People moves

Jasmine Pillay has joined Seriti Green as chief people officer.

Humbulani Tshivhase has started a new role as chief director for HR management and development at the Gauteng Office of the Premier.

Alicia Dean has been appointed as head of people at PKF Cape Town.

Nerisha Charlton has been appointed people and organisation director for the international division at Royal Canin, expanding her leadership remit to support the pet nutrition company's operations across 115 markets in Latin America, Eurasia, the Middle East and Africa.

Lisa February has joined ATM Group as group head of HR.

SMSA Africa Logistics Group has promoted Mandy Kendall to chief people officer.

Linda Mthenjane has been appointed as African Bank’s new group chief people and culture officer.

After more than three years leading the people function at Pragma Global, Elke Mackridge has been appointed head of HR South Africa at Lotus Bakeries.

Yolande Chirwa has been appointed CHRO at TransUnion following a one-year career break from corporate life.

Nozuko Hlefana has joined the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA) as group executive for human capital and facilities.

Italtile has appointed Marlene Badul as group HR executive, to lead the HR function.

Tsebo Solutions Group has appointed Phumzile Hlatshwayo as HR director to lead the HR function.

Terence Moolman has been appointed CHRO at Lesaka Technologies.

Chanel Smailes has been appointed human capital executive at Feltex Automotive.

Palesa Moloi has joined Philip Morris South Africa as director of people & culture.

Penny Adams has started a new position as human capital executive at Primedia Out Of Home.

Palesa Ntoagae has been appointed chief people officer for personal and private banking Pan-Africa at Absa Group.

Tapaswee Chandele has been appointed global chief people officer at The Coca-Cola Company, marking a significant milestone in a career that has been built almost entirely within the organisation.

Vanessa Goonahsylin has stepped into a new role as executive head of people & culture for South Africa at NTT Data MEA.

Tony Smith has been appointed group people and culture officer at Grindrod.

Solly Mathebula has taken on the role of chief people officer at Bearing Man Group (BMG), bringing with him extensive experience across HR leadership, transformation and employee relations.

Patience Mathebula-Okoruwa has been promoted to HR director at Accenture South Africa, where she will oversee the organisation’s HR agenda in South Africa.

Ayanda Mda has been appointed head of people at Rentoza, where she will lead the company’s people function.

Janice Paulse has been promoted to CHRO at EDF Power Solutions South Africa, following her role as head of people and culture within the organisation.

Desereé Moelich has been appointed head of people and culture at Caribou, moving into the role after a period of independent consulting and contract work across organisations in South Africa.

Yolandie Jansen van Vuuren has been appointed head of people and culture at Minopex, a company that provides outsourced operation and maintenance services to the mining industry.

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has appointed Shuli Bantse-Chikane as executive for human capital.

Andile Manyathi has joined RSM as head of people.

Beiersdorf has appointed Cebile Xulu as HR director for Southern Africa, bringing more than two decades of experience across FMCG, manufacturing and global organisations.

Lucia Caruso Spinks has started a new position as people director at Heineken Beverages.

Pamella Khumbuza has started a new position as head of HR for South Africa at Constantia Flexibles.

Rekha Govender has been appointed head of HR at Goscor Group.

Vatiswa Nthoesane has taken up the role of chief people officer at the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA). She steps into the position after serving as head of people operations since 2024.

Sanchia Arendse has been promoted to head of people and culture at Stone Three, marking a new chapter in her journey with the organisation after almost three years of service.

Dean Naidoo has been appointed group HR director at Gemfields Group.

Tshepo Yvonne Mosadi has been appointed as HR director at RCL Foods, marking her return to the organisation after several years in senior executive people roles across multiple industries.

Sasria has announced the appointment of Shyless Nkuna-Shai as its new people management executive manager.

Keshan Naidoo has been appointed HR director at Tri-Star Construction.

Momentum Group has promoted Njabulo Nyawo to chief people executive, where he will be responsible for the group’s people function.

Inspired Education Group has appointed Llewellyn Hunter as regional HR director for Africa

Norton Rose Fulbright has promoted Vanessa Hlatswayo to head of HR.

Nicolle Hugo has stepped into a new role as executive director for HR at iZi Group.

Dr Sane Ngidi has joined Imagine Worldwide as director of people.

Thabo Nkoane has been appointed as HR director at Komatsu Mining Corp. – Joy Global (Africa), adding to a career built across mining and industrial organisations.

Terryn Sithara Palani has taken on the role of chief people officer at Hollard Insurance, bringing with her more than 20 years of experience.

Mandy Hudson has taken on a new chapter in her career, joining Sustainable Power Solutions as chief people officer.

The Courier Guy has welcomed Brigitte Padayachee as its chief people officer.

Aspen Holdings has appointed Siwe Sibeko as head of human capital.

Volkswagen Group Africa has announced the appointment of Satish Ranchod as its new HR director, marking a new chapter in a career that has spanned 36 years of dedicated service to the company.

Graham Keatley has taken on a new role as head of people at Vitality.

Liberty Group South Africa has appointed David Selepe as senior specialist for human capital.

Lindiwe Miyambu has been appointed as chief people and marketing officer at AfroCentric Group, a role that brings together both culture and brand under one portfolio.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

After leading the people strategy for nearly 20 years at The Spar Group, Tembi Topham has stepped into a new role as HR executive for talent and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging (DEIB) at RCL Foods.

Lipton Teas and Infusions has welcomed Sivena Manikam as its new head of people and organisation for Africa.

