Experience

Jakes Gerwel Fellowship

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • May 2017 - Present

  The Jakes Gerwel Fellowship is an independent and aspirational initiative birthed out of Allan Gray Orbis Foundation’s Endowment. The quality of teachers is a seminal and binding constraint for truly unlocking human potential that the success of South Africa’s young democracy is so dependent on. To support this, what is needed is for the classroom to be seen for the vehicle of change. In short, we want to make the strongest possible case and provide the greatest possible support for our best students to become our best teachers. The Jakes Gerwel Fellowship is committed to creating this pipeline of future, high impact teachers. These are individuals who through purposely following their passion for subjects in which they achieve subject mastery, can become tomorrow’s expert teachers. As expert teachers, Jakes Gerwel Fellows are encouraged to also follow leadership and entrepreneurial paths within the teaching field so that in a collaborative manner, they are compelled to solving some of the biggest obstacles that currently characterise our education system. Show less


Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Endowment
• Consultant

  • Aug 2013 - May 2017


Allan Gray Orbis Foundation

• South Africa
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Fellowship Director

  • Jan 2011 - Jul 2013

  The Allan Gray Fellowship presents a world of possibility to aspiring change agents spanning 7 South African Universities and over 200 Fellows from 4 Southern African countries. The Fellowship is a vehicle to identify and fast track the region's next generation of high impact entrepreneurial leadership.

• National Selection Manager

  • Apr 2009 - Jan 2011

  Identifying, attracting and selecting up to 100 of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Namibia's brightest emerging entrepreneurial talent annually for full university scholarships, support and mentoring as part of the prestigious Allan Gray Fellowship



Salzer Consulting

• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director Business Development

  • Aug 2008 - Jan 2009

  Salzer Consulting has specialized in solving tough, complex workforce and leadership related issues in the Asia Pacific region. Partnering with companies expereincing growth in tough markets by supporting their M&A cycle, start-up, expansion, contraction and relocation projects as well as implementing behavioural change and supplying local and expat talent at C-suite level. Salzer Consulting has specialized in solving tough, complex workforce and leadership related issues in the Asia Pacific region. Partnering with companies expereincing growth in tough markets by supporting their M&A cycle, start-up, expansion, contraction and relocation projects as well as implementing behavioural change and supplying local and expat talent at C-suite level.



The Beijing Axis

• China
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager

  • Sep 2006 - Jul 2008

  THE BEIJING AXIS (TBA) is a cross-border business bridge to/from China in three principal areas: Strategy, Sourcing and Investment. The company is organised along 3 synergistic cross-border China businesses: TBA China Strategy Group, TBA China Sourcing Unit and TBA China Capital Advisors. We work across industries but have exceptional experience in metals, mining, industrial machinery, chemicals, transport and automotive components. THE BEIJING AXIS (TBA) is a cross-border business bridge to/from China in three principal areas: Strategy, Sourcing and Investment. The company is organised along 3 synergistic cross-border China businesses: TBA China Strategy Group, TBA China Sourcing Unit and TBA China Capital Advisors. We work across industries but have exceptional experience in metals, mining, industrial machinery, chemicals, transport and automotive components.



GIBS

• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • 2004 - 2006

  The Network for Social Entrepreneurs is housed through GIBS, one of the continent's leading business school. It serves the intention to build capacity among social entrepreneurs, increase awareness about social entrepreneurship and develop a body of knowledge and a theory towards social change that communicates the relevance and application of social entrepreneurship. The Network for Social Entrepreneurs is housed through GIBS, one of the continent's leading business school. It serves the intention to build capacity among social entrepreneurs, increase awareness about social entrepreneurship and develop a body of knowledge and a theory towards social change that communicates the relevance and application of social entrepreneurship.



Twenty30

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • 2004 - 2006

  Established as an NPO in 2004, Twenty30 is an organisation that provides meaningful ways for skilled and passionate individuals to volunteer their time, bridging gaps, and empowering South Africans to build a brighter future together. The vision is that by 2030 volunteerism in the private, public, and corporate sectors will become an integral part of our culture, addressing areas of socio-economic need. Our mission is to develop channels for passionate South Africans and companies to commit their time, skills, finances & networks to solving key socio-economic challenges. Show less



AIESEC

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• National President

  • Jan 2002 - May 2004

  Present in over 107 countries and territories and with over 45,000 members, AIESEC is the world's largest student‐run organisation. Focused on providing a platform for youth leadership development, AIESEC offers young people the opportunity to be global citizens, to change the world, and to get experience and skills that matter today Positions held included: AIESEC Stellenbosch Local President 1998 - 2000 AIESEC South Africa National President 2002 - 2004 AIESEC Africa Chair 2003 - 2004 AIESEC International Steering Committee 2003 - 2004 Show less