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SABPP 2018 Board Nominees
Gerda Botha – Chartered HR Professional
Member Since – 05 December 2016
My name is Gerda Botha. My life purpose and passion is to touch and shape people’s lives, which comes naturrally in my role as HR Professional. I am currently
employed as Operating Group Learning and Development Manager with Grinaker-LTA. My HR career span over a period of 23 years in a variety of disciplines
and on different functioning levels within the Human Resources field, most of it within Learning and Development (including transformation), Organisational
Development and HR Information Systems. Except for my current employer, I have worked in a full time capacity for Pretoria Portland Cement, Murray and
Roberts (Medupi Power Station Joint Venture) and Civcon Construction. I have also rendered consulting services to a number of smaller companies in my
personal capacity. My tertiary qualifications include a BA (Ed) degree from University of Pretoria, and B.Com and B.Com Hons. (Industrial Psychology) from the
University of South Africa. My leisure activities include art and craft classes to a group of ladies in an underprivelaged area with the purpose to generate
income for themselves. As a person I am a firm believer of continuous improvement and strive to bring a part of this to everything that I do.
Arno Brown - Chartered HR Professional
Member Since – 26 April 2016
Arno Patrick Brown is the Employee Relations Specialist for Engen Petroleum Limited in Cape Town, reporting to the Employee Relations Manager of Engen
Petroleum Limited. He matriculated in 1985 at Langeberg Senior Secondary in Robertson 1986 and started his career with the Western Provincial Government
in 1986, studying part-time while climbing the ranks in the Public Service. He started, as an admin clerk in February 1986 and through perseverance and hard
work became a Deputy Director in 2004. He had a team of seven Assistant Directors and more than two-hundred community development workers reporting
to him. During his tenure in public service, he dealt extensively with Municipalities in the Western Cape, and was part of the inauguration management team
of the Community Development Workers programme in 2005. He also served on several Departmental Tender Board committees.
After a fulfilling and delightful 21 years of public service, Arno joined the private sector in 2008. He spent a short period as Human Resource Manager for
Magna Mirrors, Atlantis and later joined the Civils construction company Roschon (part of the Eskom Group) as an Employee Relations Specialist. During his
time spent there, the Medupi & Kusile Power Stations were among his IR projects and was part of the team who drafted the Project Labour Agreement (PLA).
In August 2011 he joined the retail store Ackermans (part of the Pepkor Group) as an Employee Relations Specialist, a position he occupied until March 2014,
when took up his current position for Engen Petroleum Limited.
Arno specialises in employment litigation, individual employment law, collective Labour law, and general employment law. He specialised in this fielfor nearly
10 years and continues to devote himself in fighting for fairness and consistency and to keep the principles of HR intact. His recent activities includes
successful substantive wage negotiations in Tanzania, Namibia & South Africa.
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Sifiso Cele - Master HR Professional
Member Since – 31 October 2012
HR Executive, Absa Group Limited - Wealth Investment Management and Insurance.
Mr Sifiso Cele is currently employed by Absa Group Limited as an HR Executive. Previously was employed by the Liberty Group as an Executive of Human
Resources for STANLIB Limited. Within the Liberty Group, Sifiso also held a several head of HR roles, i.e. Head of HR for Liberty Corporate and Liberty Health.
Before joining the Liberty Group, he was employed as the Head of Talent Sourcing and Selection for Absa Corporate & Business Bank. Among others, Sifiso has
worked for Standard Bank, ABI and Uniliver. Collectively, he has 18 years of experience within the Human Resources field and has been in executive roles for
the last 14 years.
Sifiso holds an MBA from the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), a Post-graduate Diploma in Business Management from UKZN, an Honours degree in
Industrial Sociology, a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree in Industrial Sociology & Organisational Psychology, both from UCT. As a professional, Sifiso has
appeared in the following publications, Sunday Times Career Section article “Out of the Box Into the Job – March 2012; Impumelelo Magazine 2011/2012; Best
Employers 2011/2012; Destiny Man September / October 2012; Impumelelo Magazine 2012/2013 and has co-authored and published a book “A Strange
Place Called Home” (2007). He is an SABPP member, Master HR Practitioner since 2012. As a contribution to Corporate SA, Sifiso has also played the following
roles: Judge for The Oliver Awards – Top Empowered Companies (2017), Judge for Vision 2030 – Vision 2030 NDP Awards (2017), Judge for Vision 2030 –
Vision 2030 NDP Awards (2018), Judge for HR Future Awards (2018)
Thembi Chagonda - Chartered HR Professional
Member Since – 27 May 2015
Currently work as a Managing Director for Global Business Solutions since 2005 to date and has extensive experience consulting in the fields of Human
Resource Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Employment Equity, Transformation in the workplace. Helps employers with strategies on how to better
promote a diverse and inclusive workplace by advising on better implementation of the relevant related legislation. She consults for large and small companies
and multinational companies. Her business focuses on Labour Law legislation such Employment Equity Act, Labour Relations Act, Skills Development Act and
BEE Act on BBBEE consultation. She is also a shareholder and a director of Khulisani- Academy Farming and Learn to Earn business established to assist
persons with disabilities to find meaningful working opportunities. A director and Chairperson of listed REIT company for 10 years since 2008. Involved in
Remuneration, Nomination and Social and Ethics Sub-Committees. Founder and Chairperson of an Education Trust for a Renewable Wind Energy company
since 2012. Thembi holds a Degree in Social Science, majoring in Industrial Psychology & Sociology from Rhodes University also achieved Post Graduate
Diploma in Labour Law, accredited Assessor and Moderator. Accreditation in 4MAT Learning Design for About Learning an institution accredited through
Michigan University (2016).
Currently appointment as a Commissioner to serve in the Employment Equity Commission to represent Business Unity. Oliver Top Empowerment Award 2018,
Finalist for the Entrepreneur of the year and Finalist Top Black Female Leader of the Year Award 2013, 13th Oliver Empowerment Award. Finalist for the 17th
Top Black Female Entrepreneur Award, 2018.Thembi is a Board member of the ASDSA (Association for Skills Development in South Africa). She is involved in
several initiatives to promote transformation in the workplace and in education.
