Qualifications:

• DBA – University of Pretoria (GIBS) – current
• MBA – University of Nottingham (UK)
• Master of Science – University of Reading (UK)
• Certified Change Management Practitioner – PROSCI
• Certified People Analytics Specialist – AIHR

Besa is a dynamic and accomplished Human Resources Executive and Consultant with proven success in developing and leading award-winning initiatives and teams to achieve strategically focused results and enhance organisational effectiveness with over 15 years of experience leading public and private companies through significant change and growth. With mergers and acquisitions in her portfolio, Besa has developed particular expertise working with boards and executives to integrate and align leadership teams, Agile HR, organisational design and structures, HR Process Engineering & operational excellence, compensation, and talent management strategies. She is focused on driving strategic business goals, culture transformation, aggressive financial targets, and organisation design. Besa has brought her expertise to both public and private boards, working closely with the HR & Remuneration Committees. She has partnered with the boards and individual directors on highly sensitive executive issues, including a CEO transition, and was the lead advisor on developing strategic people strategies for Top Employer Certification. She has also successfully led the recruitment of highly engaged C-Suite executives, including CEOs and CFOs.

In her more than 15 years of experience in human resources leadership, operations, marketing and communications, she is known for being a strong business and operating partner who has built successful cultures and elevated talent. Demonstrated expertise in designing, creating, launching, and leading innovative programs to enhance corporate culture, optimise employee performance and support transformational change across organisations. Collaboratively build and maintain relationships, providing consultation and customer service to a diverse client base as a consultant and effective coaching, partnership and collaborative problem-solving across all organisational levels. Ability to design competitive and cost-effective compensation, benefits and total rewards strategies, proactively analysing, identifying and implementing cost-containment strategies while ensuring market competitiveness, staff engagement, and satisfaction.

Among her various accomplishments, she is credited with redefining people strategies, helping public companies get certified as Top Employers. She also led the effort to shift from narrative reporting to HR analytics and dashboard reporting. Besa has been nominated for the CHRO South Africa 2023 and EMEA HRO 2023 awards due to her contribution to the HR Field.

Email: besa@charteredmanagers.co.za

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Social Science

Songezo is a Junior Researcher with ethical and hard-working attributes with 3+ years of experience in research and administration, NGOs, and the private sector with a degree in Social Science at the University of Cape Town. He is an ambitious, diligent person who is also focused on what is assigned to him. He is currently passionate about joining the public/private sector to expand his Research skills and M&E expertise.

Email: songezo@charteredmanagers.co.za

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts Honours | Politics, University of South Africa, Pretoria,
• Bachelor of Social Sciences | Economics and International Studies

Nxalati holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree from Monash South Africa (MSA) where she majored in Economics and International Studies. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours in Politics from the University of South Africa (UNISA). She is an enthusiastic individual eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. She is motivated to learn, grow and excel in everything that I do. As a Social Sciences graduate, I have become well-versed in conducting research and analyzing data in a detailed and scientific manner. She has gained the ability to integrate superior organization and communication skills across all levels of research, allowing me to excel in both independent and team environments. She has a keen interest in socio-economic topics including Gender-based violence, Human Rights, Nutrition, Social and Economic Justice, Poverty, Power and inequality, Social, political, macro and microeconomic policy, Social and Economic Development, as well as community Development. I am capable of conducting research, compiling a research report, and writing clearly and concisely.

Email: nxalati@charteredmanagers.co.za