Engagement Manager

• Oct 2021 - 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

Manager

• Oct 2021 - Jan 2022

Founder & Owner

• Apr 2020 - Oct 2021

Communications Officer at Africa Health Placements

• Feb 2018 - Apr 2020

Employee Engagement Practitioner | CSR & Employee Recognition

• Mar 2011 - Jan 2018

Based in our Head Office in Johannesburg, I'm responsible for ensuring our employees have opportunities to give back to their communities, with a particular focus on our partnership with the Qhubeka Charity. I also manage our global employee recognition programmes, instilling a culture of recognition where employees remain engaged and committed to the company by being recognised and rewarded for exceptional performance and for living our values. I collaborate with colleagues from all parts of the world, working with virtual teams, incorporating different cultures, preferences and ways of working. I give input into our CSR strategy, employee communications and play a role in promoting our employee giving work across our social media platforms. I also manage a budget of ZAR1m. Show less

Youth Employability Programme Coordinator

• Jul 2009 - May 2010

I managed a programme to skill unemployed graduates with ICT and life skills (21st century skills) with a view to them become employed as entry level ICT support staff or starting their own ICT support businesses. I managed a programme to skill unemployed graduates with ICT and life skills (21st century skills) with a view to them become employed as entry level ICT support staff or starting their own ICT support businesses.

PA to Church & Supporter Relations Director

• Jul 2007 - Apr 2008

I was responsible for all Personal Assistant duties, such as diary management, travel bookings, budget management, communication to Manager's direct reports, minute taking and distribution. I was responsible for all Personal Assistant duties, such as diary management, travel bookings, budget management, communication to Manager's direct reports, minute taking and distribution.

Project Coordinator

• Apr 2005 - Mar 2007

Administration and diary management for a team of 10, management of budget including producing summary reports, PowerPoint presentations for monthly team meetings. Administration and diary management for a team of 10, management of budget including producing summary reports, PowerPoint presentations for monthly team meetings.

Manager

• Nov 2004 - Feb 2005

I managed the Children's Home whilst a permanent manager was being recruited. I managed a staff body of 30, ensured the smooth running of the home which cared for 80 children between the ages of 5 and 17. I managed the Children's Home whilst a permanent manager was being recruited. I managed a staff body of 30, ensured the smooth running of the home which cared for 80 children between the ages of 5 and 17.

Project Administrator and Personal Assistance

• Nov 2002 - Oct 2004

In this role I assisted with the planning and implementation of social development projects at the company's mining operations, developed and delivered ongoing, relevant team communications. I was also PA to three senior managers, including diary management, meeting minutes, all correspondence, and efficient running of the office itself. In this role I assisted with the planning and implementation of social development projects at the company's mining operations, developed and delivered ongoing, relevant team communications. I was also PA to three senior managers, including diary management, meeting minutes, all correspondence, and efficient running of the office itself.

Social Worker

• Jul 2001 - Nov 2001

I worked as a Social Worker with children between the ages of 13 and 16, who had been arrested for minor crimes and were placed on a government-sanctioned rehabilitation programme. I conducted individual and group counselling, and family intervention where necessary. I worked as a Social Worker with children between the ages of 13 and 16, who had been arrested for minor crimes and were placed on a government-sanctioned rehabilitation programme. I conducted individual and group counselling, and family intervention where necessary.

Examinder

• Feb 1999 - Feb 2000

I was responsible for marking examinations on every subject offered by the college from 18 different campuses, liaised daily with tutors and teachers, and ensured effective management of examination results distribution and security. I was responsible for marking examinations on every subject offered by the college from 18 different campuses, liaised daily with tutors and teachers, and ensured effective management of examination results distribution and security.