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Finny Chauke - HR Professional
Member Since – 30 January 2013
Finny Chauke holds a degree in Human Resources Development; is a seasoned HR professional with over 20 years' experience in Human Resources Business
Partnering, BBBEE, Organisational Development and Change Management Specialist. She has strong expertise in development of HR strategy, Performance
management processes, competency job profiling & descriptions, Reward, Talent management strategies and acquisition, Employee engagement, Leadership
& Management development, employment equity & skills development, BBBEE, Business revitalization and Business model change for operational
requirements, Culture change navigation, Organisational development, Employee Relations and Union negotiations.
She is currently an active executive board member and was appointed on other boards previously as a board member at one of the largest ICT company. She's
a registered HR professional with SABPP, a qualified and professional management coach and mentor, worked at leadership and business strategic levels as
part of the EXCOs, General management teams, Board of directors.
Linda Coetzee - Chartered HR Professional
Member Since – 16 January 2017
Linda holds a Masters degree in Sociology from the University of the North-West.
Currently, Linda is employed by a private Higher Education Institution (Regenesys Business School) which offers both academic and skills development
programmes. She has been appointed as the Head of Executive Education. This position requires executive management of projects from inception to project
closure for both private and public sectors. Linda keeps herself tuned to the needs of the learner through assessment and moderation practices. Keeping busy
with ETD practices at this level ensures that she stays abreast with both learner and provider experiences which allows for a unique perspective on the
education and training industry.
Linda is passionate about the opportunities offered by skills development in South Africa and believes that it is the responsibility of each stakeholder to ensure
quality and deep level learning through ethical practices. Linda has been active in curriculum and material development, assessment, moderation and
verification for the past 12 years. She has been developing material for different entities from NQF level 2 up to NQF level 9. She has developed, reviewed and
evaluated material for different purposes and believes well developed content is the foundation of the learning and development process.
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David Cromhout - Chartered HR Professional
Member Since – 04 March 1997
A highly qualified and professional Human Resources Practitioner that have served on the Boards of Interoc PTY Ltd, Ellerine Holdings PTY Ltd and Kranspoort
Owners Committee Boards. Qualified to Master Certificate level with strong analytical, financial and team management skills has seen him competently
manage major change, dealing with fluctuations and introducing new ways of addressing economic challenges.
Is a problem solver with well proven abilities to generate ways to overcome serious challenges while being competent at both strategic and operational levels.
David’s experience to date would ensure significant value to any Board requiring a senior professional in Human Resources fields. Achievements: Formed part
of Team restructuring Atlas Copco and Interoc in 1999, Was part of the amalgamation of Ellerine Holdings and RELYANT Group in 2005. Drove the promotion
from within policy at Ellerines and achieved major success with BBEEE goals. Restructured KOC and brought about major cost savings 2013, 2014 and 2016.
Skills: Well regarded by colleagues and clients alike, Excellent Negotiator with experience in Retail and Farming Sectors, Well demonstrated staff relations and
management skills, A strategist with great instinct to identify challenges and overcoming them, Political astute with good judgement, Committed to only
delivering excellence displaying honesty and integrity
Maphuta Diaz - Master HR Professional
Member Since – 30 April 2014
Maphutha is armed with a Masters in Commerce obtained from UJ; Honours in Business Management from Unisa, as well as a Post-Graduate Diploma in
Company Direction/Corporate Governance, from the GIMT. He is registered with the SABPP as Master HR Professional: Generalist and is currently studying
towards a PhD in ER at the UJ on the “compliance by the South African platinum mining industry to the ILO standard on collective bargaining”. Maphutha’s last
4 positions have been as HR Executive; and General Manager.
He is the founder of Bathokwa People Solutions, a consulting and training company specialising in HR, general management and employee relations.
Maphutha was among the first four Auditors in SA to qualify as such and is currently a Lead Auditor, having audited and lead audit teams in various
environments: financial services; institutions of higher learning; state-owned enterprises; regulatory environment; and a Chapter 9 Institution.
Currently, Maphutha is mentor and coach for HR professionals and Management within one of the Government Departments.
A trainer and presenter of note, Maphutha researched, developed and or presented among others, conference papers which include: Level of compliance by
the South African platinum mining Industry to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) standards on collective bargaining (CB; Forecasting labour demand
and supply: Skills Demand and Supply Forecasting Conference “Intelligently responding to shifting labour market demand & supply”; HR Management in the
Public Sector: Implications for Healthcare Professionals and Managers; HR Trends & Labour Market Scenarios: People and Work – How Will the South African
Labour Market Change Over the Next Few Years?; An update on the South African labour law/relations framework and implications for relationships between
social partners; and Unfair Labour Practice: So far and yet still not so near -Implications for Labour Relations Officers.
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Malenhle Dlamini - Chartered HR Professional
Member Since – 28 February 2011
Mr. Dlamini is a Chattered Human Resources Professional in good standing with SABPP. He is currently serving as a Chairperson of the SABPP Committee in
KwaZulu-Natal from April 2016 to date. He has provided quality leadership to the members and proper guidance. He has worked very hard to uplift this
profession and made SABPP known in various HR communities in the province. He has created good relations with local institutions of higher learning in the
province. Mr. Dlamini has dedicated his time to do the work for SABPP voluntarily without any remuneration since he was elected as the chairperson. Mr.
Dlamini has a wealth of experience in Human Resources field as all-rounder and specializing in Industrial Relations. Mr. Dlamini became known in 2016 after
he successfully implemented the HR Standards in his organization and achieved an overall score of more than 75% during the HR Audit in 2015. He received
the overall winner of the Best HR Audit award in 2016.
