PETER KATSIDZIRA

10 Howard Hamlet
4 University Drive
Pinelands, 7405

Cell : +27 (0)71 028 7169

Email: peterkatsidzira@gmail.com

I am a young Management graduate (Honors), currently undertaking a Masters in Development Finance.

I have at least four years of experience in the retail sector, where I held several leadership positions. I am
looking to fill a position where l would be able to achieve personal development; gain skills that add
value to my curriculum vitae and improve my business acumen at the same time achieve organizational
goals to a mutual benefit.

EDUCATION
(March 2014-Present) Masters in Development Finance- University of Cape Town (Graduate School of
Business)

Modules include, Research Methods, Quantitative Techniques, Micro-Enterprise Finance,

Responsible Investment, Project Finance, Financial Risk Management

(2004-2008)- Bachelor of Business Studies Degree Honors Degree in Management- University of

Zimbabwe (SAQA accredited-NQ7)

Core Modules include, Strategic Management, Corporate Finance, Business Research Methods,
Marketing, Negotiation Skills, Financial Accounting for Business, Business Statistics

2002-2003 A-Levels, 2As, 1C - Sakubva High School- Zimbabwe

1998-2001 O Levels, 2As, 6Bs -St Dominics High School-Zimbabwe

WORK EXPERIENCE
Innscor Africa- T/A Golden Stairs Spar 2009-2013 Joined the retail branch when it opened in December
2009, and was instrumental helping to break even, achieve growth in sales, market share and
profitability. I held several positions over a period of four years. Positions include Costing Clerk, Front
End Manager and finally Operations Manager. Responsibilities held over the period include

Managing day to day operations of the organization, including direct supervision of all staff.
Setting budgets and ensuring the organization operated within budgetary lines
Setting monthly targets for each department, and measuring performance
Stock procurement, control and management
Sales Management and Gross Profit Management
Marketing management including promotional activities
Managing production of service departments i.e. Deli, Bakery, F&V and Butchery
Preparing weekly and monthly departmental sales and trading accounts
Attending and presenting monthly feedback information to the board

July 2006-June 2007- Intern -circulated through all departments of the organization including HR,
Accounting, Operations, but spent most time in the marketing department. Main responsibilities held
include
Data collection and analysis, in marketing research
Analysis of competitor strength, weakness, and pricing strategies
Formulating and implementation of promotional activities
Compilation sales and reporting of monthly sales

PERSONAL Business
Goodies Enterprise 2010-2014- A four men partnership that specialized in sourcing fruits,
vegetables and other agricultural products from farmers and supplying them to large retail
outlets such as Pick and Pay, OK and Spar
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Involved in Rebuild Sakubva since 2012 as a Fundraiser-A web based group to raise funds to go
towards the improvement of the socio-economic life of the people of Sakubva (my home town).
So far, funds have gone towards schools development, community library refurbishment,
construction of public sanitary facilities and funding local informal entrepreneurs.
Tutor 2004-2008-Tutored Advanced Level and 1St year University Students. I specialized in
tutoring Mathematics, Statistics and Business Management
SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Language- Shona and English
IT- proficient in basic computer skills, including Ms excel, word, power-point, internet, email
Communication - excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Team Work- excellent team player who is able to work in a multicultural environment.
Decision Making- rapid decision making skills, quick learner and creative
Ethics- high ethical and moral standards
REFERANCES
Dr S Gumbe- The Dean of Commerce (University of Zimbabwe-Harare)
Tel: +263-4-333573, Email: dean@commerce.uz.ac.zw
Professor Nicholas Biekpe- Director MCom Development of Finance (University of Cape Town
Graduate School of Business)
Tel:+27214061437 Email: nicholas.biekpe@gsb.uct.ac.za
Mr. Bernard Malunda-The Finance Manager (Zuva Petroleum, Harare)
Mobile:+267 777 39412 Email: bmalunda@gmail.com