Thulani Zama

Detail-oriented Project Manager with over 7 years of experience in coordinating and managing multiple projects within the public sector. Skilled in the full project management life cycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out. Strong expertise in procurement processes, PFMA compliance, budgeting, reporting, and quality assurance.

Proficient in Microsoft Project and MS Office Suite, with a proven ability to align project delivery to organisational goals and ensure compliance with regulatory and governance standards.

Project Manager - Agrément South Africa

(2017-04)

• Manage full project lifecycle for certification projects, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and close-out.
• Review and route proposals, contracts, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with standards.
• Prepare project management plans with milestones, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Register and maintain project data in internal systems, ensuring accuracy and audit-readiness.
• Monitor project financials, timesheet bookings, and variances; prepare reports for management.
• Facilitate project meetings, status updates, and stakeholder engagements.
• Perform quality checks and ensure compliance with PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, and ISO standards.
• Support process improvement initiatives, policy development, and document control processes.
• Coordinate peer reviews and ensure project documentation is complete before close-out.

Intern – Technical Services - CSIR

(2016-04 - 2017-03)

• Assisted senior project managers with preparation of project initiation documents and contracts.
• Supported project planning, data collection, and status reporting activities.
• Gained exposure to procurement frameworks, budgeting processes, and project documentation standards.

Advanced Diploma - Business Management - MANCOSA (2023)

Certificate - Programme Project Management - University of Pretoria (2021)

ND - Construction Management and Quantity Surveying - Mangosuthu University of Technology (2016)

N4 – N6 - Civil Engineering - Coastal KZN College (2010)

Matric - Rossburgh High School (2009)