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19+ years of enterprise delivery across Africa — the clients, the programmes, and what the people who worked with us actually say.
Client Portfolio
Delivered at
enterprise scale.
Every engagement, every programme — delivered end to end across retail, mining, banking, healthcare, fintech, and global payments.

Woolworths
- PCI DSS v4.0 compliance — first SA retailer re-certified, zero outstanding findings
- Cybersecurity Portfolio Build — governed multi-stream security programme
- XDR deployment across AWS Workspaces and endpoint environments
- IAM & Active Directory remediation, MFA/RADIUS enablement
- Penetration-test remediation — critical and high vulnerabilities closed
- Firewall standardisation, segmentation, and platform hardening

AngloGold Ashanti
- SIAM operating model across a multi-supplier ecosystem
- Project OTTO — core transformation programme coordination
- Enterprise firewall deployment across group environments
- Disaster Recovery solution delivery
- Centralised monitoring platform implementation
- Privileged Access Management — least privilege, audit trails, vendor governance
Massmart
- Multi-million-rand datacenter migration to Teraco
- Jupiter Exit — SAP AIX/HANA re-platforming
- Full legacy network collapse and modernisation, 8 VDOM splits
- Datacentre cutovers — all operations transitioned on time
- 200+ stakeholder coordination across business and vendors

Nexi
- Global account management for Central Banks — Europe and Africa
- Disaster Recovery programme for Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS)
- Delivery spanning 3 continents

Discovery Health
- Flagship products — Discovery Purple, Active Rewards, Healthy Company
- Medical scheme take-ons — Bankmed, Glencore, Netcare, SABMAS
- Servicing, digital, comms, wellness, and billing streams
- KeyCare programme and KeyCare Oncology DSP (Icon)
- Annual year-end updates to new business, admin and billing systems
- CMS regulatory and PMB compliance programmes
ABSA / Barclays
- CIGLS Programme — South Africa and BAF10 countries
- Lumension deployment across 42,000 devices
- DNS changes across Botswana, Seychelles, Mauritius, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda
- SEP installation on ATMs — Mozambique and Tanzania
- Middleware delivery — Xypro and Detect IT
- Easy Plan revamps and feasibility analysis

