Oleander Oakes

Project & Ops Leader | PMO | Public Sector Expert

Upper Management / Consulting

South Africa, West Coast District Municipality

Services offered

I am a seasoned Project Management Administrator and Coordinator with over 20 years of experience across corporate, public, and non-profit sectors. I specialize in project support, stakeholder engagement, financial oversight, governance, and strategic planning. My technical proficiency includes tools such as Power BI, SAP, Jira, PPO, and Microsoft Office Suite. I work remotely with clients globally, delivering high-quality results across diverse projects including automation, digitization, and change management.

Beyond my professional career, I actively serve as Chairperson of the Portlands Ratepayers Association and CPF Subforum, and as a Ward Committee Member. These roles highlight my leadership, conflict resolution, and community engagement capabilities. I bring a unique blend of operational excellence and people-centered leadership to every project I support.

Strategic planning

Project management

Operations leader

Stakeholder engagement

Financial oversight

Digital transformation

Approximate rate: ZARR 450 per hour

Experience

I am a highly experienced Project Management Administrator and Operations Leader with over 20 years of cross-sector experience in corporate, public, and non-profit environments. I have successfully supported and led complex projects in financial services, education, energy, and government, with a strong focus on project governance, stakeholder engagement, financial oversight, and digital transformation.

My technical toolkit includes Power BI, SAP, Jira, PPO, and Microsoft Office, enabling me to deliver data-driven insights and efficient project execution. I’ve worked on high-impact initiatives such as automation, mainframe modernization, and contract lifecycle management.

In addition to my professional career, I serve as Chairperson of the Portlands Ratepayers Association and CPF Subforum, and as a Ward Committee Member. These leadership roles reflect my strengths in governance, strategic planning, and community development.

I am open to remote and global opportunities, bringing a unique blend of operational excellence, leadership, and public service commitment to every engagement.

Education

I have completed numerous accredited short courses in Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Cloud Services, and Stakeholder Communication, including:

Project Management (UCT)
Agile Fundamentals & Scrum Foundation (Sanlam Group Technology)
CompTIA Project+: Stakeholder & Communication Management
Cloud Services (Percipio – Sanlam)
Events Management (UCT)

I also pursued a Business Administration qualification at Cape Technikon, completing one year before stepping into the workforce due to family financial responsibilities. This early experience shaped my resilience, work ethic, and long-standing commitment to professional growth.