Reason # 18 Thank you to each INDUSTRY

 Over the past 30 years, I've had the privilege of working across a range of industries—each unique in its challenges, cultures, and opportunities. While the sectors may have varied, a golden thread has run consistently through my career: a deep commitment to helping people and projects reach their full potential.



Whether through developing new qualifications and curricula to help trainers impart skills, implementing systems, or guiding teams through transformation, my focus has always been on enabling growth. I’ve witnessed firsthand how the right support and structure can unlock capabilities, empower individuals, and elevate organizations.



This journey has not only shaped who I am as a person and professional—it has reaffirmed my belief in the power of purposeful development. As I look ahead, I remain driven by the same passion: to keep learning, to keep building, and to keep helping others thrive.  Please lift your glasses with me  for a toast: Here is to all those lovely Opportunities, Industries and Positions held. It was/is a lovely ride!




  • The University environment as a student
  • SANDF environment as a conscript and later Officer (Lieutenant)
  • Managing a Banquet Hall for the SANDF
  • Youth Counselling with J.A.S.A. a US projects
  • Youth & Family Counselling
  • Marriage Counselling
  • Career Guidance
  • Complete Career Development
  • Work Integrated Learning/ In service Training DR Church Synod
  • Farm & Family Business Management
  • Tourism Development
  • Teacher Training Projects
  • Social Entrepreneurial Project Development
  • Research projects for the SABC
  • Lifeline Counselling
  • Couching
  • Counselling
  • Mentorship
  • Fundraising
  • Finances
  • Management
  • Community College Development
  • Missions Projects
  • ECD Environments
  • Food Security
  • Agriculture Projects
  • Building Industry - Residential
  • Manufacturing Industry
  • Factory Site Development
  • Campus Development
  • Research - Diverse Projects
  • Accreditation CPUT/Old Cape Technicon 
  • Knowledge Exchange Programs
  • Monitoring & Evaluation
  • HR Management
  • Member Care Programs
  • Selection Programs
  • Lecturing in Diverse Fields
  • Curricula Development – Diverse Fields
  • Assessment & Moderation - Diverse Fields
  • Exchange Development Programs Tertiary Training
  • Recycling Industry
  • Green Energy Management & Sustainability
  • Program development – Diverse Fields
  • NPO Development
  • Training Initiative Development
  • The University environment as an Associate Professor
  • Articulation Programs & Development
  • New Qualification Development
  • Course Mapping
  • Wedding Facilitation
  • Ordained Reverend
  • Serving on Boards and Trusts
  • Independent Moderator
  • Social Entrepreneur

 





Lekker werk!!
05 June 2025

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