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Wits Plus has joined the 2025 HR Indaba as a Silver partner.

Optimi Workplace has joined the 2025 HR Indaba as a Silver partner.

MyMobile, powered by Samsung, has signed on as a Gold artner for the 2025 HR Indaba.

Trade Kings Group has appointed Hercules Duvenage as its group head of global HR business partnering. He joins the organisation with a career that spans more than 30 years across various sectors and settings.

Sage has joined as a Diamond partner for the 2025 HR Indaba.

Alaine Hendrickse, head of human resources and communications at Pepkor NexTech, uses his diverse set of experiences and expertise to prepare for the future whilst ensuring people are always prioritised first.

Sibonakaliso Shabangu has been nominated for the 2025 CHRO Awards for his role as director of global business services and HR at BASF.

South Africa’s payroll environment is evolving faster than ever, influenced by economic shifts, technological advancements and political change.

In a country where every greeting, proverb, or shared meal carries echoes of heritage, HR leaders such as Tembi Topham, HR executive for talent & D&I at RCL Foods; Phil Tshikotshi, vice president of HR at Startek; Khululiwe Nxumalo, head of people, culture and learning at Starbucks South Africa; and Angela Munger, head of HR for the MEA region at Centurion Systems, are finding ways to let heritage breathe throughout the workplace.

Nexio South Africa has appointed Amanda Ncube as its new executive head of HR.

Factorial has signed up as a Gold partner for the 2025 HR Indaba.

Discovery has signed up as a Platinum partner for the 2025 HR Indaba.

Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator has joined as a Gold partner for the 2025 HR Indaba.

Regent Business School has signed up as a Silver partner for the 2025 HR Indaba.

Top Employers Institute has signed on as a Gold partner for the 2025 HR Indaba.

Awetomate has signed up as a Silver partner for the 2025 HR Indaba.

YuLife has signed up as a Silver partner for the 2025 HR Indaba.

The Social Craft has signed up as a Gold partner for the 2025 HR Indaba.

Diversifi has signed up as a Silver partner for the 2025 HR Indaba.

MasterStart has signed up as a Silver partner for the 2025 HR Indaba

VKB Group’s chief people officer isn’t just nurturing future leaders as a part-time university lecturer. He’s also cultivating talent in the agricultural space, assisting in growing his company’s own impressive crop of people.

As companies rethink how they attract, hire and retain talent, Agata Lech, the partner marketing manager at Factorial, highlights the importance of creating a seamless employee journey, one where every step from hire to onboarding to development is purposeful.

Michelin’s SSA HR director, Elmarie Roberts, highlights how the company is driving sustainable growth and development in Africa through its Vision Africa 2030 strategy.

Sana-Ullah Bray has been nominated for the 2025 CHRO Awards for his role as the group executive for human capital at Sanlam.

Londiwe Mncube has been nominated for the 2025 CHRO Awards for her role as CHRO at the Competition Commission of South Africa.

SAP has joined the 2025 HR Indaba as a Platinum partner.

BEE123 has confirmed its Gold partnership for the 2025 HR Indaba

William Radcliffe has come on board as a Silver partner for the 2025 HR Indaba.

Assore Group has announced the appointment of Vanisha Balgobind as its new HR executive.

Jeanett Modise has been nominated for the 2025 CHRO Awards for her role as the chief human capital officer at Absa Group.

As a new market entry into South Africa, Equinix offered Devashni Rajdave, HR country lead, a rare opportunity to build a people function from the ground up, one rooted in feedback, accountability and authentic leadership.

Workforce readiness has long been measured in terms of skills, systems and strategy, but in today’s world, none of these matter without inclusion.

Pindiwe Gida has been nominated for the 2025 CHRO Awards for her role as the chief officer for human capital and corporate services at the South African Local Government Association (SALGA).

Celeste Sirin, an employer branding specialist, speaker, facilitator and founder of Employer Branding Africa, takes us inside the world of Gen Z, offering a rare perspective on how this generation is navigating a workplace unlike any other.

