Nolusindiso Mitani
Lima
Summary
Dynamic risk management leader with extensive experience in the Construction Industry, specializing in program and project risk mitigation and compliance monitoring. Skilled in employing Monte Carlo Risk Simulation and Riskhive, leading to substantial operational efficiency improvements and enhanced risk reduction. Displays exceptional communication abilities and a strong commitment to continuous professional development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Risk Manager
Mace Group
Lima
02.2024 - Current
- Managing and supporting all risk and issues on the program to ensure compliance
- Providing insight and mentoring for risk and issue processes and management techniques
- Coordinating with the delivery and technical assurance teams and programme leadership to ensure that the approach to risk and issues is consistent and uniform across the programme
- Making continual improvement in the client's approach to, and execution of, risk and issues management
- Monitoring and improving the client's focus and response to risk and issue actions
- Providing support and assurance to the Program Management Office in matters, including quality of risk reporting in the programme systems
- Liaising with delivery and technical assurance teams, programme leadership for risk management, assurance, and improvement purposes
- Supporting and providing assurance to all risk's aspects of the PMO
- Providing insight into risk and change management techniques
- Reporting to UKDT Project Director and liaising with the client equivalent providing thought leadership and input into the client development
- Attending Spanish classes to improve local communication
Legal, Risk & Compliance Business Partner
Transnet Freight Rail
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Risk and Assurance: Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive risk management, compliance, governance, and assurance strategies aligned with the business objectives of the Corporate Portfolios
- Ensure these strategies comply with relevant standards and regulations
- Advisory Services: Provide analysis, advice, and assurance services related to enterprise risk management (ERM) and business continuity to corporate functions
- Alignment: Ensure that the ERM/BCM business plan aligns with the broader plans of the Legal, Risk & Compliance (LRC) department, Transnet Group, and Transnet Freight Rail (TFR)
- Translate corporate portfolio strategies and business plans into specific risk management deliverables to proactively prevent risks and monitor the execution of risk mitigations
- Compliance Monitoring: Effectively monitor risk and compliance in relation to applicable legislation and regulations, ensuring that corporate functions adhere to these requirements
- Reporting: Consolidate reports for the Corporate Governance Risk Committee and Board
- Project Management: Project Coordination: Coordinate both internal resources and external third-party vendors to ensure the smooth execution of projects
- Project Delivery: Ensure that all projects are completed on time, within the defined scope, and within budget
- Project Planning: Develop detailed project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and assist in assessing technical feasibility
- Resource Management: Ensure the availability and allocation of resources required for project execution
- Project Tracking: Create a comprehensive project plan to monitor progress and use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs
- Performance Measurement: Gauge project performance using suitable systems, tools, and techniques e.g
- Cost and schedule evaluation
- Reporting and Escalation: Report project status and escalate issues to management when necessary
- Stakeholder Management: Manage interactions and relationships with internal teams, suppliers, customers, and senior management
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks by providing corresponding risk mitigation plans
- Documentation: Establish and maintain thorough project documentation
Program Risk Manager
Transnet Group Capital
01.2016 - 07.2020
- Promoting Project Risk Management: Encourage the implementation of project risk management practices by providing support and training to the project management and operational community
- This helps ensure that risks are identified, assessed, and managed effectively
- Audit and Governance: Take responsibility for auditing and ensuring the governance and assurance of projects, with particular attention to those projects with significant interest or high risk within the program
- Client-Specific Processes: Support and implement any client-specific processes or requirements identified by Transnet Group Capital (TGC), the Operating Divisions, and Transnet Group
- Safety and Compliance: Ensure that all work conducted by the Project Risk Team adheres to safety standards and policies, meeting or exceeding safety goals
- Additionally, ensure that the work aligns with Transnet's governance framework
- Communication and Reporting: Maintain effective communication with Project Managers, Programme Managers, Directors, Operating Divisions, and Transnet Group, and report to TGC committees
- This includes providing updates and insights on risk management
- Business Continuity Management: Facilitate and draft Business Continuity Management activities, such as Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Business Continuity Plan (BCP), to ensure the organization's ability to continue essential operations in the face of disruptions
- Risk Management Software Tools: Assist project and functional personnel in becoming familiar with and consistently applying risk management software tools and associated processes