Mr. Dlamini is currently working for a state owned enterprise Umgeni Water as Employee Relations and Wellness Manager. He has served in this portfolio for
eight years and prior to that he was the Industrial Relations Officer in the same organization. He has also presented various HR topics on invitation to seminars
and conferences. He has worked in various companies serving in different levels as Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Practitioner and
Personnel Officer. Mr. Dlamini has been in the field of Human Resources as a professional for over 22 years. He holds a number of qualifications ranging from
Diploma in HHRM; Specialist HRM NQF 6; Advanced Programme in HRM NQF 7; BTECH in Management; BCOM Honours Degree in HRM & MDP.
Ntombizone Feni - HR Professional
Member Since – 13 July 2018
Ntombizone Feni is an Executive Director at 21st Century; one of the largest and highly experienced reward consultancies in Africa, which specialises in the
design and implementation of output-driven reward solutions.
Ntombizone holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Pretoria, with specialisation in International Relations (IR) and Political Science. It was
however in the world of Human Resources (HR) that she landed her first job opportunity, coincidentally consulting for clients mainly in the public sector
space.Due to her academic background in IR and Politics, Ntombizone learnt to successfully navigate and meaningfully contribute to HR projects of national
impact and importance within the public sector.
Ntombizone has facilitated skills audits such as “HR Connect”, for all government departments nationally and provincially, mandated by Cabinet under former
President Thabo Mbeki’s administration; Consulted for Eskom in an enterprise-wide Skills Audit, and worked alongside the Mining Qualifications Authority in
conducting a skills audit for the mining sector. She is also a registered Skills Development Facilitator, registered with ETDP SETA.
At 21st Century, Ntombizone has managed niche Remuneration and Reward projects for various organisations and industries nationally and internationally.
She is currently managing a Review of the Reward Framework for Public Office Bearers in South Africa. National Wage/Salary Increase Trends.
At 21st Century, she is primarily responsible for establishing relationships and partnerships with key government institutions that drive policy implementation
in the HR space, and Reward broadly, as well as managing major strategic projects. In her spare time, Ntombizone conducts career guidance workshops to
students around Soweto alongside her husband, as well as alongside fellow UP Alumni through a co-founded programme called “Transform”. She is also from
a musical family background of string instrument artists and quartets, and is a Saxophonist in training.
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Pauline Gibbons - Master HR Professional
Member Since – 30 January 2004
Pauls Gibbons has a M.A. Degree (Leading Innovation & Change) and a B. Com (Hons) Degree in Human Resource Management. Pauls is an accredited coach
as well as a mentor. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Master HR Professional registered with the South African Board for
People Practice where she was a former Chair of the Ethics Committee. Pauls has over 20 years’ experience as an HR executive and a senior HR and OD
consultant. Her skills include human resource strategy, change management, coaching, facilitation, job evaluation, organisational design and development,
performance management, policy development, remuneration and reward, succession planning and talent management. Pauls is passionate about the SABPP
National HR Standards and did her Master’s Research on the topic, in 2014.
Charles Gilbert - Chartered HR Professional
Member Since – 11 August 2017
A HR professional with 20 years Human Resources experience of which at least 10 year at Senior and Executive level and 2 years international experience, who
is passionate about the profession. With an Honours degree in Human Resources, and his Masters in Management currently in progress, Charles has been very
successful over the years in developing and implementing high level HR strategies as well as executive them successfully. He played an integral role in the
changing landscape of higher the education through the successful implementation of various mergers in the mid 2000”s. I have a sound track record of
partnering with business to ensure all HR processes are aligned to support business strategy. He is an accredited mediator and executive coach. His areas of
strength include strategy development, dispute resolution and transformation and HR development. He is currently employed at Wits University as Human
Resources Manager where is he is responsible for managing the Unit and also ensuring strategies are executed. He has very strong family values and applies
those in the professional life as well. Over the years within the profession, I have continuously enhanced my tactical and diagnostic skills to ensure that HR
processes add value to the business and build line management capabilities to deliver on their objectives through appropriate people management practices. I
have developed extensive self-awareness skills over the years and have a sound work ethic, able to building strong relationship and my technical HR working
knowledge and experience enables me to lead the HR department to the execution and achievement of the HR objectives.
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Dr Wynand Goosen - Master HR Professional
Member Since – 05 October 2006
Dr Wynand Goosen is the CEO of the Infomage Rims Group. The group is focused on programmes such as Generic Management (L5) Nat Diploma in HR (L5)
New Venture Creation (L4) Contact Centre (L3) Assessor Training, SDF Training and various skills programmes.
The group is responsible for the development of the Corporate Qualifications Framework, A precursor to OFO thinking that is used in Skills Auditing, RPL and in
Performance Management.
In 2011 the development of a Meta Business series aimed at the advancement of human awareness levels commenced. The Infomage Rims Group has been
active in Skills Development Training since 2000 and spear headed several issues such as, the development of Reciprocal Frameworks for the recognition of
South African qualifications in the rest of the world, The development of skills auditing and ISO based Quality Management Systems. During 2007 the group
filmed their New Venture Creation Learnership for SABC Television.
Dr Wynand Goosen comes from a background of Public and Private Training and Education; This includes organisations such as, The Learning Corporation and
the Technikon Witwatersrand where he was Director of the business school.
Dr Wynand Goosen holds a portfolio of qualifications that includes, Doctorates in Business, Meta Physics and Human Capital. He has board membership with
several professional Organisations.
Dr Wynand Goosen is a well-known conference speaker and has been quoted in the newspapers and interviewed for several television programs.
