SGB Nominees 2024

• Grade 6

• Over 20 years of experience in the field of Education.
• Specialization in identifying and addressing barriers to learning. 
• Secondary career in designing and decorating educational spaces.

• BED Degree in Intermediate/ Senior Phase 
• Advanced Certificate in Barriers to Learning 
• 20 years teaching experience as an Intermediate Phase Teacher 

• Currently employed at Herschel Girls School – All girls Primary School
• Director of Creative Learning – Educational Learning Environment Design Company 

• Began teaching career at The Grove Primary School, focusing on diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various student needs
• Specialized in Barriers to Learning to further enhance teaching methods and understanding of student needs
• Transitioned to Herschel Prep, remaining for nearly 18 years
• Cultivated collaborative teaching approaches and emphasized the integration of technology in classrooms
• Developed expertise in fostering different thinking skills among students
• Founded Creative Learning in 2023, leveraging classroom experience to design innovative and adaptable learning environments

• Grade 6
• Grade 4

Which years? 

What was your portfolio?

• Yes – WBJS

• 2012 – 2018 (Secretary for 2018 session)
• 2021 – 2024 (Chairperson for 2021 session)

• HR Committee

• Corporate experience in strategy implementation, business acumen and partnering, inclusive leadership, employee nad people engagement, administration and process iomprovement.
• Experience with WCED and SGB posts, employment relations isues and being the first line of support for HR issues and concerns from School Management Team.

• Professionally registered HR Manager with B.Soc.Sci (Industrial, Organisational and Labour Studies)
• 22 hyears HR experience in construction, communications and hospitality.

• Keller Geotechnics SA – Geotechnical engineering within the construction industry.

• Professionally registered with SA Board of People Practices
• Have supported, lead and collaborated with cross functional teams to implement business visions

• Grade 2

• Attended an all-boys school my entire education and understand the high expectation of academics, sport, culture and character.
• I take pride in identifying problems and finding solutions
• I am willing to prioritise the school’s needs over personal interests and support the ongoing growth and uphold Wynberg Boys’ ethos

• BCompt. Accounting Science

• Mercedes Benz Repair Centre
• Motor Industry

• Grade 4
• Grade 3

• WBJS & WBHS old boy.
• Content creation.
• Social media management.
• Traditional marketing.
• Online community building.
• Digital marketing strategy.

• Post Graduate in Digital Marketing.

• Wartsila Energy

• 15 years marketing experience
• 8 years in radio industry.
• 3 years in energy technology.
• 12 years community Management.
• 10 years content creation.

• Grade 5

• I am passionate about quality education, inclusivity and student wellbeing. 
• I believe that my financial expertise could be a valuable asset to WBJS.

• Qualified and Registered Chartered Accountant 
• BCompt Honours 
• Core competencies 
• Financial management
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Strategic decision making
• Risk management

• Health System Technologies – IT Industry 

• I am a skilled chartered accountant with 15 years’ experience in a corporate environment. 
• Currently, I am in a managerial position overseeing the complete finance function for a company in the IT industry. 
• I am also a member of the management and executive committee involved in strategic decisions and providing insight and direction for the company. 

• Grade 6

Which years? 

What was your portfolio?

• Yes

• 2021 – 2023 and current year

• Secretary

• Can contribute to school policies
• Have spearheaded the school disciplinary committee
• Administered dispute resolution and mediation to forge a bona fide relationship with parties
• I believe that justice is a paramount of our society in education.

• Bachelor of Law (LLB) 
• BMus Degree in Teaching

• WCED

• School management team/Grade 8 HOD
• Been teaching for 21 years

• Grade 6
• Grade 2

• Am a creative thinker.
• Have a restless passion to run projects and initiatives from inception to completion.
• Seasoned media specialist.
• Advanced communication skills having worked with a diverse range of people

• BA (Hons) Applied Performing Arts.
• Media professional and business owner.

• Food small business owner at House of Halwa.

• Senior producer at eNCA – planning and oversee major broadcasts, opening of Parliament, budget speech, British royal wedding etc.
• Local food business owner.
• Catering and events stockists.

• Grade 7
• Grade 4

• Diverse experience in financial services.
• Highly educated in a range of financial and business qualifications.
• Significant experience in team management/mentorship.
• Understanding of working with kids through volunteering.

• B.Bus.Sc (Hons Eco)
• Chartered financial analyst.
• Investment management and retirement funds

• Chief Investment Officer at Sukha and Associates.
• CFA Institute mentor and diversity panel
• ASISA Academy

• 20 years experience advising to large government, corporate and university retirement funds and endwoments

• Grade 5

• I have been working in the financial sector for 15 years, enabling me to work with diverse groups of people from all walks of life.
• Im a critical thinker, strategic and solutions driven.
• I enjoy challenging others to think differently.
• a strong team leader and great team playerHave a positive attitude, sense of community and 100% commitment is my driving force.
• ‘Strong financial background and project management skills equips me with the knowledge to drive initiatives, be outcomes based and manage change.
• Bringing the right people together and having the right conversations is what I do best
• My Mantra – “Today I choose courage over Comfort” (Brene Brown)

• BCom General Degree (Major Finance).
• Strategic and analytical thinker Strong financial acumen, entrepreneurial and team spirit.
• Systems and optimisation driven.
• Community Ambassador/Leader.
• 15 years experience as a Project Manager.

