📢 Ubuntu Thought Leadership: PMI South Africa Chapter Information Session
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 17:30 - 20:00 SAST
📍 Venue: FNB Auditorium, 4 Merchant Place, Sandown, Sandton
Embrace Ubuntu in Leadership!
Join us for the PMI South Africa 'Ubuntu Thought Leadership Info Session' – our first in-person session since COVID and the debut event with our newly elected chapter leaders!
Discover how the African philosophy of Ubuntu —"I am because we are"—can transform your leadership approach and enhance team collaboration.
Why Attend?
✅ Inspiring Speakers – Learn from leaders who embody Ubuntu principles in their project management approaches
✅ Interactive Discussions – Participate in meaningful conversations about applying Ubuntu values to overcome modern leadership challenges
✅ Networking Opportunities – Connect with like-minded professionals committed to community-centered growth and collective success
✅ Meet New Chapter Leaders – Get acquainted with the newly elected PMI South Africa Chapter leadership team
🔗 Registration
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Limited seating available – early registration recommended
Don't miss this opportunity to explore how Ubuntu fosters more effective and compassionate leadership. Secure your spot today and be part of a movement that values shared humanity in professional growth!
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Speakers
Zamazulu Zuly
Event Master of Ceremonies: Transformation Strategist & Project Management Professional
With over a decade of experience leading large-scale transformation programmes across premier financial institutions including Absa, Standard Bank, and the South African Reserve Bank, Zamazulu brings unparalleled expertise to our Ubuntu Thought Leadership event.
Professional Background:
Digital Transformation qualification from MIT
Certified PMO Professional
Extensive experience in financial services transformation
Active member of the Project Management Institute
Leadership Style:
Zamazulu is renowned for her engaging leadership approach and strategic insight. She consistently brings clarity, energy, and authentic connection to every platform she steps on. Her work is deeply rooted in her passion for people and human-centered leadership that delivers meaningful impact in the digital age.
Community Impact:
Committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders through purpose-driven conversations and community building, Zamazulu exemplifies the principles of Ubuntu leadership in both her professional practice and personal endeavors.
Ricardo Manuel
Guest Speaker: Founder, Optimal Works (BPO)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
With over 28 years of industry experience, including 15 years in executive leadership, Ricardo has consistently demonstrated excellence across multiple sectors:
Chief Operating Officer - Private Health Administrators (serving a scheme of 250,000+ members)
Head of Operations - Bonitas at Afrocentric
Six Sigma Black Belt - Driving operational excellence and process optimization
His remarkable achievements include:
Optimizing R18 billion in claims processes
Pioneering cross-functional execution strategies
Developing sustainable business transformation frameworks
LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY
Ricardo is more than a strategist—he is a true change agent known for:
Systematically removing inefficiencies
Building resilient organizational systems
Empowering people at all levels to deliver excellence
His guiding philosophy resonates deeply with our event's mission:
"Progress is not built on giant leaps, but in the power of consistent daily improvements."
IMPACT & APPROACH
What sets Ricardo apart is his unique ability to balance operational efficiency with genuine human connection. His approach transforms businesses by streamlining operations while simultaneously elevating employee well-being across all management levels.
