Prakashini Dhanjee CA(SA)
Chartered Accountant | Public Sector Financial Consultant | Training & Change Management Advisor
Profile
Prakashini Dhanjee is a Chartered Accountant registered with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) since 1997. With more than 25 years of experience, she has established herself as a leading consultant in public sector financial management, capacity building, and financial systems implementation across the National, Provincial, and Local spheres of government.
Her deep public sector insight was developed through key leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury and Acting CFO of the KZN Department of Sport and Recreation. These roles equipped her with strategic and operational experience in driving compliance, accountability, and fiscal reform in government.
Skills
Public Sector Financial Management Expertise
Prakashini specialises in helping public institutions align with PFMA, MFMA, and Treasury regulations, with a focus on improving financial governance, reporting standards, and performance budgeting. She offers hands-on advisory support to finance teams navigating complex operational challenges and regulatory requirements.
Project Management & IT System Rollout
In addition to financial consulting, Prakashini has led and contributed to several financial system rollout projects across public entities. Her experience includes the implementation of ERP and financial management systems, working closely with both functional and technical teams to ensure systems are configured to meet regulatory and operational needs.
She has project-managed cross-functional teams through system upgrades and transformations—ensuring that implementation is supported by training, change management, and long-term adoption. Her structured approach ensures smooth transitions, user readiness, and measurable impact.
Training, Capacity Building & Assessment
Prakashini is highly regarded for her commitment to capacity development in the public sector. As an accredited assessor, she facilitates face-to-face training, workplace mentorship, and on-the-job support to finance personnel at all levels. She also develops unit standard-aligned learning materials, ensuring practical application and alignment with national qualifications.
Her facilitation style is clear, approachable, and highly effective—empowering participants to understand and implement financial best practices confidently.
Professional Services Offering
In addition to her public sector focus, Prakashini provides accounting, tax, and advisory services to individuals, SMMEs, and private sector clients. Her service delivery is defined by precision, efficiency, and clear communication—making her a trusted advisor to a broad client base.
Core Service Areas
- Public sector financial management consulting
- Treasury compliance (PFMA/MFMA) and audit readiness
- Financial systems implementation and ERP rollout
- Project management and change leadership
- Training, capacity building, and course development
- Accounting, taxation, and advisory services
- Analytical thinking, communication, and mentoring
Values and Approach
Prakashini’s approach is grounded in integrity, excellence, and empowerment. Whether delivering a financial reform project or conducting a training session, she brings a hands-on, client-centred mindset and a strong focus on results. Her ability to lead, coach, and execute makes her a vital asset to every project she undertakes.