MEET THE TEAM
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Robert Manson
Founder: Alimama Spaces
Qualifications:). NMP, MAP, PGDip-Business Administration, MBA-Strategy Execution- (Wits University). Master of Philosophy- International Business- (University of Pretoria- GIBS). Master’s Degree in Data Science- Big Data and Data Analytics- (University of Liverpool). PGDip- Futures Studies (University of Stellenbosch). Board Leadership Program- (University of Pretoria- GIBS). Executive Leadership Program- (Oxford University- Saïd Business School). Digital Disruptive Strategy Program- (Harvard Business School). PgDip- Finance (UCT-GSB).
Robert Manson founded Alimama Spaces in 2015 after gaining experience working for blue-chip multinationals like Altron, IBM, Microsoft, and others. He started his professional career as a gardener, later worked as a security guard, got fired after he was caught sleeping on the job. Soon after being fired, he started working in a call centre for Protea Hotels selling Prokard membership where he spent 5 years of his life building a profile for himself while aggressively pursuing academic studies- currently doing his fourth master’s degree in global finance.
Apart from his academic qualifications, he is also a member of the institute of directors with IoDSA and a certified director.
He has continued climbing the corporate ladder to an executive level where he is currently an executive at a global multinational.
He has been the brains behind Alimama spaces’ phenomenal growth since its inception.
His bold vision is to be the biggest shared economy entrepreneur not only in South Africa but across the continent, leveraging on digital platforms like Airbnb as well as digital disruptions across different industries. This model has also assisted him in building a sizable real estate portfolio across the country.
He believes that Airbnb and other digital platforms are the future and will continue disrupting traditional businesses that are not willing to innovate and offer unique experiences to consumers.
He and his team live by one mission in mind and that's “creating absolutely amazing experiences for all our guests” being hosted at anyone of my spaces.
Fun time for Robert is spent on reading, spontaneous travelling, sucker for pain in getting qualifications and is crazily in love with Chelsea Football Club and daily meditation is his spiritual healing.
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M m a t s a t s i P h a d i m e
Head of Operations: Alimama Spaces
Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce in Mathematics & Economics (University of Witwatersrand)
Mmatsatsi Phadime joins Alimama Spaces as an experienced Project Administrator with over 10 years professional experience from a range of companies including listed and public sector entities. She has gained extensive experience in planning and implementing complex projects utillising different methodologies. She is a problem solver and have gained the ability to communicate at different levels and to build solid relationships with all stakeholders in order to deliver against expectations.
With all the gained experience over the years, Mmatsatsi joins Alimama Spaces operations teams with the eagerness to learn and grow into becoming a valuable asset within Alimama Spaces. Mmatsatsi’s involvement within the team includes but not limited to the following: management of guests; collaboration with finance, operations and housekeeping to resolve various issues. Also, she will be continuously assisting with increasing digital presence of Alimama Spaces.
Mmatsatsi is a team player with decision making capabilities as well as a coach to other team members. She is skilled at analysis, planning and implementation of solutions that support business objectives.
She is a people's person, an inquisitive and confident lady with a high focus on delivery. She enjoys, jogging, reading, spending time with individuals close to her heart.
Motto she lives by: Be as interested as you are interesting.
Mpho Phahlang
Operations Assistant: Alimama Spaces
Qualifications: BA Corporate & Marketing Communications (University of the Free State)
Mpho joins Alimama spaces with ten years of corporate expertise in many disciplines of marketing communications. She has extensive knowledge in branding management, advertising, public relations, internal communications, stakeholder engagement, employee engagement and wellness, digital transformation and events management, among other things.
She has experience working for SMMEs, multinational organisations, government ministries and UN secretariats. Her most prominent accomplishments include establishing Agile working practises and guiding the digital transformation of more than 300 Vodacom Lesotho workers. Mpho also oversaw behavioural change communications for below- and above-the-line marketing when she was at the National COVID-19 Secretariat.
Mpho places a high value on her spirituality and beliefs. She regards herself as an ambivert and keeps a very small social circle. Her interests include interior home décor, improving her culinary skills and a slight obsession with cleaning.
Lintle Mahlakeng
Operations Assistant: Alimama Spaces
Qualifications: Postgraduate Diploma - Financial Planning Law (UFS)
Bachelor of Commerce - Law (UFS)
Lintle joins Alimama Spaces with a legal background and a passion for compliance and regulation.
Her education is a blend of finance and law which brings an interesting dynamic to the team.
Lintle lived abroad in Ottawa, Canada for 3 years with her little family where she was exposed to international trends and way of life which greatly widened her perspective on life in general. This is where she also took up a course in Human Resources for a couple of months before coming back home.
Lintle looks forward to pursuing her studies with a Masters degree in compliance and regulation which will help her career pursuits as she will be able to assist with policy development.