Sakeena Adams has been promoted to regional people director for Africa & Middle East (AME) at Sage, marking a new chapter in her journey as a people-first leader in the region.

Standard Bank Group's chief people & culture office Sharon Taylor believes that executive alignment is less about everyone agreeing on everything and more about building the trust to argue, decide – and then stand united.

HR Manage Software (People Resolutions), will be joining the 2025 HR Indaba as a Silver partner.

LexisNexis will be joining the 2025 HR Indaba as a Gold partner.

Andrew Millson has been nominated for the 2025 CHRO Awards for his role as managing executive for human capital and sustainability at Food Lover's Market Holdings.

Football enthusiast and Sanlam Investments chief human capital officer Sipho Gumbi sees the asset management industry as a catalyst not only for direct employment, but also as a tool for empowering people in disadvantaged communities.

Under the Executive Communities banner, the 2025 Executive Day brought together South Africa’s leading CHROs, CIOs and CFOs for an event focused on rethinking the social contracts that hold our society and workplaces together.

Lumenii will be joining the 2025 HR Indaba as a Silver partner.

Evalex will be joining the 2025 HR Indaba as a Gold partner.

After more than 17 years of service, Charleigh Williams has been appointed HR director at Continental.

Deel Local Payroll will be joining the 2025 HR Indaba as a Gold partner.

When Sandi Richardson thinks back on her journey in HR, she goes back to a 15-year-old girl trying to choose between PR and HR while navigating high school subject choices.

Lindiwe Miyambu has been nominated for the 2025 CHRO Awards for her role as CPO at the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA).

As HR steps into a data-driven future, data has become the lens through which HR can spot opportunities, anticipate challenges, and manage talent effectively.

Kirsty Phaal, senior vice president of people & culture at NTT DATA., in Middle East and Africa, has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 CHRO Awards.

MANCOSA will be joining the 2025 HR Indaba as a Silver partner.

Ayanda Mbanga Communications will be joining the 2025 HR Indaba as a Silver partner.

Bridging & Associates will be joining the 2025 HR Indaba as a Silver partner.

Workday will be joining the 2025 HR Indaba as a Gold partner.

Saint-Gobain HR director Menushka van der Westhuizen takes a trip down memory lane to reflect on where it all began. From joining Cadbury’s graduate programme after university to leading the people function in the tough manufacturing industry.

According to Anja van Beek, talent strategist, leadership & HR expert, and executive coach, the women balancing nappies, deadlines, schoolwork and dinner duties develop resilience, emotional intelligence and the ability to make sharp decisions under pressure.

Luyanda Finini has been nominated for the 2025 CHRO Awards for his role as director of strategic HR planning and organisational development at the Eastern Cape Department of Health.

CBi-electric: low voltage has announced the promotion of Phuti Ramagoshi to the role of HR executive.

Gcobisa Ntshona has been nominated for the 2025 CHRO Awards for her role as the group chief people officer at African Bank.

Pnet has secured its place as a Gold partner for the upcoming 2025 HR Indaba, set to take place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 14 October 2025.

CompCare Medical Scheme has secured its position as a Silver partner for the 2025 HR Indaba, taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 14 October 2025.

Alexander Forbes has secured its position as a Gold partner for the 2025 HR Indaba, taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 14 October 2025.

Madelein du Plessis, sub-Saharan Africa HR head for Bayer, began her career in a place few would imagine – the South African army. At just 19, she was tasked with leading, training and connecting with people from every background, age and belief system.

HR executives reflect on the women who became models of impactful leadership, courage and empathy on their journey – leaving behind lessons that still inform how they make decisions today.

Bronwynne Bester has been nominated for the 2025 CHRO Awards for her role as chief people officer at Oceana Group.

Libstar has appointed Genevieve Jozaffe-Naidoo as its new group people executive.

Norah Sehunoe has been nominated for the 2025 CHRO Awards for her role as the executive head of human capital at Santam Insurance.

Mercer has secured its spot with a Platinum partnership for the 2025 HR Indaba, taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 14 October 2025.

