Ncedisa Goniwe

Exceptionally reliable and skilled Enterprise Development and Business Support Specialist with more than 20 years in various roles within the SME Finance Sector that demonstrates organizational and social abilities combined with a proven commitment to the achievement of results and business objectives through a team environment. Technically competent in the completion and enablement of Small Business Finance and Project Management field with excellent people skills and the ability to communicate concisely with stakeholders and internal team members and all project stakeholders through general administration, presentations and workshops and any other forms of communication required. Possessing time management discipline required to complete assignments on time and to the required quality standard.

Enjoys being part of a successful and productive team and thrives in a highly pressurised and challenging work environment.

Objective: I am seeking a position within the economic development space, and I have had various roles in it since January 2002. The roles were around the areas of Business Development Consultant, Business Advisor and Regional Business Advisor. Over the years I have gained exposure to several types of industries such as Automotive Industries, Banking, Development Finance and running a small business.

Regional Business Advisor - Eastern Cape Development Corporation

(2009-05)

• Project Management
• Identify Projects
• Identify projects/SMEs in the region that have an economic impact and develop plans to create opportunities to develop them.
• Project Implementation
• Create development through the provision of Business Support Services for SME’s or the provision of training for qualifying business owners.
• Arrange sessions that act as Training and Facilitation for SMEs and provide opportunities to introduce them to the ECDC brand and the services that are offered.
• Liaise with service providers and implement all administrative plans to ensure that projects are completed and with the required Project Governance documents.
• Business Advisory Services
• Liaise with Various Stakeholders
• Liaise with various stakeholders to ensure that skills infrastructure and programmes support socio-economic development in the Region.
• Provide Business Advisory services to SMEs in the Region through analysis of the business.
• Monitoring and evaluation of interventions that have been provided and the impact that they have had on the SME.
• General Administration
• Create project Proposal documents for identified projects.
• Update contracts on the system and ensure that detailed specification of good/service to be procured is correct.
• Generate orders
• Ensure that payments have been made to service providers.
• Ad-hoc
• Facilitate communications between Business Stakeholders and ECDC.

Director - NG GONIWE (PTY) LTD

(2020-06)

• Oversee all operation and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy
• Make high quality investing decisions to advance the business and increase profit
• Enforce adherence to legal guidelines and in house policies to maintain the company legally and business ethics
• Review financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions
• Build trust relations with key partners and stakeholders and act as a point of contact for important stakeholders
• Analyse problematic situation and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth
• Maintain a deep knowledge of the markets and industry of the company

Lecturer - Management College of Southern Africa

Part-Time. Delivery of student support and lecturing for the following Post Graduate Level:

• Entrepreneurship

Business Development Consultant - ABSA

(2007-02 - 2009-04)

• Client screening and analysis of financial statements to determine solutions
• Develop business plans that are in line with client needs.
• Prepare Appraisal Report.
• Conduct a viability study on the client business.
• Compile reports and motivations to the Credit Committee.
• Manage Loan Book.

Business Advisor - COMSEC

(2003-02 - 2007-01)

• Business counselling and advice.
• Development of Business Plans
• Business Skills Training and Facilitation.
• Mentorship
• Tender advice and Training
• Assessment and Diagnosis

Intern- Accounts Payable Clerk - Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA)

(2002-01 - 2002-12)

• Preparation of invoices for payment on SAP system.
• Checking of Payments
• Handling service provider queries

Master in Business Administration (MBA) - Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)

Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management - Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA) (2017)

National Diploma - Business Management - Port Elizabeth College (2001)

Matric - Emfundweni High School (1999)