Madala Singo

Experienced Transformation Specialist with over 10 years of experience in B-BBEE compliance, supplier development, enterprise development, corporate governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in managing transformation initiatives, supporting bid responses, facilitating supplier partnerships, monitoring contractual compliance, and driving sustainable socio-economic development programmes. Skilled in governance, internal controls, auditing, and regulatory compliance with strong relationship management and reporting capabilities.

Transformation Specialist - Gijima Holdings (Pty) Ltd

(2021-04)

• Monitor and report to clients on sub-contracting spend against targets, skills training provided, Job Creation and Job Retention
• Attend Service Review Client Meetings. We review performance, SLA targets, Payments, Training on new systems and ad hoc issues
• Manage relationship between sub-contractors and business. Any issues raised either client or sub – contractors are managed in our division, including and not limited to missed SLAs and delayed payments.
• Assist with bid response B-BBEE requirement. In the event that a bid requires sub-contractor by providing necessary documentation (MOU, CSD, Tax Pin, B-BBEE Certificate).
• Facilitate sub-contractor contracts post-bid award, ensuring clarity on contract terms and margins are aligned to the percentage provided at bid response.
• Facilitate sub-contract addendum and extensions with assistance from Legal Department
• Lead service review meetings with sub-contractors and clients, ensuring all parties are aligned on performance expectations.
• Manage and facilitate Supplier Development audits done by clients (If any findings: Ensure to put measures to mitigate)
• Manage monthly and/or quarterly spend on Socio Economic Development, Enterprise and Supplier Development
• Report on B-BBEE pillar, Employment Equity, and Socio-Economic Development to assist mitigate any risk that may arise
• Prepare documentation for B-BBEE verification and participate in organizational interviews to ensure EE compliance.

B-BBEE Administrator - T-Systems South Africa

(2015-11 - 2021-03)

• Managed B-BBEE compliance, setting targets and overseeing engagements with verification agencies.
• Compiled and submitted monthly B-BBEE scorecards, advising Exco on maximizing scores across all pillars (Ownership, Skills Development, ESD, etc.).
• Collaborated with internal teams to ensure that procurement and socio-economic development activities contributed to B-BBEE targets.
• Ensured timely preparation and submission of verification documents for new B-BBEE certificates.

Assistance Company Secretary Trainee - T-Systems South Africa

(2017-11 - 2020-06)

• Managed filing and documentation for board meetings, ethics committees, and statutory changes (CIPC).
• Coordinated the preparation and distribution of board packs and assisted with bid document preparation.

Internal Controls Manager (ICM) - T-Systems South Africa

(2020-02 - 2021-03)

• Oversaw internal control systems (ICS) documentation and ensured all process risks were mitigated.
• Conducted periodic control testing and presented results to senior management for review and sign-off.

Junior Internal Auditor - T-Systems South Africa

(2017-02 - 2018-03)

• Conducted audits, identifying risks, documenting processes, and making recommendations for improvements.
• Followed up on audit findings, ensuring that corrective actions were taken by management.

Intern - Department of Higher Education and Training

(2015-02 - 2015-10)

• Analyzed and consolidated public entity financial reports for submission to National Treasury.
• Assisted with auditing, preparing financial statements, and analyzing audit outcomes.

BCom - Economics and Risk Management - North West University (2013)

Management Development Programme (MDP) - WITS Business School (2020)

Post Diploma - Risk Management - University of South Africa (UNISA) (2027)