Kobus Bezuidenhout

Kobus Bezuidenhout has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Kobus started their career at SAA in 1983 as an Apprentice in Aircraft Mechanical and later worked as an Aircraft Technician and Supervisor in Material and Production Planning. In 1999, they joined South African Airways as a Business Analyst, where they investigated user requirements, proposed solutions, and managed migration projects. Kobus then worked as a Key Account Manager and Business Analyst at Atraxis Africa before becoming an Account Manager at EDS.

In 2004, Kobus joined South African Airways as a Manager, Development and Support, where they managed a team and analyzed user requirements for legacy system management. Kobus then joined FuelPlus Software GmbH in 2007 as a Business Consultant /Account Management Director, managing introduction and upgrade projects, facilitating workshops, and training programs.

In 2014, Kobus became the Managing Director at FuelPlus Asia Inc, where they drove operational strategies and monitored overall company performance. Kobus later joined FuelPlus Software GmbH as a Senior Business Consultant, performing engagement procedures, analyzing business processes, and establishing requirements for process changes.

Prior to their current role at Skymetrix as a Partnerships Manager, Kobus worked as a Customer Success Manager at FuelPlus Software GmbH, analyzing product usage, leading success meetings, and providing feature demos to ensure customer retention and growth. Throughout their career, Kobus has demonstrated their expertise in business analysis, customer success management, consulting, and leadership.

Kobus Bezuidenhout has a diverse education history. In 2020, they attended the International Business Management Institute (IBMI) and obtained a Master of Business Administration - mini MBA degree with a focus on Economics and International Business. In 2016, they completed a course in International Negotiation Skills from IATA, receiving an IATA Certificate in Negotiation tactics.

Before these recent educational endeavors, Kobus pursued various training and certifications. Kobus completed a Lean Management in Aviation course from IATA in 2009 and received training in Project Link Project Management Methodology in 2006. In 2002, they obtained a Certificate in Business Analysis from the Faculty Training Institute. Additionally, in 1999, Kobus earned a Microsoft Certified Professional Diploma and became a Microsoft Certified Professional through Training Connection.

In terms of their formal education, Kobus attended Germiston Technical College and graduated in 1987 with a National N Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Before that, they completed their Senior Certificate / Matric from Hoërskool Kempton Park in 1982.

Aside from the information provided, Kobus has also engaged in additional educational pursuits such as an International Negotiation Skills course from IATA in 2016. Kobus has also obtained various aircraft-related qualifications and undertaken programs in Business Process Redesign and Management Leadership from Swiss Air/Atraxis. Further, they have received training in Transaction Analysis and Client Treatment.

Overall, Kobus Bezuidenhout's education history showcases a commitment to continuous learning and development across different fields and industries.