Shantal Pillay
About Shantal Pillay
Shantal Pillay is a Project Coordinator with PMP and CAPM certifications, demonstrating her expertise in project management. She has a diverse background in customer service and project management, with experience at companies such as Derivco and Telesa Comms (Pty) Ltd.
Work at Derivco
Shantal Pillay has been employed at Derivco as a Project Coordinator since 2021. In this role, she applies her project management skills to coordinate various projects within the organization. Her responsibilities include managing project timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful project delivery.
Education and Expertise
Shantal Pillay holds both PMP and CAPM certifications, demonstrating her proficiency in project management methodologies. She studied at the University of South Africa, where she achieved an Honours degree in Business/Commerce from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Marketing/Marketing Management from the University of KwaZulu-Natal between 2002 and 2006.
Background
Shantal Pillay has a diverse professional background. She began her career as an Operations Assistant at Telesa Comms (Pty) Ltd from 2009 to 2010. She then served as a Project Manager at the same company from 2010 to 2018, gaining extensive experience in project management. Following this, she worked as a Financial Advisor at Old Mutual from 2006 to 2008. Currently, she also holds a position as Project Manager at YUMBI since 2018.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Shantal Pillay has developed strong skills in negotiation and client relationship management, which are essential for effective project coordination. Her expertise in Microsoft Excel supports her ability to manage and analyze project data efficiently. These skills contribute to her success in managing stakeholder expectations and project resources.