Madondo Mahlaule

Director / Project Manager

Softkings IT Solutions

2012 — 2023

Delivering end-to-end ICT projects across Africa. EABL Kenya: Built Joomla sites for 6 subsidiaries + migrated on-prem to Azure for scalability & cost savings. KZN Film Commission: Developed PHP-based Film Funding System with workflows, scoring & POPIA-compliant reporting. rfqGuy: Created Laravel Tender Management SaaS with vendor portals, bid tracking & audit trails. Green ICT Strategy: Advised EABL & Freshvalue on carbon-aware cloud, e-waste management & digital efficiency. Network Transformation: Freshvalue (SD-WAN/SASE across 12 stores, ZTNA, 60% MPLS savings); xTreme Force (private LTE/5G backbone for real-time guard ops & CCTV). xTreme Security System: Led full SDLC of custom PHP/Laravel platform with React frontend, GIS mapping, mobile guard app & automated client reporting—cut response times by 35%. Stack: PHP, Laravel, Joomla, MySQL, Azure, Docker, SD-WAN, Zero Trust, Power BI. Agile delivery, DevSecOps, SOPs, team leadership. Driving secure, sustainable tech that delivers measurable ROI

IT Manager

South African Council for Educators

2024 — 2024

• Managed a team of 15 IT professionals, resulting in a 25% increase in operational efficiency. • Designed and implemented a cloud-based infrastructure, reducing IT costs by 30%. • Developed and executed a comprehensive IT strategy, resulting in a 99.9% uptime rate. • Improved IT service desk response times by 40%, resulting in a significant increase in customer satisfaction. • Conducted a thorough network security audit, identifying and remediating critical vulnerabilities.

Senior Laveral Developer

Softkings IT Solutions

2025 — 2026

• Developed and maintained 15+ enterprise-level applications using Lavarel, resulting in a 30% increase in client satisfaction. • Improved code quality by 25% through implementation of automated testing and continuous integration practices. • Built a scalable and secure Lavarel-based e-commerce platform, increasing online sales by 50% within 6 months. • Mentored and trained 3 junior developers, resulting in a 20% reduction in project delivery time. • Designed and implemented a data-driven analytics dashboard using Lavarel and Chart.js, increasing business insights by 40%.

Senior ICT Manager

SK Academy

2024 — 2026

• Improved ICT infrastructure efficiency by 30% through strategic upgrades and resource optimization. • Increased network uptime to 99.99% by implementing redundant systems and rigorous maintenance. • Reduced ICT costs by 25% through effective budgeting and resource allocation. • Developed and implemented a comprehensive cybersecurity framework, resulting in a 50% reduction in security breaches. • Boosted employee productivity by 20% through the introduction of innovative collaboration tools and training programs.

SK Academy

Google Data Engineer

2026

andChange

Prosci Change Management Practitioner

2025

ETDP SETA

Assessor & Moderator

2025

Rosebank College

Diploma in ICT Programming

2011