Enterprises University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP) has secured its place as a Gold partner for the upcoming 2025 HR Indaba, set to take place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 14 October 2025.

Imagine a world where talent, technology, and data align effortlessly. This was the central theme at Workday Horizon South Africa, as the event took attendees on a journey through milestones that show how organisations can soar with one unified platform to manage people, finance, and AI.

Growing up in the East Rand, Melissa Wilkinson saw first-hand how access to electricity and basic needs could mean the difference between opportunity and limitation. Now as CPO at Pele Energy Group, she’s building talent pipelines the renewable energy sector desperately needs, opening doors for women to lead in spaces that once shut them out – and dismantling barriers with every watt of power generated.

This National Women’s Day, we’re not just celebrating women leaders but listening to them, as HR leaders Nosipho Kunene, HR director at Kimberly-Clark; Brenda Talazo, VP of HR and business enablement at Saab South Africa; Venesa Lubisi, head of HR at Giesecke+Devrient ZA; and Opila Moodley, executive HR director HR Africa at Estée Lauder Companies, reflect on the evolving role of women in leadership and the unique strengths they bring.

The 2025 Executive Communities Women’s Dinner did not just fill The Maslow Hotel in Sandton with executives, but also with the kind of energy that only comes when women from three of South Africa’s most powerful communities come together.

Zamafuze Ngcobo has stepped into the role of chief people officer at BankservAfrica.

Masenyane has been nominated for the 2025 CHRO Awards for her role as group executive of HR at PPS.

As the world of work changes rapidly, executive assistants (EAs) and CHROs are experiencing a transformation in their roles with AI models making massive advances in streamlining tasks and enhancing decision-making.

JobJack has been confirmed as a Gold partner for the 2025 HR Indaba, taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 14 October 2025.

Tiger Brands CPO and the 2024 CHRO of the Year S’ne Magagula shares the company’s bold transformation journey, focusing on people strategy, leadership and agility to drive business performance, employee engagement and a culture of innovation.

SA Business School has been confirmed as a Silver partner for the 2025 HR Indaba, taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 14 October 2025.

Trevor Dale has been nominated for the 2025 CHRO Awards for his role as head of HR at Raubex Group.

Ntiyiso Consulting Group has appointed Ndabezitha Mabaso as its new chief people officer, bringing with him nearly two decades of experience in HR across South Africa’s legal, public and private sectors.

As the 1 September deadline for submitting the updated five-year Employment Equity (EE) plan approaches, industry leaders Elanie Kruger, group CHRO at Tsebo Solutions Group; Kyle Wesemann, transformation executive at LabourNet; and Nicol Myburgh, head of HR services at CRS Technologies, highlight both the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

As alcohol and cannabis use continues to rise, substance abuse is becoming harder to ignore. Nadeem Mahomed, director in the employment law practice at CDH, unpacks the growing risks of substance abuse in the workplace and explains the need for employers to implement clear, fair policies.

Capitec group HR executive Rizwana Butler shares how putting technology at the forefront of everything the company does is key to keeping the organisation relevant, while empowering employees and helping them realise their dreams.

Every second counted at the CHRO Solutions Summit held at The Venue in Melrose Arch, with only four minutes on the clock for partners to pitch their innovative solutions to top HR leaders.

Khabonina Ramoupi has been nominated for the 2025 CHRO Awards for her role as the group chief people officer at AECI.

Lubashen Moodley has officially stepped into the position of HR executive at Vector Logistics.

Paymenow has been confirmed as a Gold partner for the 2025 HR Indaba, taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 14 October 2025.

International SOS will be joining the 2025 HR Indaba as a Silver partner.

In the world of business, leadership often boils down to numbers and strategies – but Peter Champion, group HR executive at Cashbuild, knows that people are needed for a strong business foundation.

Aba Ayirebi has been nominated for the 2025 CHRO Awards for her role as head of people at Stor-Age Property REIT Ltd.

As we honour Nelson Mandela Day, Dr Lesego Rametsi, the managing executive for colleague experience at Absa Group calls on HR leaders to be reminded of leading with the same moral courage that defined Madiba’s life, ensuring that workplaces become spaces where doing what is right is just as important as doing what is profitable.

