Mbulaheni Michael Ramagoma

Mr. Michael M. Ramagoma is a dedicated professional with vast experience both in the fields Public Policy, Organisational Turnaround and Corporate Communications, Business Development and Corporate Stakeholder Relations . He has gained over 22 years experience at senior management level both within the Public and Private Sector.  Currently serving as Director of his own Business Advisory Consultancy as well as part time Special Advisor to the Speaker of the National Assembly in (Parliament of RSA).
He’s also former CEO of Paramount SA (Defence Sector) and  DDG (Head of Ministerial Services) at the Department of Defence.

Mr. Ramagoma also has a strong activist background and senior leadership experiences.

His main career objective is to use his knowledge and experience to make a contribution in the rebuilding of our country and its society.  He prefers to work in an environment that allows both personal initiative and room for learning and growth.

His Consultancy, Djembe Strategic Impact, has  provides Business Development and Stakeholder Relations services for various private sector clients.
 

Personal Competencies

• Stakeholder Engagement
• Policy Development, Implementation and Monitoring
• Advocacy and Networking 
• Media Management, Communications Strategy and Stakeholder Relations
• Organisational Strategy Development, Leadership and Organisational Management
• Strategic Management, Business Planning 
• Financial Management
• Writing and Drafting
• Total Quality Management approach
• Sound conflict resolution and negotiation Skills.
• Mentoring and Performance Management Skills
• Computer literate: MS Office and related software programs.
• Ability to form and maintain internal as well as external network relations.
• Sound planning and organizational skills.

Overall Work Experience Gained

• New Business Development, including successful Lead Generation
• Business Regulatory Compliance 
• Team Management
• Project Leadership
• CSI
• Developed extensive Intergovernmental Relations Network, including Cabinet Committees, Ministries, MPs, Parliamentary Committees and senior political leaders
• Facilitated Stakeholder management and consultations during policy development 
• Developed the base briefing document for the Turnaround Programme for the DHA
• Supervised the drafting of legislation in line with policy objectives 
• Developed Communication Strategies for various organisations
• Developed sustainable partnerships with International and Local Institutions for Higher Leaning for the National Electronic Media Institute of SA

Overall Work Experience Gained

• New Business Development, including successful Lead Generation
• Business Regulatory Compliance 
• Team Management
• Project Leadership
• CSI
• Developed extensive Intergovernmental Relations Network, including Cabinet Committees, Ministries, MPs, Parliamentary Committees and senior political leaders
• Facilitated Stakeholder management and consultations during policy development 
• Developed the base briefing document for the Turnaround Programme for the DHA
• Supervised the drafting of legislation in line with policy objectives 
• Developed Communication Strategies for various organisations
• Developed sustainable partnerships with International and Local Institutions for Higher Leaning for the National Electronic Media Institute of SA

3. Educational Qualifications

Last School Attended: Liivha Progressive School
Highest Standard passed: Matric
Year: 1993

Further Studies

1994: National Diploma in Marketing 

1998: Studied for BA in  Communications