Daniel Gouws

Daniel Gouws

Turnkey Business Management Consultant

Johannesburg, South Africa

#OpenToWork

About

I am a business solutions entrepreneur and author with over 5 years of experience delivering tailored business solutions across telecommunications, healthcare, utilities, infrastructure, and technology sectors. Most recently, I have been leading Langa Gouws Solutions Firm, where I provide strategic consulting and operational frameworks to public and private organizations. My work spans strategy development, bid management digital systems, and digital sales infrastructure. I have built and handed over e-systems for bid management and operations, developed product trademarks and patents in the medical sector, and supported telecom operators with sales and distribution strategies. I use tools and methods including Google Workspace governance, project management frameworks, and campaign development to grow revenue channels and create sustainable jobs.

What I'm looking for

Looking to add value to organisations.

Experience

Founder & Managing Director

LANGA GOUWS SOLUTIONS FIRM

2018 – Present

Founder of Langa Gouws Solutions Firm, delivering tailored business solutions to both public and private sector organizations. Holds a track record of designing operational frameworks, growing revenue channels, and establishing digital infrastructure across diverse industries. Committed to ethical leadership, social impact, and creating 6,000 sustainable jobs in South Africa by 2028.

Strategy DevelopmentBusiness Development
Rihanyo Medical Supplies

Consultant: Business Solutions Manager

Rihanyo Medical Supplies

Jan 2024 – Mar 2024

• Developed, managed, and handed over complete Bid Office E-Systems • Led product development in the medical sector: trademarking, copywriting, patents, manufacturing, and supply chain SOPs • Implemented Operations & Project Management E-Systems • Secured business financing for operational costs through targeted funding initiatives

Bid ManagementProduct DevelopmentOperations Management
MTN SA

Consultant: Business Analyst

MTN SA

Jan 2024 – Mar 2024

• Contributed directly to MTN SA's achievement of Level 1 B-BBEE Status • Supported strategic initiatives within the MTN Xlerator ESD Programme • Delivered actionable business analysis reports to senior stakeholders

Business AnalysisStrategic InitiativesB-BBEE Compliance
IoT Voice

Consultant: Business Development Manager

IoT Voice

Jan 2023 – Apr 2023

• Developed go-to-market strategies and campaigns for business and call centre clients • Expanded client market share through targeted B2B relationship management • Managed client relationships and day-to-day operations

Business DevelopmentGo-to-Market Strategy

Consultant: Business Processes & Solutions Manager

Xisebenene Construction & Projects

Jan 2023 – Jun 2023

• Designed and deployed bid office e-systems from scratch through to handover • Created and implemented digital operations and project management systems • Developed performance management e-systems, improving organisational accountability • Secured operational funding through business financing initiatives

Bid ManagementProject ManagementPerformance Management
Telkom SA

Distribution: Telecommunications Mobile Products

Telkom SA

Jan 2022 – Apr 2022

• Developed and executed mobile product distribution strategies and campaigns • Managed full handover process for completed campaigns

Campaign ManagementHandover Process

Distribution: FTTx Products

Openserve (Telkom Group)

Jan 2022 – Aug 2022

• Developed and implemented field sales and call centre strategies and campaigns for FTTx product distribution • Drove expansion of fibre broadband footprint across target markets

FTTx Product DistributionField Sales StrategyCampaign Development
Rihati Utility Services

Manager: Sales & Services Department

Rihati Utility Services

Jan 2021 – Dec 2021

• Developed and managed strategic sales initiatives across utility and telecom product lines • Created and managed multi-channel campaigns for product distribution • Oversaw service delivery management including end-to-end project planning and execution

Sales StrategyCampaign ManagementService Delivery
Trade 245

Distribution: Financial Services

Trade 245

Jan 2020 – Jun 2020

• Facilitated consumer education and market development initiatives • Managed content development for training and promotional campaigns • Executed marketing and promotions strategies

Consumer EducationContent DevelopmentMarketing Strategy
Realtime Africa

Consultant: Operations Manager

Realtime Africa

Jan 2020 – Jun 2020

• Designed, developed, and delivered digital sales infrastructure training programmes • Developed corporate growth and geographic expansion strategy

Training ProgrammesGrowth Strategy

Education

University of Johannesburg | Johannesburg Business School

University of Johannesburg | Johannesburg Business School

Certificate · MBA Programme

University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg

Diploma · Accounting

Certifications

Metering Project Management Certification

Landis & Gyr

Metering Project Management Certification

Hexing SA

Networks Management Certification

Huawei

4IR Business Implementation Certificate

University of Johannesburg

Skills

Content WritingCorporate IdentityKeynote SpeakingRenewable EnergyTelecommunicationsICTHealthcare Supply ChainApp DevelopmentWebsite DevelopmentE-Commerce SetupBusiness FinancingPerformance ManagementProject ManagementOperations ManagementCampaign DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentBid ManagementGoogle WorkspaceStrategy Development

Languages

English (Full professional proficiency)Afrikaans (Full professional proficiency)Zulu (Full professional proficiency)