Comprehensive CV

1. Curriculum Vitae Phia Lombard (March’16) 1 | P a g e
Phia Lombard (S J)
(Date of Birth) 10 April 1965
(Location) Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
(Mobile) +27 83 454 9358
(E-mail) phialombard@gmail.com
EDUCATION& PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Certified Cost Technician (CCT) AACE International - 2011
- Senior Management Programme (University of Stellenbosch, Business School) - 2009
- Programme in Project Management - Passed with Distinction (University of Pretoria, Continuing
Education) – 2009
- MBA Field Study (University of Robert Schumann, Strasbourg – France) 2003
- MBA (University of Free State (UFS), (MBA accredited with De Paul University – USA) - 2003
- Management Development Programme (MDP) - Passed with Distinction (University of Free State) -
1998
- B.Comm Accounting (University of Free State) - 1990
- Matric (Diamantveld High School, Kimberley) – 1983
Professional Courses / Certificates
- Emotional Intelligence: Relationship-Management (Cooperage Training & Development) - April 2014
- Emotional Intelligence: Self-Management (Cooperage Training & Development) – Nov 2014
- Environmental Management Systems & Integration Awareness (North-WestUniversity) - May 2012
- Corporate Governance (King III) Refresher (UNISA SBL) – March 2011
- Knowledge of FIDIC & NEC (Binnington Copeland & Associates) – Feb 2011
- ISO 9001:2008 Requirements (Results Techniques & Ass) – Nov 2010
- PFMA/MFMA – Three Bid Committees – Executive Forum (Commerce Edge) – Aug 2009
- Risk Management & Fraud Seminar - March 2005
- Living Leadership 2004–Delivering Results the Right Way (University of Free State) – Oct 2004
- Internal Audit Symposium 2004: Internal Auditors Roles & Responsibilities in 21st Century – Sept 2004
- The “Big Idea” (University of Free State) - Aug 2004
Computer Literacy
- Advance knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite;
- Primavera Suite e.g. PCM and P6;
- Various accounting application programs e.g. AccPac, Pastel, and SAP.

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP / REGISTRATION/ AFFILIATIONS
- AACE International - Member (Member # 63253)
- Project Management South Africa (PMSA) - Affiliate Member (Member # 7102)
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Financial and Business Acumen - Change Management
- Project Management Principals - Systems Development Skills
- Control Frameworks - Research Methodology
- Contract Management - Business Processes
- Risk Management Processes and Reporting - Monitoring Processes
- Motivator - Structural Intellectual
- Analytical Analyst - Entrepreneurial Drive
- Creative - Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Resilient - Pragmatic
- System development – For me it is critically important that information make sense in relation to their
use. I identify patterns, strategies and put it all together in an innovative way that works.
- Resilience – I recover quickly from difficulties, uniting diverse groups, pacifying unhappy clients,
conveying enthusiasm and motivating others to deliver their best.
- Set, observe, and re-evaluate priorities – I am proficient at developing strategies and policies. I
always ensuring clear audit trails are left.
"If you can’t afford to mitigate the risk now, be absolutely sure that you can afford to resolve the
problem later when it happens."
- Elevator communicator – I communicate effectively in different social groups.
- Holistic thinking – I prefer to visualise a whole system rather than simply its individual components.
- Cultivate and rely on extensive informal networks to identify and solve problems that may arise.
These networks assist me to identify any critical issues that threaten the successful completion of
tasks or projects. I deal with these issues in a pro-active management style
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
During my employment with Kumba Iron Ore Company.
- Serve as the Project Manager of the Thabazimbi project’s Asset Inventory Closure program.
During my employment with TCTA (Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority).
- Manage the change management process during the TCTA’s change from a manual project
management system to a centralized electronic system. Identify/analyse requirements and develop
policies and procedures for future use.
- Serve as the Project Manager of the project to develop the TCTA’s Project Implementation
Methodology (PIM). The TCTA is currently using PIM to execute all current and new projects.