Dayalan Govender - Master HR Professional
Member Since – 28 January 2015
Dayalan holds a wide range of National and Internationally recognized qualifications in the areas of Education, Human Resource Development, Organisational
Development (OD) , Change Management as well as in other management & leadership related disciplines. He has served as a Senior training advisor /
evaluator at the SA police training academy, assistant director at the SA management development institute (SAMDI), as a lecturer at Technikon South Africa
(TSA) & the University of SA (Unisa) and as a regional Academic manager. During his tenures he has worked on a whole range of OD, transformational
programmes, management & leadership and capacity building projects over the last 18 years across SA and broader Africa. In addition to this, he has done
work in Kenya, Zimbabwe and some work with the Mauritius PwC offices. He is currently a Partner within the Advisory division of PricewaterhouseCoopers
(PwC), where he leads the People & Organization Competency across SA. Before joining PwC, Dayalan occupied a number of senior positions within
Government and the higher Education sector and also functioned as an Academic in the area of Management & Leadership at Unisa. He has presented a
number of papers internationally and also published a series of articles during his stint as an Academic. He is also an active member of the Institute for
Directors (IoD – SA). Dayalan served successfully on the IPM – Board of Directors for the period 2011-2014.
He has travelled abroad extensively and has acquired vast experience and knowledge in the areas of HRD, People & Change Management & People
Development. He currently leads the Change management proposition for PwC across Africa and serves on the Global forum. Dayalan successfully completed
his Masters in HRD and Lifelong learning at the University of Stellenbosch, and he is now currently in the midst of his doctorate studies.
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Egmont Grebe - Master HR Professional
Member Since – 30 April 2007
Egmont is a Managing Executive, as well as an experienced Management Advisor with a proven track record of successfully leading and managing complex
business transformation and people initiatives. He holds a Master’s degree in Commerce, and is a registered Master Practitioner with the South African Board
of People Practices since 2006. He has more than 20 years’ experience in defining, building, project managing and implementing business transformation,
people advisory and technology solutions across multiple industry sectors and in multiple global locations. He works with organisations combining industrial
psychology, technology and leadership management philosophy to drive behavioral changes that achieve significant advances in people, employee wellness,
employee engagement, information technology, safety management and leadership performance.
Egmont has excellent presentation and delivery experience; and has a superior ability to network at all levels of the organisation. He furthermore has the skill
to lead and influence large teams, but can also work with, and direct small teams, and C Suite level executives. He worked across industries. Experience in
specific industries such as Mining, Communications and High Technology, Financial and Insurance Services, Petrochemicals, Public Sector, Forestry, Higher
Education, Transport, Food and Beverages and Retail are worth mentioning. He is comfortable to manage large budgets, with a focus on successful delivery
within the specified timeframes.
Egmont is known for his ability to successfully manage complex projects using his extensive experience and wide-ranging knowledge of different project
management and organisation development methodologies and approaches.
Delisile Gumbi - Chartered HR Professional
Member Since – 25 February 2015
I am an astute Industrial Psychologist from KZN with humble beginnings. Shaped mostly by the University of Kwazulu Natal and UNISA, I have sound
knowledge of the Human Resources environment gained over 30+ years, most of which has been in the Mining industry. My experience in strategic leadership
is backed by studies from Business and Professional Women of South Africa (BPW SA) and Duke Corporate Education. The Health Professional Council of South
Africa (HPCSA) and membership in the current SABPP Board has further exposed me to learnings I am proud of. With my analytic approach, I elicit clients’
problems and design integrated solution-based alternatives. Adept in integrating people to strategies. My passion for technology combined with sound
business acumen optimize people performance in all settings. Other professional membership includes Health Professional Council of SA (HPCSA, reg PS
0105309) and Society for Organisational Psychology of SA (SIOPSA) Professional knowledge and Skills Legislative Compliance; Corporate Governance;
Advanced Labour Laws; Diversity and Inclusion; Change Management; Talent Management and Development; Professional Development; Leadership
Development and Psychometric Assessments. Companies contributed in include Department of Education, Mangosuthu University of Technology, BHp
Billiton, Exxaro Resources, Tronox, Mind System Connection and Kumba Iron Ore. In conclusion, my professional intent is not only to provide strategic
direction to my own profession, but also to explore possibilities and interfaces our profession has with other fields of interest. An opportunity to serve on this
platform would be a tremendous honour as it will provide me the opportunity to do and to live the above.
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Dustin Hogg - Chartered HR Professional
Member Since – 11 December 2013
Dustin is registered as a Chartered HR Professional with SABPP and holds a BCom Honours degree in Business Management from the University of South Africa
(UNISA). He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree with UNISA with the research focus area in Adult Learner Selfdirectedness. Dustin runs a successful
training and consulting company primarily focused on leadership and supervisory development. He is a focused, performance driven and dynamic professional
and has a diverse portfolio comprising of knowledge and experience in the following environments; Business Operations, Learning and Development as well as
Occupational Health and Safety. He has more than a decade of hands on experience both on a strategic as well as operational level heading up several Training
centers within the Mining and Minerals sector and has actively been involved in progressing the field through his passion for people development and growth.
He currently sits as the Chairperson for the SABPP L&D committee. His motto - “Success is not an option, it’s a requirement.”
Dr. Pierre Joubert – Master HR Practitioner
Member Since – 04 October 1995
Pierre obtained a PhD in Industrial Sociology from the NWU and is currently the Head of Department: HRM at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT). He has
a background in HR administration and has been an academic for the past 30 years. During this time he lectured a number of subjects in the HR field and
developed new qualifications in HRM, HRD, Labour Relations Management and Management. He has contributed to textbooks on HRD, published numerous
articles in research journals, acts as reviewer for journals, is an external moderator for numerous universities, presented several papers at national and
international conferences and supervised a large number of students on masters and doctorate level. He is a member of SABPP for 23 years and a Master HR
Practitioner, founding member and current chair of the HR Universities Forum and a member and vice-chair of the Higher Education Committee of the SABPP.
Under his leadership the Department Human Resource Management of the VUT received full accreditation from the SABPP and he was instrumental in the
alignment of the National HR Standards resulting in VUT being awarded for the best university in HR Standards alignment in 2016. Pierre is actively involved in
the accreditation of Higher Education Institutions and developed a new accreditation system. He continuously advises universities on HR professionalism and
curriculum development and works tirelessly and passionately to advance the objectives of the profession by developing future HR practitioners.
