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Topic: Managing Risk Exposure: A South African Perspective

Speaker:  Abongile Dyariwe,  PfMP, PgMP, PMP

Speaker Bio:

Abongile Dyariwe is the founder and managing director of Myirha Consulting, a black-owned, bespoke project, programme, and portfolio management consultancy that specialises in PMO design and implementation using customer-centric solutions to maximise PMO value and guarantee enterprise strategic portfolio delivery.

Since almost 15 years ago, Mr Dyariwe has been a proud and devoted member of the project management profession.

As a project, programme, and portfolio management consultant specialising in the built environment, he delivers strategic and operational improvement assistance to African customers.

His advising recommendations are founded on years of expertise leading and coordinating strategic initiatives for large organisations.

Myirha Consulting offers customised solutions for large organisations and emerging start-ups alike. He has achieved strategic governance and tactical delivery successes leading multibillion-dollar capital infrastructure and strategic growth portfolios. He is recognised for building high-performing organisations known for exceeding customer expectations.

He has developed and delivered project management training at all levels of project management—from Project Management Professional (PMP) and Program Management Professional (PgMP). He is a passionate mentor and coach to the built environment community, building construction management and construction project management capabilities aligned to the unique needs of the construction industry.

An active member of the Project Management Institute since 2013, registered as the first black South African professional to obtain the Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certification with the Project Management Institute (PMI). He was among the top three (3) certified professionals in South Africa to obtain PfMP, PgMP and PMP with the PMI.

Abongile is also registered with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as a Construction Project Manager (PrCPM). He holds a Master’s degree in Built Environment from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. His industry knowledge spans from working in freight logistics, utilities, and public sector infrastructural investments and that has better positioned him to lead Myirha Consulting to success and to positively contribute to the successes of many clients.

Focus Areas:

• Project, Program and Portfolio Management (P3) Training Solutions
• Project, Program & Portfolio Management Office Consulting Services
• SACPCMP Mentoring and Coaching