Refiloe Makhesi

• Manage a portfolio exceeding R500 million in digital transformation initiatives across five years.
Delivered a R393.6 million network infrastructure upgrade: 45 new sites, 312 RF upgrades, 150
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solar/lithium power upgrades.
• Spearheaded Vodacom Lesothos 5G Pilot & Rollout and subsequent upgrades.
• Directed AWS Cloud Migration from P.O.C to operational maturity for core digital platforms.
Implemented RPA automation programme saving 28, 800 man-hours and delivering R27.9M in
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cost avoidance.
• Managed AfDB-funded R60M base station rollout with full donor compliance.
• Led Data Center Containment Upgrade and BSS Modernization & Migration projects.
Oversaw P.O.C. projects for Satellite Transmission Solutions and Smart Energy Management
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Metering.
• Produced governance reports for SteerCo and Group executives ensuring transparency,
compliance and strategic alignment.

• Transitioned network operations from circuit-switched to all-IP.
• Achieved 99.5% site availability, reducing revenue loss by 40%.
• Led national 3G and 4G rollout programmes.
• Introduced remote monitoring and surveillance systems reducing outages and vandalism.

• Managed high-profile infrastructure builds including the Royal Palace and Letseng Mine Offices.
• Oversaw project tendering, resource allocation, and contractor performance to ensure timely and
quality delivery.

• Designed and implemented ICT infrastructure for government, education, and NGO clients.
• Delivered end-to-end network deployments and technical support ensuring optimal system
performance.