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During my employment with Lesotho Highlands Water Commission (LHWC) on the Lesotho Highlands Water
Project (LHWP).
- Serve as the Team Leader of the international team responsible for the development and
sustainable operations of the LHWP Compensation (land acquisition) administration system. Analyse,
develop, and monitor the compensation payment system and controls. Develop a filing system (manually
and electronically) for 5000 households with an expected operational duration of 50 years. In
conjunction with the Finance department develop financial procedures and controls concerning the
annual cash and in-kind payments. Further, in conjunction with the Field Offices (4 site) develop
distribution procedures and controls.
- Serve as the Developer of the LHDA’s (Lesotho Highlands Development Authority) electronic budget
model. The model is a generic Visual Basic Excel model that is manipulated according to the different
core unit’s requirements. The LHDA is organised in six groups and divided into a various number of
branches.
- Serve as a Key Member of the international group responsible for the LHWP “Royalty Invoice” internal
audit. This audit includes the enhancement of the calculation process to ensure that it is logic,
manageable and controllable. The audit also includes the development and implementation of a more
controllable administrative environment. The audit leads to amendments made in Protocol I of the LHWP
Treaty. Initial RSA cost saving of ±R20 million (first 7 years, remaining 43 years was not yet quantified
because its dependable on variable water deliveries) (2002 figures).
- I was responsible for the initial field investigative work in the bribery case where international
construction / consultancy companies paid bribery money to the CEO of the LHWP. In this context I was
commissioned to examine relevant documentation in order to identify appropriate evidence for use in
court. I worked for six months “offsite” in conducting these investigations.
- Serve as a Key Member of the RSA Team responsible for the calculations, formulation and
negotiation of a Tax Compromise between South Africa and Lesotho on the manner in which the LHWP
is taxed in Lesotho. The Tax Compromise resulted in the signing of a Protocol and savings in costs to
the RSA in excess of R300 million (1996 figures).
WORK HISTORY SUMMARY
Company Position Held Period Reason for Leaving
Kumba Iron Ore CompanyLtd - Pretoria HO
(member of Anglo American plc group)
Manager: Programme
Controls
Jun’13 –
March’15
CompanyRestructure -
Retrenchment
TCTA (Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority) –
Pretoria HO (TCTA is a state-owned entity)
Projects Cost Control
Manager
Jan’07 –
May’13
Career development
Lesotho Highlands Water Commission
(LHWC) – Maseru,Lesotho
General Manager
(Senior Accountant)
March’92 –
Dec’06
Career development
FT Building Supplies (Area Office) -
Bloemfontein
Area Accountant
March’91 –
Feb’92
Career development
Fraser Cash & Carry (Divisional Office) -
Bloemfontein
Accountant
March’90 –
Feb’91
CompanyClosure -
Retrenchment
Supa Quick Retail Franchise - Bloemfontein
Administration Manager
(Accountant)
Jan’87 –
Oct’89
Motor vehicle accident.

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CAREER PROGRESSION
1 June 2013 – 31 March 2015 (1 year & 10 months)
KUMBA IRON ORE COMPANY LTD – Centurion Head Office (member ofAnglo American plc group)
Manager:Programme (Project) Controls
Reported to: Head of Project Implementation (Execution II)
Immediate Subordinates: CostControllers,Planners & Schedulers,Commercial Practitioner,QualityController,
DocumentControllers (Matrix ManagementStructure – these resources are shared
between 4 projects)
Explanatory Note: Green- and brown- field projects are implemented by the head office. Civil construction projects are implemented.
The total rand value of the projects is in excess of R1 billion. I manage the Project Control functions of 4 projects in conjunction with
the Project-, Engineering- and Safety/Health/Environmental- Senior Managers.
- Ensures integration and coordination of all functional areas for the projects: Quality Management,
Cost control, Planning & Scheduling and Document Control;
- Manages the implementation of procedures, systems, and reports pertaining to program/project
status and forecasts;
- Standards and Guidelines – I manage operational effectiveness and efficiency requirements as per
approved guidelines and standards;
- Cost and Schedule - Manages and ensures implementation of the cost/schedule control system, and
cost estimating capability;
- Scope and Schedule - Analyse actual project scope and schedule and proposes changes to any
aspect thereof;
- Quality Control - Ensures implementation of project quality control processes, procedures and
policies;
- Monitor and control and provides monitoring systems to Project Managers (senior), supported by
functional control personnel;
- Cost Management - Monitor cost trends and identify cost saving opportunities. Implement programs to
achieve long-term savings;
- Compile Reports - Ensures strict compliance to reporting processes and standards.
1 Jan 2007 – May 2013 (6 year & 5 months)
TRANS CALEDON TUNNEL AUTHORITY (TCTA) – Centurion Head Office (TCTA is a state-owned entity)
Projects Cost Control Manager
Reported to: Head of Project Management Office
Immediate Subordinates: CostController (direct) & CostEngineers,Planner,and DocumentController (Matrix
ManagementStructure)
Explanatory Note: In summary the TCTA is responsible for the design, supervision and construction of raw, bulk water infrastructure
e.g. dams & pipelines in RSA. Consultants, ProfessionalServices Providers (engineering) and construction companies are employed
to execute the projects. Project examples: (1) Berg Water project (R1,6 billion – 2009 figures) that consist of the Franschhoek dam,
pipeline and construction housing that delivers w ater to the City of Cape Tow n, (2) VaalRiver Eastern Subsystemproject (R4 billion –
2013 figures) that consists of abstraction works located at the Vaal Dam, including a low -lift pump station, a dual-purpose de-silting
w orks-cum-balancing dams, a highlift pump station, and a pipeline that deliver w ater to Sasol and Eskom.
- My functions summarized: Primary point of contact for estimates, baseline/budgets, forecasts, trends,
commitments, actual cost, earned value analysis, cost & schedule integration, baseline management,
cost analysis and reporting on all projects – 6 multi-billion rand projects (± R20 billion);
- Risk management – apply processes and procedures to mitigate project risk;
- Strategic analysis within the project implementation division with specific focus on project cost;
- Manage change management processes; improvement of departmental and inter-departmental
processes; update policies and procedures;
- Manage the interface with Internal Stakeholders - Finance and Treasury departments;