Lintle is a hard and smart worker who is always eager to apply herself ; she is a problem solvee and has a calm demeanor about her.
She is a family woman and a book worm; some of her favorite titles include The Perks Of Being a Wallflower, The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, The Couple Next Door and The Year of Yes just to name a few.
"He who conquers himself is the mightiest of warriors"
Bontle Shuping
Operations Assistant: Alimama Spaces
Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting
Bontle brings a unique blend of academic rigor in accounting and a burgeoning passion for marketing and hospitality. With a foundation rooted in accounting studies at Monash University and ongoing academic pursuits at UNISA, Bontle has embraced a dynamic career evolution.
Driven by a curiosity for consumer behaviour and brand storytelling, she is eager to apply her analytical skills and strategic mindset to the realms of marketing and hospitality. Her academic journey has equipped her with a solid understanding of financial management principles, complemented by a growing appreciation for customer-centric strategies and service excellence.
Beyond her academic pursuits, Bontle thrives on adventurous activities that foster creativity and exploration. She finds joy in immersing herself in diverse narratives through reading and enjoys the camaraderie of dining with friends, exploring new culinary experiences.
We welcome her passion for innovation and commitment to excellence will undoubtedly contribute to our collective success in creating memorable experiences and engaging narratives
Olwethu Gubevu
Operations Assistant: Alimama Spaces
Qualification: Diploma in Computer Programming ( Cape Business College)
Olwethu Gubevu joins Alimama Spaces with over 10 years experience in customer service, working for international and local companies.
Her most prominent role was working for an E-commerce company for 4 years, where she managed a Customer service team and Social media critical complaints team. Her involvement with the teams included but not limited to the following; Training, Coaching, managing Quality Assurance to maintain Company Standard operating procedures and Compliance, Minimizing Brand damage by resolving critical complaints quickly and efficiently.
Olwethu loves getting lost in her books, spending time with her amazing daughter and is a fish in the water.
She is a team player who is passionate about helping others and strongly believes nothing is impossible if we all work together towards a common goal.
Ntobeko Mtshamba
Head of Finance: Alimama Spaces
Qualifications: Higher Certificate in Business Principles and Practice (Varsity College), BTech Degree in Internal Auditing (Cape Peninsula University of Technology)
Ntobeko Mtshamba joined Alimama Spaces in November 2021 as a Finance Assistant. He works closely with the Operations Team. Having a thorough background in the financial sector, Ntobeko has an enthused inclination for the practice of accounting. He seeks to be an industry expert in the near future.
Heavily influenced by the values of internal auditing, Ntobeko lives his profession with following codes of ethics: Integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competency. He consistently practices his duties across the financial sector with these values as his anchors.
Ntobeko’s past role was that of a Financial Advisor at an Agency of Old Mutual. The role exposed him to the six-step financial planning framework and to helping people who value financial well-being achieve their lifetime financial goals. This brought him contentment as he is a person who appreciates financial security.
He enjoys reading, watching competitive sports and occasionally attending social events.
Leina Manson
Housekeeping Manager: Alimama Spaces
Qualification: Bachelor in Business Administration.
Leina Manson or Lei as she has become affectionately known by the team joined Alimama Spaces from its inception as part of the housekeeping staff coming from a sales background hungry for new opportunities and throughout the years demonstrated great discipline and dedication which saw her move from housekeeping to housekeeping Manager, which is a role she has been thriving in for the past 4 years.
Lei Ensured that housekeeping and laundry staff are trained in all services, including cleaning procedures to rival hotel standards. Established a highly effective system to manage the work schedule for the team and work as a bridge between housekeeping and Operations.
Caleb Mapetere
Maintenance Manager/Driver: Alimama Spaces
Qualification: High School certificate, Valid South African drivers license.
Caleb Mapetere joined Alimama Spaces as a driver/ maintenance manager who has proven to be a valuable asset to Alimama spaces. Has a very strong work ethic supported with 7 years driving experience. Outgoing driver proficient in safe operations, passenger transportation and inclement weather driving. Excellent communicator and problem solver with a solid track record in the field and an outstanding safety background.
A family man who is always willing to go the extra mile to get the job done.
Edgar Tasiyana
Maintenance & Driver: Alimama Spaces
Qualification: High School - National Certificate, Machine shop Engineering, Valid South African drivers license.
Edgar Tasiyana joined Alimama spaces as Driver / Maintenance personnel who has proven to be reliable and valuable to Alimama spaces.Has a rich work ethic with 8 years of driving experience and 3 years as handling maintenance issues. He has proven to be a great driver exercising safe operations in passenger transportation and good communication skills. His problem solving skills remain top tier. He prides himself in being a family man, highly committed to his job.