Martin Coetzee

CAPM-certified project management professional (earned with distinction) currently completing a Higher Certificate in Information Technology with a specialisation in Cybersecurity Analysis. Experienced in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder relationships, overseeing budgets, and delivering projects on deadline. Seeking to apply operational and project management expertise in a data or cybersecurity environment, with a clear pathway toward a Bachelor's degree in IT from July 2026.

Partner Support Coordinator at Contribution Compass (2023 – Present)

Supporting an internationally based organisation in account management, relationship building, sales, and marketing. Operating fully remotely, managing tasks autonomously across time zones while coordinating with distributed teams.

Cofounder & Managing Director at The BrewHub Coffee Lounge (2021 – Present)

Co-led the strategic planning, launch, and day-to-day operations of a boutique coffee lounge. Oversaw financial management, supply chain, budgeting, staff development, and customer experience, ultimately leading the business to a successful sale. Built strong capabilities in team leadership, operational problem-solving, and business sustainability.

Junior Project Manager (Ad Hoc) at Actu8 Marketing Company (2018 – Present)

Managed brand activation projects for clients including Eastgate Shopping Centre, Pick n Pay, Lego, and Danone. Responsibilities included project scoping and delivery, in-field staff coordination, target tracking, and comprehensive reporting.

Marketing & Operations Manager at KVK Group of Companies (2020 – 2021)

Joined as Marketing Assistant and was promoted to Business Operations Manager. Managed staff, led outreach campaigns, oversaw daily operations, and supervised all tender processes.

Prospective Entrepreneur at TuksNovation & Sabboath Incubation Programs (2020 – 2021)

Participated in two university-affiliated incubation programs with a software product concept. Developed skills in pitching, negotiation, iterative product development, and securing seed funding.

Higher Certificate in IT in Cybersecurity Analyst – AIE (2026)

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) in Project Management – PM Ideas (2025-02 – 2025-10)

Google Ads Certifications in Digital Marketing – Google (2026)

Basics of Financial Trading Certificate in Financial Trading – Stock Market College (2020 – 2023)

Studies in Economics and Management – Rhodes University (2016 – 2018)

Matric Certificate in IEB – Southdowns College (2010 – 2015)