Janice Grobler
About Janice Grobler
Janice Grobler is a Service Owner in Project Management at Derivco, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in Occupational Therapy and extensive experience in project management, she has held various leadership roles at Derivco and previously worked at Discovery Limited.
Work at Derivco
Janice Grobler has been employed at Derivco since 2009, holding various positions that demonstrate her progression in project management. She currently serves as Service Owner - Project Management since 2020 in the Durban Metropolitan Area. Prior to this role, she acted as Head of Delivery for Derivco Landbased from 2018 to 2020. Her earlier positions include Landbased Game Development Team Lead from 2016 to 2018, Team Lead for Development Quality Assurance and HTML5 Game Development from 2014 to 2016, and Senior Project Manager from 2013 to 2014. She began her career at Derivco as Project Manager - Level 2 from 2009 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Janice Grobler has a diverse educational background that supports her career in project management. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of the Witwatersrand, completed in 1995. She later obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from Wits Business School in 1998. In 2013, she achieved the Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute. Additionally, she studied Agile Project Management at APMG International and became an Agile PM Practitioner in 2020.
Background
Janice Grobler transitioned from a background in Occupational Therapy to project management, showcasing a diverse skill set. Her career began in the healthcare field, which provided her with a strong foundation in human resources management. This background has contributed to her effectiveness in leadership roles within project management, where she combines people management skills with project delivery expertise.
Achievements
Throughout her career at Derivco, Janice Grobler has played a significant role in the development and quality assurance of HTML5 games. Her extensive experience in project management spans over a decade, during which she has contributed to various teams and projects. Her leadership in project management roles has been instrumental in driving project success and enhancing team performance.