Mr Nelson Sekgota

[email protected] +27 62 467 4209 33 8th Street, Linden, Randburg, Johannesburg

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced programme manager and innovation leader with a strong record of delivering multi-stakeholder projects across government, industry, and community ecosystems. Skilled in managing large-scale innovation programmes, coordinating capacity-building activities, supporting early-stage entrepreneurs, and driving solution development from concept to pilot-readiness. Brings extensive experience working across provinces, engaging rural and urban communities, building innovation pipelines, and ensuring high-quality programme delivery through structured systems, monitoring, communication, and stakeholder alignment.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Manager
02/2020 - Present
City of Johannesburg Smart City Innovation Challenge
Designed and implemented evaluation frameworks to assess innovative solutions across multiple sectors
Reviewed, rated, and reported on proposals and pilot outputs for quality, relevance, and impact
Produced clear rationales and impact reports for decision-makers, ensuring fairness and consistency
Co-Founder & Managing Director
08/2018 - Present
TMG Makerspace
Led training programmes in digital literacy, AI, and emerging technologies with emphasis on clarity and tone in delivery
Evaluated project outcomes and participant submissions, providing structured feedback to improve quality and naturalness
Designed assessment methods for fluency, coherence, and usability of digital prototypes and solutions
Training Specialist
09/2016 - 07/2018
Tshimologong Makerspace
Developed curricula and facilitated training in technical fields, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and user-friendly presentation
Evaluated training outcomes and participant comprehension
Co-Founder & Managing Director
04/2016 - 06/2018
WeCustomize
Led a digital innovation company offering custom 3D printing solutions
Directed operations, client engagement, and product development
Mining Engineering Trainee
12/2014 - 09/2015
Petra Diamonds – Koffiefontein Mine
Worked on production improvement, short/long-term planning, and efficiency projects involving load-haul cycles and drilling operations
Produced technical reports and assessments requiring precision, accuracy, and clarity

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Engineering
01/2009 - 01/2015
University of the Witwatersrand

SKILLS

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