Gia Kalk
Managing Executive at HomecomingEX - Executive Search- Claim this Profile
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HomecomingEX - Executive Search
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South Africa
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Executive Search Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Executive
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Jan 2022 - Present
HomecomingEX - Permanent, Part-time & Hourly Talent for Africa.Established in 2003, HomecomingEX is an Executive Search firm headquartered in Johannesburg. We recruit globally experienced African executives across the continent.Not only do we place Permanent candidates, but our innovative platform also offers Part-time and Hourly Executive Talent. Part-time offerings include executives for Interim, Fractional & Board roles. Hourly Talent is offered in the form of Sector Specialists, Speakers & Coaches.Our clients include multinational & local companies in the advisory, fintech, FMCG, healthcare, financial services, logistics, non-profit, retail, TMT, agritech & edutech space.We proudly own a unique database of 19 000 senior African professionals & have hosted over 60 global recruitment events. With a trusted base of over 25 multinational clients, we have recruited for 75% of Africa’s top banks, retailers & advisory firms & for 50% of Africa’s top FMCG & logistics companies.HomecomingEX is firmly committed to building Africa’s prosperity with African expertise. We've been working across Africa for two decades & we have a proprietary understanding of the unique country & industry nuances. Our unrivalled network of executive talent, unique search process, bespoke global events, strong marketing expertise and focus on diversity, firmly sets us apart.Our diverse team has deep experience and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are fuelled by our passion for this continent which is encapsulated in our #HeartAfrica icon: Human, Energetic, Adaptable, Relevant, Transparent, Accountable, Fun, Resourceful, Interpersonal, Collaborative & Audacious.HomecomingEX helps companies embrace the new World of Work by playing a strong role in the “Virtual Brain Gain” and the idea of “Sharing Scarce Talent”. With us, employers have access to scarce-skill African talent anywhere in the world.Contact: info@homecomingex.com Show less
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Headhunter
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Jan 2015 - Jan 2022
Homecoming Revolution Group is a Johannesburg-based search firm, recruiting globally experienced African executives for Africa since 2003.We now comprise two strategic companies, Homecoming Executive Search (“HomecomingEX”) & Insights by Experts (“InbyEX”).HomecomingEX focuses on filling full-time C-suite, executive & senior management roles.Our clients include multinational & local businesses in the advisory, agritech, edutech, financial services, fintech, FMCG, healthcare, logistics, non-profit, retail & TMT space.When hiring in Africa, it is vital to understand the unique nuances within countries & industries. As a home-grown search firm, we provide access to executives with local market insight & global expertise.Our unrivalled network of executive talent, unique search process, bespoke global events, strong marketing expertise & our focus on diversity firmly sets us apart.We proudly own a unique database of 19 000 senior African professionals & have hosted over 60 global recruitment events. With a trusted base of over 25 multinational clients, we have recruited for 75% of Africa’s top banks, retailers & advisory firms & for 50% of Africa’s top FMCG & logistics firms.Our depth of expertise & emphasis on sound global relationships ensure you have access to scarce-skill African talent anywhere in the world. We can deliver customised, retained searches within three weeks, & this includes both global & local African candidates.Africa’s challenges provide incredible opportunities best solved by African talent, making HomecomingEX the executive search firm of choice for fast-growing African businesses.Contact: homecomingex@ex.africaWe recruit globally experienced African talent for South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya andother countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.Our offerings include: Executive Search, Customized Candidate Maps, BespokeGlobal Talent Events and Human Capital Consulting.Please get in touch info@homecomingrevolution.com Show less
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Senior Writer & Operations Director
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Mar 2020 - Oct 2021
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Primedia Broadcasting
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South Africa
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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200 - 300 Employee
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Sub-editor and Online Journalist at EWN (Eyewitness News)
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Jun 2013 - Jan 2015
Sub-Editor and Online Journalist for Eyewitness News, an award-winning South African news organisation. My responsibilities included: • Editing all copy on the Eyewitness News website – checking grammar, spelling and sentence construction. • Creation of unique online content • Repurposing 702/567 CapeTalk news into comprehensive, grammatically correct and contextual online articles. • Extracting relevant content from the various radio shows and compiling comprehensive articles on various subjects including sports, business, entertainment and politics. • Depending on the nature of the news week, I also ran the website’s entertainment section. My role entailed securing interviews with various influential South African and international personalities and writing original entertainment content for the site. • Running EWN’s social media platforms when required including Twitter and Facebook. Show less
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Now Media (Pty) Ltd
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South Africa
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Journalist & Social Media Manager
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Feb 2012 - Jun 2013
Journalist for Southern African Tourism Update, an inbound trade focused tourism publication. The magazine comprises a daily news website and monthly Digi-Mag. I oversaw the production of the Digi-Mag and was also responsible for the publication's social media marketing. Journalist for Southern African Tourism Update, an inbound trade focused tourism publication. The magazine comprises a daily news website and monthly Digi-Mag. I oversaw the production of the Digi-Mag and was also responsible for the publication's social media marketing.
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Luxury_Brands
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Copywriter
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Feb 2011 - Dec 2011
My key responsibility was copywriting for Auction Alliance. I wrote press releases, website copy, sector relevant opinion pieces on behalf of the CEO and various other industry-related articles. My key responsibility was copywriting for Auction Alliance. I wrote press releases, website copy, sector relevant opinion pieces on behalf of the CEO and various other industry-related articles.
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Medecins Sans Frontieres / Läkare Utan Gränser
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Sweden
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Fundraiser
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Aug 2010 - Feb 2011
Fundraising and telesales. Fundraising and telesales.
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Education
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University of Johannesburg
English Honours, English Language and Literature/Letters -
UCT
UCT Social Media Short Course through GetSmarter., Social Media -
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Arts, English and Psychology -
King David Linksfield
Matric