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Rebecca Kolotsi - Chartered HR Professional
Member Since – 25 June 2014
I hold BA (Psychology) from Western Cape University, Post Graduate Diploma (Human Resources Management) from Cape Town University and MBA from
GIBS (University of Pretoria). The combination of Psychology, Human Resources Management and MBA makes me stand out in my field as a dependable,
dynamic, commercial savvy and goal oriented Strategic HR Business Partner. I am passionate about Talent Management and Transformation and I have the
ability to drive business results from HR management point of view.
I am focused and self-driven Human Resources professional with multi-disciplinary experience across various industries, namely, Manufacturing; Mining;
Consulting; State Owned Enterprises
My skills encompass good written skills and command of the English language, discretion when handling confidential information, a keen eye for detail, ability
to meet multiple deadlines, numerical ability, good organisational and interpersonal skills, ability to understand comprehensive information, ability to tap into
various fraternity with a flexibility to multi-skill, ability to provide a diplomatic but managerial presence within a board room environment.
Rachabane Kope - Chartered HR Professional
Member Since – 30 March 2016
Rachabane Kope has over 24 years of experience in the field of human resources, acquired in various organisations and at various levels. Of those years, one
year was with Spoornet as an intern Psychometrists, one year was in consulting with Coopers and Lybrand (now Price-Water House Coopers) as a Trainee
Management Consultant, five years were with Iscor (now Mittal Steel) as an HR Consultant and later as an OD Consultant. He started with TOTAL S.A, as a
Career and OD Consultant and he was promoted to Assistant Human Resources Manager, then to HR Manager: NBLS, looking after Namibia, Botswana,
Lesotho and Swaziland subsidiaries as well as Corporate Marketing and Communications Department. He was with Total for six and half years. He moved to
Wesbank as a Divisional HR Manager where he spent four years in that role. He is currently employed by the South African Revenue Services (SARS) as a Senior
Manager: Leadership Development and Business Enablement and prior to that he fulfilled a role of Senior Manager: Business Partnering, still within SARS.
Rachabane is also a member and a Vice-Chairperson of the sub-committee of the board (Mentoring and Coaching) of the South African Board for People’s
Practices (SABPP) as well as Donor Committee Member for Egoli North Branch with the South African National Blood Services (SANBS). He holds a B.Admin
Honours degree in Industrial Psychology from the University of the Western Cape, Advanced Diploma in Project Management (AdvDipPM), as well Post
Graduate Diploma in Project Management (PostgradDipPM) from Cranefield Graduate School of Management, Advanced Certificate in Labour Relations from
Potchefstroom University, as well as MAP (Management Advance Programme) from WITS Business School. He is currently registered towards a Masters
Degree in Project Leadership and Management (MComPM) with the Cranefield School of Management which he plans to finish in 2018.SABPP 2018 Board Nominees
Roslyn Lodewyk - HR Professional
Member Since – 07 June 2017
I was born and raised in Potchefstroom. I completed matric in 2001. I started university on 2002 where I studied B.Ed. for a year and in this I discovered that
teaching was not what I wanted to do as a profession. Having supportive parents and by the grace of God I switched my coarse. The following year I started
with my degree in behavioural sciences and I realised this was my calling to work with people. On completion of my first degree, I applied for a permanent job
at the university which was an admin assist (secretary). By being an employee of the university the institution allowed me to complete my honours degree in
Industrial psychology, I completed it part time and did it over 2 years.
After completing my honours degree I applied for a new position in Human Resource Management, I was an Senior HR Officer. In HR I was exposed to a lot of
aspects that links with HR in an organisation. I trained a lot of people and members of the institution with regards to performance management how they as
management should use the instrument in order to management the people working under them more in an effective manner. I trained people with regards
to new policies that was developed within the institution.
I also was part of a process where as a group, we looked at succession planning in the organisation and ensure that the participants within the succession pool
are trained and developed to occupy more senior position. An important function within HR that was my responsibility was psychometric testing, people were
recruited and career pathing was also done in order to better our institution. I realised that HR is a critical aspect in organisations.
Sivaan Marie - Chartered HR Professional
Member Since – 31 July 2013
I am registered as a Chartered HR Professional with the SABPP, as well as a Lead HR Auditor, having won the SABPP HR Auditor of the Year award for 2016. I
have appreciable experience in HR Standards Auditing.
I am a Law graduate of the University of Natal and I completed the Management for Service Excellence training with the Disney Institute. I completed the
Beyonder Phase 1 Training (Developing Whole Brain Competence and Performance) with the Kobus Neethling Brain Institute, and completed the Retail
Management Development Programme via the University of Pretoria. I completed Negotiation Techniques training via the world-renowned Scotwork. I hold
certificates in various aspects of Labour Law from UNISA, and regularly attend the Van Zyl Rudd & Associates Labour Law update Seminars to keep abreast of
the evolving legislative landscape. I have completed an International Leadership Development Programme through Henley Business School, and am presently
completing a Masters in Law, through UNISA. I also hold a DTI approved Management Development Programme: B-BBEE, from WITS.
I presently serve as Human Capital & Transformation Director within a JSE listed (Top 40) Group of Companies. This is a dual role with accountability for
Human Capital as well as all the pillars of Transformation, and accountability for the B-BBEE scorecard.
I previously served as Human Resource Executive in the (Furniture and Credit) Retail Sector.
Prior to that, I headed Group HR, at a JSE Listed, Engineering, Construction & Development Group, reporting to the Group CEO.
I previously managed highly unionized workforces in the Heavy Manufacturing and Security Industries, with staff complements of several thousands.SABPP 2018 Board Nominees
Sindiswa Ruth Maseko -Master HR Professional
Member Since – 09 March 2006
A graduate of Dr Bill Winston’s Joseph Business School, Chicago USA, Sindiswa Ruth Maseko serves under the great anointing of Bishop DA & Only Lady, Neela
Lazarus of Siloam Ministries. Sindiswa holds a qualification in theology, and she is one of Milpark Business Schools’ Alumni’s after graduating with an MBA
degree. She is a certified Ethics Officer with the Ethics SA. She is currently studying for her PhD in Leadership.
