Narita Pursad

Narita Pursad has a diverse work experience spanning from 2003 to 2018. Their most recent role was as an ICT Vendor Manager and 2IC to CIO at Webber Wentzel. Prior to that, they worked as a Procurement Manager for Bidvest Bank Limited, where they were responsible for managing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, identifying cost reduction opportunities, and implementing systems for optimal procurement function. They also managed a team and ensured compliance with policies. Before that, Narita worked at Standard Bank of South Africa in various roles including Procurement Manager for Projects, Portfolio Operations Manager, and Project Portfolio Manager. They were involved in setting up processes, managing portfolios, analyzing performance, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. Additionally, they worked as an Assistant Project Portfolio Manager at Xpert, where their responsibilities were similar to those at Standard Bank. Their earliest role was as a Project Lead at Transnet SOC Ltd where they were involved in programming, project administration, and planning.

Narita Pursad has a diverse education history. Narita completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration and Management, General at Wits Business School. Narita also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, General from MANCOSA. Narita holds a Certificate - NQF 6 in Agile Leadership Certification from NoviaOne. In addition, they obtained various certifications in IT, management, and projects from different institutions. Narita completed a Global Leadership Programme in Organizational Leadership from Standard Bank. Narita also holds a diploma in software support from advtech college campus and a Matric Certificate from Jeppe High School for Girls, where they studied Mathematics, Accounting, and Science. In 2023, they obtained a Certification in ChatGPT / AI Ethics: Ethical Intelligence in an AI World from Udemy Alumni.