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Stellenbosch Business School Consulting ClubMentor, Volunteer Consulting Project (VCP)
Aug. 2025
diiVeMentor - diiVe Summer Consulting Internship 2025
Jun. 2025 - Aug. 2025
diiVeBusiness Manager (Fractional / Interim Leadership)
Aug. 2024 - Dec. 2024City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaJoined diiVe in August 2024 as a fractional business manager to provide leadership coverage during the CEO’s maternity leave, overseeing operations, strategic projects, and team alignment.
The WorkroomConsultant, Strategy & Organisational Development
Aug. 2023Partner with co-consultant Carolin Gomulia to design and deliver strategy, organisational development, and partnership projects for NGOs, foundations, and social impact organisations. Constitutionalism Fund – Currently working on the 10-year legacy review, developing research tools, conducting stakeholder consultations, and producing an insights report to strengthen future collaborative funding models. Institute for Justice and Reconciliation – Facilitated scenario planning workshops and supported the development of the 2026–2030 organisational strategy, aligning leadership and stakeholder priorities. Oxfam International – Reviewed partnership and localisation approaches, delivering a set of practical recommendations and tools to enhance collaboration with regional partners. Breadline Africa - Developed BL's 3-year fundraising strategy International Finance Cooperation - Fundraising for the Africa Agri Accelerator Facility
Self-employedIndependent Consultant – Strategy, Partnerships & Organisational Development
Aug. 2022Provide strategic consulting, partnership development, and organisational capacity-building services to purpose-driven organisations across Africa and globally. diiVe – Served as fractional business manager during CEO maternity leave, overseeing operations, recruitment, process optimisation, student mentoring, curriculum review, and strategic projects. Operation Smile South Africa – Developed theory of change, corporate fundraising proposals, and education-focused concept notes. Sunshine Cinema - Raised a successful round of 2-year funding from The Jobs Fund. Bridges for Music – Reviewed organisational strategy and developed a resource mobilisation plan. Wonderbag – Provided strategic support to leadership
St. Joseph's Home for ChildrenResource Development Manager
Oct. 2020 - Jul. 2022Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Orbis AfricaStakeholder Engagement and Board Relations
Jun. 2020 - Dec. 2023Cape Town Area, South Africa
InjiniHead of Partnerships
Dec. 2019 - Jul. 2020Africa's EdTech Accelerator and Think Tank
Orbis AfricaDirector of Development
Jan. 2019 - Jun. 2020
Orbis AfricaHead of Fundraising
Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2018Cape Town Area, South Africa
Orbis AfricaFundraising Manager
Sep. 2016 - Jan. 2018Cape Town Area, South AfricaOrbis International has been one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations dedicated to the improvement of eye health globally since it was founded in 1982. Programmes and projects are implemented in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Orbis Africa is the South African registered non-profit organisation affiliated to Orbis International working in developing countries to reduce preventable and treatable blindness and visual impairment. Orbis Africa manages two large initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa: Child Eye Health and Strengthening Human Resources for Eye Health. The Orbis Africa Office in Cape Town has been active since 2010 supporting continental, sub-regional, national, and regional and district eye health priorities through support for service delivery and capacity building in health facilities and communities. In this position I'm responsible for securing funds from global and local Trusts, Foundations, Corporations, International NGOs and Aid Agencies. Special focus is put on identification, cultivation,solicitation and stewardship of a portfolio of prospective and current donors. I work closely with the Fundraising Director and in partnership with the Orbis Africa Executive Management Team.
Peace Parks FoundationSenior Fundraiser: Community Development
Sep. 2015 - Oct. 2016StellenboschWriting funding proposals and establishing communication channels with community development programmes. Conducting gap analyses and identifying opportunities in global markets. Cultivation of prospective donors, building relationships and innovation in fundraising methodologies. "I know of no political movement, no philosophy, no ideology, which does not agree with the peace parks concept as we see it going into fruition today. It is a concept that can be embraced by all. In a world beset by conflicts and division, peace is one of the cornerstones of the future. Peace parks are a building block in this process, not only in our region, but potentially in the entire world." Nelson Mandela
SOS Children's Villages International/ SOS KinderdorfLeadership Giving Advisor: East and Southern Africa
Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2015Johannesburg Area, South AfricaSupporting prioritised national associations in East and Southern Africa in their corporate fundraising efforts through capacity development, as well as the development of new regional partnerships. Exploring major donor fundraising opportunities and fundraising analysis. Country specific experience: Ethiopia Kenya Tanzania Mauritius Nigeria Namibia Botswana
SpintelligentProgramme Director
Jan. 2013 - May. 2014Cape Town Area, South AfricaWorking across a portfolio of Energy events in Africa - with a focus on Kenya and Nigeria. Developing world-class conferences and exhibitions that offer the industry and our clients access to and increase visibility in the customer-activity cycle and value creation. Gaining experience in conducting business in difficult markets and creating market space in developing countries. Specialise in stakeholder relations and collaborative partnerships in Africa with Ministries, Governments, Utilities and Senior Industry Professionals in the Energy Sector.
UNIMA - affiliated to UNESCODirector
Jan. 2012 - Jan. 2015As Director I'm responsible for the strategic and financial management of the organisation and to ensure sustainability. A key focus is to create income generating projects to develop the organisation from non-profit to social enterprise. In position as Director secured 3-year company funding for Unima from the National Arts Council in 2013.
IC Growth GroupMarketing Director
Feb. 2010 - Jan. 2012Building on the strategy of the web portal, sourcing relevant and up to date content and marketing, branding and PR. Creating and maintaining strategic partnerships for collaboration and ensuring innovative digital best practices.
Wits Business SchoolProgramme Manager
Jan. 2009 - Jan. 2011Managing the Wits Business School Executive Management programmes covering leadership, strategic planning, strategic marketing and financial modelling.
SpintelligentConference Producer
Jan. 2008 - Jan. 2010Producing international events in the Energy and Utility sector with a focus on Canada, US, India and Dubai.
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