The University of Cape Town has welcomed Juliet Mhango as its new executive director for human resources, bringing with her years of experience across various industries, including telecommunications, financial services and healthcare.

Arjo, a global supplier of medical devices and solutions, has appointed Shivani Naidoo as its new HR director in Africa, a move that marks the continuation of a journey rooted in healthcare and human impact.

The premium chocolate brand Lindt & Sprüngli South Africa has welcomed Zaidah as its new HR director.

Prudence Hlwempu, the newly-appointed human capital executive at Bidvest Vericon, says she is thrilled to have joined the organisation.

Diana Johnson has been appointed as the new area HR director for APMEA South at British American Tobacco (BAT), a promotion that marks a significant milestone in her 17-year journey with the company.

Verushka Ramsamuj has embarked on a new journey as the head of human resources at St Stithians College.

Nafisah Abrahams has been promoted to the role of chief of staff at AfricArena, a move that marks a milestone in her journey with the organisation, as this comes after serving as the operations project manager.

Bianca Morgan has stepped into a new chapter of her HR career, taking on the role of head of people and organisation at Sandoz.

Vector Logistics has announced the promotion of Kasavan Naicker to head of HR shared services.

KingMakers, a sports and digital entertainment platform company across the African continent, has announced the appointment of Keeran Subramony as the new group head of people.

Glencore Ferroalloys has announced the appointment of Tshidi Anya as their new chief people officer.

Mainstream Renewable Power has announced the promotion of Lindsay Burgess to the role of group head of human resources.

Lindani Dube has been appointed as the CHRO at TransUnion Africa and the TransUnion Global Capability Centre Africa.

Rebaone Maakelo has been appointed as the group human resources director at Interwaste, where he will oversee the entire HR value chain for Interwaste Holdings and its subsidiaries across South Africa and Mozambique.

Daserie Moodley is set to lead HR initiatives at Nutun.

Chantelle Blandin de Chalain is set to drive the people strategy and organisational development in a new role at LRMG.

With over 26 years at Empact Group, Salwa Albertyn has stepped into a new leadership role as the group human resources executive.

The experienced communication professional is looking forward to supporting the provincial government through people practices and best practice in public sector training.

Nomaswazi has been the human capital executive within the bank for four years.

Tebogo will be using her skills to drive effective operations and organisational effectiveness at Nyanza Light Metals.

Linda Keun has been promoted to chief people officer at The Catalyst Group.

Bertus Jacobs, the new head of people at Multi-Media, says he likes to create impactful solutions that empower individuals and strengthen organisations.

Menushka van der Westhuizen is the new human resources director for South Africa at Saint-Gobain.

Eskom’s new people chief, Dr Candice Hartley, says it is a great honour to join the utility's giant in navigating the complexities of the energy sector and striving towards a sustainable future.

Nomsa Mngadi has been appointed as head of people services: Southern Africa at De Beers Group.

Duke Mgaga has been appointed as the chief people officer at the Parliament of South Africa.

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Nomfundo Vilakazi has been appointed as HR director for Dis-Chem Pharmacies.

Emelia Abotsi, newly appointed CHRO at Fuchs Electronics, leads transformation, inclusion and innovation, leveraging extensive HR expertise and visionary leadership.

Ndivhu hopes to put her unique vision and strategic mindset to work at MAZIV to create a collaborative environment.

Lisa will be responsible for driving HR initiatives across the organisation’s operations.

Mediclinic Southern Africa confirmed the appointment in a statement, adding that it was effective as of 1 September 2024.

Wilson, who joined the firm in October 2024, was previously the HR director at Sumitomo Rubber South Africa.

Seasoned HR executive Rachel Masuku has been appointed as the new group executive for HR as of 1 October 2024.

Recently appointed as CHRO at Cricket South Africa, Devni Naidoo Ferdi reflects on how her passion for HR evolved from an unexpected start into a fulfilling and dynamic career.

In a strategic move to bolster its leadership, e-motion consulting has announced the appointment of Themba Chakela as the new head of people, culture and change.

The former HR director for the City of Cape Town joined the organisation in May 2024.

Nomza, who has been acting in the position since October 2023, has been appointed to drive employee engagement and innovation.

Rishi is looking forward to enhancing workplace culture by focusing on inclusivity, growth, and retention at PEP.

Celeste moves on from Illovo Sugar, where she was the HR director for the past eight years.

Sonwabo has been leading the human capital for the organisation’s business banking division since 1 May.

Anita takes over from Nomaxabiso (Norma) Teyise who is now the group executive for human capital at Lesaka Technologies.

John will be joining RBS from his previous role as head of people and culture at Xneelo.

The 2021 Young CHRO of the Year says she is delighted to join an organisation that is big on driving change.

Desereé, whose appointment is effective 1 May 2024, moves from her previous position as executive head for human capital at RBS Insurance Brokers.

Susan is among a cohort of newly appointed executives who are tasked with spearheading Cellulant’s next phase of growth.

2023 CHRO Awards nominee Cindy Botha joined the online casino software providers in April 2024.

2023 CHRO Awards nominee Tshidi Anya takes the helm as CHRO for ISN Medical, a medical diagnostic solutions company based in Lagos, Nigeria.

The former Altron HR head will now lead human capital at Altron Digital Business after the merger.

Mairead will join the multinational fast-moving consumer goods company as of 1 June 2024.

Bernadine Symonds is looking forward to assisting IFS to consolidate, standardise, optimise and build a scalable and robust HR function.