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- Manage the interface with External Stakeholders – Contractors and Government;
- Manage the review, analysis and approval of monthly contract payment certificates;
- Primavera Super-User & Administrator (PCM – Project Contract Manager and P6 – Planning).
03/1992 – 12/2006 (14 year & 10 months)
LESOTHO HIGHLANDS WATER COMMISSION (LHWC), RSA Delegation – Maseru, Lesotho
General Manager (Senior Accountant): 11/1996 – 12/2006 (seconded by TCTA)
Accountant: 03/1992 – 10/1996 (seconded by the auditors firm Coopers & Lybrand)
Explanatory Note: The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is governed by a Treaty betw een RSA and Lesotho. The Lesotho
Highland Development Authority (LHDA) is responsible for the implementation of the project in Lesotho and the Trans Caledon Tunnel
Authority (TCTA) in RSA. Phase 1 of the project consist of the design/supervision/construction of infrastructure (e.g. roads, bridges and
2 construction villages), site operations, 2 concrete & 1 rockfilldamw all, drilling & lining of tunnels and replacement houses & amenities
for affected households. The LHWP (phase 1A &1B) is a multi-million-rand project. The LHWC consist of a RSA- & Lesotho- Delegation
and are ultimately responsible for the advisory, monitoring and approval of all aspects of the project.
- My functions summarised are the executing of advisory, monitoring, and approval functions pertaining
the cost of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). These includes operational, engineering,
construction and environmental cost;
- I developed and maintained detailed analysis tools to monitor the cost and when applicable approve
payments;
- Review the monthly payments certificates of the major engineering, construction and environmental
contracts and authorise the payment thereof. The average monthly cost was in the excess of R80
million (1993-1997 figures);
- Develop detailed analysis tools to monitor the compensation payments to ±5000 affected households;
- Perform internal audit functions - review the external and internal audit reports and provide advice to
ensure adherence to policies and to rectify discrepancies;
- Prepare the monthly and yearly Financial Statements of the LHWC and prepare the yearly budget;
- Monitor the monthly Royalty invoices (Lesotho bill RSA for water delivered) and advice on the approval
thereof;
- Advice, based on models that is created, on the cost allocation distribution between the two countries;
- Mentorship and coaching of subordinates e.g. trainee accountant(s), administration staff, and project
support staff.
1 March 1991 – 28 Feb 1992 (1 year)
FT BUILDING SUPPLIES (Area Office) - Bloemfontein
Area Accountant
- Internal audit function of the branches in the area;
- Monthly consolidation of the branches into area Financial Statements;
- Monthly financial evaluation of company results; Budget and cash flow projections;
- Management of the area database;
- Supervision of the administration functions of the area office.
1 March 1990 – 28 Feb 1991 (1 year)
FRASER CASH & CARRY (Divisional Office) - Bloemfontein
Accountant
- General administration functions within the head office and the Lesotho branches;
- Supervised the stock taking processes of various branches advising on the stock taking discrepancy
variances.

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1 Jan 1987 – 31 Oct 1989 (2 year & 10 months)
SUPA QUICK RETAIL FRANCHISE (Tyre) - Bloemfontein
Administration Manager / Accountant
- Manage the supply chain – both the retail shop and the factory;
- Stock control – develop and implement procedures;
- Factory costing; strategic marketing plans; credit controller;
- HR functions.
REFERENCE
Available on request.