I am a tertiary qualified and certified IT and operations professional with 25 years solid, un-interrupted experience. My experience includes operational and managerial roles within international and local companies, including Essilor, the Bidvest Group, the Kentz Group as well as the Multotec Group. Role specific attributes which I believe add to my suitability for the role, include amongst others: • An intimate knowledge of Operations and the IT environment. Given my current role in IT, I have a very good knowledge of currently in use software and hardware and am familiar with the technical configurations and operations of all network related equipment. • Technical as well as process mindedness, proven within my current employer and elsewhere. • Ability to operate in a fast-paced and sometimes chaotic environment. • Respect gained from staff over the years and ability to inspire and motivate. • Proven strategic, execution and analytical skills as applicable to job description. • Ability to interact with staff at all levels, ranging from Directors to shop-floor workers. I have the following relevant qualifications and certifications: I.T Diploma in Information Technology (RAU) Certificate in Project and Programme Management (TTC) Diploma in Advanced Project Management APM (UFS BS) Certified APM Assessor (UFS BS) Certificate in Operations Management (TTC) Diploma Advanced Operational Management (TTC) IT Leadership Certificate (TTC & Wits Enterprise) Pr CIO (IITPSA) PGDip – (UFS-BS) December 2020 I am fluent in Afrikaans and English; written and spoken. Finally, I familiarise myself with a company's culture, values and visions, and would adhere to the same high standards that are currently expected of me, and I would welcome the opportunity to build upon your company’s success. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to speaking with you soon. Regards, Amanda Maritz