Zenzi Mabuza

• Portfolio Leadership: Lead a cross functional team through project development, financial close, construction, operations, and performance optimisation. Ensure compliance with PPAs, EPC and O&M agreements, land leases and regulatory frameworks (NERSA, ECB, BERA and ESERA).
• Financial & Operational Management: Oversee financial close modelling, CapEx/OpEx budgeting, cash flow forecasting and long term scenario analysis. Conduct variance analysis and ROI assessments to inform capex and performance improvement initiatives.
• Contract Management & Negotiation: Leverage extensive experience drafting, negotiating and administering NEC, FIDIC and bespoke contracts
• Provide end to end oversight for a portfolio of utility scale solar and wind projects in Southern Africa, namely South Africa, Namibia, Bostwana and Eswatini.
• Responsible for commercial, financial, operational and ESG performance from development through operations & maintenance, while also leading transaction processes for acquisitions, disposals and refinancings.
• Serve as the primary liaison with fund managers, investors, and lenders, ensuring transparent reporting, covenant compliance, and alignment with portfolio-level investment strategies.
• Direct monthly asset management and operations and maintenance reporting, including variance analysis, KPI tracking, and operational risk assessment.
• Supporting project readiness and execution for assets under negotiations, including due diligence inputs, ESG risk assessments, and financial close documentation.

• Strategic Sports Development: Spearheading the creation of infrastructure and launching leagues to elevate
teams and events in the sports sector.
• Targeted Investment: Driving funding for innovative sports-related businesses and startups, ensuring sustainable
growth and scalability.
• Athlete-Centric Initiatives: Collaborating with athletes and teams through equity partnerships and revenue-
sharing models to unlock their full potential.
• Brand Growth Solutions: Developing customized strategies to enhance brand identity, reputation, and revenue
streams for athletes, teams, and sports organizations

• Achieved 10.9% annual revenue growth, elevating portfolio value to R3.2 billion.
• Boosted NAV growth to R1.3 billion, increasing NAV per share significantly by double its opening share value.
• Spearheaded the establishment and growth of a start-up property fund, managing a diverse industrial and
commercial portfolio of 64 properties valued at R2.7 billion.
• Directed and developed strategic planning for property development projects, providing critical guidance to the
board and developing robust investment strategies.
• Cultivated and maintained strategic relationships with key stakeholders, government entities, and major industry
clients.
• Executed comprehensive financial planning, implemented annual budgets, and optimized revenue streams to
achieve financial targets.
• Championed compliance with equal opportunity policies and ensured adherence to health, safety, and statutory
regulations.
• Forged strategic partnerships and fostered enduring relationships with key stakeholders to drive success.
• Negotiated high-value acquisition deals and effectively diversified the property portfolio.
• Oversaw employee recruitment and resource management, establishing KPIs and driving continuous
performance improvement.

• Led programme and project management for PCC Africa, driving strategic planning and execution and
ensuring exceptional quality across multimillion-rand projects.
• Collaborated with senior management on critical business cases and pre-feasibility studies to enhance
business development and client care strategies.
• Oversaw and managed project financials and budgets with key focus of cost efficiencies and reporting.
• Implemented standardized systems for project directories, ensuring compliance with SIPDM guidelines and
adherence to PFMA and PPPFA Acts throughout the project lifecycle for government related projects.
• Cultivated and maintained key client relationships, aligning service offerings with diverse client needs to
foster long-term partnerships.
• Proactively identified and mitigated risks to optimize costs across the asset lifecycle, reinforcing a focus on
efficiency.
• Championed a client-centric culture, prioritizing continuous improvement for streamlined project delivery.
• Fostered a collaborative cross-functional team environment, promoting healthy dynamics and co-creative
approaches to enhance team performance.
• Oversaw KPI’s performance and remuneration strategies in collaboration with functional PM leads to drive
team excellence.

• Spearheaded a high-performing project management team of 18, ensuring seamless project delivery in alignment with Prime Contract terms in the Central Region Gauteng Johannesburg.
• Drove strategic planning and initiatives, cultivating strong inter-business relationships to accelerate regional business growth.
• Partnered with PM Executive Lead and Project Sponsors to develop robust business cases and secure Go/No-Go approvals.
• Mentored and developed team members, while expertly maintaining project plans, schedules, reporting and budgets for optimal success.
• Collaborated cross-functionally to proactively identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring successful outcomes.
• Conducted comprehensive project post-mortems, leveraging insights to refine strategies for future project enhancement.
• Delivered regular updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders, effectively communicating project progress and key milestones successes.
• Ensured adherence to quality standards and deadlines by meticulously developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Oversaw team performance, development and implementation of KPIs for annual reviews, driving accountability and excellence within the team.