• First Rand Bank Group – Financial Services Industry.

• 4 Years financial sales.
• 6 Years business solutions specialist.
• 5 years project management.
• 2 years part time Project Raven community work.

• Grade 6

Which years? 

What was your portfolio?

• Yes

• I have been a member of the WBJS SGB since 2018. Six years of experience In a treasurer and governance  capacity, promoting the best interest and effectiveness of the school and supporting it’s ongoing development.
• Chairperson of FINCOM the finance Sub-co is responsible for financial oversight in collaboration with the SGB and accountable for financial management, progress and reporting

• I am a conceptual visionary with a pragmatic approach – creating and executing vision that enables growth, function and value delivery.
• Will apply my ability to lead, influence, drive change and execute in areas such as strategy, business and risk management, budget management, organisational development, governance and thought leadership.

• I am an experienced professional with a commerce background specialising in business management and economics, with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry for more than 12 years.

• Associate Director and Head of Operations at Glacier Financial Solutions.
• Member of senior leadership team responsible to business strategy formulation and execution
• Accountable business forum meber in relation to value proposition, product and regulatory implementation and compliance and business competitiveness and positioning.

• Project sponsor and business owner of various strategic projects and initiatives, as well as a governing body member of WBJS – serving the school and it’s stakeholders.

• Grade 5

Which years? 

What was your portfolio?

2017

SGB Secretary

• An experienced professional who has high standards of excellence and a continuous
  improvement mindset
• Value integrity & commitment to fair and ethical business practices
• Key strength lies in planning and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• The core skills I would bring to the WBJS SBG are:
   Governance, risk & compliance skills
   Project management skills
   Financial management skills
   Marketing skills

• Financial Management Diploma
• BCom (Informatics) degree
• International Certified Fraud Examiner
• Prince II Project Management
• Digital Marketing

I have almost 3 decades of experience working for a number of multi-national organisations and across various sectors. These include the retail banking sector (client service, marketing, sales, credit risk analysis, and business analysis), the energy sector (credit risk management and financial controls), the FMCG sector (compliance & project Management), the legal sector (practice management, including finance and marketing), and NGO’s (project management).

My core skills and experience lie within the areas of 

• Project Management (business, process-improvement, and     compliance/ regulatory projects)
• Governance, risk & compliance
• Digital Marketing

• Practice Manager – Taberer Attorneys Inc.
• Consulting Project manager – Checks & Balances
• Pro-Bono project management – various NGO’s

• Grade 4
• Grade 2

• I can offer legal assistance where needed

• BSc (Hons) LLB
• Working in the legal profession for 15 yeassrs

• BBM Inc – Director

• Making partner and being involved in cases with reported judgements

• Grade 2

• Project Management.
• Marketing and advertising.
• Financial acumen.
• Event Planning.
• Operations Management.
• Networking, team player and strong admin.

• Bachelors – Business Admin major in Leadership and Entrepreneurship
• BCom Honours in Management
• Post Grad diploma in Marketing Management
• Certificate in Digital Marketing
• Field of expertise – Marketing and business management.
• Experience – event and business management

• Kenvue Pharmaceuticals

• Community youth work – leadership development programme facilitator for youth – SAYES mentor
• Launch and management of various products – Pick n Pay mobile, MTN MoMo account, Hunters cider champagne, Savannah Cider
• Company launch and management of Oyster King
• Brands worked with through campaign partnerships and product management – Distell, Pick n Pay, KFC, Johnson and Johnson, MTN & Nedbank

• Grade  6 
• Grade 4 

Which years? 

What was your portfolio?

• Yes 
• 2023 – 2024 
• Human Resources / Diversity & Inclusion / Uniform Consultant

• Extensive experience in policy design and implementation Human Relations, diversity and inclusion Fundraising and favourable business model building 

• Certificate Business Accounting (CIMA) Programme in Leadership Development (Harvard Business School Executive Education) 
• Management Development Programme in BBBEE (Wits) 
• Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Regent) 

• Chief Executive Officer of Tsatsile Consulting- Economic Empowerment Transformation Company

• Youth Employment Service EOH Naspers
• 2020 – 2021 Head of Business Development & Strategic  Partnerships 
• 2018 – 2019 Business Development Officer & Transformation  Consultant 
• 2017 – 2018 Client Relationships Manager