Life Healthcare
- Cloud migrations across healthcare facilities
- Business process re-engineering for outpatient services
- Microsoft Teams enterprise deployment
- COVID-19 check-in app rollout
- In-house digital optimisation programme
Standard Bank
- Impaired Interest programme
- Minimum Payment Adjustment
- SSDIP Programme portfolio delivery
TYME & FNB
- TYME — Mobile Money scalability programme
- TYME digital bank go-to-market
- FNB — infrastructure project management and store builds
TPG Africa
- AngloGold Ashanti — SharePoint 2010, Project Server and workflow capabilities
- Anglo American — full SharePoint deployment with SAP integration
- Stellenbosch University — EPM Fusion and portfolio analysis
- KIO ADM migration — SharePoint 2007 to 2010
- Dimension Data — platform upgrades; Macsteel — SharePoint implementation
- Enterprise clients — SASOL, SANBS, Mubadala
UNISA
- Email migration for 20,000 users
- Rollout across 3 campuses
Momentum & Bankmed
- Healthy Company corporate wellness — Phase 2 and review
- Hospital Rating App delivery
- Executive wellness (Prestige)
- Bankmed — Baby & Me, AGM, and year-end programmes
Track Record
19 years of
delivery, summarised.
Enterprise Security Programmes
PCI DSS v4.0 compliance delivery, XDR deployment across cloud environments, IAM & Active Directory remediation, Privileged Access Management, MFA/RADIUS enablement, and penetration-test remediation.
Service Integration at Scale
SIAM Lead across a multi-supplier ecosystem — four concurrent strategic initiatives: core transformation (Project OTTO), enterprise firewall deployment, disaster recovery, and centralised monitoring.
Infrastructure Modernisation
Multi-million-rand datacenter migrations and cutovers, SAP AIX/HANA re-platforming, legacy network collapse, firewall standardisation, and RTGS disaster recovery for central banks across three continents.
Financial Services Delivery
Pan-African infrastructure rollouts across 10 countries — 42,000-device security deployments, ATM estate protection, middleware implementation, mobile money scalability, and payment programmes.
Medical Scheme Programmes
Full medical scheme take-ons (Bankmed, Glencore, Netcare, SABMAS) across servicing, digital, comms and billing streams. Flagship product delivery plus CMS regulatory compliance and COVID-19 digital response.
Platform & Workflow Engineering
SharePoint and Project Server implementations with SAP integration, enterprise portfolio management, workflow automation, and a 20,000-user email migration across three university campuses.
Recommendations
In their
own words.
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I had the privilege of working closely with Karli Thebe over the past three years on the development and execution of a comprehensive Cybersecurity Roadmap. Throughout this period, Karli consistently demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism, discipline, and commitment that set the standard for the entire team. Her work ethic is truly contagious, inspiring those around her to elevate their own performance and approach challenges with renewed energy.
Karli took on a task that many had previously considered impossible, yet she not only delivered successfully but did so on time and within budget. This achievement speaks volumes about her resilience, her ability to plan meticulously, and her unwavering determination to see projects through to completion. Her “never say die” attitude ensured that obstacles were treated as opportunities to innovate rather than setbacks.
One of Karli’s greatest strengths lies in her project management expertise. She has an outstanding ability to break down complex problems into manageable components, ensuring clarity and focus at every stage. This skill was invaluable in navigating the intricacies of cybersecurity initiatives, where precision and foresight are critical. Her structured approach allowed the team to tackle each milestone with confidence, while her leadership ensured alignment across stakeholders.
Beyond her technical and managerial skills, Karli brings a sense of integrity and collaboration that makes her a pleasure to work with. She listens attentively, communicates effectively, and fosters an environment where ideas can flourish. Her contributions have left a lasting impact not only on the project but also on the people fortunate enough to work alongside her.
I wholeheartedly recommend Karli Thebe as a consummate professional, a dedicated leader, and a trusted partner in any endeavour. Any organisation would be fortunate to have her driving its strategic initiatives.
Karli played a pivotal role in successfully delivering complex strategic transformation projects, showing strong leadership, strategic insight, and excellent project management.
She effectively aligned stakeholders, managed risks, and ensured timely, budget-conscious delivery with clear business outcomes.
Her clarity, solution-focused approach, and peer respect sets her apart.
I had the pleasure of working closely with Karli at Massmart on several complex, high-impact projects. As a seasoned Project Manager, she brought not only deep industry knowledge but also a remarkable ability to distill different challenges into clear, actionable plans.
What set her apart was her unwavering attention to detail and the foresight she demonstrated in anticipating project risks and proactively addressing them. Her ability to plan ensured that our projects were not only delivered on time but also exceeded expectations in quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
Beyond her technical skills, Karli’s management style is collaborative, composed under pressure, and deeply committed to team success. It was a privilege to work with her, and I wholeheartedly recommend her for any role requiring strategic program management and execution.
I had the pleasure of working with Karli during her time as a Project Manager for the Infrastructure Team at Massmart. Karli consistently demonstrated strong organizational skills, clear and effective communication, and a confident leadership style that kept complex projects on track. Her ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams ensured alignment and smooth execution, even in high-pressure environments.
Karli managed projects with precision, showing exceptional oversight of budgets and unwavering adherence to tight deadlines. Her proactive approach and attention to detail made her a reliable and results-driven team member. She would be a valuable asset to any organization.
I have previously worked with Karli in her role as Project Manager for many years, on multiple marketing and digital aspects. Karli has a great ability to be able to understand both the business needs / deliverables as well as the marketing requirements and needs to support them. Across the many diverse projects I have worked on with Karli, she has had exposure and input into helping manage creative agencies to ensure smooth delivery and has a very good knowledge base on the details of marketing processes and assets needed.
Karli is proactive and a forward-thinker. She has always brought something new in her approaches when managing projects and champions a digital approach to make sure everything is up to date, clear and accessible.
I had the pleasure of working with Karli Thebe on several key data centre projects. Karli consistently demonstrated exceptional focus and a strong drive towards achieving outcomes. Her ability to manage complex projects successfully is commendable, and she has proven to be a reliable and goal-oriented project manager.
Karli’s strengths lie in her unwavering focus and determination to drive projects to successful completion. Her outcomes-driven approach ensures that project goals are met efficiently and effectively. Throughout our collaboration, Karli maintained a clear vision and kept the team aligned with project objectives.
Overall, my experience working with Karli has been highly positive. Her dedication to achieving project goals and her ability to manage multiple key projects simultaneously make her an invaluable asset to any team.
I’ve had the chance to work with Karli on several projects, and I can honestly say she’s one of the best project managers I’ve worked with. She’s organized, detail-oriented, and knows how to keep things moving—even when projects get complex or hit unexpected bumps.
Karli has a great way of communicating with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. She makes sure everyone’s on the same page, and she’s always ahead of the game when it comes to spotting issues before they become problems. Her ability to keep calm under pressure and find practical solutions is something I really admire.
Karli also went an extra mile to make sure project deliverables do not get delayed.
I had the joy of collaborating with Karli at Massmart. She consistently showcased essential skills such as effective communication, problem-solving, leadership, and proficiency in Technical and Infrastructure Project Management. During the Datacentre cutovers, Karli led the team to successfully transition all data centre operations to the new environment within the timelines established by her and the external vendors, enhancing efficiency. She is a committed and skilled professional, and I wholeheartedly recommend her for any position that necessitates a technical Project Manager or Delivery Manager, among others.
Certifications
Credentials that
back the delivery.
Executive MBA
PMP
PRINCE2
Agile Practitioner
ITIL
CSM
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