Sthembile Zungu

Sthembile Zungu is a qualified mechanical engineer with over a decade of experience in operations excellence, project management, management consulting, and operational readiness. Her key skills include: • Operational Excellence: Expertise in continuous improvement, customer focus, employee engagement, standardized processes, and data-driven decision-making. • Project Management: Proficient in managing projects across all stages, including initiation, planning, execution, commissioning, and close-out. • Stakeholder Management: Skilled in engaging and managing stakeholders effectively. • Financial Management: Experienced in budgeting, cost estimation, and financial oversight. • Safety, Health, Environmental, Risk, and Quality (SHERQ) Management: Ensures compliance and risk mitigation. • Technical Knowledge: Strong engineering background with expertise in mechanical systems and plant operations. • Strategic Thinking and Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex challenges and develop actionable solutions. Main Achievements: 1. Operational Readiness Consultant (Tshepa Basadi Group): Successfully implemented operational readiness for Kumba Iron Ore Mines' Stay-in-Business projects, including risk assessments and establishing operational requirements. 2. CEO and Principal Consultant (Mudita Holdings): Founded a Level 1 BBBEE company focused on business development, engineering consulting, and project management. 3. Implementation Coach (McKinsey & Company): Played a key role in diagnosing problems, developing solutions, and overseeing implementation for sustainable organizational growth. 4. Capital Projects Manager (ABInBev): Managed capital projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards. 5. Brewing Engineering Manager (ABInBev): Led the brewing engineering team to achieve peak season volume and won multiple team and employee awards. 6. Mechanical Engineer (Sasol): Successfully executed plant modifications during a major shutdown, ensuring safety and on-time startup without incidents or rework. 7. Development Engineer (Sasol Polymers): Provided engineering solutions for technical challenges, including legal compliance, production targets, and reliability improvements. Sthembile's career reflects her ability to deliver high-quality results across diverse industries and roles.