Paul Francis
Senior IT Governance and Project Management Consultant
Salary / Daily rate
Johannesburg, South Africa
Freelance
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
MBA & PMP-certified IT consultant with 25+ years managing complex technology projects and governance initiatives. Led IT operations across major organizations including Avis Southern Africa, delivering strategic solutions and team leadership. Specialized in IT governance, project management, and business analysis with expertise in Azure and emerging technologies.
Work experience
Project Management Consultant
Self-Employed
Jul 2025 - Present
1 year 4 months
Johannesburg Metropolitan Area · Hybrid
Project management consultancy
Information Technology Management Consultant
Salvage Management & Disposals (Pty) Ltd (SMD)
Aug 2024 - Jul 2025
1 year
Isando · Hybrid
Heading up IT Department
IT Governance Specialist
ZEDA Limited
May 2021 - Aug 2024
3 years 4 months
Johannesburg Metropolitan Area · On-site
I led the IT governance function at Zeda, which took over the Avis and Budget licenses from Avis Southern Africa (Barloworld).
Business analyst, IT Operations and Governance Manager
Avis Rent a Car Southern Africa
Sep 2006 - May 2021
14 years 9 months
Johannesburg Metropolitan Area · On-site
I started off my career at Avis (Barloworld) as a business analyst and eventually progressed to lead the IT Operations and Governance teams.
Developer and Development Team Manager
African Life Assurance
Jan 2000 - Aug 2006
6 years 8 months
Johannesburg Metropolitan Area · On-site
I started out as a workflow developer and progressed to become the Development Team Manager leading a large team of developers for a life assurance company.
Project Manager
Pastel
Jan 1999 - Dec 1999
1 year
Johannesburg Metropolitan Area · On-site
I led the project team that developed the upgrade to the SOHO version of Pastel.
Education
Milpark Business School (MBS)
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2007 - 2008
2 years
University of Johannesburg
PGCE
1990 - 1990
1 year
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Arts - BA
1987 - 1989
3 years
Project Management Institute
PMP