Assessors and Moderators for each learning program.

• Monitored and evaluated the training team and administered then documentation required for learner SETA uploading and registration for the individual training programs.

• Supervised staff and managed the Administration office.

• Trained and coached the centre manager.

• Delegated responsibilities to administrative staff.

• Developed and coached all the other managers and maintenance staff.

• Managed staff human resources concerns, recruitment and training of support staff.

• Developed and managed the human resources policies and procedures and individually negotiated the staff contracts with all personnel.

• Managed the suppliers and procurement processes supply chain.

• Developed and initiated a purchase order system.

• Managed sponsorship from corporate and government stakeholders.

• Engaged with the Local Municipality and District Municipality as well as with the Youth departments to support and align with their regional training initiatives.

• Managed all new building and other infrastructure maintenance onsite which included the grounds development.

• Helped design and initiate the necessary security systems and measures.

• Managed budgets allocation and financial reporting to the Director.

• Involved with Learner recruitment and their registration processes

• Managed the training programs implementation and monitoring.

• Conducted the Assessment and moderation of learners’ portfolio of evidence.

• Responsible for all inventory.

• Business consulting and entrepreneur facilitation and coaching

• HIV awareness and micro and small business responses training

• Conducted Covid 19 awareness and health and safety management workshops as well as supervised these areas of concern.

• Community and Traditional leadership relationship fostering and chairing of meetings.

• Negotiated and developed the Workplace place experiential training placements and monitoring model

• Visited the workplaces during the experiential training programs to monitor the learner progress.

• As project manager I was responsible for all aspects of the Institute. Other Duties and Responsibilities for CWT- Smart Business;

• Developed and implemented the strategic plan for the organization with key stakeholders to reach their long-term vision within the budget and within the allocated timelines.

• Management consulting to small and medium enterprises and in all other key projects with NPC and NPO’s.

• Lead the operations implementation team as project manager.

• Dedicated Stakeholder negotiations, brand marketing and customer relationship sustainability.

• Actively contribute towards the research and development output of CWT- Smart business.

• Provide stakeholder leadership and retention.

• Support the recruitment of human resources and team building.

• Artificial intelligence and 4IR promotion and awareness in communities and within projects.

• Financial budgeting, management and bookkeeping. B Past Position and Experience

1. Operations and Regional Manager

New Horizons Computer Learning Centre- Kwazulu-Natal, (2002 to 2004) College manager and Microsoft and Comptia Technical Trainer. Also involved with the marketing, sales and cost reduction, e-learning/ online learning platform management and promotion of awareness of ICT. Stakeholder-technical and sponsor manager during the implementation of the Edendale ICT incubator

(urban impoverished community) at this Technical further education vocational college. Contributed to the growth of ICT professional in the disadvantaged community as well as for the corporate and government sectors.

Involved with all aspects of administration, finance and budgeting as well and daily funds deposits.

Lived in New Zealand and Australia (1999-2002)

2. Administrator Debtors clerk and Artisans support officer A1 Tilers- New Zealand

• Site supervisor and managing purchase orders and processing of invoices for payment.

• Staff allocation to the various sites.

• Assistant Tiler

• Quality control

3. Aluminum Specialties Pty Ltd -Perth, Australia

• Debtors administrator for western Australia region.

• Customer rehabilitation and credit approvals

• Stock control, and stores assistant

• IT technical roles and support.

4. Old Mutual - South Africa

• Wealth management Advisor, involved in estate planning, investments planning, short-term assurance and business advisory.

References:

Mr. Deon Naidoo – Tel: +27-845******

Sun International Financial Manager/ Investec Financial manager Dr. Irrshad Kaseeram – Tel: +27-845******

Professor of Economics and Deputy Dean at University of Zululand Ms. Asheka Sivnath – Tel: +27-836******

Director Certified Workforce Trainers PTY Ltd & Director Chief Albert Luthuli College

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