The people behind Besona

• Bachelor of Science (BSc), majoring in Mathematics — University of South Africa (UNISA)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Management — Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Property Development and Construction — Stellenbosch University
• Postgraduate Diploma in Management — MANCOSA
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) — MANCOSA

• More than 20 years’ experience in Managing Director and senior managerial roles
• Establishing business goals and strategies
• Corporate regulatory compliance and company research
• Advisory directives on property development
• Corporate marketing, branding and product positioning
• Risk management and business continuity
• Using information technology to enhance business processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Communication and leadership
• Ability to work effectively under pressure

• Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting and Financial Management
• Three-year internship training certification from an accredited training centre
• Registered with the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)

• Collecting and analysing financial data from financial statements, accounting records, market research and economic indicators to assess organisational financial health and performance
• Preparing financial models, forecasts and projections for budgeting, planning and decision-making, including assumptions, scenarios and sensitivity analysis
• Analysing KPIs, ratios and financial metrics such as profitability, liquidity, solvency and efficiency to identify trends, variances and improvement opportunities
• Evaluating investment opportunities, capital projects and business initiatives through cost-benefit analysis, ROI calculations and risk assessments
• Supporting merger, acquisition and divestiture insight through financial due diligence, financial-statement analysis, asset valuation and financial risk assessment
• Maintaining confidentiality and integrity of financial information while considering regulatory requirements, accounting standards and internal controls
• Conducting industry research, competitive analysis and benchmarking to inform business strategy

• Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management — MANCOSA
• Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management — MANCOSA

Planning and initiation

• Defines project objectives, identifies stakeholders and develops comprehensive project plans
• Gathers requirements, determines scope, sets realistic timelines and allocates resources

Organisation and execution

• Coordinates resources and assigns tasks according to team members’ skills and expertise
• Supports clear communication throughout delivery, including progress reviews, issue resolution and adjustments to keep projects on track

Risk management

• Identifies potential project risks early
• Develops mitigation strategies by considering each risk’s probability and potential impact on the project outcome

• Identifying potential clients, markets and growth opportunities
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders
• Supporting lead generation, outreach and follow-up
• Understanding customer needs and helping shape relevant business solutions
• Market research, competitor awareness and opportunity assessment
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Presentation, negotiation and networking ability
• Initiative, adaptability and resilience
• Organisational skills, attention to detail and follow-through
• Collaborative teamwork and a willingness to learn