• Successfully led multi-disciplinary teams in strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier performance
evaluations, ensuring optimal alignment with project timelines and budgets.
• Spearheaded the development and execution of value-added programs that assess performance within
contracts management
• Fostered strong stakeholder management through the cultivation of robust client, vendor, and supplier
relationships, ensuring strict compliance and effective program deployment.
• Expertly prepared and reviewed proposal and tender documents, actively participating in tender processes and
evaluating submissions for compliance and award.
• Provided strategic guidance on contracting strategies and contract risk analysis risk mitigation implementation
for project optimization opportunities.
• Managed procurement activities for large-scale infrastructure and gas downstream projects, effectively
coordinating with cross functional teams to drive project success.
• Conducted in-depth performance trend analysis data to identify cost saving opportunities and enhance overall
supplier performance and reporting.
• Developed and managed supplier performance metrics, fostering strategic partnerships that drive innovation
and efficiency.
Lead procurement and contract negotiations for major infrastructure, gas downstream projects and mining
projects. -Transnet, Shell, Chevron and Freeport McMoRan

• Led high-performing Procurement and Contracts Administration teams,
ensuring strict adherence to policies and regulations.
• Developed and executed innovative procurement strategies, driving
enhanced project delivery effectiveness.
• Negotiated high-stakes tenders with key contractors, managing complex
contractual change control processes for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Collaborated with Project Managers to align project requirements and
successfully meet project targets.
• Achieved seamless project execution by ensuring alignment of project
requirements across related disciplines.
• Streamlined procurement, tendering, and contracting processes,
ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards.
• Engaged with stakeholders to address and manage contractual changes
related to cost, scope, and timelines.
• Oversaw transparent tender adjudication processes, guaranteeing fair
vendor selection.

• Spearheaded purchasing and contracting functions, driving successful
negotiations and strategic implementation.
• Developed tailored project procurement templates to optimize and
streamline procurement processes.
• Directed the preparation of tenders and managed adjudication
processes for seamless contract awards.
• Oversaw contract administration activities and executed efficient project
close-out procedures.
• Negotiated advantageous terms and conditions with contractors and
suppliers to maximize value.
• Implemented innovative tools and processes to significantly enhance
procurement efficiency.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of project
requirements with procurement strategies.
• Ensured strict compliance with procurement policies and procedures to
maintain integrity and accountability.

• Managed Global Sourcing activities across Africa, Europe, and the UAE, supporting sourcing and procurement
strategies for infrastructure and mining projects.
• Reviewed and aligned sourcing strategies with client initiatives to optimize supply opportunities in Low-Cost
Countries.
• Managed supplier selection processes based on client preferences and project requirements. · Identified
potential suppliers, contractors, and markets to support project feasibility studies.
• Developed key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners.
• Reported on identified and achieved savings on category targets and sourcing activities.
• Provided clients with global sourcing options emphasizing Low-Cost Country opportunities.
• Conducted market and supply studies to identify strategic sourcing directions for projects.
• Maintained key relationships with stakeholders, government departments, and major customers in the industry.

•Projects set provided input for procurement templates used
•Pre-Award: Issuing of enquires, adjudication of tenders, placement of Purchase Orders
•Post-Award: Management of purchase order, amendments, payment certificates
•Close out of packages
Relevant Project Experience:
Tenke Fungurume Mining - TFM Phase 2 Expansion (2011 March - 2012 September)
Transnet NMPP Terminal 1 -FEL 4 (2010 August - 2011 March)

•Projects set provided input for procurement templates.
•Pre-Award: Issuing of enquires, adjudication of tenders, placement of Purchase Orders
•Post-Award: Management of purchase order, amendments, payment certificates
•Close out of packages
Relevant Project Experience:
Tenke Fungurume Mining - TFM Phase 2 Expansion (2011 March - 2012 September)
Transnet NMPP Terminal 1 -FEL 4 (2010 August - 2011 Mar
• Transnet NMPP Terminal 1 -FEL 4 (2010 August - 2011 March)
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR ROLE
• The custodian of Construction Contracts, administering the Contract from Post-Award to Close-Out.
• Support the Senior Contract Administrator with selected portions of major Construction Contracts
• Pre-Award: Input into the Tender Phase
• Post-Award: Contractual change control relating to cost, scope and
• Programme monitoring and Progress Meetings
• Payment certification and claims administration
• Developing processes and implement Early Warnings, Site Instructions, Project Managers Instructions and Compensation Events or
any other contractual documents in a timely manner.
• Administrate contracts in accordance with general requirements of contractual terms and conditions. (NEC)
• Maintain various contract registers and other information in iPAS DM, iPas PC and iPas MP and as per
project specific instructions
• Management of Bonds/Guarantees
• Commercial Close-Out
• Issue/compile Contract Certificates
• Assistance with expediting of contractual deliverables by Contractor/Supplier such as data books and manuals
• Agree Final Accounts with Contractors and facilitate final payments
• Financial close-out as per project requirements
• Finalisation of fling (hard copies and electronic) and hand-over to Client
• Facilitate release of Bonds/Guarantees/Retention
Relevant Project Experience
•Transnet Capital Expansion Programme (2008 June - 2011 February): Main projects worked on within the Programme - PE
Manganese Terminal, Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal, Durban Harbour Container Terminal among several smaller projects.
•Managed 2 small FEL3 studies on the Programme : 81 MTPA Coal Line Upgrade and 21 MPTA General Freight Ramp-up