She has been involved in Christian ministry for a number of years, and working with Siloam Ministries – millions of lives have been touched around the globe
through various humanitarian projects, relief efforts and community service initiatives. She is a mother who balances career, ministry and family.
Sindiswa has been an active member of the SABPP since 2006. She is a current board member and also the Chairperson of the SABPP Ethics committee. She
has been operative as a strategic business advisor to corporates, supports change management initiatives, business, mentorship and counselling. She is
passionate about serving in certain industries, giving back to communities, and being a voice of reason.
Busisiwe Mashiane - Master HR Professional
Member Since – 29 May 2013
Busisiwe (Busi) Mashiane is the Group Executive: Human Resources for African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), a position she has held since July 2014, after being
promoted from the position of Executive: Human Resources since December 2011 from the Human Resources Manager: Corporate position, since July 2006.
She holds, a B. Administration Degree in Industrial Psychology, Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology, a Labour Relations Certificate and Master’s Degree in
Business Leadership with Change Management Elective (distinction) and completed her Research Thesis on the topic “Transformational barriers against
women advancement in South African Platinum Mines” (distinction). Busi’s article met the publishing requirements of the University of South Africa (Unisa).
She is currently enrolled with Cranefield College for a PhD in Commerce and Administration investigating the following topic “Ensuring effective
transformation in the South African Mining Industry by integrating black professionals in talent management”.
Busi has held a number of Human Resources Generalist positions during her career, growing and developing her skills from operational Human Resources to
strategic Human Resources. During the past 21 years, she has served in a number of committees and led national and international Human Resources Teams
including Africa, the United Kingdom, Europe, Switzerland and the Indian Ocean Region. Her experience gained ranges from diverse industries such as banking,
telecoms, information technology, hospitality, manufacturing and mining.
Her recent strategic achievements include developing and integrated the 4 strategic HR pillars for ARM Group, design ARM group operating model for people
practices. Her passion is on talent management and human capital development. She also affiliates and serves on a number of boards and sub-committees,
she is a Master HR Professional with SABPP and a member of Institute of Directors SA.SABPP 2018 Board Nominees
Sello Masubelele - HR Professional
Member Since – 13 July 2010
I am a teacher at heart, passionate about learning and people whiles enjoying knowledge and information sharing. My life is simple but clear. I approach
everyday as if is my last day. My current role is Group Learning Manager. My daily responsibilities include helping the Group to realise their strategic learning
objectives through facilitation of their respective business skills priorities and engage with various stakeholders. Successfully guided the Liviero Group on the
development and implementation of the LAYR model- Known as Lift As You Rise learning strategy. The model introduced unemployed Youth including black
females in Construction and Mining sectors through Learnership programmes, Internships and bursary programmes. As part of our SLP contribution within the
Mining sector unemployed youth were recruited to participate in our historic Artisan Development Programme. I must also indicate that as part of the LAYR
model we successfully introduced Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) within our Plant business which is bearing positive fruits/successful. As part of
the model we launched University Expo whereby we visit Universities across the country to market our Graduate Development initiative. I am successfully
acting as the Group Skills Development facilitator and Chairperson of the Group skills development committees, thereby helping to drive education and
awareness across the business units with reference to diversity and Employment Equity.
Fika Mathe - Chartered HR Professional
Member Since – 31 July 2013
I was born and raised in KwaZulu-Natal. After completing my matric in 2003 at Tisand Technical High School, I joined the University of KwaZulu-Natal where I
pursued a degree in Social Science, which I completed in 2007. I started my career in HR as an intern in the Department of Defence 10 years ago and have
grown from one level to the other over the years. I then pursued postgraduate studies in HR Management with the University of Johannesburg in 2011, and
completed in 2012. These studies equipped me to be able to function at management level. I also did critical modules such as Financial Management for Non-
Financial Managers, Strategic Management, Change Management and others that are of great value in my every functioning as a professional. I have working
experience in Corporate Services: Human Resources, General Administration, and Enterprise Risk management, including coordinating of Audit and Risk
Committee functions within the Public, Para-statal and Private sectors, with most of my experience in the legal services sector. I am also an involved
community leader, which has further broadened my people and organisational management skills. I have founded and led a church on a part-time basis for
the past 3 years. I’m a member of the SABPP from 2013 as an HR Professional and have recently been upgraded to Chartered HR Professional. I have been
involved in the process of developing HR standards and dealt specifically with the Diversity Management Standard. I am currently working for the Law Society
of the Northern Provinces, the regulating body for the Attorneys profession in the Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Northwest region, in the capacity of
Head of HR and Corporate Services.SABPP 2018 Board Nominees
Monamodi Matsapola – Master HR Professional
Member Since – 27 November 2013
Monamodi Rantitsane Matsapola is the Manager: Human Capital Management for Mogale City Local Municipality, a position he held since 2008. He also
served an interim Managing Director for Itumeleng Training Institute (2006-2007) and Chief Executive For Afrika Leadership Institute (2005-2006). He was
Managing Executive for Sun Integrated Corporate Solutions, management services consulting business he founded in 1999. He worked for the Land Bank as
Director: Human Resources Management where he initiated the transformation process that turned the Bank into an entity serving all the South African
farmers. He was one of the founding Provincial Registrars for the CCMA appointed to establish Cape Town Office in 1996. He worked for ERF (Pty) Ltd, Buses &
Coaches Body Building Company as Human Resources Manager in 1994-1996. He served Impala Platinum Refineries (Pty) Ltd as a Manager: HR Projects in
1993-1994. From 1992 - 1993, he worked for Barlow Motor Investments as the Group Personnel Manager. He worked for Sebo (PSD) (Pty) Ltd from 1986 -
1992. He holds an MBA (Strategic Management), Management Development Programme, Development Programme in Labour Relations (Course Work), BBA
(Economics, and Behavioural Science for Business) Certificate Programme In Marketing, Certificate Programme In Management Development: Municipal
Finance, Competent HR Auditor and Competent HR Lead Auditor. Served UNISA: Thutong Student Support Services Centre as Lecturer HRM & General
Management for undergraduates (1999-2003) on part-time basis. Joined UNISA-SBL as MBA Lecturer (Business Strategy and professional Management
Programme). In 2000- 2004 he lectured MBA students at De Montfort University (HRM, OB, Understanding Contemporary Organisations & supervising
research students on Master Dissertations). 2006 to date: Supervising Students for Msc Dissertations. Currently serving on SALGA HRM Working Group and
SALGA HR Practitioner Forum. (2008 to date). Currently serving as the Chairperson for SABPP Gauteng Provincial Committee.
