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Lefa Noko

Lefa Noko

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My Certifications

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Data Analyst

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Other Certificates

Scaled Agile Inc Certified SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager

Scaled Agile Inc Certified SAFe® 5 DevOps Practitioner

APMG International Managing Benefits Registered Practitioner

APMG International Portfolios, Programmes & Projects Office - Registered Practitioner

APMG International Management of Portfolios - Registered Practitioner

DataCamp Course Completion

Take a look at all the courses I’ve completed on DataCamp.

Courses

Introduction to Python
Introduction to SQL
Intermediate Python
Introduction to ChatGPT

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

Nedbank | Dec 2016 - Dec 2022

IT Delivery Manager

Took accountability for the planning process, governance process and reporting on the Integrated Channels IT Innovation Projects Portfolio; Facilitated the prioritization, tracking and progress reporting on strategic IT innovation projects, including the Small-to-Medium IT enhancements; Created transparency on the overall Projects Portfolio by introducing data-driven management reporting using Microsoft Power BI and internal tools; Facilitated business unit collaboration through alignment and consolidation of the common IT requirements against the IT projects demand pipeline; Managed and coordinated adherence to all project governance frameworks and processes as set out within the Bank; Drove the implementation of an unified knowledge experience platform designed to enable end-to-end customer service and process knowledge among Retail Banking staff; Assisted with the implementation and adherence to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology and tools to ensure effective management of the Innovation Channels IT Innovation Projects Portfolio;
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Nedbank | Sep 2015 - Nov 2016

Projects Portfolio Analyst

Took overall accountability for reporting on the Client Data Insight & Analytics projects portfolio and IT Roadmap; Facilitated the planning of the IT Projects Roadmap and Business-IT Execution Plan; Reported on the progress of delivery against the IT Project Portfolio and the Business-IT Execution Plan; Drove business unit collaboration through alignment and consolidation of the delivery of common IT requirements against the Business Strategic 3 Year Plans; Tracked and reported on the monthly cash flow spend against approved strategic IT innovation projects, and ensured that expenditure on Small-to-Medium IT enhancements is controlled;

Nedbank | Apr 2010 - Aug 2015

Business Anaylst: IT Planning

Facilitated the planning and implementation of the Retail IT Projects Portfolio, including the IT projects roadmap and tracked progress; Collated and consolidated common IT requirements across the Retail Banking business units to remove duplication of effort across projects in the Retail IT Projects Portfolio; Facilitated the planning, prioritization, and management of the 3 Year Planning process for the Retail IT Projects Portfolio; Tracked and reported on completion of all strategic business cases as well as the Pre-execution and Execution spend on all IT innovation projects against the approved 3 Year Plan for the Retail IT Projects Portfolio; Created transparency on the progress of the overall Retail IT portfolio through monthly reporting and the creation of communication material;

Nedbank | Feb 2009 - Mar 2010

Transactional Products Consultant

Provided clients and staff with information and support related to Transactional products and services; Educated staff about product features and benefits, answered product-related questions and assisted with marketing campaign-related queries. Provided support for technical product operations;

Nedbank | Feb 2008 - Jan 2009

Graduate Trainee: Banker Sales

𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲: Learnt how to apply a lean and continuous improvement mindset to execute on the sales and service objectives of Nedbank's branch network operations by engaging in needs-based quality sales and service conversations with Retail Banking clients. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘀 ⇒ Met and exceeded sales targets through the acquisition of new primary and profitable clients as well as the retention and expansion of existing clients; ⇒ Delivered world class service through effective client engagement; ⇒ Learnt and utilized sales tactics and tools within the branch environment to service clients.

My Education

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Post Graduate Diploma, Management (PDM) in Business ManagementWits Business School | 2011
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Business Finance and EconomicsUniversity of the Witwatersrand | 2007

About Me

Lefa Noko

In-depth understanding of the EMEA financial markets and Retail Banking environment. Interested in Data Analyst, Product Owner(Manager) or PMO roles in the FMCG, tech or financial industries in an environment that values innovation and diversity.

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