Phumudzo Makgakga
About Phumudzo Makgakga
Phumudzo Makgakga is a Payments Product Manager at Investec, where he has worked since 2018. He has a diverse background in business process management, quality assurance, and product analysis, supported by multiple certifications in project management and payments.
Current Role as Payments Product Manager
Phumudzo Makgakga currently serves as a Payments Product Manager at Investec. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and management of payment products. His tenure in this position began in 2018, and he has accumulated six years of experience in this capacity. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance product offerings and ensure alignment with market needs.
Previous Experience at Investec
Phumudzo Makgakga has extensive experience at Investec, having held multiple positions since 2009. He worked as a Data Transformation Consultant from 2009 to 2011, followed by a role as a Quality Assurance Consultant from 2011 to 2014. He then served as a Business Process Specialist from 2014 to 2017, and as a Product Analyst from 2017 to 2018. This diverse background within the company has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of various business processes and product development.
Educational Background
Phumudzo Makgakga has a solid educational foundation. He earned a BSc (HONS) in Business Administration from the University of Wales, studying from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he has pursued several certifications to enhance his skills, including a Certificate in Business Analysis from the Faculty Training Institute in 2014, and a Certificate in Card Payments from IQBusiness Card Academy Training in 2019. He also completed a Certificate in Foundational Payments from the Payments Association South Africa in 2019.
Professional Development and Certifications
Throughout his career, Phumudzo Makgakga has focused on professional development. He completed a Certificate in The Art of Project Management at WorkWise Corporate Training Solutions in 2014. His commitment to continuous learning is evident in his pursuit of various certifications related to payments and business analysis, which support his roles in product management and process improvement.
Early Education
Phumudzo Makgakga completed his early education at Louis Trichardt High School, where he achieved his National Senior Certificate from 2001 to 2005. This foundational education set the stage for his subsequent academic and professional pursuits.