In a time when the lines between personal and professional life can become increasingly blurred, TransUnion GCC Africa HR head Shivani Ramsaroop shares the thinking behind their holistic wellness approach, and why co-creating with employees has made all the difference.

The Clicks Group has welcomed Bridget Makhura as the new CPO, where she looks forward to unlocking new possibilities, nurturing talent, and elevating the people strategy to even greater heights.

According to Andee Uren, the executive head for workforce planning, optimisation and engagement at Nedbank, culture is reflected in everyday actions and unspoken norms that guide how people behave and collaborate. She shares how real cultural change happens when behaviours shift and the small barriers that slow progress are removed.

Duke Mgaga, CPO for Parliament of South Africa, fosters a people-first culture. He says the human capital strategy should be an enabling one and cannot work in isolation.

Run to the Monster will be joining the 2025 HR Indaba as a Gold partner.

Palesa Ntoagae has been nominated for the 2025 CHRO Awards for her role as the executive human capital and facilities at Old Mutual Insure.

Julia Modise has been appointed as the new HR director at Sun International. She steps into this role after serving as group HR director at BMW Group South Africa for over three years.

Jackie Kennedy, founder and CEO of LeadMe Academy, challenges CHROs to rethink leadership development. She argues that short-term fixes may look productive but rarely lead to real change, and highlights what to do instead.

Heidi Kornmuller, head of talent at Coronation Fund Managers, has been with the fund management company for over two decades and she remains as committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace as she did on her very first day.

Hosted in partnership with Old Mutual Corporate, the evening of 3 July brought together a select group of HR leaders for an intimate dinner at the Seven Villa hotel and spa in Sandton, for a night of reflection and reimagining employee wellbeing.

Bridget Makhura is nominated for the 2025 CHRO Awards for her role as the vice president of people at AB InBev Africa.

For Jane Waters and Tracey Rowe, co-founders of 52.com, their business isn’t just a new chapter in their HR careers – it’s a reinvention of what HR can and should be.

Retail giant Mr Price Group has appointed Sipho Mabaso as its new head of people.

Sthembile Ngwabi, HR manager at the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) almost missed her calling to the field of HR. Yet having realised that working with people was where her destiny lay, she’s forged a fulfilling career that continues to offer new insights and challenges.

Palesa Matoli, the executive head of human capital and transformation at Bidvest Bank is living proof that young leaders can drive real, lasting change. Named the 2024 Young CHRO of the Year and recipient of the Transformation and Empowerment Award, she has a mission to create a culture of empowerment, inclusion and sustainable impact.

The Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) will be joining the 2025 HR Indaba as a Silver partner.

As South Africa reflects on the sacrifices of past generations this Youth Month, Madelein du Plessis, head of HR for Bayer in sub-Saharan Africa, Lyndy van den Barselaar, MD of ManpowerGroup South Africa, and Anton Visser, COO of SA Business School & Alefbet Learning, stress the need to also focus on coordinated action to rebuild a sustainable youth talent pipeline.

Kholo Kunene has been nominated for the 2025 CHRO Awards for her role as the Africa HR director and board executive at Nissan South Africa.

Current executive director for HR and corporate affairs, Abey Kgotle, will take on the role of CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa at the end of the year.

Mining giant Gold Fields has promoted Mariëtte Steyn to executive VP for people and sustainability, expanding her leadership scope within the company’s executive team.

Taegan Devar, an industrial psychologist and the managing director of PeopleSmart, explores why DEIB efforts often fall short. She highlights how organisations can move from just compliance to commitment, and what it takes to embed inclusion at every level.

Traditional HR aside, a strong focus on people has become increasingly important, especially in AI times, says Braintree’s head of human capital Angela McMean.

Red & Yellow Creative School of Business will be joining the 2025 HR Indaba as a Silver partner.

Daniel Olifant has been nominated for the 2025 CHRO Awards for his role as the chief human capital officer at the South African National Blood Service (SANBS).