Christo van der Schyff

Director: International Growth at ShareWord Global
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George, Western Cape, South Africa, ZA
Languages
  • German (read) -
  • Afrikaans Native or bilingual proficiency

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Ek ken hom deur die Gideons .Hy is baie bekwaam en betroubaar

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Credentials

  • Duolingo German Fluency: Beginner (Estimated)
    Duolingo
    Apr, 2016
    - Sep, 2024
  • Duolingo German Fluency: Beginner (Estimated)
    Duolingo
    Apr, 2016
    - Sep, 2024
  • Certificate in Public Speaking
    The Communication Academy
    Nov, 2013
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

    • Canada
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director: International Growth
      • Mar 2022 - Present

      Overseeing the strategic management of ShareWord Global's involvement in Africa and South Asia, as well as the establishing of strategic partnerships and optimizing the impact of collaboration with each of these partners.

    • Regional Manager: Africa
      • Jul 2021 - Feb 2022

      Driving church growth in five Africa nations through partnering with local churches, igniting and fuelling personal Evangelism

    • South Africa
    • Religious Institutions
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Executive Officer
      • Feb 2019 - Present

    • COO
      • Dec 2016 - Feb 2019

    • United States
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director: Oasis Publishing Africa
      • Jan 2017 - Present

    • Director: Africa Operations
      • Oct 2020 - Mar 2022

      Managed the implementation and development of the Africa operations of Oasis International, managing sales staff as well as logistics

    • Managing Director: Oasis Publishing Africa
      • Oct 2019 - Sep 2020

    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Executive Director: South Africa
      • Mar 2011 - Feb 2019

      As Executive Director I was responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization according to the strategic direction set by the National Cabinet.This included the following primary duties and responsibilities:- Leadership development & strategy- Operational planning and management- Program planning and management- Financial planning and management- Membership development

    • Assistant Executive Director: South Africa
      • Aug 2010 - Feb 2011

    • South Africa
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Operations Manager: Absa Mortgage Fund Managers
      • Apr 2007 - Jul 2010

      Strategy, Vision and Leadership • Advise the MD and other key members of senior management on financial planning budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters.• Serve as the management liaison to group finance and audit committee; effectively communicate and present critical financial matters at selected management and committee meetings.• Contribute to the development of AMFM’s strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization.• Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the MD informed of all critical issues.• Represent the organization externally, as necessary, particularly in banking and marketing negotiations. Team Development/Leadership • Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the finance and operations teams.• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.• Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development.• Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals, and administer salary adjustments.• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results. Operations • Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures.• Plan, coordinate, and execute the annual budget process.• Ensure that AMFM is adhering to the strategic plan, delivering status reports to the board.• Provide analytical support to AMFM’s internal management team including development of internal management reporting capabilities.• Improve administrative and operational accounting services such as treasury management, loans payment processing, accounts payable, and purchasing.

    • Director
      • 2006 - 2010

      Shareholder in private investment company Shareholder in private investment company

    • Various positions
      • Mar 2003 - Mar 2007

    • Norway
    • Advertising Services
    • Financial Manager
      • Feb 2001 - Feb 2003

    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Management Assurance officer
      • Nov 1999 - Jan 2001

      Part of corporate governance team which provided management with accurate and current information about the efficiency and effectiveness of its policies and operations, and the status of its compliance with the statutory obligations. Part of corporate governance team which provided management with accurate and current information about the efficiency and effectiveness of its policies and operations, and the status of its compliance with the statutory obligations.

    • Audit clerk
      • Jan 1995 - Oct 1999

Education

  • GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science)
    Absa Management Programme, Business Administration and Management, General
    2008 - 2008
  • The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
    Certificate: Operational & Management level, Finance and Financial Management Services
    2004 - 2006
  • University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
    B.Compt, Honnours
    1998 - 1999
  • University of Johannesburg
    B.Com, Accounting
    1994 - 1997
  • Parys Hoërskool
    Matric, Matric
    1989 - 1993

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