- Cost/Schedule Risk Analysis: Conduct Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis workshops, facilitating discussions and producing associated outputs to assess potential cost and schedule risks in projects
- Reports and Presentations: Generate reports and presentations that outline findings, explain risk positions, and recommend changes or mitigation strategies to address identified risks
- Risk Management Framework: Develop and implement a comprehensive Risk Management framework and methodologies that guide risk identification, assessment, and management across the program
- Transnet Group Capital was dissolved in 2020 and I was then transferred to another Transnet Operating Division –Transnet Property in doing the same activities- from Aug 2020 till April 2023
Project / System Engineer
Lethabo Power Station
03.2007 - 12.2015
- Root Cause Analysis and Occurrence Investigations: Conduct thorough root cause analyses and occurrence investigations to identify the underlying causes of issues or incidents
- Provide recommendations based on the analysis and present reports to the Occurrence Management Committee for approval
- Technical Documentation: Write and update Operating Technical Specifications, technical information, and documentation after every plant modification, including drawings, manuals, and procedures
- This ensures that all technical documentation remains accurate and up to date
- Risk-Based Inspection and Optimization: Perform Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) and Risk-Based Optimization (RBO) strategies to reduce unplanned plant shutdowns and improve plant reliability while maintaining safety standards
- Quality Control: Prepare Quality Control Plans and perform quality checks to ensure that all plant-related activities meet established quality standards
- Project Execution: Execute management and technical work related to defined projects, which may involve planning, design, implementation, and close-out
- Feasibility Studies: Compile feasibility studies for various projects, covering investigation, design, implementation, execution, and the preparation of close-out reports
- Present these studies to relevant committees for approval
- Integration of Plant Production and Maintenance: Integrate plant production activities with equipment maintenance interventions, taking into consideration the impact on production processes and ensuring minimal disruption
- Stakeholder Management: Lead, organize, control, and monitor planning meetings with internal and external stakeholders involved in the projects and operations
- Effective stakeholder management is crucial for project success
Process Controller
Improchem
08.2005 - 02.2007
Process Controller (In-service Training)
Mintek
07.2003 - 12.2003
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Risk Management
UNISA
01.2019
Btech - Chemical Environmental Engineering
UNISA
01.2013
Advanced Diploma - Project Management and Program Management
Cranefield College
01.2012
National Diploma - Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2003
Senior Certificate -
Daliwonga High School
01.1997
Skills
- SAP
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Active factory
- Monte Carlo Risk Simulation
- Primavera Risk Analysis
- CURA system
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Risk Hive Enterprise Risk Management System
- Administration and Management
- Cost and Financial Management
- Report Writing Skills
- People Management
- Data Interpretation
- Integrity and Honesty
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Active Listening
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Ability to Multitask
- Customer Service
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Leadership
- Fast Learner
- Effective Time Management
- Adaptability
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Facilitation
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Adaptable
- Stress Management
- Leadership Skills
- Flexibility
- Organizing and Planning
- Work well under pressure
- Strategist
- Willing to learn
- Team Work
- Handling Confidentiality
- Strong morals and Professional Ethics
- Emotional Intelligence
- Enterprise risk management
- Business continuity planning
- Internal controls
- Stakeholder communication
- Risk mitigation
- Operational risk management
- Compliance monitoring
- Quantitative modeling
Certification
- PMI: PMP, 3660259
- IRMSA: Certified Risk Management Practitioner (CRM PRAC), 42096469
- ISO Certified with The Global Institute for Risk Management Standard, C1901396
Training
- Total Cost Management Approach to Project Control, Elpavo Training Institute, 08/01/19 - 08/31/19
- Effective Risk Management, Enterprise University of Pretoria, 01/01/19 - 02/28/19
- EIA- Environmental Impact Assessment, North West University, 10/01/12 - 11/30/12
References
WILL BE PROVIDED ON REQUEST
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Beginner
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Timeline
Senior Risk Manager
Mace Group
02.2024 - Current
Legal, Risk & Compliance Business Partner
Transnet Freight Rail
05.2023 - 01.2024
Program Risk Manager
Transnet Group Capital
01.2016 - 07.2020
Project / System Engineer
Lethabo Power Station
03.2007 - 12.2015
Process Controller
Improchem
08.2005 - 02.2007
Process Controller (In-service Training)
Mintek
07.2003 - 12.2003
- PMI: PMP, 3660259
- IRMSA: Certified Risk Management Practitioner (CRM PRAC), 42096469
- ISO Certified with The Global Institute for Risk Management Standard, C1901396
Post Graduate Diploma - Risk Management
UNISA
Btech - Chemical Environmental Engineering
UNISA
Advanced Diploma - Project Management and Program Management
Cranefield College
National Diploma - Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Senior Certificate -
Daliwonga High School
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