Brian Matthee - Chartered HR Professional
Member Since – 13 Novmeber 1996
Brian Matthee is a qualified, astute and highly experienced human resources management professional with more than 20 years' experience with world
leading companies such as Lafarge, Sappi and Barloworld.
He offers a combination of human capital development, employee relations, talent management, remuneration and performance management competencies,
earned through actual work experience and academic training. Brian serves the H.R. Profession at National level as a Board Member of the S.A.B.P.P. as he is a
current Board Member, who is eligible for re-election. Brian is also a member of the National Professional Registration Committee. He has been registered
member, in good standing with the S.A.B.P.P. since November 1996. Brian holds several qualifications in H.R. Management, Labour Law, Employee Relations,
and Business studies. He has successfully completed the modular part of his M.B.A. with the dissertation still outstanding.He is employed as the Group Head of
H.R. & Organisation for Chryso Southern Africa and serves on the Executive Committees of Chryso Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd and a.b.e Construction Chemicals
(Pty) Ltd. Chryso Southern Africa is part of the Chryso Group, the world leader in Admixtures, Construction Systems, and Construction Chemicals.SABPP 2018 Board Nominees
Marius Meyer - Master HR Professional
Member Since – 29 September 1994
Marius Meyer is an HR academic affiliated to the Department of Industrial Psychology at Stellenbosch University and is the previous CEO of SABPP. Marius
facilitated training and consulting interventions for more than 200 companies. Previously Marius lectured in HR at Technikon SA, University of South Africa and
University of Johannesburg. He has been an HR practitioner, consultant, academic, board member and manager for the past 24 years. Marius is registered as
a Master HR Professional with SABPP. He is also a member of the Institute of Directors. He was an advisory board member of the African Society for Talent
Development and founding member of Talent Talks, South Africa’s first talent management platform and magazine. Marius is a regular speaker at local and
international conferences and author of 26 books and 500+ articles. He has a passion for leadership, strategy, governance, organisation development, change
management and people development.
Under his leadership a significant output of the SABPP team was the National HR Competency Model, as well as a full set of national HR standards, the first set
of national HR standards in the world. A comprehensive HR audit framework has been developed to audit application of the HR standards within companies,
which is also the first national HR audit unit in the world. In 2017 Marius steered the process of developing the first South African Leadership Standard. During
his time as CEO of SABPP the Minister of Justice approved SABPP HR professionals as Ex-officio Commissioners of Oaths. His most recent output is South
Africa’s first HR Governance framework as a blue print for HR Directors in adding value to boards, councils and other governing bodies. Marius recently
received a life-time achievement award from the SABPP board and was subsequently retained as HR Standards Thought Leader for SABPP
Mochabo Moerane - Master HR Professional
Member Since – 20 July 1995
Mochabo Moerane is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Industrial and Organisational psychology at UNISA. He holds a Masters’ degree in Industrial
and Organisational Psychology. He is professionally registered as Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), and as a Master
Human Resources Practitioner with the South African Board for People Practice (SABPP) in the category of OD, Coaching and Mentoring, and finally as a Social
worker with the South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP). Mochabo had submitted a PhD degree thesis in consulting psychology at
UNISA. His thesis focused on the construction of a psycho-social model for enhancing team effectiveness and engagement at a financial institution. He was
supervised by Prof Nico Martins. Mochabo has more than 28 years in the broader spectrum of people management.
From 1 March 2012 until 31 March 2016 was a member of Independent Council Authority of South Africa (ICASA) Board serving in the Remuneration and
Human Resources committee. ICASA is a Chapter 9 Constitutional Institution established by Section 192 of the 1996 Republic of South Africa Constitution to
give effect to section 16 (Freedom of Expression) of the Bills of Rights. To regulate broadcasting in the public interest, and to ensure fairness and a diversity of
views broadly representing South African society. In December 2011 he was appointed as a member of South African Board for People Practice (SABPP)
serving in the Professional Registration Committee. In October 2014 he was elected the chairperson of the SABPP Registration committee. In November 2017
he was appointed as Board chairperson of the Gauteng Children’s Rights Committee (GCRC) an NGO established to protect and promote children’s rights, and
to give effect of Section 28 of 1996 Republic of South Africa Constitution.SABPP 2018 Board Nominees
Happy Molefe - Master HR Professional
Member Since – 27 November 2013
Happy Molefe Co-founder and a Chief Executive Officer of Bayajula (PTY) Ltd, an advisory company focusing on Outsourcing & Resourcing, Human Capital
Management Advisory, Technology solutions, Training and Business Management Consulting. Happy’s career spans for more than twenty years in Human
Capital Management, business management consulting, corporate management and project management combined experience. She has held strategic and
executive positions in various companies, including public services entities. Her core skills / focus includes: People Management – Managed people and their
performance, managed the tactical business plan, managed resources and budget. Talent Management – development and design of talent management
framework; customised to support the specific requirements and demands of the business; Organisational Optimisation – facilitation and formulation of
human resources strategies, development of roles, career path development, performance management and benchmarking organisational effectiveness.