• Transnet NMPP Terminal 1 -FEL 4 (2010 August - 2011 March)

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR ROLE
• The custodian of Construction Contracts, administering the Contract from Post-Award to Close-out.
• Support the Senior Contract Administrator with selected portions of major Construction Contracts
• Pre-Award: Input into the Tender Phase
• Post-Award: Contractual change control relating to cost, scope and time
• Programme monitoring and Progress Meetings
• Payment certification and claims administration
• Developing processes and implement Early Warnings, Site Instructions, Project Managers Instructions and Compensation Events or any other contractual documents in a timely manner.
• Administrate contracts in accordance with general requirements of contractual terms and conditions. (NEC)
• Maintain various contract registers and other information in iPAS DM, iPas PC and iPas MP and as per
project specific instructions
• Management of Bonds/Guarantees
• Commercial Close-Out
• Issue/compile Contract Certificates
• Assistance with expediting of contractual deliverables by Contractor/Supplier such as data books and manuals
• Agree Final Accounts with Contractors and facilitate final payments
• Financial close-out as per project requirements
• Finalisation of filing (hard copies and electronic) and hand-over to Client
• Facilitate release of Bonds/Guarantees/Retention

Relevant Project Experience
•Transnet Capital Expansion Programme (2008 June - 2011 February): Main projects worked on within the Programme - PE Manganese Terminal, Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal, Durban Harbour Container Terminal among several smaller projects.
•Managed 2 small FEL3 studies on the Programme : 81 MTPA Coal Line Upgrade and 21 MPTA General Freight Ramp-up

2007 Nov - 2008 May
Old Mutual
Personal Financial Advisor
• Financial planning of Individuals and Commercial entities.
• Providing Needs Analysis Identifying the gaps.
• Providing the necessary solutions
• Handled Independent Contracts
• Providing financial planning for Commercial entities. E.g. setting up Provident Funds and Pension Funds
• Bond and Vehicle Financing
• Investments Long-term and Short-term Retirement Annuities.

2007 Nov - 2008 May
Old Mutual
Personal Financial Advisor
• Financial planning of Individuals and Commercial entities.
• Providing Needs Analysis Identifying the gaps.
• Providing the necessary solutions
• Handled Independent Contracts
• Providing fnancial planning for Commercial entities. E.g. setting up Provident Funds and Pension Funds
• Bond and Vehicle Financing
• Investments Long-term and Short-term Retirement Annuities.

2004 June -2007 Nov
Clientele Life
Executive Sales Consultant
• Telesales outbound call centre, selling Long-term Insurance achieving required targets
• Call Quality of 95%
• Phone -time of 85%.
• Benchmark target 365
• Daily Duties
• Offering relevant products to customers by identifying and providing for their specific needs.
• Following up with clients to ensure that they are satisfied with the product.
• Inform existing clients of additional products and upgrade their portfolio.
• Follow up with cancelled products from clients and offer them a more suitable and affordable
• Product.
• Worked in a team with 15 people dealing only with press leads.
• Had to achieve R20 000 target monthly. (Min base policy of R55/policy with opportunity to upgrade)
• Met and exceeded target every month.
• Training Completed
• Time Management Training
• Project Management Training
• Problem Solving Training
• Selected by the media department to assist with, the branding of new products for clientele life. Certain
products were targeted towards certain age groups, races and genders. This in turn, helped to produce the current series of adverts shown in 2007.

2003 Dec -2004 June
MX Health
Benefit Booker and Claims Consultant
• Started as a Benefit Booker, main functions: • Book benefits off the Medical Aid for Providers
• Provide customer services to both Members and Providers.
• Promotion to the Claims Department within 2 months
• Dealt with Providers claims in the General Practitioner field

2003 March- 2003 Dec
FNB Insurance
Sales Consultant
• Outbound and inbound Call Center
• Selling Investment Products Funeral and Survivor Plans to FNB Clients and Personal Accident Fund Plans to Wes bank clients.
• Loading sale on PDS system (in-house) and providing statistics on a daily basis.

1998 Nov- Sept 1999
Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)
Legal Assistant
• Dealing with queries
• Providing general information on infringements of rights and what right members of the public had in terms of voting
• Providing the right procedure or course of action to take in instances deemed as illegal during the election
period