Organisational Measurements – facilitation of organisational climate surveys, hr-customer satisfaction survey, skills audit, qualitative and quantitative
assessments of the organisation’s climate. Transformation Facilitation – facilitation and mediation of transformation agenda, labour relations, contractual and
risks mitigation matters; Stakeholders Management and Facilitation– stakeholder management strategies, structures and metrics, stakeholder communication
strategies, stakeholder engagement and facilitation framework development and actual engagement; Policies and Procedures – extensive experience in design
and development of human resources policies and procedures. Change Management – diagnosing need for change, identifying and managing resistance to
change, designing, developing, implementation and facilitation of the change interventions. Qualifications and Certificates:
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Wits University. Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Management, University of Pretoria. Post-Graduate Diploma in Management
Principles - Systems Thinking (PGDM), UCT Graduate School Of Business. Strategic Human Resources Programme, UCT Graduate School Of Business. Master of
Business Leadership (MBL), Unisa School of Business Leadership (Unisa SBL).
Surandran Moodley - Master HR Professional
Member Since – 26 March 2014
Group Managing Director – Strategy and Organisational Capability at Ariston Global (Pty) Ltd, a Business Strategy partner to Entrepreneurs, SMME’s and
Corporates. An organisation that leverages Accounting, Tax, Human Resources and Advisory solutions to accelerate business growth.
Suran is a successful entrepreneur, strategist and workforce solutions architect with 19+ years of knowledge and expertise in multiple HR practice areas. He is
adept at developing and executing innovative people and general business strategies that build capabilities, reduce operating expenses and enhance
effectiveness within organizations He has extensive experience; leading and collaborating with geographically dispersed teams within a matrix environment.
He is known as a trusted business partner, advisor and well-experienced in start-ups and turnarounds. Suran has an MBA, Honours Degree in Industrial
Psychology, a BA Degree (Psychology & Sociology), and Industrial Psychology, Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel, Skills Development Facilitator, Assessor,
registered with the SABPP, and the Institute of Personnel Management, Master of Business Administration, and is a recently qualified Professional Business
Coach.Beyond his extensive academic repertoire, Suran possesses leadership skills and strengths in strategy, HR, marketing and business turnaround and
growth. Suran’s key strengths are Business Strategy, Innovation, Business Turnaround and Growth, Marketing and Enterprise-wide Risk Management His
previous roles include Human Resources Executive at ETC, Vice President Human Resources and Training at Swissport South Africa, National HR Manager at
The Ambit Group and National HR Manager at The RAM Group of CompaniesSABPP 2018 Board Nominees
Joyce Moroole - Chartered HR Professional
Member Since – 28 June 2007
Joyce brings over 15 years of human resources experience. Her expertise include talent management, 360 degree leadership assessments, organizational development, change
management, mentoring & coaching, integrated risk management and quality management (ISO 9001: 2015). Her career as a Processing Clerk at Absa Bank started in 1999 and
later left the sector to pursue her dream career in Human Resources. From 2001- 2006 she worked for the Department of Labour driving skills development strategies and moved
to Youth Commission as HR Practitioner where she developed HR policies, processes and systems. In 2007 she joined Eskom as an Organisational Development Advisor
responsible for developing HR Practitioners in delivering Organisational development activities, facilitating team building activities, coordinating HR risk registers and uploading on
the IRM system. Having been in the environment, she realised that managers were not recognised for their outstanding contributions and initiated the Leadership category award
for managers. This category was well received and later adopted throughout Eskom.
In 2011 she was promoted as Remunerations & Organisational Development Manager (FS, NC & NW Regions) and was responsible to drive organisational change programmes,
remunerations, performance management, talent management, women development programmes and employee benefits & awards. Currently she is employed as HR Manager
(HRBP) in Eskom, driving Strategic HR Business Partnering, Organisational development, Talent management, HR Governance Committees, Employee Relations, Risk Management
& ISO 9001:2015, Financial Management, Project Management and Stakeholder relations.She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science from UFS and Honours degree in
Industrial & Organisational Psychology from UNISA. She has been a member of SABPP since 2007 and amongst others attained an advanced course in Labour Law (UFS),
Management Development Programme (UFS), Organisational Change Leadership (UCT), and Employee Assistance Programme (UP). She is a very dynamic individual who is eager
to learn, results driven and supports business strategies through effective people management practices and stakeholder relations.
Prof Logan Naidoo - Master HR Professional
Member Since – 01 August 1995
Prof Logan D. Naidoo currently serves on the Board of SABPP. During his tenure, he has supported the further development of the HR Professional Practice Standards with the
National Leadership Standards being something close to his heart. He has also actively promoted SABPP amongst his academic colleagues, students and HR practitioners.
Logan has been a member of SABPP for almost 30 years and has achieved the level of Master Human Resource Practitioner (MHRP). He has an in depth understanding of the
practical and theoretical aspects of HR and Employee and Labour Relations. This he gleaned from 20 years as an administrator, eventually occupying the most senior
administrative position, and from a further 20 years as an academic. He is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Human Resource Management at the Mangosuthu
University of Technology in Umlazi, Durban. Logan, who holds a PhD in Admin and a B. Com Honours in Industrial Relations, is a regular attendee at HR conferences and has
published widely both locally and internationally. He has a special interest and focus in Leadership and Ethics.
Logan has also served and continues to serve on various forums and boards. He has served as Vice President of the Human Resource Universities Forum (HRUF), as Chairman of
the Board of KZN Cricket (Pty) Ltd, and as Vice President and acting President on the Board of Cricket South Africa culminating in the Manager of the Proteas Cricket Team. He has
served as a Director on the International Cricket Council (ICC) and as a member of KZN Athletics and the KZN Sports Confederation. Logan also has a trade union background
having served as Treasurer of UDUSA and the Chairman of COMSA. He currently is a member of the MUT Council, and serves on the Board of KZN Cricket (Pty) Ltd and is
frequently approached to advise on trade union matters by Trade Unions inside and outside the University.You can also read
